Kira Leigh Maintanis from the United States has been nominated for a 2020 #Noonie in the Future Heroes and Technology categories.
The Noonies are Hacker Noon’s way of getting to know — from a community perspective — what matters in tech today._ So, we asked our Noonie Nominees to tell us. Here’s what Kira had to share._
1. Which 2020 Noonie/s have you been nominated for?
- DESIGN
2. Tell us a bit about yourself.
I’m a video game and anime obsessed tech-adjacent marketer/unicorn examining and solving business problems in the digital world.
3. Tell us about the things you make / write / manage / build.
For the most part, I critique design, marketing, UX, business, various SaaS products, and societal issues from a humor-infused lens. I aim to be entertaining, educational, and always evoke passion. I build relationships.
4. What are you most excited about right now?
I’m excited to embark on a new part of my journey: attempting to be a full-time content creator. I’d like to transition to video game/anime blogging at the very least, and I’m very hopeful that I can realign to providing content for a living without relying on clients.
5. What are you worried about right now?
Most of my worries concern consumer-facing and human-centric issues. I’m deeply invested in the intersection of empathy with social systems, business, tech and politics. I don’t think empathy is at odds with any of this, and it’s an issue that this seems to be the case.
6. What’s the most useful advice you’ve ever given somebody?
Nobody truly knows what they’re doing, even your heroes. Try your best anyways, even if it seems like your dreams are far from reach.
7. How has the pandemic changed your life and/or career?
Freelance contracts have slowed down considerably, but I can’t quite complain about that. I’m smart with my finances. On an emotional level, the pandemic is honestly devastating, which isn’t the most PR-friendly term, but authentic is the only way to be. I’m realigning my career to something that truly offers value, in my eyes: entertainment, teaching, togetherness, and fun. Businesses may have many lessons to learn, but I’d prefer to reach consumers, because they’re the ones I care most for. They’re also woefully undervalued in the business relationship equation, at large.
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