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

#ProductManagement #WomenInProduct #TechMoms #AIandPM #WorkingMoms #SaaSyMoms #SaaSPodcast #MomsInTech #advice #tip

AI isn’t just speeding up marketing — it’s changing what buyers trust, how brands get discovered, and what “good GTM” even means.

In this SaaSy Moms episode with Chae O’Brien, we unpack the biggest marketing trends shaping 2026, including:

• How small teams can run mid-market level GTM through AI workflows

• Why generative search + citations will change how brands win visibility

• The shift from “what can we promote?” to “what can we prove?”

• Why trust signals matter more than polished content in the AI era

• How campaigns, content, and personalization are being rebuilt (fast)

• The emotional reality behind all of it — especially for working moms in tech

If you’re a founder, marketer, PMM, or a solo marketer trying to keep up, this episode is a grounded playbook for what to focus on next.

Chapters:

(00:01:00) Meet Chae: why marketing playbooks are being rewritten

(00:05:00) Budget-friendly GTM: start with your ICP (not channels)

(00:10:00) Trust signals that work when buyers are skeptical of “marketing”

(00:14:00) Marketing trend 2026: “the year of the workflow” for small teams

(00:18:00) Generative search + citations: the new visibility game in 2026

(00:22:00) Brand in the AI era: why AI strips “creative language”

(00:26:00) The big shift: stop promoting — start proving

(00:30:00) Campaigns will change: from 12-week assets to rapid testing loops

(00:34:00) What AI can’t replace: POV, segment nuance, and real differentiation

(00:39:00) Buyer attention is fractured: how decision-making is evolving

(00:43:00) Modeling scenarios + testing signals: using AI without losing strategy

(00:47:00) Working-mom reality: switching modes, guilt, and mental load

(00:52:00) Productivity after kids: urgency, resilience, and redefining “success”

(00:57:00) Closing reflections: marketing, motherhood, and staying human

#ai #workingmom #workingmoms #saasymoms #startup #marketing #gtm #podcast #advice #2026 #trend #marketingtrends #aitrend #scale #mom #parenthood #womenintech #techcareers

Looking for Christmas gift ideas that moms actually want?

In this episode, we share our Top 10 Christmas Gifts for moms, babies, and kids — focused on practicality, simplicity, and meaning.

Skip the junk. Skip the noise.These gifts truly make everyday life easier.

And of course we talk about women that inspire us, because ... everything is possible in this life!

Chapters:

(00:00:00) Christmas gift ideas for moms, babies & kids – what this episode covers

(00:00:40) Intro: A special SaaSy Moms Christmas gift guide episode

(00:03:40) Celebrating inspiring women and motherhood during the holidays

(00:07:40) Why Christmas shopping feels overwhelming for moms

(00:10:40) Gift ideas #1–2: Practical Christmas gifts for expecting moms

(00:14:40) Gift ideas #3–4: Everyday gifts expecting moms actually use

(00:18:40) Gift idea #5: The most valuable Christmas gift (and it’s free)

(00:20:40) Gift ideas #6–7: Best Christmas gifts for babies (0–12 months)

(00:23:40) Gift idea #8: Best Christmas gift for toddlers (1–2 years old)

(00:26:40) Gift ideas #9–10: Christmas gifts for kids (3–8 years old)

(00:29:40) Final thoughts: How to approach Christmas with less pressure

#podcast #saasymoms #pregnant #christmas #gift #giftideas #workingmom #workingmoms #present #holiday #mom #baby #kid #technology