154: Guest Host! A Brief History of Salesforce Characters with Domenique Buxton

Salesforce Developer Podcast

Today, we’ve got a guest host! I’m partnering with my partner in crime, Mike Gerholdt, as he’s taking over the host seat and interviewing our good friend and colleague, Domenique Buxton.

Domenique is the VP Executive Creative Director for Trailblazers and Trailhead. She has also played a major part in the development of Salesforce characters, something that has built connection and meaning within the Salesforce community.

Throughout Mike’s conversation with Domenique, they discuss the history of the Salesforce characters, including how they came to be, why they were created, and more!

Show Highlights:

• The origin story of Salesforce characters.
• Why they created the characters the way they did.
• How the characters have evolved over the years.
• How the characters got connected with a deeper purpose.
• Where community feedback has been crucial in the development of Salesforce characters.
• Some of Domenique’s special memories from events.
• The teamwork that brought the characters to light.

Links:

• SaaSy breaking it down
• Domenique: @LittleIglooo
• Salesforce Admins: @SalesforceAdmns
• Gillian: @GillianKBruce
• Mike: @MikeGerholdt