If You’re Building Something That’s Not Landing—This Might Be Why

This was an impromptu Substack Live that turned into something much deeper than I expected.What started as a casual convo about UX design quickly became a powerful breakdown of how user experience thinking applies far beyond software.In this live episode, I share the full arc of how I went from corporate UX strategist to building a business around experience-first strategy—and why I believe everyone is already a UX designer in their own way.Whether you’re a coach, a writer, a founder, or just trying to create something meaningful… if you’ve ever asked yourself:* Who am I really building this for?* How do I help people actually experience transformation—not just consume content?* What am I really designing when I create an offer, a business, or a brand?…this episode is for you.What You’ll Learn:* What UX actually is—and why it’s not just about “making things look pretty”* UX is just a fancy word for being intentional about how someone feels when they interact with your work.* The story of my first UX job (and the color-change moment that changed everything)* Why emotional alignment matters more than any strategy* The connection between identity → experience → outcome (inspired by Atomic Habits)* Why clarity doesn’t come from copying—it comes from reconnecting with who you are* We’re all designing experiences—whether we realize it or not.* Before you build a system, reclaim your identity. Otherwise, it won’t stick.👋 Want to go deeper?I built the Action Mapping Method™ to help you organize your thoughts, clarify your ideas, and turn them into aligned action—visually. No templates. No fluff. Just a system that works the way your brain does. Get full access to The Action Mapping Method at www.actionmappers.com/subscribe