Friends Talk Frontend

#29: Vaidehi Joshi

Episode Summary

Today we’re talking to Vaidehi Joshi about basecs and about how she learned computer science!

Episode Notes

Today we’re talking to Vaidehi Joshi about basecs where she explored the basics of computer science, every Monday, for a year. Basecs also has a new season of the podcast coming out and the basecs video series will be coming out early 2019!

#28: Helen Durrant

Episode Summary

Today we’re talking to Helen Durrant about self-care, mental health, music, impostor syndrome, and traveling!

Episode Notes

Today we’re talking to Helen Durrant about self-care, mental health, music, impostor syndrome, and traveling! We loved interviewing Helen—you can clearly see (err, hear) her energy and enthusiasm as she talks about her work and life. We hope you enjoy this one!

#27: Jeremy Keith (Part 2)

Episode Summary

This is Part 2 of our recording with Jeremy Keith! We talk about the untold stories of people (especially women) who built the Internet, progressive enhancements, and people’s struggles with JavaScript.

Episode Notes

This is Part 2 of our recording with Jeremy Keith! We talk about the untold stories of people (especially women) who built the Internet, progressive enhancements, and people’s struggles with JavaScript.

#26: Jeremy Keith (Part 1)

Episode Summary

Jeremy Keith is a web developer, author, and musician. We talk about the history of computing and his new book Going Offline.

Episode Notes

Jeremy Keith is a web developer, author, and musician. We talk about the history of computing and his new book Going Offline.

Minisode: Welcome, Katherine!

Episode Summary

I have a co-host now! In this episode Katherine and I talk about our plans, hopes, and dreams for this podcast.

Episode Notes

I have a co-host now! In this episode Katherine and I talk about our plans, hopes, and dreams for this podcast.

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#25: Rachel Nabors

Episode Summary

Today I interview Rachel Nabors who, as you might know, is really big in the web animation world. She’s written a book called Animation at Work, and she’s also published two online courses on her website: One is Web Animation Essentials and the other is Practical Cartooning for Technical Folk. There is a bunch of echo in this recording, and I apologize for that. But if you’re into web animations, comic books, and J-Pop, you won’t regret sticking around.

Episode Notes

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Hey, everyone! I’m Jag Talon, and you’re listening to Friends Talk Frontend—a podcast where we talk to amazing people about their habits, how they got to where they are now, and what their day-to-day life is like.

Today I interview Rachel Nabors who, as you might know, is really big in the web animation world. She’s written a book called Animation at Work, and she’s also published two online courses on her website: One is Web Animation Essentials and the other is Practical Cartooning for Technical Folk.

There is a bunch of echo in this recording, and I apologize for that. But if you’re into web animations, comic books, and J-Pop, you won’t regret sticking around.

I really enjoyed having Rachel as a guest in this show, and was super grateful for me to be a guest in her home as well. Aside from getting a sneak peek into her life in Seattle, I enjoyed listening to her because the breadth of knowledge that she has in tech is incredible.

I also admire that she’s someone who’s successfully jumped from one career to another which really shows how much work she puts in in everything that she does.

#24: Claudina Sarahe

Episode Summary

Hey everyone! I’m Jag Talon, and you’re listening to Friends Talk Frontend—it’s a show where we talk to amazing people about their habits, how they got to where they are now, and what their day-to-day life is like. Our guest today is Claudina Sarahe or CS for short, and she is a creative consultant, speaker, organizer, and teacher. She is currently running Composites Colective as a Chief Experimentation Officer along with Darshana Narayanan. In the past she has co-founded SassConf, worked to scale the front-end engineering of Casper, and was a founding member of the UNICEF Innovation Team.

Episode Notes

Hey everyone! I’m Jag Talon, and you’re listening to Friends Talk Frontend—it’s a show where we talk to amazing people about their habits, how they got to where they are now, and what their day-to-day life is like. Our guest today is Claudina Sarahe or CS for short, and she is a creative consultant, speaker, organizer, and teacher. She is currently running Composites Colective as a Chief Experimentation Officer along with Darshana Narayanan. In the past she has co-founded SassConf, worked to scale the front-end engineering of Casper, and was a founding member of the UNICEF Innovation Team.

Show Notes:

#23: Antoinette Janus

Episode Summary

Today we’ll be talking to Antoinette Janus who is a web developer and designer at PBS Kids and who’s also a co-organizer of CodePen DC. Make sure to listen to this episode because Antoinette has a lot to say about art and how it all mixes in with her work on the web. She also talks about what it’s like to work at a non-commercial organization and also her humble beginnings making occasional boyband sites on Angelfire.

Episode Notes

Today we’ll be talking to Antoinette Janus who is a web developer and designer at PBS Kids and who’s also a co-organizer of CodePen DC. Make sure to listen to this episode because Antoinette has a lot to say about art and how it all mixes in with her work on the web. She also talks about what it’s like to work at a non-commercial organization and also her humble beginnings making occasional boyband sites on Angelfire.

#22: Amber Stickel

Episode Summary

Check out our new episode with Amber Stickel! We have a brand-new format as well so tell me what you think! Amber is a designer and developer who was actually working for IBM at the time of this recording. Now, she is a design technologist at Indeed; the job search company. I wanted to talk to her because I was curious how a large company like IBM deals with the web today. What I love most about this interview is listening to her gush over creating designs and bringing them to life. She has a gift for making web development fun so don’t miss out on this episode.

Episode Notes

Check out our new episode with Amber Stickel! We have a brand-new format as well so tell me what you think!

Amber is a designer and developer who was actually working for IBM at the time of this recording. Now, she is a design technologist at Indeed; the job search company.

I wanted to talk to her because I was curious how a large company like IBM deals with the web today. What I love most about this interview is listening to her gush over creating designs and bringing them to life. She has a gift for making web development fun so don’t miss out on this episode.

#21: Lara Callender Hogan

Episode Summary

Hey, everyone! This is Jag Talon and you’re listening to Friends Talk Frontend. Today we interview Lara Hogan who is the VP of engineering at Kickstarter and the author of three books: Designing for Performance, Building a device lab, and Demystifying Public Speaking.

Episode Notes

Hey, everyone! This is Jag Talon and you’re listening to Friends Talk Frontend. Today we interview Lara Hogan who is the VP of engineering at Kickstarter and the author of three books: Designing for Performance, Building a device lab, and Demystifying Public Speaking.

#20: Dave DeSandro

Episode Summary

Today, I’m talking to Dave DeSandro who is a designer and developer running Metafizzy. His code is used everywhere, and if you’re a developer you’ve probably run into it already. His code is used by Tumblr, Nasa, Whole Foods, and the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Stick around to learn more about his business and his adventures on the web.

Episode Notes

Today, I’m talking to Dave DeSandro who is a designer and developer running Metafizzy. His code is used everywhere, and if you’re a developer you’ve probably run into it already. His code is used by Tumblr, Nasa, Whole Foods, and the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon. Stick around to learn more about his business and his adventures on the web.

#18: Saron Yitbarek

Episode Summary

Today we’re talking to Saron Yitbarek of Codenewbies. She’s here to talk about how she started the Codenewbies community and Codeland. We also talk about weightlifting, bootcamps, and her podcast setup on this show. So, stick around!

Episode Notes

Today we’re talking to Saron Yitbarek of Codenewbies. She’s here to talk about how she started the Codenewbies community and Codeland. We also talk about weightlifting, bootcamps, and her podcast setup on this show. So, stick around!

#17: Monica Dinculescu

Episode Summary

Our guest today is Monica Dinculescu and she is an emojineer at the Polymer project at Google and before that she used to work on Google Chrome. She writes and talks a lot about emojis, cats, and web components. So, stick around!

Episode Notes

Our guest today is Monica Dinculescu and she is an emojineer at the Polymer project at Google and before that she used to work on Google Chrome. She writes and talks a lot about emojis, cats, and web components. So, stick around!

#16: Kim Goulbourne

Episode Summary

Our guest today is Kim Goulbourne. She is a very productive human being. She has so many cool projects—she is doing all the projects! She is currently working at Thoughtbot doing strategy, design, and development. Listen to her talk about her amazing projects and about her journey towards being a designer and developer. So, stick around!

Episode Notes

Our guest today is Kim Goulbourne. She is a very productive human being. She has so many cool projects—she is doing all the projects! She is currently working at Thoughtbot doing strategy, design, and development. Listen to her talk about her amazing projects and about her journey towards being a designer and developer. So, stick around!

#15: Jess Lee

Episode Summary

Our guest today is Jess Lee, and she talks about her work at Dev.to—it’s a place where programmers share ideas and help each other grow. She is the J in dev.to’s PB&J. Listen, as she talks about building a community for developers, and running a website. Stick around!

Episode Notes

Our guest today is Jess Lee, and she talks about her work at Dev.to—it’s a place where programmers share ideas and help each other grow. She is the J in dev.to’s PB&J. Listen, as she talks about building a community for developers, and running a website. Stick around!

Better Late Than Never, Friends Talk Frontend Trailer!

Episode Summary

Better late than never, right? I needed a way to easily share the gist of this show to people, so I made a trailer from all the past episodes. Enjoy!

Episode Notes

Better late than never, right? I needed a way to easily share the gist of this show to people, so I made a trailer from all the past episodes. Enjoy!

#14: Dan Mall

Episode Summary

Our guest today is Dan Mall and he is a creative director and founder of SuperFriendly, and also the co-founder of a new service called SuperBooked. Listen to him as he talks about his origin story, how he started his companies, and maybe talk a little bit about super heroes and cooking. So, stick around!

Episode Notes

Our guest today is Dan Mall and he is a creative director and founder of SuperFriendly, and also the co-founder of a new service called SuperBooked. Listen to him as he talks about his origin story, how he started his companies, and maybe talk a little bit about super heroes and cooking. So, stick around!

#13: Mat Marquis

Episode Summary

Our guest today is Mat Marquis and he’s also an author, a boxer, and a pretty good baker. Listen to him as he talks about how he got into tech, how he started boxing, and maybe a little bit about his brief stint on TV.

Episode Notes

Our guest today is Mat Marquis and he’s also an author, a boxer, and a pretty good baker. Listen to him as he talks about how he got into tech, how he started boxing, and maybe a little bit about his brief stint on TV.

#12: Nicole Dominguez

Episode Summary

Nicole Dominguez is a freelance developer, mentor, and digital nomad. In this podcast we talk about her travels, the conferences that she’s been to, and all her future ambitions. It’s a pretty cool episode so sit back and listen!

Episode Notes

Nicole Dominguez is a freelance developer, mentor, and digital nomad. In this podcast we talk about her travels, the conferences that she’s been to, and all her future ambitions. It’s a pretty cool episode so sit back and listen!

#11: Tim Holman

Episode Summary

This episode was super fun to record. I got to talk to Tim Holman who’s a tinkerer, prankster, and, of course, a developer. He’s currently working at Codepen and if you like weird and zany things, I think you’ll have a lot of fun listening to this episode. So, stick around!

Episode Notes

This episode was super fun to record. I got to talk to Tim Holman who’s a tinkerer, prankster, and, of course, a developer. He’s currently working at Codepen and if you like weird and zany things, I think you’ll have a lot of fun listening to this episode. So, stick around!

#10: Val Head

Episode Summary

Val Head is pretty much all about animations. She’s written a book about animations, she talks about animations in workshops and conferences, she makes videos about animations, she has a newsletter about animations, and yes, she’s on podcasts talking about animations. You will learn a shit ton from this show. So listen carefully, and make sure you check out the show notes in the description!

Episode Notes

Val Head is pretty much all about animations. She’s written a book about animations, she talks about animations in workshops and conferences, she makes videos about animations, she has a newsletter about animations, and yes, she’s on podcasts talking about animations.

You will learn a shit ton from this show. So listen carefully, and make sure you check out the show notes in the description!

If you’re into this, please support us at https://www.patreon.com/ftf!

What we talk about:

  • Living in Philly and Pittsburgh
  • Why she’s usually leaving her house
  • Why her car smelled so good when she drove back from Philly
  • What she teaches teams about animation
  • How she learns all things web
  • What her routine is like
  • What she did before she did animations
  • Moving from Flash to Web Animations
  • Thinking about context and your audience
  • Why it’s the designer’s job to play with animations
  • Canvas is fun and powerful

Links:

#9: Stephanie Liu

Episode Summary

I have Stephanie Liu here today, and we talk about bubble tea, JavaScript, CSS. She has a lot to say about teaching, finishing projects, and motorcycles as well so stick around and enjoy the show!

Episode Notes

I have Stephanie Liu here today, and we talk about bubble tea, JavaScript, CSS. She has a lot to say about teaching, finishing projects, and motorcycles as well so stick around and enjoy the show!

#8: Shanise Barona

Episode Summary

I have Shanise Barona with me today and she’s a web developer right here in Philly! She talks about her adventures and struggles on learning backend and frontend technologies, and what it’s like being the newest Elaconf Organizer.

Episode Notes

I have Shanise Barona with me today and she’s a web developer right here in Philly! She talks about her adventures and struggles on learning backend and frontend technologies, and what it’s like being the newest Elaconf Organizer.

  • We talk about Kendrick’s new album
  • How confusing it is to drive around here in Philly
  • Her experience with Flatiron Bootcamp
  • What the online bootcamp lessons are like
  • Some bootcamps give false promises
  • It’s not good to compare yourself to others sometimes
  • Learning all the things can be detrimental
  • How to not keep up with your blog
  • Neopets—where was I?!
  • How teachers can affect your career
  • My experience learning computer science
  • Oh, she talks about Elaconf!
  • Elaconf is the best!

#7: Gabrielle Wee

Episode Summary

Today we’re talking to Gabrielle Wee on her adventures on web development and web design! I hope you enjoy this show!

Episode Notes

Today we’re talking to Gabrielle Wee on her adventures on web development and web design! I hope you enjoy this show!

What we talk about:

  • The joys of Twitter! (And the weirdness of Google+)
  • How she learned to do web stuff on Xanga
  • We talk about interfaces in games
  • What her daily routine is like
  • How hard it is to SLEEP
  • People that she looks up to!
  • Tumblr theme making
  • Dealing with h8ters
  • Her experiences with freelancing

#6: Una Kravets

Episode Summary

Today’s guest is Una Kravets! She’s an amazing front-end developer, designer, and all around awesome person. We’re here to talk to her about her day-to-day life, her habits, and other musings. Hope you enjoy this show!

Episode Notes

Today’s guest is Una Kravets! She’s an amazing front-end developer, designer, and all around awesome person. We’re here to talk to her about her day-to-day life, her habits, and other musings. Hope you enjoy this show!

What we talk about:

  • All about Toolsday!
  • Meeting her co-host Chris
  • On starting Toolsday
  • Audition for recording / libsyn / Skype / Google Hangouts
  • Basically everyone’s been winging it
  • Writing things down and taking notes. Physical stimuli!
  • Creatives and devs should collaborate more!
  • Webpack 2
  • Speed test all the Airbnbs!
  • Standup at Digital Ocean
  • How Una got into tech (The Palace Chat, Neopets, Sims, MySpace)
  • Illegally downloading Photoshop
  • Actionscript and its deadness
  • How awesome Wes Bos is
  • Vue.js
  • How Una learns stuff
  • Relax! Find some chill time.
  • Your side projects should make you happy!

#5: Pam Selle

Episode Summary

Hey, everyone! This is FTF, and our guest today is Pam Selle. She’s very talented and she has worked on a ton of different projects both on frontend and backend. I hope you’ll learn something from her today!

Episode Notes

Hey, everyone! This is FTF, and our guest today is Pam Selle. She’s very talented and she has worked on a ton of different projects both on frontend and backend. I hope you’ll learn something from her today!

What we talk about:

  • Missing an aerial yoga class
  • User groups
  • Comparing JS frameworks book
  • Beyond the resume book
  • React
  • Polymer
  • AWS Lambda for your sideprojects!
  • Recurse Center / Hacker School
  • American Museum of Natural History
  • Accessibility
  • C programming

#4: Rachel Smith

Episode Summary

Hey, everyone! Today we’ll be talking to Rachel Smith! She’s a JavaScript and Ruby developer at Codepen, and she has a lot to share in this show! I hope you’ll learn something from her today, and I hope you enjoy this episode!

Episode Notes

Hey, everyone! Today we’ll be talking to Rachel Smith! She’s a JavaScript and Ruby developer at Codepen, and she has a lot to share in this show! I hope you’ll learn something from her today, and I hope you enjoy this episode!

What we talk about

  • Day to day life with Rachel
  • Experiences with working in an agency
  • Working in the morning
  • Young Pope + Twin Peaks reviews
  • Rachel’s experiences in college
  • Getting a business degree and web design degree
  • Working on advertisements
  • Just in time learning
  • Creepy dudes go away!
  • Sucking at hardware
  • Calligraphy
  • Being unemployable
  • On the job learning!
  • Andre the Giant
  • Why I started this podcast
  • Sleeping and waking up habits
  • Yoga routine

#3: Alex Lash

Episode Summary

Today we’re talking to my buddy Alex Lash! She’s a designer, front-end developer, and a teacher. She’s very inspiring, and I hope you’ll learn something from her today!

Episode Notes

Today we’re talking to my buddy Alex Lash! She’s a designer, front-end developer, and a teacher. She’s very inspiring, and I hope you’ll learn something from her today!

What we talk about:

  • Karaoke
  • Adobe XD
  • Cats
  • Teaching at GDI
  • Atomic Design
  • Pattern libraries
  • Prototyping
  • Sketchnotes at Elaconf
  • Switching from designing to front-end dev and vice-versa
  • Communicating with designers and developers
  • Difference between graphic design and interactive design

#2: Joni Trythall

Episode Summary

Joni Trythall (or Joni Bologna) is a really cool human being who takes ideas from napkin doodles allll the way to implementation. She’s also a kickass teacher.

Episode Notes

Joni Trythall (or Joni Bologna) is a really cool human being who takes ideas from napkin doodles allll the way to implementation. She’s also a kickass teacher.

We talk about:

#1: Helen V. Holmes

Episode Summary

Helen is an awesome awesome designer and developer. And guess what? She also does hardware shit! She’s a badass. She currently works at Mozilla on the Firefox browser as a designer on the DevTools. You might have even used it yourself.

Episode Notes

Helen is an awesome awesome designer and developer. And guess what? She also does hardware shit! She’s a badass. She currently works at Mozilla on the Firefox browser as a designer on the DevTools. You might have even used it yourself.

Links!