Maya Gold Patterson
What a difference a few years makes! When we first had Maya Gold Patterson on the podcast back in 2016, she was a product designer in Chicago. Since then, she\u2019s moved out west and has held down design leadership positions at two of the most well-known tech companies on the planet \u2014 Twitter (now X) and Facebook (now Meta). And after a recent stint as VP of Design at Riverside.fm, Maya\u2019s facing one of her biggest challenges yet: quitting her job and embarking on a journey of self-discovery and career exploration.\n\nWe caught up and talked about her recent decision, and about how it\u2019s left her feeling about Big Tech and about her future. But we also spent time looking back at her tour of duty at Facebook and Twitter, and she spoke about the lessons she\u2019s learned, the products she\u2019s built, and the importance of making choices that align with her personal goals and values.\n\nMaya is proof that taking a chance on yourself is never a bad idea, so if you\u2019re feeling burnt out or unsure about your career direction, then this episode is a must-listen!