In this episode of The Unspoken Podcast: The PM Series, we sit down with Afolabi Sokeye, a product manager with over three years of experience, to talk about what it really takes to start and grow a career in product management. Afolabi shares his journey from his early days to landing his first official PM role and breaks down what product management truly means.

He explains the different types of product managers — by domain, experience, and industry — and highlights the importance of joining communities, volunteering, and building in public to gain real experience. Afolabi also talks about the value of curiosity, communication, and continuous learning in shaping a successful PM career.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to level up, this episode is filled with simple, practical lessons that can help you move forward in your product journey.

👉 Free Product Management Courses:

• Google Project Management Certificate (Coursera)

• Product Management Foundations – Reforge (Intro modules are free)

• Product Management 101 – Product School

• Introduction to Digital Product Management – University of Virginia (Coursera)

🌐 Communities to Join:

• Mind the Product Slack Community

• Product Tank Lagos

• ProductDive Community

• PMHQ Community (Product Manager HQ)

Tune in, take notes, and get inspired to start your own PM story.