Product Magic - Stories from everyday product makers

This month on Product Magic, we're discussing the must-attend meetings for product managers. Sabina Reis and I break down how these meetings can shape your product management journey. Listen below or on your favorite streaming service!BuzzsproutGuest: Ronke MajekodunmiSupport Ronkepm: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronkemajek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamronkepmInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/iamronkepm/Personal Website: https://www.ronkepm.com/10 Important Meetings Product...

Check out Product's Magic's latest podcast episode! Sabina Reis and I dive into all of the essential cross-functional teams for product managers to get to know. Learn who they are and why they're crucial for your success. Listen in on your favorite platform now.Guest: Ronke MajekodunmiSupport Ronkepm: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronkemajek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamronkepmInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/iamronkepm/Personal Website: https://www.ronkepm.com/13 Cross-Fun...

New Episode Alert! Join Sabina Reis and I on Product Magic as we explore the 15 Rules of Great Product Leadership, from building trust to amplifying team voices. Tune in for expert insights into effective product leadership. Listen below and let me know what you think!Guest: Ronke MajekodunmiSupport Ronkepm: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronkemajek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamronkepmInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/iamronkepm/Personal Website: https://www.ronkepm.com/Fifte...

We've got a new episode of Product Magic ready for you! In this episode, titled Psychological Safety in Product Management Holds the Key to Inspiration and Innovation, @Sabina Reis and I dive into the importance of psychological safety and empathetic leadership when leading cross-functional teams and building awesome products. Listen below! Guest: Ronke MajekodunmiSupport Ronkepm: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronkemajek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamronkepmInstagram:https...

As women in product management, we’ve all had times when we’ve had to keep going, even when we want to give up. Even though it’s the easier option, those situations where we persevere have been defining moments in our careers and helped us become successful. In this month's episode of Product Magic, I’ll be speaking with Sabina Reis on the importance of persevering as a woman in product management.Guest: Ronke MajekodunmiSupport Ronkepm: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronkemajek/T...

In this month's Product Magic podcast, my friend @SabinaReis and I speak about the importance of Purpose-Driven Leadership, the challenges faced, the balance between business goals and purpose, and advice for aspiring leaders wanting to be purposeful. Have a listen and let me know what you think! Guest: Ronke MajekodunmiSupport Ronkepm: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronkemajek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamronkepmInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/iamronkepm/Personal Webs...

In this month’s Product Magic podcast, I have my friend Sabina Reis with me, discussing the essential and much-needed support of male allies in product management. Without their guidance, honesty, and care, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Guest: Ronke MajekodunmiSupport Ronkepm: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronkemajek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamronkepmInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/iamronkepm/Personal Website: https://www.ronkepm.com/Reflections on Male Allyship :...

Diversity, inclusion, and a sense of belonging are essential when building and galvanizing cross-functional teams. In Product Management it is crucial because we make products for everyone, regardless of lived experiences or demographics. In this month's Product Magic podcast, @SabinaReis and I dive into its importance in product management. Thank you for your support!Guest: Ronke MajekodunmiSupport Ronkepm:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronkemajek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamronke...

In this episode of Product Magic, my friend Sabina Reis interviewed me about my blog "Reflections on my Product Management Journey." Join us to talk about the importance of establishing a supportive community, advice about research job positions, and battling imposter syndrome. Guest: Ronke MajekodunmiSupport Ronkepm: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronkemajek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamronkepmInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/iamronkepm/Personal Website: https://www.ro...

Because there is no straight-forward path to becoming a #ProductManager, aspiring PMs often wonder exactly what are the skills needed to pursue this dynamic career. To help us summarize the qualities needed to become a product manager, we have Wade Pinder, Product Management | Co-Founder Houston Product Community with us today.Guest: Wade Pinder LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/wade-pinderTwitter: wpinderSupport Ronkepm: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronkemajek/Twitter: https://twi...

In this episode of Product Magic, we will be discussing the importance of collaboration with designers when creating successful products. With us for this episode we have Kurtis Derry, User Experience Designer at PayPal, discussing how #ProductManagers can learn to effectively collaborate with designers by speaking their language, why it's essential to work with designers from the beginning of the project, and more!Guest: Kurtis DerryWebsite: k-derry.com (Portfolio)LinkedIn: linkedin.co...

Hello everyone! In this month's episode of Product Magic, we will be focusing on how aspiring #productmanagers can take their first steps to begin a career as a product leader. Today, we have Diego Granados, an influential Senior Product Manager at LinkedIn, discussing his journey into #ProductManagement and advice for the next generation. Listen using the link below, or tune in on your favorite podcast platform! Thanks for your support! Guest: Diego GranadosPersonal Website:youtub...

This episode of Product Magic is a significant one, as many of us (especially women) experience feelings of ineptitude and #ImposterSyndrome within our careers. To talk about this prevalent topic, we have Phyllis Njoroge, a #ProductManager at Redfin and author of “Fraud to Freedom,” to discuss our experiences with imposter syndrome, how to manage it, and any guidance for aspiring PMs.Guest: Phyllis NjorogeOrder Book: https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B09PJRW1D1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_C1K8RE71F1Q6ZJ...

This episode of Product Magic features Felix Watson Jr, an influential #ProductManager at @Google, and founder of @ThePMMastermind, which helps #ProductManagers connect and grow. We will speak about the unconventional road to becoming a #ProductManager, his Product Management Meetup on Clubhouse, and his thoughts on crucial steps to entering the field.Guest: Felix Watson Jr.Personal Website: felix.thepmmastermind.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/felixjrTwitter: FelixWatsonJrSupport Ronkepm: ...

As product managers, we know that we can’t make product magic happen without the help of our cross-functional teams, like content design. That’s why I’m very excited to announce that this episode of Product Magic will feature Alexa Apallas, the lead content strategist at PayPal. We will be speaking about Alexa’s journey into content, the importance of collaboration, and mentoring tips she has for future content designers. Guest: Alexa ApallasLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/alexakapallasSupport...

In this episode of Product Magic, we have Lisa Schachtschneider to discuss how to better embrace diversity within product management. Learn more about how welcoming diversity and practicing empathy can help us make better products for customers with diverse backgrounds. Thanks for all your support, and don’t forget to subscribe!Guest: Lisa SchachtschneiderLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lmschachtschneiderSupport Ronkepm: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronkemajek/Twitter: https://t...

Welcome to the very first episode of Product Magic! In our opening episode, we’re starting a little differently. We have Sindhu Bharadwaj, a student at UT Austin McCombs interviewing our host, Ronke Majekodunmi, about all things product management - including interview tips, essential skills, and the role of gratitude as a product leader.Guest: Ronke MajekodunmiSupport Ronkepm:Email Address: hello@ronkepm.comWebsite: https://www.ronkepm.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronkemajek/Twi...

Hi, I’m Ronke Majekodunmi, and you’re listening to Product Magic, a podcast that uncovers the stories behind product makers in various industries. I provide a behind-the-scenes look into how these professionals deal with their day-to-day decisions, expectations, and complexities of product management and how they balance their demanding careers with their personal lives. Support Ronkepm: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronkemajek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamronkepmInstagra...

In this episode of Product Magic, we’ll be examining the vital topic of inclusion and diversity in the product world with our guest speaker, Bryant Owens. Listen to more about Bryant’s career journey, the Black Product Manager’s Network, and how inclusion impacts the PM recruiting process. Guest: Bryant Owens LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bryantowensSupport Ronkepm: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronkemajek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamronkepmInstagram:https://www.instag...

In this episode of Product Magic, we have Carlos Gonzalez de Villaumabrosia joining us to talk about the importance of training the next generation of Product Managers. As the founder of Product School, Carlos has many valuable insights on getting started in Product Management.Guest: Carlos Gonzalez de VillaumabrosiaWebsite: productschool.com (Company Website)LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/villaumbrosiaSupport Ronkepm: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronkemajek/Twitter: http...

In our fifth episode of Product Magic, we have Karina Fochtman, former VP and Global Head of Customer Success at Allvue Systems with us to discuss the essential collaboration with customer-facing teams. We’ll cover the misconceptions surrounding relationship managers and the importance of these teams for creating product, and recommendations for understanding your customers’ needs.Guest: Karina Fochtman LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/karina-fochtmanSupport Ronkepm: LinkedIn: https://www....

In our fourth episode of Product Magic, we will be talking to Andrea Perez, a senior engineering manager, about collaborating with engineering to create world-class products. We’ll cover how she got started in the field, the engineering language, and her advice for non-technical product managersGuest: Andrea Perez LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ingandreaperezSupport Ronkepm: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ronkemajek/Twitter: https://twitter.com/iamronkepmInstagram:https://www.inst...

Welcome to the third episode of Product Magic! We will be talking to Parul Goel about the importance of building up the people you work with, in addition to creating products as a Product Manager. We’ll dive into Parul’s thoughts on essential skills required to be a successful PM, the impact of the COVID pandemic, and her advice for recent grads and aspiring product managers. Guest: Parul Goel Website: https://www.unseenbattlespodcast.com/ (Personal Website) LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/pg2121 ...