Ximena Vengoechea

Ximena Vengoechea is a user researcher, writer, and illustrator specializing in personal and professional development. She is the author of several acclaimed books, including "Listen Like You Mean It: Reclaiming the Lost Art of True Connection," a Next Big Idea Club finalist in 2021. Her second book, "Rest Easy: Discover Calm and Abundance through the Radical Power of Rest," earned a starred review from Library Journal and was named one of Book Riot’s best books of 2023. Her latest works, "The Life Audit: A Step-By-Step Guide to Discovering Your Goals and Building the Life You Want" and its companion "The Life Audit Journal," expand on her popular project of the same name.

Vengoechea’s writing explores themes of human connection, self-improvement, and well-being, drawing from her background in user research and her experience at companies like Pinterest, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Her insights have been featured in prominent publications such as Inc., The Washington Post, Forbes, and Fast Company. As a keynote speaker, she addresses topics like empathetic listening, difficult conversations, and burnout prevention. Through her newsletter, "Letters from Ximena," she shares reflections on curiosity, creativity, and intentional living.