Aug 13, 2022Tips for Remote Collaboration & Functional Work RelationshipsI’ve always worked with non-collocated teams across time zones. While COVID-19 has forced more folks into that working model, taking a whole company (particularly a technology company) to a remote environment is not insurmountable. Some of us return to offices, some stay at home, and others will be somewhere in…Remote Working8 min readRemote Working8 min read
Jan 16, 2019Living in Sarah LillerMy approach to the modern, feminine, grown-up uniform. As a tech professional, I want to be taken seriously. I want to stand in a room and command respect, to have my ideas heard and arguments debated. And, no matter what anyone says, what you wear plays a part. For years…Fashion3 min readFashion3 min read
Aug 7, 2018Living Above the LineThere’s this Post-It I’ve held onto, for over a decade, that I got from a gentleman named Marshall Thurber at a seminar back when he ran the Positive Deviant Network. He talked about “dealing above the line” which is about working and living with responsibility and accountability. This concept originates…Leadership6 min readLeadership6 min read
Feb 17, 2018Taking a First Look at the Echo LookA quick review of my first 45 minutes with the Echo Look. This week, I managed to snag one of those limited invites to buy an Echo Look (thanks Amazon). This pairs nicely with some of the Alexa skill projects I’ve been working on, so I was very excited to…Amazon Echo4 min readAmazon Echo4 min read
Jan 8, 2018So, What Do Product Managers Actually Do?I get asked this question a lot.Product Management1 min readProduct Management1 min read
Sep 23, 20173 Things I Heard at Women in Product 2017Ever been in a room with 1,500 female Product Managers? Well, neither had I until this past Tuesday at the San Jose Convention Center where Women in Product held their 2nd annual WIP conference. The day was jam packed with amazing speakers, keynotes, panels, and networking. It was pretty darned…Product Management3 min readProduct Management3 min read
Nov 9, 2016I Don’t Talk About PoliticsI was brought up to believe that it isn’t polite to talk about politics, money, or religion. It puts both you and those you converse with in an awkward position — to claim likemindedness or to be alienated. …Politics2 min readPolitics2 min read
Aug 13, 2016Prepping for the PM InterviewBeing a Product Manager has a certain set of challenges, but getting a job as one is a whole other ballgame. You need to pick the right positions to apply for, perform well during the interview process, and leave a lasting positive impression. I’ve cobbled together a collection of information…Product Management9 min readProduct Management9 min read
Mar 5, 2016Becoming a Product ManagerRecently, I’ve had a slew of friends, coworkers, and acquaintances express their interest in becoming Product Managers. They have heard that PMs are “mini-CEOs”, which sounds important and lucrative. Those in Sales or Customer Support who don’t yet know how to code or design hope to find an alternate career…Product Management4 min readProduct Management4 min read
