Data + Love

Tableau Visionary and Iron Viz 2026 Finalist Kevin Wee stops by
Zach and Kevin discussed Kevin's upcoming participation in IronViz at Tableau Conference 2026, where he will present a visualization on dim sum nutrition data.
They reviewed Kevin's previous IronViz entry and his creative approach to visualizing food data, including the use of ternary charts and scatterplots. Kevin shared his experience preparing for IronViz, including the challenges of long-form storytelling and the importance of engaging visuals.
They also discussed Kevin's passion for food-related data visualization and his plans for future projects. The conversation touched on the broader topic of data storytelling and its potential to educate and engage audiences.

Iron Viz 2026 Finalist and Tableau Ambassador Ann Pregler is on the Pod
Zach and Ann discussed Ann's approach to data visualization and storytelling, highlighting her use of long-form vizzes and her process of starting with a design idea rather than a dataset.
They explored Ann's influences, including her background in teaching and her admiration for other designers in the Tableau community.
They also discussed the challenges of finding inspiration and the importance of letting go of initial ideas when they don't work out.

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.