Evan Dody: Lead with optimism

In today’s episode, I speak with Evan Dody. Evan is the Head of
Design + Creative at Angi (including HomeAdvisor and Handy). He
leads Product Design, Brand Creative, UX Research, UX Writing,
and DesignOps across the multi-sided home services marketplace.
He and his team help homeowners across the country create and
care for homes they love, while simultaneously helping local
businesses thrive.

Prior to Angi, Evan led design teams at Mailchimp and Huge in
Brooklyn. He's designed customer-centric services for some of the
world's most recognizable brands—McDonald's, American Express,
and United Airlines to name a few. He's passionate about creating
easy digital products that help people enjoy their in-person
lives more and helping the small business economy thrive.

We dive into what it means to lead with optimism, including
redefining optimism as an active tool for change, uncovering the
why behind the work you’re doing, and the vital role that
identity and representation play in believing a positive outcome
is possible.