What Meta's Top iOS Engineer Learned About Podcasting

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#podcast #podcasting #womenintech #techcareers #contentcreation #softwareengineering