Recently, I discovered a new way to engage with my own work using Google’s Notebook LM, and it’s been a game-changer. One feature I’m particularly loving is the Audio Overview—a tool that takes your written content and turns it into a digestible audio summary. I decided to give it a spin by uploading some of my blog posts, Medium articles, and even notes from my technical sandboxes. Hearing my own thoughts played back as an audio narrative was surprisingly insightful. It felt like having my own little personal podcast, pulling together ideas from different projects and platforms into something cohesive and easy to revisit.
What really stood out was how much this helped me see connections between my projects. Listening to my past explorations of data modeling, Power BI, and other experiments made me realize patterns I hadn’t picked up on before. It also sparked a few ideas for things I want to dive deeper into next. The best part? I could listen while doing other things—on a walk, during my commute, or even just while relaxing with a cup of coffee. If you’ve ever felt like your past work is scattered across too many places, the Audio Overview feature is a really cool way to bring it all together in a fresh, new format.
Give it a try—it might surprise you too!