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Finders to Builders - A UX Research ShowEp. 25 - The Intersection of Design, UX Research and Entrepreneurship w/ Ruby Pryor and Emily AndersonIn this episode, we welcome two phenomenal guests: Ruby Pryor, founder of UX research and strategic design firm Rex, and Emily Anderson, founder of design studio Ampersand. Ruby shares her extensive background in human-centered design, strategic design, and her journey of content creation, which began after an unexpected layoff. Emily shares her own path of creating impactful design content inspired by personal stories and frustrations, and how it evolved into public speaking and influencing other designers. Both guests delve into the importance of writing content, overcoming associated anxieties, and sustaining collaboration between designers and researchers. 2025-07-0646 min
MoxieTalk with Kirt JacobsChris Tucker - Comedic Actor & EntertainerBorn on August 31, 1971, in Atlanta, Georgia, Christopher Tucker would rise from the vibrant streets of Decatur to the heights of international stardom, carving out a singular niche as one of Hollywood’s most recognizable comedic actors and entertainers. Tucker, the youngest of six children in a working-class household, was raised in a profoundly spiritual, disciplined environment. His father, Norris Tucker, operated an independent janitorial business, while his mother, Mary Louise Tucker, held the family together with faith and fortitude. Even as a young boy, Chris possessed an extraordinary gift for mimicry and humor. He idolized legends like Ri...2025-06-2301 min
UXR Minds PodcastUX Research Career and Culture Secrets ft. Ruby Pryor, RexJourney into UX Research with Ruby Pryor
Join us for an fascinating conversation with Ruby Pryor, the founder of Rex and accomplished UX Research consultant making waves in Southeast Asia's tech landscape. In this episode, Ruby shares her fascinating journey from seasoned traveller to UX research leader, revealing how her travelling experiences have shaped her approach to user experience and research methodology.
Discover how Ruby's pivotal experiences influence her work as she opens up about:
The pivotal moments that led her to pursue UX research
How cultural immersion enhanced her research capabilities
The inspiration...2025-01-2030 min
The User Research Strategist: UXR | Impact | CareerBecoming an Impactful User Researcher | Ruby Pryor (Rex, One of a Kind, Grab)Listen now on Apple, Spotify, and YouTube.— Ruby Pryor is the founder of Rex. Rex is a UX research and strategic design consulting firm. Ruby has worked in Design and Customer Experience for a decade across Australia and Asia. Her previous experience includes working for Boston Consulting Group, Grab and Nous Group. She is a recognized global expert, has spoken at UX conferences in 6 countries and has been interviewed on CNA. In our conversation, we discuss:* Why cultural localization of apps/products is so important * UX Research’s strategic role within orga...2024-10-2133 minFinders to Builders - A UX Research ShowEp. 02 - What's ahead for UXR + Continuous Discovery with Ruby PryorIn this talk with the always amazing Ruby Pryor, we cover topics such as:
- UXR and strategy
- Research and AI
- Continuous Discovery
Timestamps
(00:00) Welcome to the Show: Introducing Ruby(00:39) Meet Ruby: A Journey from Psychology to UX Research(01:47) The Unplanned Path to UX Research(02:20) Discovering UX Research in Singapore(03:08) The Evolution of a UX Researcher(05:49) The Importance of Methodology in UX Research(06:30) Delivering Impactful Insights: Ruby's Approach(08:16) Strategic Research and Its Role in Business(12:47) Navigating...2024-04-0229 min
Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal PodcastGabe Kaplan EncoreGGACP celebrates the birthday of actor, writer, comedian and friend of the podcast Gabe Kaplan (b. March 31) with this ENCORE of a memorable interview from 2021. In this episode, Gabe joins Gilbert and Frank for a hilarious conversation about working strip clubs and Burlesque houses, meeting (and portraying) Groucho Marx, the clunkiness of the Dean Martin Roasts and the backstage drama of "Welcome Back Kotter." Also, Jack Carter buys a shirt, Buddy Hackett makes an omelet, Pat McCormick passes out on Jerry Lewis' couch and Gabe crosses paths with Jack Ruby and Golda Meir. PLUS: "Battle of the Network Stars"...2024-04-011h 34
Awkward Silences#142 - Quantifying Research Impact with Ruby Pryor of RexIn this episode Carol and Erin are joined by Ruby Pryor, founder of Rex, a consulting firm specializing in UX research and strategic design. They explore the world of measuring the impact of UX research. with Pryor introducing a four-level impact assessment framework. Ruby shares a four-level assessment framework and the conversation moves to prioritization, making "strategic" decisions, and increasing your research influence.This episode also gets into what it means to demonstrate the "business value" of one's work, specifically how researchers can and should quantify their impact in terms that are tangible to the...2024-03-0447 min
Aurelius PodcastEpisode 65: The ROI of UX Research with Ruby PryorAurelius Podcast - Episode 65 highlights with Ruby Pryor:
- Defining the ROI of UX and UX Research
- The case for building confidence in speaking about UX Research in terms of dollars
- Understanding how certain recommendations you make impact the fundamental business model of where you work
- Business models, understanding them and how UX Research work fits into them
- Examples of how to determine and communicate the ROI of UX research
- How to calculate the ROI of UX and research2024-02-0150 min
Hot Off The WireBiden says US 'shall respond' after deadly drone strike; Chiefs, 49ers advance to Super Bowl LVIII; a quiet weekend at the box officeOn the version of Hot off the Wire posted Jan. 29 at 7 a.m. CT:
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — President Joe Biden says the U.S. “shall respond” after a drone strike by an Iran-backed group killed three American troops in Jordan and injured dozens more near the Syrian border. Biden's national security team briefed him as he traveled Sunday in South Carolina. Appearing at a church banquet hall, he said the U.S. had a “tough day last night in the Middle East” and that “we shall respond.” He also asked for a moment of silence in remembrance of...2024-01-2918 min
Kiasu Design Life21: Chilli Padi 🌶️ - Inspiring designers on LinkedIn"It's not about what you know, but also who you know." LinkedIn is the perfect place to make connections, exchange ideas and even fish for career opportunities! Today, we're recommending some inspiring people who actively share golden nuggets of wisdom on LinkedIn.Who we mentioned:Design X BusinessRuby PryorJohn Cutler "Hire more designers, ok?"Life as a designerBen GeorgeSigit A.Product design skillsDan WinerTommy GeocoJeff WhiteSelf improvementShiao-Yin Kuik
♥️ We're self-funding this podcast, so if you’re enjoying the episodes and want to support us, we'd be so grateful for any donations. Every little bit helps—t...2023-12-1117 min
Working in UX DesignEpisode 32: Business Impact of Strategic Design with Ruby PryorRuby has spent her career making organisations more customer-centric. In Singapore, her experience includes working as a Lead UX Researcher at Grab and Strategic Designer at Boston Consulting Group.
Previously she worked as a management consultant at Nous Group in Australia. Ruby's career has focused on using Human Centred Design techniques in diverse contexts across the public, private and non-profit sectors to provide advice on product and service design, strategy and policy.
Ruby has spoken at multiple international conferences and regularly shares design thought leadership on LinkedIn.
Join us to hear us cover:2023-12-041h 02
The Clip Out - Peloton Fitness NewsUS Trade Commission BANS Import Of Peloton Equipment
We unveil The Clip Out exclusive Peloton timeline!
Is the Rower coming to the UK soon?
Bradley Rose was using a Row…but where?
Peloton picks up another former Twitter executive.
Peloton CFO spoke at Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference.
Peloton considering rolling out bike rental to international markets.
Affirm exits Australia. Peloton switches to Zip.
The Times UK talks about why Peloton is so addictive.
Security Boulevard looks at Peloton’s API.
Peloton makes Gotham Magazine’s list of Best Workout Classes in NYC.
Connect The Watts talks about all the upcoming books from instructors.
Peloton is looking to hire a Progr...2023-03-101h 45
The Moving SpotlightNICOLE PRYOR DERNERSESIAN - Talent Agent & Founder of Firestarter EntertainmentNicole’s energy is contagious! She is a Jane-of-all-trades and maximizes systems to help her success. She shares her knowledge on how to stave off boredom after 2,600 shows of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’, where to find those pesky elusive agents, and how to get on Firestarter Entertainment’s radar!
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⌲ Website: https://www.firestarterentertainment.com/
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Nicole Pryor Dernersesian:
⌲ Website: www.nicolepryor.com
⌲ IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2741012/
⌲ IG: https://www.instagram...2022-10-191h 14
Nothing But The BluesNothing But The Blues #734Mike Henderson (Throw The Dice On The Table); Koko Taylor (Jump For Joy); Jimmy Hall (Jumpin' For Joy); Suzie Vinnick (Lift You Up); André Bisson (Down The Line); Thorbjørn Risager and The Black Tornado (Navigation Blues); Robert Belfour (Stayed Awake); Duwayne Burnside (Meet Me In The City); Shemekia Copeland and Robert Cray (I Pity The Fool); The Mighty Soul Drivers (I Wouldn't Treat A Dog); Snooky Pryor and Mel Brown (Ruby Mae); Carolina Slim (Black Cat Trail); Jessie Mae Hemphill (Black Cat Bone); Johnny Fuller (Too Late To Change); Anthony Gomes (Blues In The First Degree).2022-10-081h 00
The Lean to the Left PodcastLeading Dems Against GOP OddsAlester Linton-Pryor is an African-American woman from New York City who is now spending every waking moment of what is supposed to be retirement trying to overtake the rightwing Republicans who dominate her region in South Carolina.As chair of the Horry County (SC) Democratic Party (HCDP), Linton-Pryor leads a determined band of volunteers who share her concerns about the major social issues of today and are working to elect Democrats in an area where using that very word can get you snubbed, or worse.On this episode of the Lean to the Left podcast, Linton-Pryor...2022-03-2329 minGilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal PodcastGabe KaplanActor, writer and comedian Gabe Kaplan (finally) joins Gilbert and Frank for a truly hilarious conversation about working strip clubs and Burlesque houses, meeting (and portraying) Groucho Marx, the clunkiness of the Dean Martin Roasts and the backstage drama of "Welcome Back Kotter." Also, Jack Carter buys a shirt, Buddy Hackett makes an omelet, Pat McCormick passes out on Jerry Lewis' couch and Gabe crosses paths with Jack Ruby and Golda Meir. PLUS: London Lee! The comedy of Buddy Mantia! "Battle of the Network Stars"! Howard Cosell narrates the Bible! Richard Pryor makes a run for it! And Gilbert a...2021-07-121h 37
Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonRitch Shydner On Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonRegardless of the innumerable technical challenges, this was one of my favorite shows in 4 yrs. Comedian, @RitchShydner is affable, warm, hysterically funny, evolved, intelligent & downright entertaining as fuck. #GameChangersWithVickiAbelson Replay:
https://bit.ly/3tIukSi
Grateful! Regardless of the innumerable technical challenges with the new Zoom interface, presenting to Only Me on the Facebook, thrice, despite being posted Public, the absence of notifications, the ridiculous beginning when we did finally just go for it anyway, this was one of my favorite shows in 4 yrs. Comedian, Ritch Shydner is affable, warm, hysterically funny, evolved, intelligent, and downright entertaining as (I'll take Seinfeld's ad...2021-04-222h 05
Total Movie RecallTMR 056 – House Party This week on Total Movie Recall, two white guys talk about hip hop culture in a totally convincing way when they put on their mustard-colored overalls to go to the House Party. Steve, a sentient walking issue of Pitchfork, schools Ryan on the infinite subgenres of hip hop while Ryan, to no one’s surprise, gets a little weepy at touching father-son relationships. House Party (1990) d. Reginald Hudlin Starring: Christopher Reid Robin Harris Christopher Martin Martin Lawrence Tisha Campbell-Martin A.J. Johnson George Clinton...2021-02-011h 20
Music Ninja Radio from BFF.fmMusic Ninja Radio #207: Best of '20 (Rap)Enjoying the show? Please support BFF.FM with a donation.
Playlist
11′31″ In Good Hands (feat. Ka) by Navy Blue on Àdá Irin (self released)
12′31″ Richard Pryor (prod. Playa Haze) by Pink Siifu & Fly Anakin on FlySiifu's (Lex)
15′07″ weight by redveil on niagara (self released)
17′11″ Leaving Hell by R.A.P. Ferreira on Purple Moonlight Pages (Ruby Yacht)
19′43″ no, no (prod. by dj blackpower) by MIKE on weight of the world (10k)
24′39″ Stand by Kemba on The World is Watching - EP (Self Released)
27′36″ Something to Rap About (feat. Tyler, The Creator) by Freddie Gibbs & The Alchemist on Alfredo...2021-01-162h 00
The Boom Bap Hour PodcastFull Interview with Legendary Comedian Tommy DavidsonCheck out the Ruby V. exclusive interview with Legendary Comedian Tommy Davidson - Part 1! We find out things we never knew behind the scenes of the groundbreaking series In Living Color...his touching childhood story about growing up an interracial family, how his white adoptive mother fought for him in a racist world, and performing in his early career with such greats such as Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy and Robin Harris.2020-06-0820 min
Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonLarry Hankin Lve On Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonHave I heard a better storyteller? I'd be hard pressed to name them. Larry Hankin took us through initial audition to shooting Breaking Bad and the follow-up film, El Camino ... from casting director, to creator/director, Vince Gilligan, to stars Bryan Cranston and Aaron Paul, with excruciating honesty. Getting Barry, working with Bill Hader whom he loves, an actor's director who just let him go... as did Woody Allen, the lessons learned doing Annie under John Houston, director's who over direct... starting in stand-up and within 6 months, a long time to Larry, opening for Woody Allen, being managed by his...2020-01-162h 10
Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonHenry Jaglom On Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonNo matter how many times I sit down with Filmmaker Henry Jaglom, he’s always got a slew of new and stupendous stories to tell. This time he shared more than a few which he said he’s never told before, and they’re doozies.
Raised by sophisticated, successful parents, Henry’s mother encouraged his love of theatre, nurturing his creative, empathetic nature, in contrast to his father’s keen business acumen. Showbiz called. First as a comedian with his pal, Ritchie Pryor, then as an actor (Gidget, The Flying Nun). He gave up comedy when Richard was funnier and acting whe...2018-11-011h 53
Capes On the Couch - Where Comics Get CounselingIssue 13 - CyclopsThis week's patient is Scott Summers, aka Cyclops of the X-Men! Anthony & Dr. Issues try to delicately untangle the Summers family tree and look at his many romantic relationships. What happens when a black man and a mutant discuss who's been more oppressed? Listen now to find out! SHOW NOTES: Introduction Background Scott Summers - created by Stan Lee & Jack Kirby - X-Men #1 (Sept. 1963) Mutant who can fire energy beam from his eyes - forced to wear ruby quartz visor to keep his blasts contained One of the original students of Charles Xavier, eventually became the...2018-06-0653 min
Game Changers With Vicki AbelsonHenry Jaglom On Vicki Abelson's The Road TakenI don't even know where to start... Henry Jaglom has lived a life beyond my imagination. He's shared intimate relationships with Orson Welles, Jack Nicholson, Bob Rafelson, Bert Schneider, Natalie Wood, Georgia Brown, Tuesday Weld, Peter Bogdanovich, and those are just a few he spoke of here. Who suggested Davy Jones for The Monkees, helped edit Easy Rider, directed Orson's last filmed performance, got Nicholson, already a star, in his own first film... Henry did. Actor (Gidget, to name one) stand up comic, partnered with Richard Pryor, or Ritchie, as he calls him, playwright, screenwriter, author, filmmaker, artist... with stories...2018-03-291h 23
Last Night A DJ Killed My DogA. L. Sweet - Bugle Call Vess L. Ossman - Bunch of Rags Garrett A. Hobart - Words Of Welcome Arthur Collins - Zizzy Ze Zum Zum Harry Spencer - Side Show Shouter Edison Brass Quartet - At A Georgia Camp Meeting Dan W Quinn - At A Georgia Camp Meeting Gilmore's Band - At A Georgia Camp Meeting William Jennings Bryan - Crown Of Thorns And Cross Of Gold George Rosey's Orchestra Of New York City - Cotillion March Cal Stewart - Uncle Josh On A Street Car2018-01-0800 min
Elite Muzik RadioEpisode 36Elite Muzik Radio Episode 36 features new music from Jorja Smith, Leslie Marie, NAO, Etta Bond, Hayleau and more.
Tracklist
Solange - Don't Touch My Hair (WVCK JVCK edit)
Teyana Taylor - Your Wish Is My Command
Ella Frank — Sugar
Etta Bond x Raf Riley - Smokey Dragon
SNOH AALEGRA — FEELS
StBeauty — Borders
Jorja Smith — PROJECT 11 - IMPERFECT CIRCLE
Amaal Nuux — Who Are We?
Ruby White — Activated
IDEH — No Title (Prod. Miles Francis)
Earth - Chapter 10 - Broken barriers
Hayleau — Get Thru
Lorine Chia — Love Is Blind (Prod. Richie Souf)
Arima Ederra — In My Garden
Lili K — Magic
Leslie Mar...2016-11-2159 min
Elite Muzik RadioEpisode 36Elite Muzik Radio Episode 36 features new music from Jorja Smith, Leslie Marie, NAO, Etta Bond, Hayleau and more.
Tracklist
Solange - Don't Touch My Hair (WVCK JVCK edit)
Teyana Taylor - Your Wish Is My Command
Ella Frank — Sugar
Etta Bond x Raf Riley - Smokey Dragon
SNOH AALEGRA — FEELS
StBeauty — Borders
Jorja Smith — PROJECT 11 - IMPERFECT CIRCLE
Amaal Nuux — Who Are We?
Ruby White — Activated
IDEH — No Title (Prod. Miles Francis)
Earth - Chapter 10 - Broken barriers
Hayleau — Get Thru
Lorine Chia — Love Is Blind (Prod. Richie Souf)
Arima Ederra — In My Garden
Lili K — Magic
Leslie Mar...2016-11-2159 min
Stephano Rossi In The MixWorld Of Music Mixtape #10 Mixed By Stephano RossiTRACKLIST:
Eva Simons Ft. Sidney Samson - Bludfire (Onderkoffer Remix)
Dorian Popa feat. Whats Up - Buze
VH2,Anda Adam What’s Up si Alina Eremia - Sa inceapa Galagia
Vescan feat. Florin Ristei - Las-o (Dj Zeno Remix)
Chris Brown Ft. Usher & Zayn - Back To Sleep (Remix)
Gojira & Planet H feat Aalan Kepa - Beau Beau
Prince - The Most Beautiful Girl In The World
Lariss - Droppin Da Bomb
Mira - Bella
Whats Up - Bine (Clanker Jones & Dj Adrianno Remix)
Otilia - Diamante
Mihail-Ma Uc...2016-05-192h 43