Navigating Interviews and Negotiations with

I’m a high-level IC product designer who’s made significant organizational impact across startups and at MAMAA (FAANG) companies. I know how tough it can be to prepare for those last rounds where you need to show not just craft, but leadership, influence, and business impact as an IC.

In this session, I’ll help you:
• Understand what final-round interviewers are really looking for
• Answer difficult, open-ended questions with clarity and confidence
• Ask smart questions that leave a lasting impression
• Practice portfolio storytelling, app critiques, and whiteboarding with feedback
• Prep for negotiations with concrete, battle-tested tips so you can advocate for yourself effectively

You’ll walk away with a tailored plan to showcase your impact, leadership skills, and business acumen—and to feel more in control whether you’re interviewing at a fast-moving startup or a top-tier company.

😁 Hi, I’m Gueayea! I’m a Staff-level product designer who specializes in growth, onboarding, and activation. At Gusto, I’ve led high-impact initiatives that drove measurable lifts in payroll onboarding, product adoption, and multi-product expansion. My background also includes scaling design systems across products at Meta and GoodRx.

I bring a mix of strategic vision, product thinking, and cross-functional leadership. I’ve led ambitious initiatives where success hinged on translating ambiguous business goals into clear design strategies—then presenting those visions early to leadership to drive alignment and secure buy-in. I thrive at guiding partners through complexity, building momentum, and ensuring design has a seat at the strategy table.

👉 If you’re new to product design, I can help you:
• Break into the field and land your first role
• Shift careers into product design
• Build a strong portfolio and prepare for interviews
• Strengthen product thinking and product shaping skills
• Establish frameworks to succeed in your first role
• Grow both hard and soft skills with confidence
👉 If you’re aiming to level up into senior, staff, or lead roles, I can help you:
• Craft compelling visions and secure early leadership buy-in
• Communicate user and business needs to stakeholders effectively
• Drive alignment across product, engineering, and leadership teams
• Design complex, scalable systems that serve multiple teams
• Facilitate design thinking workshops that guide product direction
• Make trade-offs that balance feasibility with holistic product scope
• Leverage research and data to inform strategy and reduce gaps
• Build presence, storytelling skills, and influence as a design leader

✨ My goal as a mentor is to help you not only sharpen your design craft, but also step into the role of a true product and business partner—ready to influence, inspire, and lead.