#16: Beyond the 9-to-5: Building a Portfolio Career and Lasting Wealth with Julia Stefani

From Meta to a Portfolio Career: A Product Leader on Thriving in the AI Revolution

In a world of constant change and ambiguity, how do you build a career that's not just successful, but also fulfilling and resilient?  In this episode of The Priyanka Shinde Podcast, host Priyanka Shinde sits down with Julia Stefani, ex-Chief Product Officer at Treasure Financial, for a deep dive into the strategies that have guided her remarkable career. 

Julia, a seasoned product and business leader with experience at giants like Meta and in the fast-paced worlds of fintech and crypto, shares her unique approach to career development—viewing each step as a "use case" to be solved.  She reveals her internal process for navigating career pivots, from engineering to technical program management and product leadership. 

In this episode, you will learn:
- The #1 Skill for the Future
- The Portfolio Career
- From Big Tech to Startups
- Financial Independence for Women

Connect with Julia and check out her ventures:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliastefani/
• https://www.swolta.com/
• https://www.bunglo.co/

Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction & Key Themes
3:45 - Julia's Career Strategy & Pivots
9:30 - How to Navigate New & Unfamiliar Roles
12:26 - Lessons Learned from Big Tech vs. Startups
16:34 - The Framework for Building Trust
21:14 - The Portfolio Career & Entrepreneurial Journey
29:12 - Defining a "Portfolio Career"
32:35 - Treating Your Career Like a Series of "Tests"
38:10 - Why AI is the Most Important Skill for the Future
43:05 - Time Management & Financial Independence
48:46 - The Importance of Financial Independence for Women
53:35 - Advice for Women on Finance & Self-Belief
57:31 - The #1 Thing Julia Had to Unlearn in Her Career
1:00:12 - Advice for Designing a More Flexible, Self-Directed Life
1:02:28 - Final Thoughts

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I am an AI Product Leader and Execution Strategist with a proven track record of building, scaling, and delivering AI-powered innovations. With experience at Meta and Cruise, I have helped businesses leverage AI for growth, efficiency, and real-world impact. As an Executive Coach, Startup Advisor, Keynote Speaker, and Author, I am passionate about guiding leaders, entrepreneurs, and product teams to navigate the evolving AI landscape.
From developing cutting-edge AI solutions to mentoring the next generation of innovators, my mission is to bridge the gap between technology and execution—empowering businesses to thrive in the AI-driven future.