63 episodes
Content Rookie Nicole Michaelis
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A podcast for people who want to learn Content Marketing, Content Strategy and Copywriting. Join Nicole Michaelis and guests to discuss the practice (and art) of all things content.
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Can UX Writers manage other designers?
Episode 63: Can UX Writers manage other designers?
In today's episode, I speak with Shannon Leahy (Adobe) about her path into Content Design and becoming a UX Design Manager. Shannon shares how she got her first UX Writing title and what helped her become a successful product design manager.
Learning outcomes:
From copywriting to UX Writing
Becoming a UX Writing manager
Becoming a product design manager
Leadership in Content Design
Connect with guest, Shannon Leahy:
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonleahy/
Meetup, RVA Content Strategy: https://www.rvacontentstrategy.com/
Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis:
nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/
hi@nicoletells.com
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Is content design still our dream job?
In today's episode, we have a casual conversation about content design. Iara shares how she started out and we chat about what we love about our jobs. We talk about storytelling as a content designer and framing problems, as well as how to deal with challenging situations and picking our battles.
Learning outcomes:
Coming into UX writing from Psychology
The career trajectory of a content designer in Europe
Day to day of the job
Storytelling and framing content design problems
Connect with the guest, Iara:
Linkedin: https://nl.linkedin.com/in/iara-lucena-toes-210485104
Website: https://www.iaracreates.com
Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis:
nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/
hi@nicoletells.com
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My UX Writing and Content Design focus areas this year
Episode 61: My UX Writing and Content Design focus areas this year
I'm focusing on 5 main areas this year in my role as a content design lead. I'm sharing them here along with how I came up with them and why.
Read my article on the topic: https://medium.com/p/f6cc9983e4dc
Learning outcomes:
How to focus your craft and leadership skills
What I'm focusing on this year
How I view AI
What I think about team dynamics
How being a content design lead is different from other lead roles
Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis:
nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/
hi@nicoletells.com
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How to be creative when the world is on fire
Episode 60: How to be creative when the world is on fire
Well, I feel like this episode needs no introduction. The world is...strange right now. And as creatives, we tend to put ourselves out there a lot. It can be difficult to produce good work when everything around us seems to be falling apart. Listen in to this open conversation between my friend Anders and me as we try to make sense of it all. 100% authentic, 25% controversial.
Learning outcomes:
What is creativity?
Tips for being creative in strange times
Mindfulness practice for creatives
Creative communities and how they can help you
Claiming your time off
Why you need to be authentic
How to survive as creative freelancers
Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis:
nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/
hi@nicoletells.com
Connect with guest, Anders Tallvik:
https://anders-creative.com/
https://anders-creative.com/podcasts
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Get started with information architecture
Episode 59: Get started with information architecture
Information architecture can elevate lots of content design and UX writing efforts. But how do you get started on it and how do you manage the many stakeholders that need to be involved when working on IA? In this episode I share my experience working with IA and what has worked well for me (and what hasn't)
Learning outcomes:
What is Information Architecture?
What is taxonomy?
How to lead IA projects and collaborate with others
How to document IA
Why IA impacts other content design efforts
Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis:
nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/
hi@nicoletells.com
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Am I crazy or am I just context-switching?
Episode 58: Am I crazy or am I just context-switching?
Context switching is one of the leading causes of overwhelm and burnout among content designers and UX writers. But why is it like that and what can you do to help yourself (and others)? In today's episode, I share my best tips for tackling the context overwhelm and managing up!
Learning outcomes:
What is context switching?
Why are UX Writers and Content Designers context-switching more?
How to mitigate it
Hang in there!
Connect with host, Nicole Michaelis:
nicoletells.com // Contentrookiepod.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoletells/
hi@nicoletells.com
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