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Pixels & Priorities

Pixels & Priorities

By: Metsy Rose and J Schuh
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Candid conversations and real-world stories about the ever-shifting landscape where product and design meet. Join us as we explore product management, UX/UI design, and the evolving craft of building meaningful products - occasionally featuring guests from across related fields. If you’re curious about creating better products, growing as a designer or product leader, and staying resilient in a fast-moving industry, pull up a chair and join us. New episodes drop Tuesdays.

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Episodes
  • Unicorns, Humans, and the Future of Creative Work

    Unicorns, Humans, and the Future of Creative Work
    Jun 2 2026

    J Schuh and Metsy Rose talk with Kirsten Rourke about the myth of the “unicorn” professional and why the most valuable skills in the age of AI are deeply human ones. From stagecraft and teaching to managing creative teams and building trust with clients, the conversation explores how designers, product leaders, and creators can adapt—and thrive—in a rapidly changing world.
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    45 mins
  • When the Plan Breaks: Trust, Pivots, and Real Leadership

    When the Plan Breaks: Trust, Pivots, and Real Leadership
    May 26 2026

    What happens when projects go sideways, clients are furious, and the plan falls apart? In this episode, J Schuh and Metsy Rose welcome Kirsten Rourke, founder of Rourke Training, to talk about the realities of working in product, design, and consulting. Through stories of firefighting failed projects, navigating corporate silos, and learning to say “no” to unrealistic expectations, the conversation reveals the hidden skillset behind great work: trust, empathy, and authentic communication.
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    45 mins
  • Unicorns, T-Shapes, and the Myth of Mastery

    Unicorns, T-Shapes, and the Myth of Mastery
    May 19 2026

    What does it really mean to be a “unicorn” in design and product? In this episode, Metsy and J question the pressure to be exceptional at everything and explore healthier ways to think about growth, mastery, and collaboration. They argue that real expertise is built through experience, failure, and teamwork -- not titles.
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    38 mins
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