$180 / month
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Hi, I'm Makayla, a Product Design Manager with 4+ years of experience focusing on User Experience and User Interface Design. I also have 5+ years of experience using Figma. I pivoted careers from being a Microbiologist to UX/UI Design. I have a B.S. in Biochemistry and M.A. in Psychology. Throughout my journey, I used Mentor Cruise for my own career growth and development and I want to return the favor!
As your mentor, here's what I can do for you:
✦ help you navigate the decision on pivoting careers into UX/UI/Product Design
✦ be a Google UX Course guide (former "alumni" here) or if you're currently taking a certification/course and need someone to teach you Figma & design best practices as you go, I'm yo gal
✦ guide you through the ambiguity of being a designer for a budding company (i.e. design system advice, working solo, informing others on what design means, advocating for user research)
✦ help walk you through best design processes and establish working systems for your company
✦ be your sounding board for design decisions
✦ assist in how to work across teams successfully
✦ help navigate work relationships, decide if it's time to move to a new company, or advocate for that promotion/raise
More about me as your mentor:
✦ I listen to your whole story/situation and give practical advice and action items curated to your circumstances
✦ My mentor style consists of anecdotal experience, hands-on demos, example dialogue, resources, and lots of encouragement and support!
✦ Others say I'm encouraging and down-to-earth. I've often heard from those closest to me that I have a knack for streamlining their jumbled situation into a clear roadmap that makes sense to them.
If any of this resonates with you - please send me your top 3 goals you'd like to accomplish during your mentorship with me. Looking forward to helping you grow into who you were meant to be!
5 out of 5 stars
Working with Makayla was genuinely a great experience. She was kind, approachable and really knowledgeable, but what stood out most was how well she understood my learning style. She helped break things down in a way that made sense to me and organized the material around clear goals and milestones, which made the process feel much more manageable. Our sessions felt collaborative and low-pressure, and she consistently shared helpful resources that I could revisit on my own time. This mentorship helped me feel more confident in my UX thinking and gave me a clearer sense of direction. Makayla helped me connect my existing experience to UX design in a way that felt realistic and encouraging. I walked away with practical tools, more confidence and a solid foundation to keep building on. I’m really grateful for her support and guidance!
Standard Plan • 2 months
You tell Makayla your goals. They see exactly what you want to work on before session one.
You meet within days. Makayla reviews your application and books your first session, usually within a day or two.
You leave with a plan. Concrete next steps and a weekly rhythm from your very first week.
Makayla Jun
Product Design Manager at None
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Book a free intro call with Makayla
Connect with Makayla in a quick call (usually 15-20 minutes)
One-off sessions with Makayla
One-off sessions are a great option if you're looking for specific advice on a certain topic.
Book this session to discuss your goals and see what's possible for you in the design industry. I'll inform you on what design is, how …
What's included in the trial?
Every trial is a little different–here's what Makayla says about their trial:
We'll meet for a quick call (usually under 30 minutes) where we:
- Break the ice and introduce ourselves
- Discuss your goals and how I can support you
- Coordinate logistics like time zones, meeting frequency, and communication methods
