“stories are all we have”

"Creative Climb" This podcast equips you with the stories of creative people, offering a roadmap for the new-age professionals navigating the uncharted landscapes of their career.

Episode 01
with Soniya Bhase

In conversation with Soniya Bhase who completed her Design Residency at School of Visual Arts New York. She shares why she chose this school and her experience during the program.

Episode 04
with Rahul B

Rahul B is a tenured designer with Amazon. He shares the not-so-secret sauce of portfolio essentials & career paths in UX design. He also wonders what young designers are seeking in a job.

Episode 02
with Priyanka Pachpande

Priyanka is a brilliant illustrator who has done 3 amazing children's books for Sudha Murthy and, God willing many more to come! She shares with us her process and how she came to be in this profession.

Episode 05
with Sanjay Raval

In conversation with Sanjay Raval, a designer turned design recruiter who helps many tech companies hire top design talent across levels. He dives deep on what is happening with designers and the industry at the moment and the challenges of a recruiter. He runs a hiring agency called Being User.

Episode 03
with Vamika Sardana

Vamika presses on the importance of building a body of work before applying for design jobs. And why one should just keep on trying as ' getting a good job is not only hard work but also just dumb luck.

Episode 06
with Poorva Mankad

Poorva, has been a researcher with startups and renowned brands like Amazon, Ola Electric, Johnson & Johnson. With her extensive experience, Poorva emphasizes the critical role of product research in the design process, ensuring that every design decision is grounded in real user needs and insights.

In each episode, we unravel the stories of passionate individuals who have scaled the heights of their chosen domains. What challenges did they face? What decisions and sacrifices propelled them forward on their creative odyssey?

If you have suggestions for guests or any other feedback, please write to me at kritimaarora18@gmailcom