$180 / month
4 calls per month (30min/call)
Unlimited Q&A via chat
Expect responses in 2 days
Hands-on support
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
Notify me when Makayla has new spots
We will send you a quick email if Makayla has new open spots for mentorship, and only in that case!
Book a free intro call with Makayla
Connect with Makayla in a quick call (usually under 30 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
