In this solo episode Zach talks about the recent AI industry shakeups (and stock market responses), non-profit fundraising, getting a handle on Anxiety, and an All-Star Iron Viz

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Makeover Monday co-lead and Tableau Ambassador Ojo Basu joins the pod

Zach and Ojo discuss Ojo's journey from being camera-shy and an immigrant with an accent to becoming more present and social within the data community, including his experiences with Makeover Monday and Tableau video tutorials.

They explored the importance of adding unique perspectives to the community and the challenges of providing feedback on submissions.

The conversation concluded with discussions about productivity, creativity, and the value of structured projects like Makeover Monday for developing skills and building meaningful connections in the data visualization community.

Check out Ojo's YouTube channel Data2Visuals

The infamous Will Perkins is back on Data + Love (on strict probationary parole) after his ban.

Zach and Will dive into how careers in data are getting flipped upside-down by AI. Spoiler: adaptability and relentless learning aren’t optional anymore.

They wrap with pro tips on communicating like a human (not a robot), what’s cooking at the upcoming Tableau conference, and some hilariously candid takes on personal rebranding and the time Will accidentally became a minor celebrity.

Buckle up, this one’s equal parts spicy, practical, and slightly chaotic.