What happens when AI experts predict the end of humanity—but working moms in tech see a different future?

In this episode of SaaSy Moms, Anna and Wendy break down Dr. Roman Yampolsky’s appearance on The Diary of a CEO. While the podcast teased “AI job predictions,” it fell flat—so we’re filling in the gaps.

We dig into:
🤖 Narrow AI vs General AI vs Super AI — and why the real risks aren’t what you think.
💡 Why human empathy, creativity, and ethics can’t be replaced by machines...yet.
⚖️ Why AI governance matters more than fearmongering.
👩‍💻 How working moms (and all professionals) can prepare for the AI era.

📈 And most importantly the future of jobs or 5 jobs that will remain in 2030, 2040 and even 2060

If you’re worried about how AI will impact your career—or your kids’ future—this conversation will give you clarity, confidence, and tools to thrive.

🎧 Watch, comment, and join the debate!

Chapters

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:40) What is this episode about? 

(00:03:49) SaaSy moms take on the AI Episode from The Diary of a CEO

(00:06:31) Understanding AI: Narrow vs General vs Super AI

(00:10:34) The Current State of AI and Job Security

(00:16:51) Preparing our kids for the Future Job Market

(00:26:44) Job #1

(00:34:07) Job #2

(00:36:08) Job #3

(00:38:34) Job #4

(00:41:01) Job #5

#AI #FutureOfWork #DiaryOfACEO #AISafety #ArtificialIntelligence #WorkingMomsInTech #SaaSyMoms #AIJobs #TechPodcast #WomenInBusiness #Leadership #moms #career #AI #chatgpt #genai #narrowai #diaryofaceo #job

Today, we all feel the pressure to use AI. It seems like if we don't, we'll lose our edge—and how can you raise AI-oriented kids if you don't lead by example? The pressure is real, but where do you start? How can you use it effectively without getting lost in the noise?

In this episode of SaaSy Moms, Wendy and Anya chime in with real, experience-based advice to help every working mom stay on top of the trend. They'll show you the true value you can get from AI, from work to home, and explain why both ChatGPT and Gemini are far from outdated.

Here's a glimpse of the real-life hacks you'll learn:

• 👩‍💻 Workplace Efficiency: Learn how to draft tough emails, summarize meeting notes in seconds, and even act as a professional "coach" to prepare for difficult conversations.

• 📊 Data Analysis: Discover how AI can help analyze complex spreadsheets to find key trends, and why it's crucial to understand its limitations when it comes to nuance and decision-making.

• 👶 Mom Hacks: Get a look into how AI can serve as a "sleep consultant" when you're exhausted, plan weekly meals for picky eaters, and create custom worksheets and coloring pages for your kids.

But remember, as they discuss, AI isn't magic. It only works if you know how to guide it and provide the right context. It can never replace a mom's instinct or the leadership skills that make you uniquely valuable.

🎧 Tune in for a real conversation on AI, motherhood, and the future of work for our kids.

Chapters

(00:01:09) AI in the Workplace: Drafting Emails & Tough Conversations

(00:02:12) ChatGPT vs. Gemini

(00:05:36) Automating Work Tasks: Meeting Agendas, Notes & More

(00:07:43) AI for Brainstorming & Presentations

(00:09:50) Why You Can’t Trust AI Blindly

(00:15:34) AI for Data Analysis: Trends vs. True Insights

(00:19:25) AI for Moms: from Sleep Consultant to Emotional Support

(00:23:45) Where AI can’t help

(00:26:17) AI for Mom Life: Meal Planning, Colouring sheets & Trips

(00:33:20) AI Is Reshaping the job market—How Can Parents Future-Proof Their Kids?

#WorkingMoms #AI #ChatGPT #MomLife #WomenInTech #Parenting #SaaS #FutureOfWork #Productivity #MomsInBusiness #career #mom #motherhood #dad #psychology #podcast

Children don’t need perfect parents. They need connection.

In this episode, parenting coach Todd shares the roadmap every #mom and #dad can use to raise confident, resilient kids: secure attachment, predictable routines, and compassionate discipline. We dive into separation anxiety, morning meltdowns, screen-time struggles, and why staying calm matters more than being “perfect.”

Practical, science-backed, and full of real stories—this episode is your guide to building stronger relationships with your kids while keeping your own sanity.

[00:05:43] Becoming the Alpha Parent
[00:09:43] The 3 Realms for Successful Parenting
[00:15:54] Morning Meltdowns & Separation Anxiety: How to Fix It
[00:26:10] The 5–7 Shift: What Science Reveals About Your Child’s Brain
[00:29:02] Why “Goodbye” Matters: The Power of Bridging Rituals
[00:31:17] Gentle Parenting vs. Authoritarian: Finding the Balance
[00:34:42] Discipline Isn’t Punishment: Raising Kids with Leadership
[00:37:24] Why Kids Lash Out: The Science of Frustration
[00:43:09] The Crying Release: How Tears Build Resilient Kids
[00:52:34] Tech & Kids: What Steve Jobs Knew That Parents Forget
[00:54:10] The Dopamine Trap: Screens vs. Childhood Joy
[00:58:11] Parents’ #1 Struggle: Staying Calm When Kids Push Buttons
[01:04:21] Education Changes Everything: Why Kids “Can’t Just Use Their Words”
[01:07:30] Kids don't need Perfect Parents, they need Connection

#stevejobs #Podcast #LifeLessons #ParentingJourney #MentalHealth #ChildDevelopment #FamilyFirst #EmotionalIntelligence #LeadershipAtHome #ParentingWins #ParentingCommunity

What if your life had a “free plan” — and one day, it got downgraded? In this episode, SaaS experts Anna and Wendy dissect Black Mirror Season 7 Episode 1: “Common People”, through the lens of tech, ethics, and motherhood.

We unpack how the episode mirrors real SaaS monetization, sales psychology, and subscription addiction — and why this future isn’t as fictional as it seems.

Plus: Our SaaSy Struggles segment is packed with mom life chaos — from surviving road trips with toddlers to Disneyland hacks that actually work.

🎯 Whether you're a working mom in tech, a SaaS founder, or just a Black Mirror fan — this one’s for you.

Chapters:

(00:00:27) A Human Life as a Subscription
(00:01:59) Brutal Reality Check: When SaaS Kills
(00:03:27) Future or Satire? The Tech We Can't Escape
(00:04:22) SaaS Is Everywhere—Even in Our Bodies
(00:05:29) The Illusion of Ownership in SaaS
(00:06:59) Freemium Isn’t Free
(00:08:13) Hooked and Locked In
(00:10:13) Sales Psychology Done Right (or Wrong?)
(00:14:59) Selling Without Selling
(00:16:02) Upsell Features or Human Rights?
(00:19:04) Morality vs Monetization
(00:22:07) When the Free Plan Gets Downgraded
(00:25:07) Paying to Escape Engineered Pain
(00:28:17) SaaS Dependency Is Already Here
(00:30:02) Real Talk: Road Tripping with Kids
(00:39:00) Disneyland Hacks and Parenting Pro Tips

#BlackMirror #CommonPeople #SaaSFounders #WorkingMoms #TechMoms #MomLifeInTech#SaaSyMoms #WomenInTech #FemaleFounders #SaaSAddiction #SubscriptionLife#ParentingInTech #DisneylandWithKids #MomHacks #TechEthics #FreemiumTrap

Feeling stuck in middle management? You’re not alone—and you don’t have to stay there.

In this episode of SaaSy Moms, we sit down with executive coach Anna Cosic to unpack the real strategies women (especially moms) can use to break into the C-Suite.

We cover:

• Why skills alone aren’t enough—behaviors and habits matter.

• How to overcome imposter syndrome & perfectionism.

• Building executive presence through confidence and self-awareness.

• Navigating the motherhood penalty and setting boundaries at work.

• The art of strategic relationship building in male-dominated environments.

• Salary negotiation tips that ensure you’re paid what you’re worth.

Anna shares practical, no-fluff advice rooted in real coaching experiences, giving women leaders a roadmap for career advancement without sacrificing personal growth or motherhood.

🎙️ Whether you’re at an inflection point in your career or aiming for the next big role, this conversation will help you step into leadership with clarity and confidence.

Chapters

(00:00:00) Introduction to Empowerment for Women in Management

(00:02:53) Anna's Journey: From Ambition to Executive Coaching

(00:06:08) Overcoming Challenges in Middle Management

(00:09:00) Skills vs. Behaviors: The Path to Executive Presence

(00:11:46) Understanding Executive Presence and Its Importance

(00:14:42) Building Relationships and Networking for Success

(00:17:59) Navigating Company Culture and Expectations

(00:20:45) Setting Boundaries and Managing Workload

(00:24:04) The Role of Confidence in Career Advancement

(00:26:54) Taking Responsibility for Your Career Path

(00:29:42) Statistics and Gender Dynamics in Leadership

(00:36:44) The Demotivating Landscape for Women in the Workplace

(00:39:08) Empowerment and Career Advancement Strategies

(00:40:34) Navigating Salary Conversations and Self-Worth

(00:45:49) The Motherhood Penalty and Career Impact

(00:50:50) Balancing Work and Motherhood: A Type A Perspective

(01:08:53) Final Thoughts and Resources for Aspiring Executives

#women #tech #podcast #career #executive #management #how to stepup

What happens when a working mom experiences a childcare scare — and decides to build the solution herself? In this powerful episode, we sit down with Dr. Sarah Nadimpalli, founder of BookLilli, a SaaS-enabled childcare marketplace on a mission to make vetted, high-trust care accessible for modern families.

Sarah opens up about her path from nurse to researcher to entrepreneur, and how BookLilli grew out of her lived pain as a mom. We explore:🚀 How to validate product-market fit🧸 How to vet nannies and navigate guilt💡 Why the right caregiver can be life-changing💰 How childcare expenses tie into long-term ROI

If you’re a mom trying to balance career ambitions with family, or a founder interested in building trust-based marketplaces, this is the episode for you.

📍 Learn more: BookLilli.com🎧 Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share with fellow SaaSy moms!

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Meet the Woman Reinventing Childcare Tech
(00:00:47) How a Nurse Turned a Personal Crisis Into a Startup
(00:02:55) The Hidden Anxiety Every Working Mom Faces
(00:08:33) Moms, Trust Your Gut — It Builds Great Startups
(00:14:50) Cracking Product-Market Fit in Childcare SaaS
(00:20:32) Inside BookLilli: The Matchmaker for Modern Parents

(00:23:19) Why BookLilli Is Not ‘Uber for Nannies’
(00:24:09) Behind the App: How Caregiver Booking Really Works
(00:27:01) How to Build Parental Trust Into Your Product
(00:28:11) What Happens When the Nanny Isn’t a Fit?
(00:29:20) Short-Term Care or Full-Time Nanny? Here’s How It Works
(00:32:40) Making Luxury Childcare Surprisingly Affordable
(00:34:00) Pricing Like a Pro
(00:36:00) Launching a Startup City by City — Starting with Dallas
(00:38:00) How to Build Viral Growth Without Paid Ads
(00:44:00) Skip the Panels — Talk to Customers Instead
(00:45:12) Every Founder Needs This One Grounding Voice
(00:46:23) Why Moms Feel Guilty for Asking for Help
(00:47:30) Full-Time Childcare Feels Like a Financial Step Back
(00:48:57) How the Right Nanny Can Change Your Life
(00:50:00) Paid Help Isn’t a Luxury — It’s a Career Investment

(00:53:00) When Family Support Isn’t Enough
(00:54:10) Daycare or Nanny? Ask These 5 Questions First
(00:56:00) Hidden Costs of Childcare No One Talks About
(00:57:20) How to Vet a Nanny Like a Pro
(00:59:00) Today’s Moms Are Carrying an Unfair Load

In this episode, Wendy and Anya discuss their experiences with traveling with kids and delve into the complexities of pricing SaaS products. They explore various pricing strategies, including value-based, competitor-based, cost-based, penetration, and freemium models, emphasizing the importance of understanding customer needs and market dynamics. The conversation highlights the significance of regular pricing evaluations and the necessity of adapting strategies based on market research and customer feedback.

⏱️ Chapters

(00:00:00) Welcome Back to SaaSy Moms

(00:01:00) Why We’re Finally Talking About SaaS Pricing

(00:01:41) Why Pricing Isn’t Simple—and Never One-Size-Fits-All

(00:02:40) 3 Common Pricing Goals: Penetration, Loyalty, and Profit

(00:05:44) Value-Based Pricing Explained (10x Rule)

(00:08:48) What If Different Users See Different Value

(00:09:51) Competitor-Based Pricing: When to Use It

(00:10:44) Don’t Just Copy—Why Benchmarking Is Smarter

(00:14:37) Cost-Based Pricing: Simple, but Risky

(00:17:20) Penetration Pricing: Smart Move or Price Trap?

(00:21:00) Freemium Strategy: Zoom, Trials & Product-Led Growth

(00:23:19) How to Build a SaaS Pricing Model Step-by-Step

(00:25:10) When & How to Revisit Your Pricing Strategy (Example from Alex Hormozi)

(00:28:56) SaaSy Struggles: Cruise Travel with Kids

(00:32:12) Travelling with kids. Does it worth it?

(00:35:06) Flights with Kids: Nap Timing, Lollipops & Bandages

(00:38:00) Cruise Travel with Kids: Essential tips

(00:42:00) Messy But Memorable

In this episode of Sassy Moms, hosts Wendy and Anya discuss strategies for climbing the corporate ladder, sharing personal experiences and insights on career growth. They emphasize the importance of self-advocacy, understanding company culture, and building cross-functional relationships. The conversation also touches on the challenges of postpartum weight and motherhood, providing a holistic view of women's experiences in both professional and personal realms.

(00:00:02) Introduce the episode on climbing the corporate ladder 
(00:00:34) Can I Really Have a Career and Be a Mom?
(00:01:13) Where It All Started: Our Corporate Climb
(00:02:18) From Junior to Director: Anya’s Real Talk on Rejection and Rise
(00:05:08) From Generalist to Strategist: Wendy’s Marketing Evolution
(00:07:42) Why Most People Hit a Ceiling After Manager Level
(00:08:36) Growth Hack #1: Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable
(00:10:03) Too Much Work? Prioritize Like a Pro
(00:13:00) Challenge Your To-Do List
(00:15:26) The Underrated Career Skill: Self-Advocacy
(00:20:00) Managing Up Without Sucking Up
(00:23:00) You’re the Architect: Build Your Own Growth Plan

(00:26:16) Stay Longer at One Company to Move Up
(00:27:00) Why Career Growth Isn’t Always Vertical
(00:29:10) Your Secret Weapon: Cross-Functional Relationships
(00:34:40) Post-Maternity Confession: Saying Yes to Everything?
(00:36:00) The Art of Saying “No” to Your Kids
(00:39:44) Bring Solutions, Not Complaints
(00:42:44) Take Feedback and Improve
(00:43:52) Own Your Craft or go home
(00:44:00) SaaSy Mom Talk: Losing Postpartum Weight—Is It Even Possible?

#corporateladder #mom #tech #b2bsaas #careergrowth #postpartumweight #motherhood, #professionaldevelopment #workingmom #women

In this raw and honest episode of SaaSy Moms, Anya and Wendy dive into one of the most emotionally charged topics in tech: What happens to your career when you have a baby? Anya and Wendy share personal experiences and insights on how maternity leave can impact career progression, the importance of choosing a supportive workplace, and the realities of returning to work after having children.

We talk about:

• The invisible career “pause” no one talks about

• Getting skipped for promotions during or after maternity leave

• What it's really like returning to work with a new baby

• The mental load that never turns off. The guilt, fear, and power of redefining your career as a mother

Oh, and yes — how to not go crazy while travelling with kids. 🙃

Whether you're navigating pregnancy in tech or trying to find yourself again post-mat leave — this one’s for you. 💻👶

Chapters

(00:00:00) Welcome to Sassy Moms
(00:23:00) Baby Spit-Up and Mental Load
(00:57:00) Clueless Dad Moment
(02:26:00) Today’s Topic: Pregnancy and Career
(03:01:00) Career Fears after getting pregnant
(03:50:00) The Unfair Pause. Women's career is on pause, while men get promotion.
(06:19:00) Silent Career Stall
(08:48:00) Tech Moves Fast
(10:55:00) Your Career Is Still Yours
(12:31:00) Same Title, New Reality
(14:50:00) Mat Leave Replacement Awkwardness
(17:19:00) Choose the Right Company
(20:20:00) You are pregnant? No problem, but Promotion is Deferred
(26:40:00) Back-to-Back Mat Leaves
(32:00:00) Traveling With Kids

#SaaSyMoms #WomenInTech #WorkingMoms #MaternityLeave #TechCareers #MomLifeUnfiltered #CareerAndMotherhood #PostpartumReality #ReturnToWork #MomsInTech #MentalLoad #MomGuilt #LeadershipWhileParenting #PromotionGap #CareerPause #ModernMotherhood #SpitUpAndStartups

Why do some features succeed while others flop? In this episode, we unpack what makes a product or feature truly successful—and it’s not just luck.

We share practical frameworks for identifying high-impact problems, validating solutions, and minimizing risk. Plus, in our SaaSy Moms segment, we talk about baby sleep regression, why spring break feels like a full-time job for parents, and how to survive summer with a career and kids 🙃

Chapters

(00:00:00) Welcome to Sassy Moms & Introductions
(00:02:55) Why Features Fail: Cost vs. Value
(00:05:51) Clippy, AI, and the Timing of Innovation
(00:08:47) The Science of Successful Launches
(00:11:43) Market Fit: Will They Pay & Will They Stay?
(00:14:39) Feature Success Metrics Beyond Revenue
(00:17:35) Examples: Discover Weekly, UX Fixes, and Niche Wins
(00:20:31) Tracking Success Early in Feature Development
(00:23:27) Picking the Right Problems Over Features
(00:26:23) Prioritizing Customer and Business Pain
(00:29:19) User Research: Surveys and Interviews
(00:32:15) Turning Pain Points into a Journey Map
(00:35:11) User Testing and the Role of MVPs
(00:38:07) Common Pitfalls: Discoverability, Complexity, and Quality
(00:41:03) Mom Life & Burnout: From Product Backlogs to Spring Break

#ProductManagement #MomsInTech #WomenInTech #advice #saasadvice #SaaSPodcast #TechMoms #FeatureDevelopment #MVPStrategy #CustomerResearch #StartupTips #ProductMarketing #WorkingMoms #UXDesign #ProductDesign #ProductSuccess #FoundersLife #ParentingInTech #ProductStrategy #BuildBetterProducts

This week, we're reacting to the controversial Netflix show Adolescence — and why it hit us hard as moms and tech professionals.

👩‍👧 From the emotional gut-punch of the storyline to the deeper questions it raises — can a child from a “normal” family really spiral into violence? Are parents still the biggest influence, or is social media rewiring our teens' self-worth?

Whether you're raising toddlers or teens, this one will make you rethink how we guide our kids through the digital age.

Chapters:

(00:00:00) SaaSy moms Intro
(00:00:10)  Adolescence: A Mom's reaction
(00:04:00) Technical Glitch: funny podcast recording failure moment

(00:05:00) Anna Critiques “Adolescence”: Can a Teen from a Normal Family Really Turn Killer?

(00:06:45) Social Media vs. Parents: What Really Shapes Teen Behaviour?

(00:07:51) Building Resilient Self-Worth in our kids

(00:11:04) Parenting Styles: Guidance vs. Control

(00:15:27) Praise vs resilience through constructive feedback

(00:21:10) Is Self-Worth the Key to Real-World Resilience?

(00:26:55) How to Make Your Child Open Up

(00:28:10) Cyberbullying & Online Harassment Real-life story

(00:32:00) Keys to Raising Secure Humans

🎧 Listen now and share with a fellow parent who’s navigating the chaos with heart and strategy.

#technology #workingmoms

#ParentingPodcast #SaaSyMoms #AdolescenceNetflix #DigitalParenting #MomLife #MentalHealth #TeenResilience #CyberbullyingAwareness #GentleParenting #TechAndParenting #SelfWorth #SocialMediaParenting #RaisingTeens #WorkingMoms #EmotionalIntelligence

It’s our 10th episode—double digits! 🎉 And to celebrate, we’re answering your questions in our very first Q&A special.

In this episode, We dive into questions from our followers, including:

• How to know if you're positioning your product in the wrong category

• What does customer empathy really mean in business?

• Tips for new moms: baby sleep, breastfeeding, hand-expressing colostrum, and more

• And many more!

And of course, a spicy debate if storytelling is a natural gift or can be learned at the job?

This one’s full of honest insights, laughs, and real talk from two moms building careers (and humans). 💻👶🎙️

Chapters:

(00:00:00) celebrating 10 episodes
(00:40:00) What surprised us most about running a podcast? 
(04:49:00) How do you know if you're positioning your product in the wrong category?
(10:59:00) Can storytelling be learned or is a natural talent?
(15:51:00) Are you going to do an episode about pricing?
(16:45:00) How did you discover you had low milk supply?
(21:02:00) Why did you become obsessed with breastfeeding?
(23:49:00) How did you get colostrum before your baby was born?
(28:13:00) Isn't oversupply for breastfeeding a good thing?
(31:09:00) What are some tips or challenges with sleep training?
(36:56:00) - I am approaching birth and I am worried - any tips?

In this episode of SaaSy Moms, we dive into the full feature launch journey:
✔️ Pre-launch prep (positioning, target audience, beta testing)
✔️ Launch execution (internal training, comms strategy, content planning)
✔️ Post-launch strategy (tracking adoption, collecting feedback, iteration)

We share tips from our product and marketing experience—plus, we talk baby sleep as well as finding yourself back after becoming a mom.

Tune in for insights, laughs, and a little SaaSy Moms magic.

✨ Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you found this helpful!

Chapters

(00:00:04) Welcome to Sassy Moms - the ultimate feature launch episode. 
(00:00:48) Why understanding user and business impact is important. Review Ep 8 before this.
(00:03:01) The Three Phases of a Feature Launch - A breakdown of pre-launch, launch, and post-launch steps.
(00:05:50) The #1 Mistake That Can Derail Your Launch - Why skipping critical pre-launch steps leads to failure.
(00:10:07) Internal Alignment: The Secret Weapon for a Smooth Launch - Why getting sales and support involved early is key.
(00:14:00) The Power of a Strong Value Proposition - How to communicate the real benefits of your feature (not just what it does).
(00:19:37) How to Make Your Sales Team LOVE Your Feature Launch - Essential internal enablement materials they actually need.
(00:23:29) The Perfect Product Marketing & Product Management Partnership - Why working together from day one is critical.
(00:27:10) The Ultimate Go-To-Market Launch Plan - A step-by-step breakdown of what needs to happen before launch day.
(00:30:01) Beta Testing - The role of real-world user feedback in shaping your feature.
(00:31:50) Feature Flags:  How to control rollout timing and prevent disasters.
(00:34:00) How to Write a Launch Announcement That Gets Clicks - Messaging strategies for blogs, press releases, and social media.
(00:38:36) Post-Launch Reality Check: What If No One Uses Your Feature? - How to track adoption and make quick adjustments.
(00:42:30) Case Studies & Testimonials: The Key to a Second Launch Boost - Leveraging customer success stories to reinforce value.
(00:44:10) Sassy Moms Real Talk: The Unexpected Challenges of Motherhood - Anna and Wendy open up about personal struggles.
(00:45:50) Sleep Deprivation & Mom Guilt: The Hidden Battle No One Talks About - The impact of sleep schedules on mental health.
(00:48:30) Finding Yourself After Becoming a Mom - How to balance personal identity with the demands of parenting.
(00:51:20) Do You Ever Get Your Independence Back?

🎧 Available on Youtube, Apple, Amazon & more.

#productmanagement #productmarketing #featurelaunch #saasymoms #b2bsaas #sleeptraining

Magic cleaner: https://amzn.to/41LL3qo

In this episode of SaaSy Moms, Wendy and Anya dive deep into the feature launch process—why it matters, how it impacts business outcomes, and how PMs and PMMs should collaborate for success. Not all feature launches require the same effort, so we break down how to prioritize launch activities based on business and user impact.

Plus, in our SaaSy Struggles segment, we tackle the real-life challenge of sleep training a newborn—because launching features is tough, but getting a baby to sleep? That’s next-level strategy. 😅

🔊 Tune in for actionable insights, real talk, and a little bit of SaaS + parenting magic!

#ProductManagement #FeatureLaunch #PMM #SaaSyMoms #WomenInTech

Sassy chocolate: https://amzn.to/4k8YIjE

In this episode of SaaSy Moms, Wendy and Anya dive deep into how to land your first Product Management (PM) job, even if you're starting from scratch. Anya shares her personal journey—from working in M&A to breaking into PM, job hunting struggles, and how she climbed the ranks to Director. We discuss:

✅ Why PM is a senior role & why companies don’t hire fresh grads
✅ The three must-have personality traits for a successful PM
✅ Interview questions to test technical skills
✅ How to transition into PM from other roles (marketing, support, engineering, QA, etc.)
✅ Do you really need a PM degree? Or are courses enough?

And of course, we wrap up with SaaSy Struggles! Anya, a new mom, shares real talk on surviving the newborn stage—from sleep tips and pacifiers to the reality of postpartum life. If you're a working mom balancing career and a little one, you need to hear this!

💡 Listen now for career advice, mom hacks, and SaaSy laughs!

(00:00:53)  Breaking Into Product Management- unexpected path to PM.

(00:03:20) Handling million-dollar decisions—why PM isn’t an entry-level job.

(00:07:50) Independent thinking, saying no, and making tough calls—do you have what it takes?

(00:13:30) No PM experience? Here’s how to break in the smart way.

(00:19:24) Your industry background might be your golden ticket into PM.

(00:26:14) Is it Monday? Friday? Who knows—life with a newborn is a blur.

(00:32:06) Sleep training or survival mode? Let’s talk real baby sleep struggles.

(00:43:06) Pacifiers, rocking, feeding—how to ditch bad sleep habits (without losing your mind).

#ProductManagement #WomenInTech #SaaSyMoms #CareerGrowth #WorkingMoms #PMTips #Motherhood

Sassy chocolate: https://amzn.to/4k8YIjE

In this episode, we tackle a big question: Do you really need a marketing degree to become a Product Marketing Manager?

We break down:
✅ How to break into product marketing (with or without a marketing background)
✅ The must-have skills for PMMs—storytelling, curiosity, and cross-functional collaboration
✅ The importance of aligning product, sales, and marketing for success
✅ How to fast-track your career in SaaS marketing

And in our SaaSy Struggles segment, we get real about breastfeeding challenges, the pressure on new moms, and why "feed is best."

🎧 Tune in now for career insights, mom life, and some real talk! #SaaSyMoms #ProductMarketing #CareerGrowth

(00:00:01)  Sassy Chocolate - Anna's favorite chocolate

(00:00:34)  From Biochemistry to PMM: Wendy’s Career Pivot

(00:09:13) Doing the PMM Job Before You Get the Title

(00:13:42) Cracking the Code: How to Land a Product Marketing Job Without Direct Experience

(00:17:20) The Secret Sauce to PMM Success: Storytelling & Curiosity 

(00:26:46) Making a 30 day Impact as a Product Marketer

(00:33:06) Sassy Struggles: The Realities of Breastfeeding

(00:36:01) Breastfeeding, change, sleep in this order!

(00:37:42) Feed or Breast is Best?

#ProductManagement #WomenInTech #SaaSyMoms #CareerGrowth #WorkingMoms #PMTips #Motherhood

In this episode, Wendy and Anya deep dive into product positioning mistakes—specifically, the consequences of placing a product in the wrong category. You will learn about the challenges of market fit, customer expectations, and competition when a product is misclassified, as well as understand why adding new features won't fix fundamental product-market fit issues. 

SaaSy Moms is your insightful podcast about product strategy, marketing, and business growth!

(00:00:21) Tech glitches, but SaaSy moms are unstoppable

(00:01:16) The key to SaaS product success is Customer research

(00:01:50) Costly mistakes of marketing a product in the wrong category

(00:02:56) Real life case study: When a product was marketed to the wrong category in IT (MSP Industry)

(00:06:04) Product category defines customer expectations

(00:06:49) How we fixed the wrong product category problem—Step by Step

(00:08:13) Why adding features won’t contribute to product’s growth

(00:10:34) Adjusting positioning increased sales & reduced churn

(00:11:40) User insights that changed product’s trajectory

(00:12:48) The power of rebranding

(00:13:31) Defining right Product category is a key component of product success

(00:14:22) When changing your Product Category won’t solve your problems

(00:15:10) A case study when rebranding will not work

(00:16:42) Availability of resources determines your product strategy

(00:17:36) Navigating established markets

(00:21:16) Customer research

(00:23:32) Conducting customer interviews - step by step guide

(00:25:55) Product repositioning must be a cross-team effort

(00:28:27) SaaSy Struggles: Introducing a bottle

(00:30:02) Unfair demonization of bottle in society

(00:32:35) How introducing a bottle can help with mental health

(00:35:38) Happy mom = Happy baby

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In this episode of SaaSy Moms Wendy and Anya take a deep dive into the discipline of Product Marketing, answering key questions:  

• What Product Marketing actually is (hint: it's more than flashy ads!). 

• How PMMs bridge the gap between product, sales, and marketing

• The art of positioning, messaging, and storytelling for product launches

• How PMMs collaborate with demand gen, sales, content, and customer marketing

  
  

  (00:00:53) What is SaaS Marketing

  (00:01:43) Marketing disciplines uncovered: demand generation, customer, content, digital, event, and product marketing.

  (00:04:05) What do product marketers do?

  (00:05:09) Top product marketing job challenge: being a middleman

  (00:07:45) Product marketing in startups

  (00:09:24) What made Wendy fall in love with product marketing 

  (00:09:52) The power of Positioning and messaging 

  (00:11:12) How to do messaging to existing customers 

  (00:12:43) How PMMs and PMs work together

  (00:15:12) Collaboration guide of PMM with other marketing departments

  (00:16:43) How Product Marketers help with B2B SaaS sales

  (00:18:05) Why Product marketers are babysitters

  (00:18:38) Goal alignment as an instrument for navigating dependencies

  (00:21:04) Day-to-day of a product marketer - positioning, feature launches, sales enablement and campaign management.

  (00:25:46) SaaSy Struggles: When a Perfectly Healthy Pregnancy Took a Terrifying Turn

  (00:32:50) Why an Epidural Can Be a Lifesaver in Prolonged Labor 

  (00:33:31) Importance of being flexible with your birth plan

  (00:35:00) Drink electrolytes during labor! It can save your life.

  
  

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What exactly does a Product Manager do in the world of SaaS? A lot of job descriptions require PMs to “manage roadmap”. But what does roadmap management truly entail? In this episode of SaaSy Moms, Anya and Wendy will deep dive into the broad aspect of PMs responsibilities, and explain how to make an impact on business through product.

(00:01:34) TheTrue goal of product management

(00:01:58) How to create a product that makes money

(00:02:23) WhatReally Needs to Happen Before You Build a Roadmap 

(00:02:45) What PMs should know about business 

(00:03:27) What every PM should know about the Market

(00:04:02) The Must-Know Insights on Customers & Users

(00:04:49) Detailed product knowledge is a must for PMs

(00:05:25) Crafting Product strategy and measurable initiatives

(00:06:37) Bingo! Now you are ready to build a roadmap

(00:06:57) Roadmap Execution 

(00:08:09) How to understand your market and business

(00:11:03) Consequences of neglecting business goals

(00:11:42) Managing Unlimited Customer needs without losing focus

(00:13:23) How Deep a PM’s Financial knowledge should go

(00:16:58) Competitive analysis

(00:17:32) Blockbuster vs. Netflix story

(00:18:58) Product Owner, Product Manager, and Business Analyst. Roles and Responsibilities

(00:22:20) What goes into launching a new feature. Let’s touch base on requirements

(00:25:41) How not to miss key user needs when designing a feature

(00:27:16) PMs’ role during the feature launch

(00:29:28) How to get into Product Management

(00:31:15) SaaSy Struggles: The Dangers of Giving Birth & Wendy’s Experience

(00:32:13) Wendy’s unmedicated birth to her first kid

(00:37:55) Giving birth to twins

(00:45:360 The newborn stage with twins

(00:48:20) Newborn Amnesia

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In this episode, we break down the fundamentals of SaaS—what it is, why it’s such a game-changer, what makes SaaS a unique business model, and what it takes to succeed in the industry. We also talk about how to balance pregnancy with full-time job.

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(00:00:40) What is SaaS?

(00:03:00) The Story Behind "SaaS-y Moms"—How We Named Our Podcast

(00:03:30) What makes Wendy Sassy

(00:06:06) What makes Anya Sassy

(00:07:57) Wendy’s sass as a mom of 3 kids

(00:08:44) Anya’s sass as a mom of a newborn

(00:09:57) What is B2B SaaS

(00:10:48) Different types of SaaS

(00:11:13) Why is SaaS a predictable business model?

(00:13:26) Monthly recurring revenue

(00:14:15) Understanding SaaS Metrics and customer retention

(00:15:51) Why do angry users during the Mike Tyson fight teach us that Netflix is a great business?

(00:17:56) Running a SaaS vs. Running a Traditional Business—What’s the Difference?

(00:18:23) The importance of product managers in SaaS

(00:20:40) SaaS Marketing vs. Traditional Marketing

(00:23:52) The Probiotic That Saves the Day (For Newborn gas, Not SaaS!)https://amzn.to/4ahLOLG

(00:26:00) The Ultimate 8-Year-Old Checklist (That Actually Works!)https://amzn.to/4jyoNrM

(00:27:45) SaaSy Struggles: The realities of working while pregnant

(00:29:44) How to stay productive at work while being pregnant?

(00:33:25) Managing work during pregnancy

(00:34:59) Workplace Empathy: How companies can support pregnant employees