Not every résumé fits on paper.

In this reflective episode, Naya explores how proof, process, and storytelling form the foundation of your modern résumé one that evolves with every lesson, pivot, and product you build.

Because in the end, you are the product.

Timestamps

• 00:00 – 00:30 — Introduction: “You are the product.”

• 00:30 – 01:00 — The story of being laid off and discovering the power of documentation.

• 01:00 – 02:00 — Point 1: Your proof is your portfolio.

• 02:00 – 02:30 — Point 2: Your process is your brand.

• 02:30 – 03:30 — Point 3: Your story is your strategy.

• 03:30 – 05:00 — Product thinking as iteration, not restarting.

• 05:00 – End — Closing reflections + call to action to audit your proof.

Key Takeaways

• Your résumé isn’t a document; it’s your proof in motion.

• Proof builds trust faster than credentials.

• Your process — how you communicate, plan, and execute — is your real brand.

• Storytelling helps you connect your past to your next pivot.

• You’re not behind; you’re just iterating.

Key Links:

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This week, Naya shares her story of pivoting from banking to tech, and the three truths that helped her rebuild with clarity. If you’ve ever wondered if it’s too late to start again, this one’s for you. Spoiler: It’s not. You’re not behind, you’re just iterating.

Timestamps:

• 0:00 – 1:00 — Intro: What inspired this episode and the myth of “too late.”

• 1:00 – 1:30 — My layoff story: From banking to blank slate.

• 1:30 – 2:30 — Discovering tech and realizing I’d been doing “product thinking” all along.

• 2:30 – 4:30 — Three truths about pivoting: redeeming your past, choosing curiosity, and building clarity through action.

• 4:30 – 6:00 — Encouragement for anyone feeling behind.

• 6:00 – End — Call to action and community invites.

Key Takeaways:

• Your past experience is data, not detour.

• Curiosity can be a valid reason to change direction.

• Start small; clarity comes from doing.

• You’re not late. You’re iterating.

Key Links:

• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Free Smart PM Career Roadmap⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Build Without Permission – Mini Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Side Hustle Stories – Mini Course⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
• ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Proof & Practice Bundle
• Subscribe to the newsletter
• DM me on LinkedIn about PMaaS

Summary:
In this episode, Naya redefines what personal branding means for product managers and creatives. It’s not about logos or aesthetics — it’s about proof. She shares how documenting in real time, building in public, and aligning every creative outlet to a purpose has shaped her brand as a product builder.

Key Takeaways:

• Branding = the proof you leave behind.

• Progress > perfection.

• Build a brand that functions, not just exists.

• Every piece of work you share is a micro-proof.

  Timestamps:

  • 00:00 – 01:10 → The question: “If your brand disappeared tomorrow, what proof would remain?”

  • 01:10 – 02:45 → Why branding isn’t design, it’s data.

  • 02:45 – 03:20 → Early lessons from documenting in public.

  • 03:20 – 04:15 → Proof is the new branding.

  • 04:15 – 05:30 → Build in public: why people connect with progress.

  • 05:30 – 05:45 → Make your brand functional.

  • 05:45 – 06:30 → You don’t need a rebrand, you need a record.

  • 06:30 – 07:00 → Final thoughts + CTA.