There are many great podcasts that fuel and inspire our community. It is a joy to be invited to be a guest participant. Here is a selection of appearances, starting with the most recent. Endless gratitude to all the hosts who have let me share their space.
Sprints & Milestones with Brett Harned & Greg Storey
Season 2, Episode #3
June 15, 2023
The Ghost with Whitney Hess
In this episode, Whitney Hess tells the tale of exciting projects, finding focus, and deciding when it’s time to slowly back away.
The story is entertaining and interesting but also full of insights that may make you question how you define — or even experience — failure. [more]
Good Morning UX (Bom Dia UX) with Rafael Burity & Rodrigo Lemes
Episode #14
April 19, 2023
Changing, Building, and Visioning a Career with Whitney Hess
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Whitney offers insights on making that dream a reality, drawing on her experiences as a UX designer and coach.
Whitney emphasizes the importance of empathy, curiosity, and self-awareness in this field, encouraging viewers to embrace their unique strengths and perspectives. [more]
Episode #177
November 29, 2022
UX Design to Career Coaching with Whitney Hess
Lou talks with Whitney Hess as she discusses her vast career in UX design and transition into coaching. She breaks down the different methodologies and philosophies she utilizes with each client and how she embodies her work beyond her coaching. Together, Whitney and Lou discuss the different risks and leaps of faith she has had to take during her career and how that ultimately led her to be a more effective coach. [more]
The Community Experience with Tony Bacigalupo
Episode #32
March 22, 2022
The Life-Changing Role of the Super Member with Whitney Hess
Tony and Whitney explore how community leaders can nurture super members, like Whitney, who play a formative role in developing a community’s culture. [more]
UX Podcast with Per Axbom & James Royal-Lawson
Episode #265
June 18, 2021
UX Coaching with Whitney Hess (UXP Classic)
(Rebroadcast) In this classic episode we talk to Whitney about her journey from “producer of wireframes” to coaching UX-ers. [more]
TEN7 Podcast with Ivan Stegic
Episode #103
November 11, 2020
Whitney Hess: Putting Humanity Back Into Business
Whitney and Ivan discuss how we need to bring intimacy to work, how Buddhist principles apply to people and companies, and how dignity might be more important than empathy right now. [more]
REVITA5 with Jessica Corbin
Episode #7
May 6, 2020
Empathy + Culture + Leadership
Amazing interview with Empathy Coach Extraordinaire and the CEO of Heart Work, Whitney Hess, during our series “How to Keep Your Team Engaged, Energized, and Supported During COVID-19.” Thank you for dropping the ultimate goodness!” [more]
Sustain OSS with Richard Littauer, Justin Dorfman, and Eric Berry
Episode #31
April 10, 2020
Practicing Self-Empathy with Whitney Hess
Whitney Hess is the special guest today. She is an Executive Coach, supporting business leaders of various kinds to help them be the best version of themselves. With COVID-19 happening right now it’s affecting everyone. People are stressed, overwhelmed, emotional, anxious, and have a whole rollercoaster of emotions. Remember, we are all human and you are not alone. And, if you’ve never meditated, you will want to after listening to this episode.” [more]
Code Burnout with Ehi Aimiuwu
Season 2, Episode #3
September 17, 2019
Code Burnout – Interview with Whitney Hess
In this episode I got the chance to interview executive coach Whitney Hess. We discussed her career and what lead her to doing more human centric work, actually burning out on the job and the message she wishes to share with others.” [more]
New Ventures West — Stepping In with Adam Klein
Episode #16
January 9, 2019
The Real Power of Empathy
How is empathy distinct from compassion? What is self-empathy, and why is it important? How can we develop ourselves into compassionate witnesses for our clients’ experiences? In this episode Adam is joined by Whitney Hess, an Integral Coach dedicated to putting humanity back into business. Join them to delve into the important—and sometimes debated—topic of empathy.” [more]
The Big Web Show with Jeffrey Zeldman
Episode #169
February 13, 2018
Whitney Hess – Being Ready to Change
Are you at a crossroads and need help figuring out the next step? Do you have big goals, but don’t know how to accomplish them? Whitney Hess is Jeffrey Zeldman’s guest.
The journey from UX to coaching. Changing our business model to better meet the client’s needs. The joy of research. Why asking the right questions is more important than having all the answers. Charging more to give more back. Animal rescue.” [more]
Lullabot Podcast with Matt Kleve and Mike Herchel
Episode #212
June 2, 2017
Drupal Governance with Megan Sanicki and Whitney Hess
Matt and Mike interview Drupal Association Executive Director Megan Sanicki, and Drupal community discussion facilitator Whitney Hess about the history, present, and future of Drupal governance.” [more]
The Spark & The Art Creativity Podcast with Sean “Tucker” Harley
Episode #111
August 4, 2016
Creativity and curiosity with empathy coach Whitney Hess
Whitney and I talk about her starting out in computer sciences – and hating it – loving her writing major and how she stumbled on a course for Human Computer Interaction which lead her to her first user experience position. While the whole conversation is fantastic, I think my favourite part is the last 5 minutes where Whitney builds on how curiosity and creativity work together.” [more]
Shop Talk Show with Chris Coyier & Dave Rupert
Episode #192
November 17, 2015
With Whitney Hess
We’re joined by Whitney Hess, UX and empathy coach, and she helps us answer your questions about jobs, leveling up skills, finding a mentor, and becoming a freelance designer.” [more]
The Unmistakable Creative Podcast with Srinivas Rao
November 4, 2015
Designing a More Self Aware Life with Whitney Hess
Cultivating Your Capacity to Listen Inwardly. In this episode of the podcast, Whitney Hess talks about designing a more self aware life and the power of empathy to become more effective leaders.” [more]
UX Podcast with Per Axbom & James Royal-Lawson
Episode #110
October 2, 2015
UX Coaching with Whitney Hess
We were lucky enough to meet up with Whitney Hess during her summer vacation in Sweden. We talk to Whitney about her journey from “producer of wireframes” to coaching UX-ers. We talk about personal journeys, coaching, communication, humanising UX – seeing your “users” and the people you work with as human beings.” [more]
CTRL+CLICK CAST with Lee Alcantara & Emily Lewis
Episode #33
November 27, 2014
Humanizing Business with Whitney Hess
When running a business, it’s easy to get caught up in the details and execution of the day-to-day. User experience expert and personal coach Whitney Hess stops by to offer insight on how bringing humanity back into business ultimately creates an environment where the business flourishes, and fulfills both economic and personal goals.” [more]
UX Discovery Session with Gerard Dolan
Episode #45
November 9, 2014
Whitney Hess of Vicarious Partners
The Bitchcast with Stacy Mulcahy
March 21, 2014
The BitchCast with Special Guest Whitney Hess
I had the pleasure of chatting/interviewing Whitney Hess, a UX and Mindfulness coach via a google hangout. I’ve been a huge fan for a long time and am so happy to see her blogging again as her professional focus changes and grows. She gave a lot of great tips / ideas about how to bring mindfulness to your every day.”[more]
The UX Intern with Wesley Noble
Episode #5
February 3, 2014
Whitney Hess
Whitney Hess is a UX Coach, a speaker, and writer at her blog Pain and Pleasure. She is also a superb communicator and podcast guest, demonstrated in this episode by her thoughts on the importance of UX mentors (and how to find a mentor), personality types / profiles, her experience with Twitter, and candid discussion of conference fears.”[more]
The BLNCE with Joel Beukelman & Aaron Irizarry
Episode #18
January 26, 2014
East Coast Hip Hop Karaoke & Whitney Hess
Happy Monday with Sarah Parmenter & Josh Long
Episode #18
April 14, 2013
Whitney Hess
Whitney Hess is the author of Pleasure and Pain, and the founder and principal of Vicarious Partners, an independent user experience consultancy.”[more]
The Crossover with Dan Benjamin & Haddie Cooke
Episode #8
February 7, 2013
Speaking Up
Dan is joined by Sarah Parmenter, Whitney Hess, and producer Haddie Cooke to further the recent online discussion of women being trolled and attacked by putting themselves in the media’s pathway.”[more]
The Big Web Show with Jeffrey Zeldman & Dan Benjamin
Episode #8
June 17, 2010
User Experience Design
Dan and Jeffrey talk with Whitney Hess about social networking, getting clients, and user experience design–from research to wireframes to testing and beyond.”[more]
Design Chat with Ryan McGovern
Episode #45
March 17, 2010
DC45 Whitney Hess
User experience blogger and designer Whitney Hess and I have a great time drinking beers and chatting about her adventures. She tells us that the best UX job in the world right now is designing for the iPad, and why she thinks it should be waterproof.”[more]
