Welcome to a new chapter of 'How I Met Your Data', where we dive deeper into the real stories behind the data with our new co-hosts, Karen Meppen and Junaid. This episode explores the intersections of data leadership, AI disruption, and culture shifts, while introducing Karen and Junaid's unique perspectives and experiences in the data world.

Join us as we discuss the messy middle, transformation fatigue, and the never-ending journey of working with data. Karen shares her rich experience in optimizing processes through technology, and Junaid brings his prophetic insight into the evolving realm of AI. Together, they uncover the importance of data therapy sessions and talk about the exciting, albeit challenging, future of data management.

This episode is a blend of personal stories, professional insights, and a sneak peek into the evolving landscape of data and technology. Get ready to explore why working with data is dynamic, challenging, and yet undeniably rewarding.

Welcome to another episode of "How I Met Your Data" with your hosts Sandy Estrada and Anjali Basal. Join us in this engaging conversation as we bid Sandy farewell on her new venture and welcome Rachel Moore Best, a renowned negotiation expert and lecturer at MIT. In this episode, Rachel shares her journey from music studies to becoming a negotiation specialist, emphasizing the significance of negotiation beyond the boardroom and into everyday life. Discover the power of negotiation in enhancing communication, collaboration, and influence within teams while navigating complex dynamics and decision-making. Perfect for data practitioners, engineers, or anyone interested in improving their negotiation skills, this episode is packed with insights and strategies that transcend typical negotiation boundaries.

Welcome to Season 2 of "How I Met Your Data," where hosts Sandy Estrada and Anjali Bansel dive into the dynamic world of data.

In this episode, they chat with guest Carly Van Zandt, Senior Director of Data Governance at Fresenius Medical Care. Carly shares her fascinating journey from biology to data governance, highlighting her innovative approach to demonstrating the ROI of governance efforts, even with a small team. Discover how Carly's unique methodology has transformed data practices and learn about the real-world examples she used to gain executive buy-in. Don't miss this insightful conversation on the impact of effective data governance.