Growthmates · 2026-03-17 · 58 min
In this episode of Growthmates, Kate Syuma speaks with Catt Small - Staff Designer at Dropbox, author of The Staff Designer, writer, teacher, and indie game developer. Catt shares how she built a book, a course, and a creative practice while working full-time - and why small daily progress matters more than waiting for the perfect moment. - Partners who support Growthmates • Mobbin - the largest UX & UI reference library for real product inspiration: • Obi by Cor - AI-powered onboarding voice assistant for modern product teams: - Subscribe and listen to Growthmates Podcast on: • YouTube: • Spotify: • Apple: - Welcome to Growthmates with Kate Syuma - Growth Advisor, ex-Miro. This season, The Creator’s Path , explores unconventional journeys of designers, founders, and builders redefining what it means to create - especially in the age of AI. Growthmates is where top product and growth leaders share real strategies and insights to help you turn ideas into successful products. Learn from experts at Dropbox, Adobe, Amplitude, Canva, and more in deep dive interviews with Kate Syuma, ex-Miro Head of Growth Design and founder of Growthmates.
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