Off the Beaten Pod

In this episode of “Off the Beaten Pod”, Linna and Alex talk about mental health: what are some of the challenges in this space and how human centered design is helping overcome some of them. Also, Linna interviews Shanna Traphoner-Liu and Vanessa Gottlieb Laudette, co-founders of bekome, a start-up that is transforming the way people access and engage with mental health. Finally, we launch LP, a segment by Lucho and Peter, in which they talk about how gen-Zs are engaging with mental health and some emerging solutions in that space. Follow bekome on Instagram (@joinbekome) and their website www.joinbekome.co

Meet Alex & Linna as they explore design and innovation in hidden, and not so hidden, spaces. We'll cover the use of design in physical spaces to foster collaboration, and other emotions, and how human centered design is being used to improve the job hunt.

Natalie and Leo are joined by Claudia Easton, human centered design practitioner and VP at LPL Financial, to wrap up the three part series on Fintech and discuss innovation in traditional financial services, actualization of design thinking concepts within Fintech, and the relationship between start-ups and incumbents in finance. Hosts: Natalie Coletta & Leo Del Real Follow us on Instagram! @offthebeatenpod

Natalie and Leo are joined by financial equity advocate Malavika Chugh & design guru Chris Hagan to discuss their newly-launched FinTech startup, Jefa. Listen to this extended conversation on how their team is using design and innovation to disrupt the banking industry by catering to customers that have mostly been neglected -- women in emerging markets. This episode was recorded on March 1, 2021. Jefa is now live! Check them out in your app store, on Instagram, and at jefa.io Hosts: Natalie Coletta & Leo Del Real Follow us on Instagram! @offthebeatenpod

Catch up with Natalie & Leo in the first of our three-part series on fintech -- the intersection of finance and technology. In this series, we'll explore the history of the industry, how it's influenced by innovation and design, and how some players are working to disrupt the industry. In this episode, we'll cover the history of fintech (2:37), the role of innovation and design (12:30), and some industry red flags (18:38). We'll close out with a preview of our next episode (23:10), and then Natalie & Leo will each share a design that recently caught their eyes (24:00). Hosts: Natalie Coletta & Leo Del Real Follow us on Instagram! @offthebeatenpod