12 Mar 2026
1h 6m

How I built a 1M+ subscriber newsletter and top 10 tech podcast | Lenny Rachitsky

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Lenny's Podcast: Product | Career | Growth

Lenny Rachitsky is interviewed by his wife, Michelle Rial, about his newsletter, podcast, and creative process. Lenny shares that a psychedelic experience in Joshua Tree gave him the confidence to share his wisdom online, leading to his newsletter's launch. He reflects on moments that led him to pursue the newsletter full-time, including positive feedback and the realization he could monetize his writing. Lenny discusses the challenges of maintaining a consistent content schedule and the stress of dealing with fraud attempts on his product pass. Michelle discusses her creative process, emphasizing the importance of real-life experiences and simplifying complex ideas for her charts, and promotes her new children's book, Charts for Babies.

Outlines

Part 1: Career Journey, Origins

Part 2: Creative Process, Mindset

Part 3: Challenges, Personal Stories

Part 4: Parenting, Iteration, Conclusion

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