Ever wondered how to start a podcast?

In this episode of Futures In The Making, we speak with Ksenia Pokrovskaya — a FAANG software engineer and podcast creator — who shares real insights from years inside a popular tech podcast.

This conversation goes beyond the surface and explores what podcasting actually looks like behind the scenes — from messy workflows to long-term growth and consistency.

⏱️ Timestamps:

• 00:00 — In this episode
• 00:20 — Meet Ksenia
• 00:46 — Podcast longevity secret
• 01:54 — Podcasting tips for beginners
• 02:46 — AI doing the work for podcasters
• 04:57 — Podcasting can be really messy
• 08:44 — Our favourite podcasting tip
• 11:16 — Podcast engagement rate
• 12:17 — Benefits of podcasting
• 15:17 — How to choose podcast topics
• 16:38 — Preparing for a podcast
• 18:43 — Podcasting backstage
• 19:55 — Being a woman in a male-dominated field
• 23:59 — Handling comments
• 25:12 — Dealing with haters
• 28:12 — Joining an established podcast
• 29:53 — FAANG restrictions
• 31:22 — From guest to podcaster
• 32:47 — Day in the life of a software engineer
• 34:47 — AI-proof jobs & future skills

👩‍💻 About the guest:

Ksenia is a software engineer with 8+ years of experience, including 4+ years in iOS development. She focuses on building products that are both technically strong and intuitive for users. Alongside engineering, she hosts a tech podcast where she shares insights on development, startups, and modern tech careers.

Her work helps make complex technical topics more accessible and supports engineers and creators in growing professionally.

🔗 Connect with Ksenia:

• LinkedIn: Ksenia Pokrovskaya
• Instagram: @ksenks

🎙️ Host: Alena Gladkova

• LinkedIn: Alena Gladkova
• Instagram: @glad.helen

🕵️‍♀️ About us:

We help companies hire top global talent in AI, ML, iGaming, and Web3.

• Website: https://kpeople.guru
• Recruiting services: On-demand recruiting

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