On more than one occasion, I've advised future UX researchers to reach out to professionals in the #UX community: other researchers, hiring managers, and people who inspire them. Admittedly, I recommended this as if it was obvious how to interact with someone who has something that you want (e.g., knowledge, skills, or a job). What I failed to share is how to reach out to people who don't know you. In this article, I'm offering instructions and examples for how to reach out to people who you would like to learn from - and be at peace if they don't respond.