HER Path: Disrupting the Outdoors with Chasma Smith

Join us as we chat with Nicole + Jacky, founders of Alli.  They shared their story of why they decided to build a mission-based startup and lessons they learned how to build a startup from scratch put keeping their mission as top of mind. Alli was born out of a desire to see public spaces designed with women’s needs in mind. After years of women having little to no access to feminine hygiene products when and where they needed them most (in the restroom), Alli was created to improve the spaces women frequent and address the modern-day woman’s wants and needs surrounding feminine care. Our podcast is hosted by Chelsea Masterson. To learn more about Her Product Lab, visit www.herproductlab.com and follow us on Instagram: @HerProductLab.

In this episode, we spoke to Brittany Chung who is passionate about making tech more inclusive and accessible. Brittany is the founder of Cures of Colors. Combining her love for sciences and the arts, she is passionate about raising the next generation to be empathetic and service-oriented. She spoke with us about starting a nonprofit while working full time and how she finds time to do it all. Our podcast is hosted by Chelsea Masterson. To learn more about Her Product Lab, visit www.herproductlab.com and follow us on Instagram: @HerProductLab.

In this episode, we spoke to Bosky Mukherjee who is passionate about making tech more inclusive and accessible. She is the founder of Spark To Substance where she works with startups and growth-stage companies as Advisor and Fractional Executive and of PMDojo which is a 10-week apprenticeship-style learning program where participants step into a role of a PM before their first job, collaborate as a team, and launch a real product with real users and real impact to gain practical real-world experience. She spoke with us about mental health and her personal experience with burnout. Our podcast is hosted by Chelsea Masterson. To learn more about Her Product Lab, visit www.herproductlab.com and follow us on Instagram: @HerProductLab.

In this episode, we spoke to Charniece Huff who is completing a Product Manager rotation with the Youtube Main App team. We spoke with Charniece about the importance of continuously learning, gathering data to make informed decisions and the differences between a sponsor and a mentor. Our podcast is hosted by Chelsea Masterson. To learn more about Her Product Lab, visit www.herproductlab.com and follow us on Instagram: @HerProductLab.

In this episode, we spoke to Chasma Smith who is the founder of Try X Conquer, empowering women of color to organize outdoor wellness events in their communities. For the past five years, she has developed adventurous, creative, and meditative experiences. We spoke with Chasma about the importance getting outside has on our overall well being especially for women of color. Our podcast is hosted by Chelsea Masterson. To learn more about Her Product Lab, visit www.herproductlab.com.

In this episode, we spoke to Antonella Avogadro, a Computer Science student pursuing a Bachelor of Science, an aspiring Software Engineer, and a former illustrator and apparel designer. She's an advocate for diversity within STEM, and for justice-oriented design practices within technology that no longer continue to discriminate against people based on their ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, or cultural background. Antonella discusses how to always keep learning both in and out of school. Our podcast is hosted by Chelsea Masterson. To learn more about Her Product Lab, visit www.herproductlab.com.

In this episode, we spoke to Shelly Kalish, a Digital Product Leader at American Express where she leads the development and growth of its mobile app.  She’s focused on incorporating value-added benefits onto the app, digital servicing, and growing the digital active user base. Shelly discusses how to balance work life and parenting, especially during the pandemic when we are working from home. Our podcast is hosted by Chelsea Masterson. To learn more about Her Product Lab, visit www.herproductlab.com.

In this episode, we spoke to Blair Presley, a Product Coach who a strong supporter of women and especially helping women rise in this male-dominated industry. Blair teaches us how what to do in an interview, how to create a more effective resume and make the most of our LinkedIn profiles. Find Blair on Instagram @BlairPres. Our podcast is hosted by Chelsea Masterson. To learn more about Her Product Lab, visit www.herproductlab.com.

In this episode, we are joined by Lilia Gorbachik from Intermedia. Lilia has 15 years of experience in tech as a QA Engineer, QA Lead and Project Manager.  At some point, she realized she wanted to be a Product Manager and quickly pivoted into that role.  She currently works for a global company, Intermedia operating in the US, U.K., Canada, and Russia, developing digital chat channels.  She’s also a coach, mentor and author, working on writing a book on Product Management.  Lilia is influential on social media too, check her out on Instagram @Effective_Product_Manager. In this session, Lilia will discuss how to identify and rectify burnout. Our podcast is hosted by Chelsea Masterson. To learn more about Her Product Lab, visit www.herproductlab.com.

In this episode, we are joined by Allison Sebastiani of Feedback Loop. Allison is a product manager at Feedback Loop, the agile research platform for rapid consumer feedback. In this session, Allison will discuss the power of user discovery and its role in creating a culture of continuous learning and innovation within your organization. Our podcast is hosted by Chelsea Masterson. To learn more about Her Product Lab, visit www.herproductlab.com.