<p>Here are the links to the bodies of work mentioned by the listeners who asked us questions this episode: </p><p>Candor Dennis - T<a href="https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr_ubGtakxaleU9SLDA_TGjxhG-R-xJ9B&si=eFxaBav_xzA4sVNW" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">he Event Playbook Coffee Chat Series</a></p><p>Liz Atkin - <a href="https://www.amazon.co.uk/Refreshing-Comms-communication-connected-goal-achieving/dp/1788605438/ref=sr_1_5?crid=1GMHD5UTZTKTZ&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.vUGuqlffCagY2QAFwl8V_w.9Qd0QbjkZNMVFLCOOAaVYtTT4cNqjaowPQtz7uHhDG0&dib_tag=se&keywords=refreshing+comms&qid=1765723602&sprefix=refreshing+comms%2Caps%2C108&sr=8-5" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Refreshing Comms</a></p><p>Vaughan Broderick - <a href="https://vaughanbroderick.com/the-ductri-playbook/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Innovation Playbook</a></p><p><br></p><p>In this reflective episode, Lucy and Tracy celebrate three years of their design thinking podcast, sharing personal growth stories, podcast successes, and lessons learned. </p><p>They engage with listener questions, discuss the importance of empathy in design thinking, and explore the future of the discipline, particularly around longevity, education and leadership. </p><p>The hosts also share humorous moments from their podcasting journey and reflect on the significance of external validation. </p><p>As 2026 looms, Lucy looks forward to releasing her solo spin-off podcast &#39;Rebel by Design (Thinking)&#39; and Tracy looks forward to starting a new role. They both express excitement for future projects and the continued evolution of design thinking within their chosen fields. </p><p>Key takeaways:</p><ul><li>Listener numbers and retention rates have exceeded anything they could have hoped for since they started the podcast as a fun experiment 3 years ago. </li><li>Resilience and adaptability are the key lessons they&#39;ve learned whilst recording.</li><li>Empathy is crucial in design thinking and product development.</li><li>When adopted, design thinking principles can greatly benefit the education and longevity sectors, and aid with career progression.</li><li>The importance of humour and fun in any journey.</li><li>External validation is not the primary focus; the message is what matters.</li><p><br></p></ul><p>As we press pause on our recordings for now, we&#39;d like to thank every single listener and supporter. We&#39;ve been blown away by the reach, engagement and connections we&#39;ve had the pleasure of making this past 3 years. Don&#39;t forget to tune into Lucy&#39;s solo spin-off &#39;Rebel by Design (Thinking) in the new year. </p>