Digitally Diverse

Benaz Irani joins us to discuss her career journey from discovering user experience design during a study abroad program to leading product teams at Open Table today. She shares lessons learned from struggling with being a people pleaser early on and the importance of setting boundaries to grow in your career. Benaz opens up about the identity crisis she faced transitioning into management and not doing hands-on design work anymore. She finds inspiration from women leaders in tech and enjoys learning different leadership styles from her managers. Tune in to hear Benaz's insightful perspectives on product design, personal growth, and leading teams in tech.

Show Notes

Benaz Irani joins us to discuss her career journey from discovering user experience design during a study abroad program to leading product teams at Open Table today. She shares lessons learned from struggling with being a people pleaser early on and the importance of setting boundaries to grow in your career. Benaz opens up about the identity crisis she faced transitioning into management and not doing hands-on design work anymore. She finds inspiration from women leaders in tech and enjoys learning different leadership styles from her managers. Tune in to hear Benaz's insightful perspectives on product design, personal growth, and leading teams in tech.

Creators & Guests

Host
Ellen Bennett
Host of Digitally Diverse | Senior Recruiter - Tech, UX, Creative and Marketing

What is Digitally Diverse?

Welcome to Digitally Diverse! This podcast takes a deep dive into the journeys of the movers and shakers in the design and tech industry with the help of host Ellen Bennett. Join us as we sit down with industry leaders, innovators, and creative minds to explore their unique career paths, the lessons they've learned, and the fascinating stories they have to share. Whether you're a seasoned professional, a budding designer, or simply curious about the digital landscape, our episodes offer insights, inspiration, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to thrive in these dynamic fields. Tune in for engaging conversations that will inform, inspire, and ignite your passion for digital and design.

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