Career Change:  He empowers underserved communities—to leverage AI and design skills for financial upgrades.

Career Change: He empowers underserved communities—to leverage AI and design skills for financial upgrades.

Author: iHeartPodcasts December 3, 2025 Duration: 36:12

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Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Everett Swain II.


Purpose of the Interview

The interview aims to:

  • Highlight alternative pathways to high-paying careers without a traditional four-year degree.
  • Showcase how UXD Academy, founded by Everett Swain II, empowers individuals—especially from underserved communities—to leverage AI and design skills for financial and academic freedom.
  • Inspire entrepreneurs and small business owners to embrace AI-driven opportunities.

Key Takeaways

  1. AI as an Opportunity, Not a Threat

    • AI can amplify human capabilities rather than replace them.
    • Small businesses see 80% positive ROI from AI adoption, making it a major growth lever.
  2. Career Without a Degree

    • Over 40% of tech companies no longer require degrees, focusing instead on certifications and portfolios.
    • UXD Academy teaches AI experience design and automation for learners as young as 13.
  3. Everett’s Journey

    • Started as a graphic designer, pivoted to UX after self-learning via “YouTube University.”
    • Built UXD Academy to democratize access to tech careers and fight industry gatekeeping.
  4. Business Model

    • UXD Academy offers free resources and paid guidance.
    • Created Our Table, an AI experience agency employing top students for real-world projects.
  5. Impact on Underserved Communities

    • Programs can transform lives, moving individuals from low-income jobs to salaries of $75K–$140K within 3 years.
    • Focus on youth (starting at age 13) to break cycles of poverty and limited exposure.
  6. Future AI Trends for Small Businesses

    • AI agents, automated workflows, and AI-powered customer experiences will dominate in the next 12–18 months.
  7. Legacy

    • Everett aims to help 100,000 youth create their own reality through tech education.

Notable Quotes

  • On AI’s role:
    “Think of AI as the smartest intern you know—you can train it to work specifically for you.”

  • On education:
    “You don’t need a degree for what I do. Over 40% of tech companies don’t care about degrees anymore—they care about your portfolio.”

  • On opportunity:
    “If you follow what I’m telling you, you can change your life in under a year and a half.”

  • On underserved communities:
    “For the first time in history, people of color can bridge the gap to academic and financial freedom without a four-year degree.”

  • On legacy:
    “If I can help 100,000 kids create their own reality, that will be my legacy.”


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