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Women In Product
Insights on building a successful career in Product directly from product and industry leaders. Expert, actionable perspectives on building, launching and growing products.
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Jun 8, 2022 • 33min
Episode 20: Allyship
Being an ally is a journey. It takes practice to unlearn biases and to be intentional about advocating for marginalized individuals. Lucky for us, Karen Catlin is here to discuss steps we can take in our own lives to be better allies. Her best advice? Seek common ground and educate.
Learn more about Better Allies here: twitter.com/betterallies
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May 25, 2022 • 34min
Episode 19: Executive Edition: Managing a demanding career and having a fulfilling personal life
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 Scientists and to track what sparks joy in our lives, then prioritizing this work.
Don’t forget to follow Women In Product Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter to connect with a community of 30,000+ women PMs.

May 11, 2022 • 24min
Episode 18: 2022 Women In Product Conference
Another Women In Product Conference in the books! We were joined by over 3,000 women in product, all connecting for two days. Want to get a glimpse of some of the highlights? Listen for words from this year's keynotes: Tulsee Doshi, Deboshree Dutta, Jennifer Lopez, Deb Liu, Mamuna Oladipo, and Sally Thornton.
Don’t forget to follow Women In Product Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter to connect with a community of 30,000+ women PMs.

Apr 27, 2022 • 13min
Episode 17: Conference Preview Edition
Curious about what's in store for the Women In Product Conference 2022? Learn from seven influential product leaders who hold key leadership positions in product management. Tulsee Doshi, Deboshree Dutta, Deb Liu, Jennifer Lopez, Mamuna Oladipo, and Sally Thornton will be taking the stage to share their knowledge in the field and share their advice on May 10-11.
Register for 22WIP here: bit.ly/22wiptickets
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Apr 12, 2022 • 46min
Episode 16: Executive Edition: Sponsoring an APM Program
Heather Conklin and Aubrey Gavin join host Elizabeth Ames as guests on this episode. The tree 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 beneficial for various teams across the company and the human-side by embracing authenticity.
Learn more about the WIP Conference: www.womenpm.org/conference
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Mar 29, 2022 • 27min
Episode 15: Conference Edition
This episode is a special one! Tickets are officially available for this year’s Women In Product Conference. We're celebrating with a handful of speakers who will be on stage at the conference in May. Guests today are six exceptional women: Melika Hope, Srujani Kamineni, Susan Liao, Mallika Gargeya, Grace Young, and Christina Puder.
Learn more about the WIP Conference: www.womenpm.org/conference
Don’t forget to follow Women In Product Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter to connect with a community of 30,000+ women PMs.

Mar 23, 2022 • 38min
Episode 14: Know What You Are Worth with Jordan Sale
If you’re like most people negotiating your pay can be an intimidating experience. Guest Jordan Sale joins this episode and pulls the curtains back from this process. Jordan is the Founder & CEO of 81cents, an organization that works to help job seekers feel confident and prepared for negotiations with data and a group of advisors to guide them through.
She and host, Elizabeth Ames, discuss alternative forms of compensation that job seekers should consider and offer a glance into what a negotiation might look like and how to best prepare.
Learn more about 81cents: www.81cents.com
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Mar 9, 2022 • 36min
Episode 13: Recruiting Great PM Talent, Part 2 with Michele Turner and Diana Coardos
Ever wanted to know what recruiters at Google look for in candidates? Well, here’s your chance. This episode features Michele Turner — Sr. Director, Google Smart Home Ecosystem — and Diana Coardos — Product Manager Recruiter. Tune in if you’d like to know what they look for in product management talent, resumes, and in interviews.
The two give guidance on how to master the first sets of interviews through storytelling, practice, and a genuine desire to understand company culture.
Don’t forget to follow Women In Product Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter to connect with a community of 30,000+ women PMs.

Feb 23, 2022 • 42min
Episode 12: Recruiting Great PM Talent, Part 1 with Andrew Shearer and Jenny Cu
WIP Podcast host, Elizabeth Ames, chats with Andrew Shearer and Jenny Cu from BravePath, a coaching and recruiting partner firm that focuses on product management, user experience design, and software engineering for product companies.
This episode is loaded with tips you can use to improve your resume today, so you can stand out as a candidate. The group spends time walking through the process companies use when reviewing resumes, where automation comes into play, and how resumes compare to LinkedIn profiles.
For those seeking higher level positions, listen in for guidance on expressing thought leadership and strategy in resumes.
Learn more about BravePath »
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Feb 9, 2022 • 43min
Episode 11: Finding Your Fit with Julia Nechaieva
This episode’s guest, Julia Nechaieva, joins host Elizabeth Ames to uncover tips to create a career in product that helps women thrive. Knowing things like company size, preferred work, and manager expectations can help employees evaluate roles and guide them to the best fit. Julia’s tool, PM Daisy, is a helpful resource.
The pair calls listeners to make the distinction between feelings of fear and excitement when looking for new roles or changes. The difference in mindset can allow oneself that they are brave for even trying.
Check out PM Daisy: https://bit.ly/3GDl0F8
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