Data + Love

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.

Tableau Hall of Fame Visionary, Next Level Tableau Founder, and former Makeover Monday co-lead Andy Kriebel is the final guest of season 6!
Zach and Andy dive deep into the evolving Tableau community landscape. They unpack the challenges and opportunities for engagement amid major shifts, like Salesforce's acquisition of Tableau, and the migration of vibrant discussions from Twitter to LinkedIn.
Andy shares his concerns about the waning emphasis on Tableau Desktop at events such as DataFam Europe, while both host and guest stress the vital role community plays in sparking innovation and keeping users inspired.
The conversation also explores fresh strategies to attract and retain members in this changing era.
Plus, Andy offers valuable insights from his teaching with Next Level Tableau, highlighting how it accelerates skill-building and creates a supportive space for users ready to elevate their expertise.
A must-listen for anyone passionate about the future of the Tableau ecosystem!

Roshni Gohil (MIT) drops by and we revisit her excellent Tableau Conference 2025 presentation on Universal Design (and how it ties into wrist trauma!)
We take a big tangent and get into both of our shared history in fundraising.
All the Tableau User Groups: ⁠https://usergroups.tableau.com⁠
Accessibility TUG: ⁠https://usergroups.tableau.com/accessibility-tableau-user-group/⁠
Higher Education TUG: ⁠https://usergroups.tableau.com/higher-education-tableau-user-group/⁠
Data Guide in Tableau: ⁠https://help.tableau.com/current/online/en-us/data_guide.htm⁠

Tableau Hall of Fame Visionary Neil Richards is on the pod

We talk about the differences between Fluency and Literacy, data humanism, and innovative visualization

Neil is on the market and looking for Data Fluency work, check him out on LinkedIn