AI, Product Management & Motherhood: How to Excel Your AI Skills | E26

In this episode of SaaSy Moms, Anya and Wendy get brutally honest about what PMs should actually do with AI — and what’s just hype.

They unpack the pressure product managers feel to “learn AI or be replaced,” how interviews are changing, and the real skills PMs need to stay relevant. You’ll hear concrete examples of AI workflows (like automating calendar invites), what’s really involved behind the scenes (data pipelines, APIs, tracking), and why AI features can quietly destroy your COGS if you don’t think about pricing and profitability from day one.

Then the conversation pivots into motherhood: why delegating childcare feels so hard, how to prepare kids emotionally when you travel for work, and the small rituals (notes, drawings, voice messages, clear expectations) that make life softer for both moms and kids.

If you’re a product manager and a mom trying to stay ahead of AI without burning out, this episode will make you feel seen and give you concrete next steps.

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Intro

(00:0049) Honest expectations for Product Managers regarding AI

(00:04:30) "I haven't played with AI" is no longer acceptable for PMs during interview process

(00:09:00) Practical ways PMs can use chat tools in daily work

(00:13:30) The best way to learn AI is designing your own workflow

(00:18:00) Why AI features are not “just a prompt”

(00:22:30) What PMs should watch for when it comes to AI Costs, COGS, and Pricing

(00:27:30) AI will not replace PMs, but it demands better PMs

(00:32:00) Teeing up next week’s product marketing topic

(00:36:30) Mom Guilt & Why Delegating Childcare Feels So Hard

(00:40:30) Practical tips on how to prepare your kids before travelling for work

(00:44:00) Tiny Rituals, Nanny Alignment & Making Mom Guilt Lighter

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