PinnedMember-onlyHow to create your Product Management projectNote: If you prefer to learn this through bite sized content, this article is based on a series I made on my Instagram and Tiktok So you want to be a product manager but don’t have experience? You’ve probably been given the advice to make your own experience. …Product Management4 min readProduct Management4 min read
Aug 5, 2021Member-onlyHow to Find a Mentor (a literal map)A few weeks ago I created a video series on my Instagram and Tiktok by creating a literal map for finding a mentor. This article is a compilation of the journey. Hold on to your hats because this is going to be an adventure! Stop 1: The Big WhyMentoring Matters5 min readMentoring Matters5 min read
Published inThe Startup·Feb 11, 2021Member-onlyA Networking Guide for Awkward HumansSo you’ve probably heard — if you want that job, or that promotion or anything else under the sun, you have to network! But what if you suck at first impressions, are perpetually awkward and can’t small talk to save your life? Well, this is the article for you! I…Network5 min readNetwork5 min read
Published inThe Startup·Sep 26, 2020Member-onlyDIY: The Resume ReviewA while back I did a free LinkedIn and resume review giveaway and I got over 500 entries in 5 days! …Resume4 min readResume4 min read
Sep 11, 2020Member-onlyReflections from my first year at Microsoft (and adulting)So I finished a full year of being a real adult, wore my big girl pants and worked at Microsoft. And holy wow- I have learnt so much! It’s been an *interesting* year to say the least. Moving to Seattle, paying ridiculous amounts of rent, just to stay inside my…Microsoft8 min readMicrosoft8 min read
Jun 26, 2020Member-onlyMeet Lauren Siegel: Civic Tech & Accessibility AdvocateI met Lauren through the Google scholars retreat and have been amazed by her ever since. I’m so excited to share her journey and story with the rest of you! Tell us a little about yourself! I just graduated from North Carolina State University majoring in Computer Science, Political Science, and Economics. Recently I finished up…Accessibility5 min readAccessibility5 min read
Published inThe Startup·Jun 12, 2020Member-onlyA list of resources to learn about injustice in tech and what you can do about itIf you’re in tech and “don’t care” about the world around you — I’m worried about what you’ll create You’re indifference has consequences. Want to be a great developer/pm/designer or any other role in tech? Listen and learn about the world around you. Social justice issues will always be tech…Technology2 min readTechnology2 min read
Published inThe Startup·May 23, 2020Member-onlyHow to make the most of your internshipOver the course of my 4 years in college I had 3 different internships! All of these experiences were quite distinct and I absolutely loved all of them. I worked as a Engineering Practicum intern at Google, Program Manager intern at Microsoft and Software Engineering intern at Khan Academy. Ideally…Internships6 min readInternships6 min read
Mar 6, 2020Member-onlyMeet Blessing: Founder of Students of LinkedInI’m so excited to share my interview with Blessing Adogame! I met Blessing at a student retreat at Google a few years ago and we stayed connected afterwards through LinkedIn. Blessing has been an incredible advocate for people, particularly students, to share their story. …Students3 min readStudents3 min read
Published inExponent·Dec 9, 2019Member-onlyEverything you wanted to know about being a new-grad Program ManagerEvery time I tell my friends and family that I’m a Program Manager at Microsoft it is met with a lot of confusion — “wait — you’re a manager? But didn’t you just graduate? Are you sure that’s your actual job? What do you do? So are you in IT?” …Product Management8 min readProduct Management8 min read
