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Deirdre Clarke
@pickleballpmlife.bsky.social
A girl who loves pickleball and sourdough - and also happens to be a product ops & product mgmt expert. Huge Canes fan.
Website: clarkeconsulting.io
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deirdreclarke
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@picklemethispod
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🧵 So I did a thing! I launched a new podcast today.

The podcast is called “Pickle Me This” and it is all about sharing stories, of every day people, from rec pickleball play.

In this climate of uncertainty, people are craving what matters most: human interaction.They need connection.
Pickle Me This - YouTube
Sharing the fun, friends & stories of rec pickleball play. Whether you're a seasoned player or just picked up your first paddle, you'll connect with our dive...
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I really want to start posting more PM content here but for now, a picture of my dog on this stunning morning will have to suffice. #atasteofautumn
August 31, 2025 at 3:38 PM
In my consulting business, I have worked with a client who is looking to build a new software app for managing your credit score. The team is doing discovery for it now.

We would love your help.. in Taking 5 minutes to answer these set of questions.
Https://forms.gle/3WHDaAgMvzZXKSE6A
July 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM
What is it about sleeping dog that makes them so darn cute.
June 8, 2025 at 1:34 AM
My son-in-law is selling his tickets for tonight's game as they can't go. Lower level. Shoots twice. $440 for both or best offer. DM me. #raiseup
May 28, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Let's go canes!! #raiseup
May 10, 2025 at 9:29 PM
This is what democracy looks like. Raleigh, NC
#handsoff
April 5, 2025 at 9:19 PM
At the All Things Open AI conference today and tomorrow and so excited!
#ai #bootcamp
March 17, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Is there anyway to automatically opt out of all the junk mail in my mailbox?

I want to save the trees!!
March 8, 2025 at 6:54 PM
🧵 So I did a thing! I launched a new podcast today.

The podcast is called “Pickle Me This” and it is all about sharing stories, of every day people, from rec pickleball play.

In this climate of uncertainty, people are craving what matters most: human interaction.They need connection.
Pickle Me This - YouTube
Sharing the fun, friends & stories of rec pickleball play. Whether you're a seasoned player or just picked up your first paddle, you'll connect with our dive...
www.youtube.com
March 1, 2025 at 2:32 PM
I would love to see posts from individuals let go from federal agencies, and in terms of what the impact of their job being eliminated will be to the American people.

I (and am sure lots of others do too) would love to hear the stories on what the outcomes will be of these agencies being reduced.
February 17, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Have you started a conversation with "this might be a stupid question but .. "

I just did now .. even though I always tell people that no question is ever stupid. Like repeatedly, over many years.

And then I find myself doing it today. 🤦
February 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM
For all of you em dash connoisseurs out there: what spacing around them is "correct"?

No spacing around an em dash or a single space?
February 12, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Is there a thing such as too much lettuce on a sandwich?

Me thinks not.

The crunch is the best.
February 11, 2025 at 6:03 PM
38 minutes and 13 seconds is such a short time.

Not if you are doing a hard workout though.

At many points during this workout this morning, I thought - no way I can finish it.

Kinda feels like shipping a new release sometimes. You just have to keep grinding. The prize at the end is worth it.
February 11, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Sometimes you just really want home made shrimp tacos for lunch so you spend too much time dicing everything up. #worthit

2 real questions. 1) mango or no mango on shrimp tacos 2) who has figured out how NOT to look like a barbarian eating tacos?
February 10, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Can anyone personally recommend good tour groups for solo travelers? I want to do the western Rockies this summer.

I'm usually the travel agent for me and my friends on lots of different trips. But none of my friends are hikers and I really don't want to be out in the wilderness by myself. 😜
February 10, 2025 at 5:12 PM
In pickleball and prod mgmt, I learned the same lesson: stop just reacting.

My PB game changed when I started thinking two shots ahead. My favorite play — dink to the edge of the court, which causes my opponent to reach and pop up the ball.

That opens up a big gap and I slam dunk it for the point
February 9, 2025 at 6:24 PM
The smell in here right now is ah-mazing.
Home made cinnamon sugar sourdough focaccia coming up!
February 7, 2025 at 4:57 PM
I love a night out with the kids. Dinner and a Jim gaffigan show tonight!
February 7, 2025 at 12:01 AM
I have always been one who tries not to speak about politics on social media because it is so decisive. But the past 3 weeks have crossed into a whole new realm. It's no longer politics and choosing a side.

It's about doing what's right. for all of us.
Deirdre Clarke on LinkedIn: Sometimes moments in life, like the past 3 weeks, illuminate our deepest…
Sometimes moments in life, like the past 3 weeks, illuminate our deepest values. I had just paid for my groceries and was about to leave the grocery store…
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February 6, 2025 at 3:47 PM
It's funny how easy you can trick your brain sometimes.

There are many mornings, like today, that I don't feel like going for my morning walk. But my dog is staring at me. So then I tell myself we are just going to go for a short one today.
February 5, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Geese all around us on our morning walk.
February 3, 2025 at 2:31 PM
I realized that I missed posting this photo! So fun getting to hang with @chelles116.bsky.social tonight and meeting soooo many other awesome canes fans. #raiseup
February 2, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Meeting @chelles116.bsky.social irl for a canes game!! #raiseup
February 2, 2025 at 2:11 AM
A friend suggested.this podcast to me as she said it reminded her of me. Specifically act 3 and the question "how's your mom?"

The entire episode is about the hidden question behind supposedly general questions. It's really good.
www.thisamericanlife.org/823/the-ques...
The Question Trap - This American Life
An investigation of when and why people ask loaded questions that are a proxy for something else.
www.thisamericanlife.org
February 1, 2025 at 3:26 AM