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S4-E2: Owning your career in UX- A conversation with Meltem Naz Kaso (Mel)

โ€ข Season 4 โ€ข Episode 2

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๐ŸŽ™๏ธ Podcast Guest: Meltem Naz Kaso (Mel) from Career with Mel 

In Today's episode, I am delighted to have a conversation with Mel, a globally recognised UX career coach with many years of experience supporting professionals across nine countries. Sheโ€™s known for her direct and empowering style, helping people gain clarity, confidence, and momentum during career pivots, burnout, and major transitions.

๐Ÿง  Topics discussed

  • Why strong UX professionals can still feel blocked
  • Why strategic roles often seem out of reach,
  • How to make thoughtful career decisions in a market that isnโ€™t particularly easy right now.
  • Mel's New Podcast 

๐Ÿ”— Links

Career with Mel website 

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Mel's Email: contact@careerwithmel.com




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