The Design Imposter: Real Talk About Leading Design Teams

Recently on The Design Imposter podcast, our founder Bri-Anna Lewis joined Jessica and Monique of The Creative Circle Collective for an authentic conversation about design leadership. Alongside fellow UX leader Kellie Porter, she pulled back the curtain on what it really takes to lead design teams at major companies – imposter syndrome and all.

The Design Imposter isn't your typical design podcast. Co-hosts Jessica and Monique have created a unique space where designers, business owners, and aspiring entrepreneurs can get real about their struggles, doubts, and victories. Their mission? To help creatives find confidence in their abilities and build the empire of their dreams while silencing that nagging voice of doubt we all know too well.

What You'll Discover:

  • Real-world strategies for effective design team management
  • Methods for overcoming imposter syndrome in leadership roles
  • Approaches to navigating organizational change with confidence
  • Practical leadership techniques for driving design impact
  • Vulnerable conversations about insecurities and growth
  • Tips for building and maintaining high-performing design teams

Who Should Watch:

  • Current design leaders battling imposter syndrome
  • UX/UI designers aspiring to move into leadership roles
  • Design professionals interested in working at large organizations
  • Team managers seeking to improve their creative leadership
  • Anyone curious about the honest realities of design leadership
  • Professionals looking to build confidence in their abilities

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