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Continue reading →: Women, Let’s Talk About MoneyRecently, I attended a webinar by Sophie Nicolas about investing, organized by the Female Factor, and the first slide of the presentation stuck with me: “Women invest better than men“.* This got me thinking, “If women are good at investing, why do fewer women invest?” There are several reasons, but…
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Continue reading →: Are We Losing Our Ability to Pay Attention?This morning, I took the metro. I had forgotten to charge my phone last night, so I left it in my bag knowing it had little battery left. This unexpected circumstance gave me the chance to consciously observe my surroundings. What I saw could easily be a scene from „The…
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Continue reading →: Lili Álvarez: Inspiring Story of Perseverance and VersatilityAs a big tennis fan, I was fascinated when I recently learned about Lili Álvarez. Her story is truly inspiring: Lili made it to the Wimbledon finals three times in the 1920s. This was a remarkable achievement. Women, especially in Spain, faced challenges in breaking away from traditional roles at…
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Continue reading →: Celebrating Women in Tech: Female Requirements EngineersIn November 2023, I had the privilege of participating in an event organized by “Women in ICT,” an organization dedicated to providing visibility to women in IT and celebrating events that highlight various roles within the industry. The specific event I joined focused on requirements engineering, a role I once…
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Continue reading →: Navigating Data Insights: My Journey with the Google Data Analytics CertificateI believe in the power of data for informed decision-making. A few months ago, I began the Google Data Analytics Certificate on Coursera to strengthen my analytical skills. Yesterday, I completed the 8 courses and earned the certificate in Data Analytics issued by Google. The program consists of the following…
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Continue reading →: How I Am Preparing Myself to Become a Better Product ManagerProduct management is a multifaceted role that demands a wide array of skills. To excel in this position, you must continuously evolve and expand your knowledge and capabilities. In this article, I’ll share how I’m actively enhancing my skill set to become a more effective product manager. I will delve…
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Continue reading →: Using Analytics to Prioritize User StoriesIt’s been a long time since my last post about professional topics…I decided to take a break from blogging last year to get acquainted with my new role as a product manager at a new company and spend quality time with Capi, a lovely dog (and now part of our…
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Continue reading →: Principles by Ray DalioI follow Ray Dalio on LinkedIn and I always feel inspired by the quotes and content he shares regularly. Dalio is a self-made man and founder of the largest hedge fund in the world, Bridgewater Associates. One of his most acclaimed books, “Principles” has been on my reading list for…
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Continue reading →: If-, Invictus, IthakaI’m on vacation this week and, although it is not possible to travel, I’m happy to have some time to relax, tick books off my bucket list and also reread some old favourites. Yesterday I came across Invictus, a poem I discovered long ago while watching tennis (yes, everything is…
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Continue reading →: About Liminal Spaces and TechnologyInnovation occurs more frequently on the threshold between disciplines that theoretically do not have much in common, like technology and humanities. It is in this doorway, this liminal space, where the best product improvements and groundbreaking concepts are born. One of the most successful and famous examples of a liminal…
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I’m Marina
I’m a product manager with a curious mind, a creative heart, and a strong interest in building better ways to work and live.
I love simplifying messy problems, connecting the dots across disciplines, and exploring how people think, adapt, and improve.
This site is where I share the lessons I’m learning, the tools I use (or experiment with), and the ideas that keep me thinking. From product strategy to personal finance to continuous improvement, you’ll find a little of everything here.
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