PM Therapy13 Aug 2025

How to monetize your PM Skills beyond your 9-5 / ft. Mehnaz Tabassum

Ever wondered how to monetize your project management skills beyond the corporate 9–5?

In this episode of PM Therapy, I sat down with Mehnaz Tabassum, a multipotentialite entrepreneur & PM who left a stable government job to build multiple ventures, including She-Leads, NL Eats, and CognicoAI. We dive into how she leveraged PM skills, mindset shifts, and modern tools like AI to scale her work, diversify income, and design a life she loves.

If you’ve been feeling stuck in your PM career, unsure how to grow your sources of income, your impact or unsure of how to start a side venture, this episode is packed with practical insights, mindset strategies, and actionable advice. Mehnaz shares her journey of starting from scratch, managing multiple projects, and using PM as a life skill, not just a career tool.

🎯 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

How to leverage your PM skills to create additional income streams
The concept of multipotentiality and why having diverse skills is a strength
How AI can help you automate, scale, and manage multiple projects at once
Mindset shifts required to transition from a secure job to entrepreneurial ventures
Practical tips on balancing work, life, and multiple projects without burning out

And so much more!

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👧🏽Want to reach out to Mehnaz?

🔹LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mehnazcareer/

🔹Website:

www.mehnaztabassum.com

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