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5th Apr 2025

Career Pivot, Design Legacy & Finding Meaning Through Podcasting | Personal Journal

Kind of processing things out loud today... thinking about this design career, what actually leaves a mark, and feeling this pull towards making podcasts more seriously. It's a bit of a ramble, includes a walk outside (mic and all), and ends with a hint about a really personal new project I'm starting.

Show Notes:

* Just me thinking out loud from home today, feeling a bit adventurous.

* Talking about why I like podcasts that feel like a raw audio message, not too polished. Trying to capture that here.

* Reflecting on the long winter and how this sunny day feels different.

* Getting into my career as a designer and this nagging feeling about legacy – what actually lasts when projects disappear or companies fold?

* Had a realization that maybe the work I thought I was made for isn't quite it.

* Why podcasting? It's always been there, even the messy attempts. Feeling more ready now, less hung up on having the perfect "radio voice."

* Thinking about how standards have changed in content creation.

* Critiquing platforms like Substack – they kinda suck, right? But you still need them.

* Decided to take the mic outside for a walk – apologies if the audio gets a bit rough, but it felt right to move. (Around 20:07)

* Talking about a really personal new podcast project I'm starting called "You Gonna Be Okay," stemming from my journey into single fatherhood after separation.

* Why now feels like the right time to share that story.

* This whole episode is kind of a marker for me – acknowledging a shift.

* More on the new project coming soon.

* Chapter Marks (Timestamps approximate based on original recording structure):

* 00:00 - Feeling Adventurous at Home

* 02:02 - Why Raw Style, Free-Form Podcasting Feels Right

* 03:33 - Clear Skies, Clear Thoughts?

* 05:50 - The Realization About Design & Legacy

* 08:15 - Overcoming the "Radio Voice" Doubt

* 09:55 - Committing to This Podcasting Thing

* 11:15 - Platform Problems (Substack etc.)

* 20:07 - Stepping Outside (Audio Shift)

* 21:03 - A New, Personal Project: Single Fatherhood

* 23:55 - Why Share This Now? / Final Thoughts

contact me at: cmonkxxx@gmail.com

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cMonkX Radio
Technology, Creativity, and Life in the AI Era
cMonkX Radio is an unscripted solo podcast about what it actually feels like to live through the AI revolution as a creative person.
Each episode is a honest, unedited monologue — sometimes a walk through Berlin, sometimes a morning coffee, sometimes a late-night thought that wouldn't leave me alone. No guests, no scripts, no agenda. Just one person thinking out loud about technology, creative work, artificial intelligence, and the kind of life questions that don't have clean answers.
Topics include: AI and the future of creative work, life as an expat in Berlin, independent content creation, digital tools and their human cost, philosophy of meaning and happiness, parenting at a distance, and the slow art of making things when the world wants everything fast.
If you're a maker, a thinker, or someone who uses technology every day but sometimes wonders what we're actually optimizing for — this show is for you.
New episodes whenever something is worth saying.

contact me at: cmonkxxx@gmail.com

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A Berlin-based designer specializing in UX/UI and 3D modeling. I am passionate about crafting intuitive digital experiences and visually compelling environments. My work blends user-centric design principles with technical creativity, always driven by a love for technology and a habit of overthinking abstract ideas to find innovative solutions.
When not designing, I host a podcast for fun, exploring diverse topics and pushing creative boundaries. I also balance my professional life with the rewarding role of parenting.

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