by Howdang Rashid
This show will help you navigate and demystify the Power Platform. I started this show as I wanted to learn from other Developers, Consultants, Contractors, and Entrepreneurs with many years more of experience than me, and since I was going to have these conversations anyway, I thought I could turn them into a show and let others learn with me. I hope you enjoy these unfiltered conversations.
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September 23, 2025
<p>Stop wrestling with responsive Canvas Apps. </p><p>Lukas Pavelka is back to demo the brand-new Power Apps for Figma DesignKit UI, a beta responsive layout system, rapid icon swapping, one-click PDF docs, and a Power BI DesignKit prototype for dataflows. </p><p>If you build on the Power Platform and care about speed, consistency, and client-ready prototypes—this one’s loaded.</p><p><br></p><p>What you’ll learn</p><p>1. New DesignKit UI (v4.1.3) and layout improvements</p><p>2. Responsive screens (beta): top/content/bottom containers + quick tweaks in Power Apps</p><p>3. Swap Icons while preserving size and color (huge time-saver)</p><p>4. Clickable Figma prototypes that mirror Power Apps navigation (import now, export planned)</p><p>5. Theme & style controls across containers (batch text/background updates)</p><p>6. Auto-generated PDF documentation (screens, colors, typography, icons)</p><p>Roadmap: annotation maker, user prefix, extended property maker, inherited naming, property helper, UDF maker</p><p>Model-driven progress + Power BI DesignKit (free) for dataflows import/export between Figma & Power BI</p><p><br></p><p>Timestamps</p><p>00:01 Intro & why this episode matters</p><p>00:28 What’s new: rebuilt UI + release v4.1.3</p><p>04:31 The pain of responsive Canvas Apps (and the fix)</p><p>05:03 Responsive containers: top/content/bottom (beta)</p><p>09:56 Getting parity in Power Apps (and plans for v4.5)</p><p>12:28 Swap Icons demo</p><p>13:21 Prototyping flows between screens in Figma</p><p>16:38 Model-driven updates in progress</p><p>17:15 Styles/Theming: fast container-wide edits</p><p>18:18 Training & GoCollab community plan</p><p>20:56 Documentation push & videos</p><p>21:52 One-click PDF doc export</p><p>22:15 Roadmap deep-dive (annotations, prefixes, UDFs)</p><p>27:50 Power BI DesignKit (free) first look: dataflows import/export</p><p>31:28 Lukas’ ask: honest feedback from the community</p><p>---Try/buy DesignKit for Power Apps: https://designkit.cz/Follow Lukas Pavelka on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lukas-lp-pavelka/Powercademy: https://powercademy.com</p><p>---</p>
August 12, 2025
<p>Six-time Microsoft MVP Dian Taylor went from HR to leading with pre-sales demos that actually solve problems. We unpack how to listen, build trust, avoid “feature fireworks,” and create content without burning out - plus what’s real vs hype with Copilot and Copilot Studio for Dynamics 365.What you’ll learn:1. Pre-sales doesn't mean implementation: why “lightweight” discovery + tailored demos win2. The trusted-advisor stance: listen for pain, not features3. Smoke-and-mirrors (ethically) and the Tell-Show-Tell framework4. Consistent content without burnout (cadence, unique POV, seasons)5. Where Copilot/Copilot Studio shines today in Sales & Customer Service6. Community as a career accelerant; learning as a forever-skillTimestamps:</p><p>00:00 Intro & Dian’s path from HR → Dynamics 365 (6x MVP)</p><p>05:56 Skills that separate great pre-sales engineers</p><p>12:14 The sales bit; Tell-Show-Tell</p><p>18:07 Community + content: filling the “no more training” gap</p><p>23:16 Finding your lane & staying consistent</p><p>31:58 What’s exciting in Copilot Studio right now</p><p>37:39 Navigating constant change without overwhelmLinks:</p><p>👉 Learn with us: Powercademy.com</p><p>👉 Dian’s blog: https://d365goddess.com/ | YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@D365Goddess</p><p>👍 Like, subscribe, and drop your favorite takeaway.</p><p>🔗 Follow me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/howdangrashid/</p>
August 5, 2025
<p>What really happens after you earn Microsoft MVP status? 🎖️</p><p> </p><p>Cat Schneider went from Florida state-government analyst to Power Platform wizard, MVP, and accessibility champion. </p><p><br /></p><p>In this episode, she reveals how community involvement (plus a dash of ADHD-fuelled curiosity) accelerated her career - and how you can tap the same playbook.</p><p><br /></p><p>WHAT YOU’LL LEARN</p><p>- The real mindset behind becoming an MVP (hint: it’s not the badge)</p><p><br /></p><p>- Practical ways introverts can network at conferences - without the awkwardness</p><p><br /></p><p>- Cat’s favorite accessibility tips (why screen-reader-friendly, emoji-heavy UX)</p><p><br /></p><p>- Why “don’t be a gatekeeper” should be every maker’s mantra</p><p><br /></p><p>- The origin story of the UX/UI Allies user group and how to get involved</p><p><br /></p><p>TIMESTAMPS</p><p>00:00 – Cat Schneider’s origin story</p><p><br /></p><p>03:03 – Discovering the Power Platform & community</p><p><br /></p><p>05:46 – Conference adventures (dino suits included)</p><p><br /></p><p>08:56 – First steps to contributing back</p><p><br /></p><p>11:57 – Accessibility best practices for makers</p><p><br /></p><p>14:51 – Networking tips for introverts</p><p><br /></p><p>17:59 – Demystifying the MVP journey</p><p><br /></p><p>20:58 – The true essence of “Most Valuable Professional”</p><p><br /></p><p>30:08 – Life changes & renewal realities</p><p><br /></p><p>32:13 – Why contribution beats recognition</p><p><br /></p><p>33:36 – Navigating career transitions</p><p><br /></p><p>39:19 – Overcoming self-doubt</p><p><br /></p><p>46:06 – Launching the Accessibility User Group</p><p><br /></p><p>51:04 – Screen readers & inclusive design</p><p><br /></p><p>► Level-up your skills at Powercademy.com!</p><p><br /></p><p>► Like this episode? Smash that 👍, subscribe, and ring the 🔔 so you never miss a Power Hour.</p><p><br /></p><p>► Connect with Cat on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/yerawizardcat/</p><p><br /></p><p>► Join the UX/UI Allies user group: https://community.powerplatform.com/usergroups/details/?groupid=74f25fad-a83a-4acd-9f79-a51fc5b59bcb</p>
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