Welcome back to UXPERTS, where we usually talk journey maps, leadership multipliers, and why users hate change... but this time? We're diving headfirst into the void. Join Jason Moore and Ephie Risho as they attempt (and fail) to decode ‘six seven’ – the meaningless Gen Alpha chant that's somehow Dictionary.com's 2025 Word of the Year. Is it a rating? A height flex? A police code? A cry for help? Spoiler: it's none of those, and that's the point. Expect hand gestures, dad jokes, viral TikTok lore, and a dig into the concept of trends. There are cultural trends, and there are trends within work and the tech industry. Some may stick around, and others are useless—maybe as much as six seven. Jason and Ephie navigate the space and dig into the most critical things to hold onto, no matter what the current trends are.

If you've ever had a kid scream this at you during dinner, this episode is your therapy. No user flows were harmed in the making of this chaos... probably. Subscribe, rate us a solid 6.7, and let's embrace the brain rot together.

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AI is accelerating faster than any tool cycle we’ve seen before—and most UX teams are reacting the wrong way. In this episode, Ephie Risho and Jason Moore welcome special guest, Matthew Speakman to unpack why tool mastery is no longer a durable advantage, and what actually compounds over time: judgment, learning velocity, and problem framing.

We explore how UX leaders can adapt without burning out, how to evaluate new tools without chasing every shiny object, and why the best designers aren’t optimizing for workflows—they’re optimizing for decisions. If you’re feeling the pressure to “keep up” with AI, this episode reframes the game entirely.

You’ll learn:

• Why tools expire but capabilities compound

• How to build relevance in a world of constant automation

• What skills UX leaders should double down on in 2026 and beyond

• How to adapt without tying your identity to any single tool

UX leadership. Product strategy. Real business outcomes.

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By 2026, everyone has the tools. And that’s the problem.

AI makes it easy to ship faster than ever. But speed without judgment just gets you to the wrong answer sooner. The real gap now isn’t who knows the software. It’s who can think clearly, learn quickly, and turn chaos into decisions.

In this episode, Jason Moore and Ephie Risho take a hard look at what keeps you valuable in an AI-mediated workplace. They break down why tool-chasing is a losing game, what “decision-ready” work really looks like, and which skills compound long after the platforms change.

Along the way, they share:

• Expertise with software is important, but not the most important.

• The difference between faster output and real progress.

• Practical areas to focus on, that stand the test of time and change.,

• Career advice for anyone who doesn’t want to be quietly replaced by a prompt.

This episode isn’t about predicting the future. It’s about not becoming obsolete by accident.

UXPERTS explores the intersection of UX leadership, strategy, and real business outcomes. Hosted by Ephie Risho and Jason Moore. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or learn more at uxperts.info.

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