Make The Path by Talking (English, 1:41)
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EnglishVoice Age
Young Adult (18-35)Accents
North American (General) North American (US South) US African AmericanTranscript
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one of the biggest lessons that i've learned from revision path is the importance of tending to the audience that you have instead of trying to attract the audience that you want. i tried so hard in the early days of revision path to get the larger design community and other design podcasts to recognize the work that i was doing. but in doing that, i was neglecting my own audience. the day ones who have followed me from the beginning and have been the most invested in revision path. success. over the years, i had to learn to run my own race and stay in my lane. i also learned that merely celebrating yourself as a black designer is an act of rebellion, the design industry for what it's worth. talks a lot about diversity and inclusion and equity. but i know that these have been perennial conversations since well before my time instead of trying to force others to recognize the hearts and depth and influences that exist within black design. revision path allows black designers to talk in their own words with no whitewashing, no oversight from sponsors and no corporate controlling interests. it's just them and the microphone and i am their intrepid field guide. i have been very fortunate to build this platform and become a part of the design community. not to mention, help connect black designers, developers and other digital creatives from all over the world. as we move forward, i am thankful for how technology and design allow us to build spaces like this, to share conversations and to meet and reach others. who knows what the future will bring.