In this episode of Kelly Talks, I’m sharing a personal story — one that started with market stress and ended in something a whole lot saner: passive investing with ETFs.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to “beat the market,” this one’s for you. I’ll walk you through how my husband and I went from chasing individual stocks to building a calm, tax-efficient, and globally-aware portfolio — and why we’re now rethinking diversification all over again.

We’ll cover:

• Why we ditched active investing and embraced ETFs

• The strategy behind our Ireland-domiciled ETF picks

• Why we stay U.S.-heavy — and when we don’t

• Lessons learned from investing in emerging markets

• How China’s AI resurgence is reshaping our thinking

• Our next steps

This isn’t just about what we invest in — it’s about how we think through uncertainty, risk, and opportunity.

Whether you’re just starting or already deep into your investing journey, I hope this gives you some food for thought, and maybe a little peace of mind.

Hit play and let’s talk money — without the stress 💸🌍

Welcome to the first episode of Kelly Talks: real talk on work, life, and everything in between. Today we’re diving into the world of product management. What is a product, really? How did product management evolve from soap marketing to running billion-dollar platforms? And what exactly do PMs do all day?

Whether you're curious about tech careers, building your own product, or just love a good behind-the-scenes story, this episode breaks it all down - with practical insights, historical context, and a few laughs along the way.

We’ll cover:

• What makes a product valuable (and why it’s not just the tech)

• The rise of digital products and the product trio: PM, engineer, and designer

• A fun history of how product management got here

• Different PM roles in startups, enterprises, and everything in between

• The traits of truly great product managers

• How to break into product - even if you don’t have the title (yet)

Hit play and let’s kick off this journey together.