Productside Stories Season 2 Episode 10: Michelle Felice-Steele

Join us for Episode 10 of Trailblazing Women in Product Management, where host Nicole Tieche sits down with Michelle Felice-Steele, Vice President of Product Management at Experian Consumer Services. Michelle reveals her journey from content development to VP, detailing the skills and strategies crucial for product management success. With over 24 years of expertise, she explores key product management skills like harnessing customer insights, balancing innovation with technical understanding, and effective stakeholder communication. Michelle also shares valuable advice for women breaking into product management and emphasizes continuous learning as a career cornerstone. Tune in for an inspiring discussion on leadership, innovation, and career growth in product management.  . 

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Productside Stories Season 2 Episode 9: Aruna Adhikari

Join Rina Alexin as she hosts Aruna Adhikari, Head of Product Clinical Technologies at IQVIA, for a deep dive into the lessons and philosophies that shaped Aruna’s successful career in product management. In this episode, Aruna shares insights from over two decades of experience, including her journey from electrical engineering to becoming a celebrated product leader in life sciences, recently named one of the “100 Most Inspiring People” by Pharma Voice. Discover Aruna’s approach to leading with empathy, embracing humility, building cross-functional trust, and fostering a tenacious drive for innovation. Whether you’re an emerging product manager or a seasoned executive, Aruna’s story and wisdom offer valuable guidance on achieving meaningful, impactful product leadership. 

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Productside Stories S2 Ep8: Marc Klingen

In this episode of Productside Stories, host Rina Alexin interviews Marc Klingen, co-founder Langfuse, about the complexities and best practices of AI product management. Marc shares strategies for selecting impactful AI use cases, balancing costs with quality, and avoiding common challenges that product managers encounter when working with large language models (LLMs). Discover how LangFuse’s open-source LLM engineering platform is empowering companies to build reliable, high-performing AI-driven products. This episode is essential listening for product leaders aiming to integrate AI effectively and elevate their product management strategy with practical AI insights. 

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Productside Stories S2 Ep7: Anna Nuñez

In this episode of Productside Stories, host Rina Alexin interviews Anna Nuñez, Growth Manager of Sales at Databricks, to explore how product management and sales teams can collaborate more effectively. Anna dives deep into the importance of open communication between sales and product, actionable ways to streamline customer feedback, and why breaking down silos is essential for business growth. If you’re a product manager or sales leader looking to improve alignment, customer satisfaction, and product development, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to discover how successful product management and sales collaboration can fuel business success. 

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Productside Stories S2 Ep5: Angela Fleming

In this Productside Stories episode, we chat with Angela Fleming, VP of Product at Free Agent, about her unique journey from the world of marketing into product management. Angela shares how her passion for solving customer challenges led her to product leadership and offers practical advice for professionals looking to pivot into product roles. Discover how she applies frameworks like “jobs to be done” to create meaningful solutions, and why empathy and diverse perspectives are essential to building impactful products. If you’re navigating your own product career, Angela’s story is packed with actionable insights. 

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Productside Stories S2 Ep5: Anne Pelz

Join us as we dive into AI-powered healthcare with Anne Pelz, Vice President of Product Management at OM1. Discover the transformative impact of AI in diagnosing rare diseases and optimizing treatment plans. Learn how OM1 bridges the gap between data and human empathy, and get valuable advice for product management leaders in AI-driven innovation. 

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Productside Stories S2 Ep4: Katheron Garcia

In this episode of Productside Stories, we’re joined by Katheron Garcia, the Senior Director of Offer Management at Schneider Electric, the World’s Most Sustainable Company in 2024. With over 20 years of experience in the electrical and industrial sectors, Katheron is at the forefront of driving innovative and sustainable energy-efficient solutions. Throughout the episode, Katheron shares her journey from strategy consulting to leadership roles at Eaton, Honeywell, and now Schneider Electric. She delves into the challenges and rewards of product management, emphasizing customer focus, balancing innovation with market demands, and the importance of leadership in driving product success. This episode is packed with actionable insights for product managers and leaders on how to stay ahead by iterating, staying curious, and solving real customer problems. 

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Productside Stories S2 Ep3: Jesus (Jesse) Vergara

In this episode of Productside Stories, we’re joined by Jesse Vergara, Director of Digital Product Management at Nationwide, to discuss the evolution of the product analyst role and how it is reshaping the future of product management in large enterprises. Jesse shares insights into why this role emerged, its impact on improving product decisions, and how it supports a data-driven approach to product strategy. Tune in to learn how the product analyst fits into the modern product team, when it makes sense to introduce this role, and why it’s a critical step for scaling enterprise-level product management.

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not reflect the opinions and beliefs of Nationwide or affiliates.

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Productside Stories S2 Ep2: Millie Zah

In this episode of Productside Stories, host Nicole Tieche interviews Millie Zah, Head of Product at DAZN, as part of our Trailblazing Women in Product Management series. Millie shares her unique journey from art into product management, highlighting how her background influences her approach to growth and design. Listen as Millie discusses her passion for localizing products, inclusive product design, and the challenges of adapting products for diverse markets like Saudi Arabia. Whether you’re a seasoned product manager or just starting out, Millie offers invaluable insights into leading a product team, making mistakes, and evolving in the fast-paced world of product management. Tune in for actionable advice on navigating career growth and finding your unique path in product management.

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Productside Stories S2 Ep1: Marilyn McDonald

Kick off Season 2 of Productside Stories with a special episode featuring Marilyn McDonald, SVP of Commercial Digital and Innovation at Moderna. With a career spanning Fortune 500 companies like Citi, MasterCard, and StubHub, Marilyn shares her incredible insights on product management across industries. Learn how to solve complex customer problems, drive innovation, and lead high-performing teams. This first episode of Season 2 is packed with actionable takeaways to help you excel, no matter the sector.

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