Data shows that the demands of professional work put an unrealistic burden on women. We spend this episode with Sally Thornton, digging into common causes of burnout for women in the workforce and the burdens they carry. Sally urges us to be our own Behavioral...
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Episode 16: Executive Edition — Sponsoring an APM Program
Heather Conklin and Aubrey Gavin join host Elizabeth Ames as guests on this episode. The three discuss what it was like founding and taking part in Salesforce’s APM program from the perspectives of both executive and PM newbie. Hear how establishing the program proved...
Episode 6: A Moonshot with Jasmine Lawrence
Could you imagine starting your company at the age of 13? Well, that’s what our guest Jasmine Lawrence did, and she’s almost at the 20 year anniversary of her natural hair and body care products company. This ability to drive her own path pushed her to step into a...
Episode 5: Purposeful Product Management with Prashanthi Ravanavarapu
Life can sometimes feel like it’s divided between the personal and the professional, but this week’s guest Prashanthi Ravanavarapu explains how she fused the two while entering PM roles. Prashanthi’s awareness of systemic inequality and dedication to inclusive work...
Episode 3: Connecting With Executive Recruiters with Anna Auerbach and Michaëlle Gocko
Our host Elizabeth Ames had the pleasure to speak with not one but two accomplished women this week! Elizabeth is joined by Anna Auerbach and Michaëlle Gocko from Egon Zehnder who work in executive search. The two share the “sparks of potential” they find makes a...
Episode 2: Discovering Product with Kasha Stewart
Did you know that 93% of people working in product have professional backgrounds in other industries? Today’s guest Kasha Stewart joined the PM world with a post-production background and studies in fine art. For Kasha, building her career as someone with a unique...
Episode 1: Finding the Path Forward with Deb Liu
This episode, Deb Liu reveals what made her love her first PM job and how she advanced her career in an industry that was brand new. Deb shares how she “stumbled” into product management, at a time when she had no clear vision for her career and when the world of PM...