Hosted by Sai Bhavana Akkineni · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 18 episodes
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This is a space where I explore what it really means to build a life, not just a career.Through honest reflections and real-life experiences, I talk about navigating uncertainty, making intentional decisions, and building something meaningful alongside the life you already have.If you’re someone who wants more, but can’t just walk away from where you are, you’re in the right place.
Sai Bhavana Akkineni hosts Product with Sai, a education show with 18 episodes published.
Have you ever known something was wrong before you had the words for it? That's where this episode starts. I was sitting on my bed recently, in tears, holding my phone, not knowing why I felt the way I did. When I traced
I felt relieved the day I was laid off. Not panic. Relief.And that feeling told me everything I needed to know. This is the story of two years, going from minus 2.0 to2.0. The job that wasn't mine, the confidence I lost,
This is Episode 0 of Season Two - a 6-minute conversation about why Product with Sai is evolving. What happened at two back-to-back events that cracked something open in me. And the moment I realized I'd been giving a sc
Today's episode is different. It's not about PM tactics or frameworks or skills. Today, we're talking about something nobody really talks about but everyone feels: the loneliness of career transitions. I need to be hones
Last week we talked about how competitive the PM job market is. When the market is that tough, you need to stand out. Which brings us to today's question: Do you need a PM portfolio? And my answer is: Yes. Especially if
Let me be honest: the PM job market in 2026 is tough. I'm not saying this to discourage you. I'm saying it because pretending things are easy when they're not doesn't help anyone. I'm in this market myself. I'm researchi
Here's something strategic that most people miss when transitioning to Product Management: Your current job - whatever it is right now - is actually your best training ground for building PM skills. Everyone's focused on
"Sai, how do you do it all?" I get this question constantly. People see the full-time BA job, the weekly podcast, the Instagram content, the networking, the learning PM on the side - and they think I have it all figured
This episode is personal. Because this is the question I've been living with every single day: What's the actual difference between a Business Analyst and a Product Manager? On paper, they sound really similar. You gathe
Your resume is your first impression. It's what gets you the interview or gets you rejected. And when you're transitioning to PM without a PM title, your resume has to work harder. It needs to tell a story. It needs to p
Let's talk about the thing that makes most of us uncomfortable: networking. I get it. The word "networking" feels... icky. Like you're using people. Like you're being fake. Like you're collecting business cards and prete
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2026! 🎆 If you're listening to this, 2026 is probably the year you're serious about breaking into Product Management. Not just thinking about it - actually doing it. Me too. This is my year. A
"Okay, but HOW do I actually build AI skills?" This was the #1 question I got after Episode 5. So let's get practical. You don't need to wait for an AI PM job posting. You don't need a data science degree. You don't need
"Will AI replace PMs?" "Do I need to become an AI PM?" "Am I already behind?" Everyone's freaking out about AI. Honestly? I was too. But after using AI tools every day in my work, here's what I've learned: AI isn't repla
"Tell me about a product you love and why." I used to freeze when interviewers asked me this. My mind would go completely blank. I'd say something like "um, I like Instagram because it's easy to use?" and then just... si
"Do I have what it takes to be a PM?" I asked myself this question a million times. And every job posting made it worse: "Must code. MBA preferred. 5+ years experience." I thought I'd never qualify. But here's the truth:
"Okay, but what does a PM actually DO all day?" This is the question I get asked most. So today, I'm walking you through a real day - from the morning Slack chaos to user interviews to stakeholder meetings to putting out
When I was a Software Engineer, I had no idea Product Management even existed. Now I'm a BA actively transitioning to PM, and I wish someone had explained this to me in simple terms from the start. In this episode, we br
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