The author reflects on their journey into product management, realizing that they had been performing product management tasks without the formal title.
The author founded Mycarebuddy with the initial goal of making mental health support more accessible across Africa, which later evolved into a movement requiring structure and strategy.
Despite not having a formal product manager title, the author was heavily involved in product management tasks such as leading teams, building processes, and managing the product experience from start to finish.
The author concludes that sometimes we may be performing a role without realizing it, emphasizing the importance of discovering, claiming, and owning our true identity and purpose.