As a first generation American, Amy Lima has always searched for communities to be a part of. From her career in the music industry to being one of 1,000 applicants to be offered a design apprenticeship with Pintrest, this desire for community, a love of learning, and a little bit of luck have all shaped her journey as a Product Designer.

In this episode, Amy and Nadia discuss this journey, as well as Amy’s latest project, Diversify Design - a collective that connects BIPOC designers with companies who are hiring design talent.

Here’s a look at our discussion:

0:42 : Amy’s experience as the sole Product Design apprentice at Pintrest
6:12 : The importance of seeking out community as a first generation American
9:47 : Pivoting from the music industry to a career as a Product Designer
16:53 : How to take your career journey to the next level after completing a bootcamp
25:33 : Injecting diversity into the design community to gain fresh perspectives and create opportunities
38:48 : How to get involved with Amy and Diversify Design

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