Safia TapalAn unexpected encounter at the RitzI 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 25Feb 25
Safia TapalWhen seemingly innocuous product decisions become culturalI 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, 2020Jul 6, 2020
Safia TapalThe #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, 2020May 18, 2020
Safia TapalFocus 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, 2020Apr 21, 2020
Safia TapalMemories 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, 2020Apr 20, 2020
Safia TapalDay 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, 2020Apr 17, 2020
Safia TapalDay 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, 2020Apr 16, 2020
Safia TapalDay 2: User interviews in the time of CoronaThe 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, 2020Apr 15, 2020
Safia TapalDay 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, 2020Apr 14, 2020
Safia TapalWhy 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, 2019Jul 3, 2019