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An unexpected encounter at the Ritz

I stayed at the Ritz Carlton in San Francisco for work last week. From the moment my Uber pulled up to the lobby, I could tell the service…

Feb 25

An unexpected encounter at the Ritz

Feb 25

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When seemingly innocuous product decisions become cultural

I did the thing I usually don’t let myself do this morning. I scrolled on IG for a few (okay, 10) minutes before getting out of bed. I…

Jul 6, 2020

When seemingly innocuous product decisions become cultural

Jul 6, 2020

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The #1 Question to Ask During a Product Manager Interview.

Interviewing in general is always a bit nerve-wracking, no matter how much we’ve prepped. As much as I’d like it to be a mutual evaluation…

May 18, 2020

The #1 Question to Ask During a Product Manager Interview.

May 18, 2020

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Focus on building the right thing, rather than building the thing right.

‘Vulnerably’ writing about my journey building a positive memories app during the Coronavirus lockdown period.

Apr 21, 2020

Focus on building the right thing, rather than building the thing right.

Apr 21, 2020

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Memories 2.0: so life doesn’t just pass us by!

Day 5 in my journey building a positive memories app during the Coronavirus lockdown period. Read about Day 4 here.

Apr 20, 2020

Memories 2.0: so life doesn’t just pass us by!

Apr 20, 2020

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Day 4: Re-living positive memories for a more fulfilled life.

My journey building a positive memories app during the Coronavirus lockdown period. Read about Day 3 here.

Apr 17, 2020

Day 4: Re-living positive memories for a more fulfilled life.

Apr 17, 2020

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Day 3: What user research will not tell you.

My journey into product management during the Coronavirus lockdown period. Working on a wellness app focussed on preserving and re-living…

Apr 16, 2020

Day 3: What user research will not tell you.

Apr 16, 2020

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Day 2: User interviews in the time of Corona

The learnings apply to all user interviews, but got a special shout-out during a time in which in-person interviews are not possible.

Apr 15, 2020

Day 2: User interviews in the time of Corona

Apr 15, 2020

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Day 1 of 40: how I launched a wellbeing app during COVID-19.

My journey into product management through a ‘side hustle’ during the Coronavirus lockdown period.

Apr 14, 2020

Day 1 of 40: how I launched a wellbeing app during COVID-19.

Apr 14, 2020

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Why does it suddenly feel like there’s a rising movement to ‘re-redefine’ masculinity?

Just as we remember when #feminism was trending, it seems a new wave of masculinity is upon us. Brand campaigns, celebrity interest, and…

Jul 3, 2019

Why does it suddenly feel like there’s a rising movement to ‘re-redefine’ masculinity?

Jul 3, 2019

Safia Tapal

Safia Tapal

Venture builder with a focus on product, marketing, and strategy. I also think a lot about identity, culture, and wellbeing.

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