Episodes 70
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Since Sep 2023
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My “Becoming the Product Podcast" is an APVA-nominated show about my journey into product management. I share my experiences and insights in a diary-style format, documenting the highs and lows of my journey. This podcast is for aspiring product managers and anyone interested in product management. Whether you're just starting or looking for inspiration, this podcast is for you. New episodes are released every Monday, offering valuable insights and firsthand experiences.

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S3E20 You Are the Product: A New Kind of Résumé

Nov 10, 2025 6m

Not every résumé fits on paper.In this reflective episode, Naya explores how proof, process, and storytelling form the foundation of your modern résumé one that evolves with every lesson, pivot, and…

S3E19 Is It Too Late to Pivot? (No.)

Nov 05, 2025 7m

This week, Naya shares her story of pivoting from banking to tech, and the three truths that helped her rebuild with clarity. If you’ve ever wondered if it’s too late to start again, this one’s for…

S3E18 Branding as a PM: Less Logos, More Proof

Oct 28, 2025 7m

Summary:In this episode, Naya redefines what personal branding means for product managers and creatives. It’s not about logos or aesthetics — it’s about proof. She shares how documenting in real…

S3E17 From Idea to Offering: How I Built a Service from My Skillset

Oct 20, 2025 8m

In this episode, Naya breaks down how she transformed her product management experience into structured offerings like PMaaS and Side Hustle Stories. She shares how small acts of documentation became…

S3E16 What Founders Teach Me About Product Thinking

Oct 13, 2025 10m

In this reflective episode, Naya shares what working with startup founders taught her about real-world product thinking. Beyond frameworks and templates, founders taught her the value of clarity,…

S3E15 Why I’m Excited for Product Dive 2025

Oct 06, 2025 8m

In this episode, I talk about Product Dive 2025, Africa’s biggest tech and product conference, my role as an ambassador, and what the Becoming the Product community can gain from it. I share why this…

S3E14 My Most Underrated Career Move: Working in Incubation

Oct 05, 2025 6m

In this reflective episode, Naya shares why stepping into incubation was one of her smartest career moves — even if it didn’t look like it at first. She unpacks how working with founders sharpened…

S3E13 Quiet Building as strategy

Oct 05, 2025 6m

In this reflective solo episode, Naya shares why not every season of building needs to be loud. She breaks down her Q3 “quiet season,” the mindset shifts that came with it, and practical ways to…

S3E12 How I Use Notion to Run 3 Hustles

Oct 04, 2025 8m

In this practical solo episode, Naya shares her Notion system for managing a full portfolio career without a team. From holistic goal planning to project management across multiple hustles, and even…

S3E11 Protecting Peace While Building Ambition

Oct 04, 2025 12m

In this reflective solo episode, Naya opens up about the quieter side of ambition, the overwhelm that can come from juggling multiple creative and professional pursuits. She shares three lessons…

S3E10 From Downloads to Revenue: What I’ve Learned So Far

Oct 03, 2025 6m

In this honest solo episode, Naya normalizes the messy middle of building products. Proof isn’t about instant revenue. It starts with listeners, subscribers, first sales, and community. She shares…

S3E9 What Building in Public Actually Looks Like

Oct 03, 2025 7m

This week, Naya reflects on the real meaning of building in public, not just milestones, but also pauses, pivots, and messy progress. She shares lessons from falling behind, why documentation matters…

S3E8 Designing My PMaaS: From Idea to Offering

Oct 02, 2025 5m

What if you could rent a PM’s brain? In this episode, I share the idea of PMaaS—Product Management as a Service—and why I’m building it in public.Timestamps:[00:00:38] Why PMaaS? Lessons from…

S3E7 Behind the Incubator: Lessons from Founders I Support

Oct 02, 2025 8m

From validation to iteration, incubation reveals the truth about product work. In this episode, I share lessons from working with startups that every aspiring PM or side-project builder needs to…

Passive Income is Not Passive — Especially for Builders

Aug 04, 2025 8m

Everyone loves the idea of passive income, but it’s rarely passive when you’re still building. In this solo episode, I share what it really looks like to build on the side while working full-time.…

S3E5 Teaching What You've Practiced: From PM to Course Creator

Jul 28, 2025 7m

Ever thought, “Who am I to teach this?” In this solo episode, Naya shares how surviving chaos led to teaching what she practiced, without a platform, permission, or perfect plan.Timestamps &…

S3E4 Digital Products Are Products Too

Jul 21, 2025 6m

Think your checklist or template isn’t a real product? Think again. In this short solo episode, Naya unpacks why digital products count, and how to turn them into proof.Timestamps &…

S3E3 Behind the Build: GigSecure + TEF

Jul 14, 2025 11m

This one’s personal. Naya shares how a career transition exposed the gap in protections for gig workers, and how she built GigSecure to fix it.ength: ~11 minsTimestamps & Highlights:[00:00:00] –…

S3E2 What Even Is a Portfolio Career?

Jul 07, 2025 8m

Are you tired of one-size-fits-all careers? In this episode, Naya shares how she moved beyond the traditional product path and built a portfolio career that reflects her real life and…

S3E1 Why I Decided to Become My Own Product

Jun 30, 2025 7m

In this season opener, I’m reflecting on how Becoming the Product has evolved, from a way to break into product management to a framework for building a career (and life) on your own terms.I share…

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