"If you don’t get in the driver’s seat of your career, the company will do it for you." That’s the kind of clarity Carrie Peralta brings in the newest episode of the UX Growth Podcast. As a career coach for UX designers, Carrie helps people rebuild after layoffs, transition into leadership, and stop waiting for permission to grow. This conversation is for anyone feeling invisible in the job market, confused about next steps, or burned out from rejection. We talked about how to actually stand out, how to build meaningful connections without being transactional, and what separates great designers from future leaders. One of my favorite parts was when Carrie said that real growth doesn’t start with your resume or your portfolio. It starts inside. And if you’re not ready to do that work, you’ll keep chasing roles that don’t fit. This episode is packed with honesty, strategy, and support for anyone navigating the hard parts of a UX career.How to Support Carrie I would be delighted to connect with your audience on LinkedIn If anyone is interested in having a live discovery call to discuss their current career challenges and find ways to get unstuck, the first 30 minutes are on me. Here is the link to schedule a video call.  — You can contact the host, Nick Mann via Email and LinkedIn. Check out my links, such as Patreon, the UX Growth Challenge Newsletter, and the UX Growth Book Series, to help improve your UX knowledge. Thank you for listening, and let's keep growing.