Episode 5 - How to Set Yourself Apart for Career Switchers

For our next episode, we have a very special guest, Juan Rodriguez. Juan is a User Experience Designer who brings a rare fusion of artistic creativity, leadership, and strategic problem-solving to every project. With a foundation in retail management, sales, and community leadership across multiple industries and countries, he approaches UX with a deeply human-centered lens. His passion lies in transforming complex user pain points into seamless, intuitive experiences that both delight users and drive measurable business growth. This diverse background enables Juan to empathize across cultures and collaborate effortlessly with cross-functional teams. As a designer, storyteller, and bridge-builder, he is committed to crafting innovative digital solutions that resonate with people and propel businesses.About the hosts:Sara Barber is a UX Designer at Arizona State University, specializing in accessibility. With five years of experience crafting intuitive and exciting designs, Sara has experience scaling solutions from startups to service organizations and larger institutions. Sara co-hosts the Designed Minds Podcast and serves on the Out in Tech UIUX chapter leadership team. Sara also loves self-publishing zines and co-founded Bisbee Zine Fest!Moyai Fujimura is a product designer specializing in design systems. Coming from a non-traditional path into design, she values shared learning and vulnerability. As a co-host of the Designed Minds podcast and community organizer, she aims to create spaces where designers can share openly, connect authentically, and grow together.