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The Jira Life

Rodney Nissen, Alex Ortiz, & Bob Wen

From the guys behind "Apetech Tech Tutorials" YouTube channel and "The Jira Guy" blog, comes a podcast that covers anything and everything relevant to being an Atlassian Admin. We cover the latest news and updates from the Atlassian ecosystem, cover best practices for your Atlassian Tools, and interview the movers and shakers within the community. Because we didn't choose The Jira Life, The Jira Life chose us.

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S4 · E37
Friday · 1 hr 4 min
The Jira Features Nobody Uses
Jira has a lot of features. But how many of them are actually being used?In this episode of The Jira Life, we are taking a closer look at some of Jira's most underappreciated, misunderstood, and overlooked features. Which ones can make life easier but never seem to get the attention they deserve? Which ones sound great in theory but become more trouble than they are worth? And are there features that teams simply should not be using?We will talk about the Jira features people skip, the ones they misunderstand, and the ones that may be adding unnecessary complexity to their workflows. No feature is safe in this conversation!Come join us for an honest, practical conversation about what is actually worth using in Jira and what you might be better off leaving alone.The Jira Life=====================================Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/Or Follow us on LinkedIn! / the-jira-life Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks: / @thejiralife .Hosts:Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz / alexortiz89 / @apetechtechtutorials Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen / rgnissen https://thejiraguy.comSarah Wright / satwright Producer:"King Bob" Robert Wen / robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051 Executive Producer: Lina OrtizMusic provided by Monstercat:=====================================Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes / monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium / monstercatinstinct
S4 · E36
September 11 · 1 hr 1 min
Atlassian Price Increases: Okay… So What Does This Mean for Us?
Atlassian is raising prices, and if you use Jira, Confluence, or other Atlassian tools, you are probably asking the same question we are: What does this actually mean for me and my team? In this episode of The Jira Life, we are having a real conversation about the price increases, what is changing, who is likely to feel it the most, and whether the added cost makes sense. We will talk about what this means for admins, teams, companies, and the people responsible for making those “Do we really need this?” budget decisions. And, of course, we will share our thoughts on whether Atlassian is giving us enough value to justify paying more. No corporate spin. No complicated pricing charts. Just a conversation about what is happening, how we are looking at it, and what we think Atlassian customers should be thinking about next. The Jira Life=====================================Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/Or Follow us on LinkedIn! / the-jira-life Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks: / @thejiralife .Hosts:Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz / alexortiz89 / @apetechtechtutorials Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen / rgnissen https://thejiraguy.comSarah Wright / satwright Producer:"King Bob" Robert Wen / robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051 Executive Producer: Lina OrtizMusic provided by Monstercat:=====================================Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes / monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium / monstercatinstinct
S4 · E35
September 4 · 1 hr 5 min
From Dragon Slayer to Product Builder
An Atlassian career can begin with fixing tickets and infrastructure, mature into solving organizational problems, and ultimately become a platform for building products and creating opportunities for the next generation.In this episode, Hernan Montes and Anthony D’Ambrosio of Movonte join The Jira Life to discuss the evolution from Atlassian problem-solvers to business enablers, product builders, and ecosystem partners.Hernan will share lessons from more than 15 years in the Atlassian ecosystem, including his journey through Praecipio, infrastructure and Data Center work, consulting, Forge development, Rovo, and the Atlassian Marketplace. He will explore how the most visible technology problem is often only a symptom of a larger organizational challenge involving ownership, process, governance, or resistance to change.Anthony will add a sales, partnership, and client-facing perspective, discussing how Movonte connects services, products, Marketplace relationships, and community engagement to help organizations get more value from their Atlassian investments.The conversation will also explore how Atlassian can serve as an entry point for new professionals. As their careers progress, those professionals can move from administering tools to enabling teams, solving organizational problems, building products, and creating new opportunities for others.SPEAKER INFORMATIONHernan MontesCo-Founder, MovonteLinkedIn: / hernan-montes Hernan has more than 15 years of experience in the Atlassian ecosystem and has supported organizations operating at both local and global scale. His background includes Atlassian consulting, infrastructure, Data Center, Cloud, organizational problem-solving, and Marketplace product development.Anthony D’AmbrosioAccount Executive, MovonteLinkedIn: / anthonydambrosio Anthony works across sales, partnerships, client engagement, and the Atlassian ecosystem. He focuses on connecting business challenges with the right combination of Atlassian services, products, Marketplace relationships, and solution partners.#Atlassian #Jira #Rovo #AtlassianMarketplace #forgeThe Jira Life=====================================Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/Or Follow us on LinkedIn! / the-jira-life Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks: / @thejiralife .Hosts:Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz / alexortiz89 / @apetechtechtutorials Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen / rgnissen https://thejiraguy.comSarah Wright / satwright Producer:"King Bob" Robert Wen / robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051 Executive Producer: Lina OrtizMusic provided by Monstercat:=====================================Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes / monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium / monstercatinstinct
S4 · E34
August 27 · 1 hr 5 min
Securing Rovo: AI Governance Without Killing Innovation
Join guest speaker Rebekka Heilmann as she explores how Atlassian's rollout of web search by default, autonomous agents, and daily new MCP integrations is quietly turning Rovo into one of the biggest attack surfaces and compliance blind spots in your stack, right as the EU AI Act enforcement clock starts ticking.This session lays the groundwork for safe AI adoption: where security and governance vulnerabilities actually tend to show up, which Rovo settings genuinely matter (versus checkbox theater), and how to build an AI usage policy that scales across team maturity levels, from AI-curious to AI-native.You'll leave with a practical framework for supporting experimentation without losing control, closing compliance gaps before they become audit findings, and getting your teams trained and accountable under the EU AI Act, without slowing down the adoption your organization actually needs.The Jira Life=====================================Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/Or Follow us on LinkedIn! / the-jira-life Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks: / @thejiralife .Hosts:Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz / alexortiz89 / @apetechtechtutorials Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen / rgnissen https://thejiraguy.comSarah Wright / satwright Producer:"King Bob" Robert Wen / robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051 Executive Producer: Lina OrtizMusic provided by Monstercat:=====================================Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes / monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium / monstercatinstinct
S4 · E33
August 21 · 1 hr 3 min
Why Do People Keep Helping? The Secret Behind the Atlassian Community
What happens when you spend years helping people in the Atlassian Community? What motivates someone to keep answering questions, sharing knowledge, and helping others solve their Jira and Atlassian challenges? In this episode of The Jira Life, we are joined by Trudy Claspill, one of the Atlassian Community's most active contributors, to take a closer look at the Atlassian Community Forums and the people behind them. We will talk about how the Community works, Kudos, badges, challenges, leaderboards, recognition, and what it means to become a contributor. But more importantly, we want to explore the human side of community. Why do people contribute? Does recognition matter? What can you learn by helping others? Can participating in the Community lead to new relationships and opportunities? And if you are new to the Atlassian ecosystem, how can you get started? Whether you are already active in the Atlassian Community or have never posted a question, this conversation will give you a closer look at what makes the Community such an important part of the Atlassian ecosystem. Come for the Kudos and badges. Stay for the stories, lessons, and community behind them. The Jira Life ===================================== Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group! https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/ Or Follow us on LinkedIn! / the-jira-life Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks: / @thejiralife . Hosts: Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz / alexortiz89 / @apetechtechtutorials Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen / rgnissen https://thejiraguy.com Sarah Wright / satwright Producer: "King Bob" Robert Wen / robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051 Executive Producer: Lina Ortiz Music provided by Monstercat: ===================================== Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes / monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium / monstercatinstinct
S4 · E32
August 14 · 1 hr 6 min
How to Say Yes to AI at Scale
When organizations create and enforce guardrails, employees gain the confidence and peace of mind they need to explore how AI can transform their work. During this conversation, Michael Yaroshefsky, the VP of AI, CAIO at Usercentrics shows how solid AI governance makes teams feel safe to innovate with ambition. We'll cover how guardrails, fine-grained access controls, and MCP gateways (such as MCP Manager by Usercentrics), provide the "bounded freedom" that teams need to explore the edges of AI's utility.The Jira Life=====================================Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/Or Follow us on LinkedIn! / the-jira-life Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks: / @thejiralife .Hosts:Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz / alexortiz89 / @apetechtechtutorials Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen / rgnissen https://thejiraguy.comSarah Wright / satwright Producer:"King Bob" Robert Wen / robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051 Executive Producer: Lina OrtizMusic provided by Monstercat:=====================================Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes / monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium / monstercatinstinct
S4 · E31
August 6 · 1 hr 4 min
Jira for ADHD, Solo Admin Hacks & Atlassian Rovo Chat
Managing Atlassian as a Solo Admin can feel like a high-wire act, especially when your brain runs on hyperfocus. In this episode, Kythera Contreras shares how to turn Jira into the ultimate external brain for ADHD (for both work and personal projects) and how Atlassian Rovo Chat is helping write custom CSS to overhaul her artist website. From beating solo burnout to setting up dopamine-friendly Atlassian setups, Kythera drops actionable insights to help you tame the queue, streamline personal life organization, and get more done with AI. The Jira Life=====================================Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/Or Follow us on LinkedIn! / the-jira-life Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks: / @thejiralife .Hosts:Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz / alexortiz89 / @apetechtechtutorials Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen / rgnissen https://thejiraguy.comSarah Wright / satwright Producer:"King Bob" Robert Wen / robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051 Executive Producer: Lina OrtizMusic provided by Monstercat:=====================================Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes / monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium / monstercatinstinct
S4 · E30
July 30 · 1 hr 5 min
Building Atlassian Marketing from Scratch
What do professional dance, island living in the Azores, and Atlassian Marketplace marketing have in common? More than you’d think! In this episode of The Jira Life, we’re joined by Alicia Nemetz to peel back the curtain on what it really takes to build a marketing function almost from scratch in a small, remote-first team. Alicia takes us on a tour of some of the wildest creative projects she’s worked on for APTIS and other clients, from the story behind community-favorite swag (hello, California Streamin’ Collection!) to the creation of APTIS’ first comic volume—and what’s planned next. Beyond the fun gear, she gets real about the lessons learned along the way, including the unexpected business “ego death” of Not Another Webinar, navigating a non-traditional career path in tech, and why radically transparent, authentic marketing will always beat corporate boredom.
S4 · E29
July 23 · 55 min
How is AI disrupting your work as a Marketplace Partner?
AI is changing the Atlassian ecosystem faster than ever. Between Forge, Rovo, and the future of Marketplace apps, partners are facing some of the biggest technology shifts in years. But what does that actually look like behind the scenes? In this episode of The Jira Life, we sit down with Yuri Kudyn and Yuri Lapin from Release Management Apps to have an honest conversation about the challenges, lessons learned, and opportunities that come with adapting to this new AI-driven landscape. Whether you're an Atlassian Marketplace Partner, Forge developer, Jira administrator, or simply curious about where AI is taking the Atlassian platform, this conversation is packed with practical insights and real-world experiences. 💬 What has been your biggest challenge with AI, Forge, or Marketplace development? Let us know in the comments. 👍 If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, subscribe, and share it with other Atlassian professionals. #Atlassian #Forge #AI #Rovo #Marketplace #Jira #Confluence #Connect #SoftwareDevelopment #TheJiraLife The Jira Life=====================================Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/Or Follow us on LinkedIn! / the-jira-life Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/@thejiralife/...Hosts:Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz / alexortiz89 / @apetechtechtutorials Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen / rgnissen https://thejiraguy.comSarah Wright / satwright Producer:"King Bob" Robert Wen / robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051 Executive Producer: Lina OrtizMusic provided by Monstercat:=====================================Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes / monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium / monstercatinstinct
S4 · E28
July 16 · 1 hr 3 min
Jira Admin Day
It's time to celebrate the people who keep Jira running and teams moving forward: Jira Admins! Join us for this special Jira Admin Day episode of The Jira Life as we bring together a panel of experienced Jira Admins from across the Atlassian community to share their stories, lessons learned, favorite tips, biggest challenges, and the moments that made them love, and sometimes question, the role. Whether you're a seasoned administrator, new to Jira, or work alongside Jira Admins every day, this conversation is packed with real world experiences, practical insights, and plenty of community spirit. Bring your questions, share your own experiences in the live chat, and help us recognize the incredible work Jira Admins do every day. This episode is all about learning from one another, celebrating the community that keeps teams successful, and having fun along the way. The Jira Life ===================================== Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!⁠ https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/⁠ Or Follow us on LinkedIn! / the-jira-life Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks:⁠ / @thejiralife ⁠. Hosts: Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz / alexortiz89 / @apetechtechtutorials Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen / rgnissen ⁠https://thejiraguy.com⁠ Sarah Wright / satwright Producer:"King Bob" Robert Wen / robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051 Executive Producer: Lina Ortiz Music provided by Monstercat: ===================================== Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes / monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium / monstercatinstinct
S4 · E27
July 11 · 1 hr 4 min
Staying Human in the Age of AI
AI is changing the way we work, but it's also changing the way we think, communicate, learn, and create. In this episode, we move beyond the usual conversations about productivity and automation to explore a bigger question: What does it mean to stay human in the age of AI? We discuss how AI is reshaping the workplace, creativity, decision making, and human connection. As AI becomes more capable, how do we ensure that curiosity, empathy, critical thinking, and authentic collaboration remain at the center of what we do? We also explore some fascinating economic questions. What happens when AI becomes expensive to run because of token costs? Could there be situations where human expertise becomes more cost effective than AI? And what does the future look like if experienced developers become scarcer than demand? Whether you're a developer, founder, creator, or simply curious about where technology is taking us, this conversation is an invitation to think beyond the tools and focus on the people using them. In this episode: How AI is changing the way we think and solve problems The future of human work alongside AI Creativity, communication, and learning in an AI first world Why being "more human" may become our greatest advantage The surprising economics of AI, token costs, and human expertise 💬 We'd love to hear your thoughts. What does "staying human" mean to you in the age of AI? Share your perspective with us by connection with us on LinkedIn. The Jira Life=====================================Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/Or Follow us on LinkedIn! / the-jira-life Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks: / @thejiralife .Hosts:Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz / alexortiz89 / @apetechtechtutorials Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen / rgnissen https://thejiraguy.comSarah Wright / satwright Producer:"King Bob" Robert Wen / robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051 Executive Producer: Lina OrtizMusic provided by Monstercat:=====================================Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes / monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium / monstercatinstinct
S4 · E26
July 2 · 1 hr 4 min
Trellopendence: The Trello Automations Everyone Should Be Using
What if your Trello boards could do the work for you? Join us for our special Trellopendence event where we explore how automation can transform the way teams manage projects, tasks, and workflows. We'll discuss how to think about automation before building it, share some of the most valuable Trello automations every user should consider, and demonstrate how Trello works alongside powerful tools like Claude, Zite, PixieBrix, and more. We'll also take a look at some of the latest Trello updates and discuss practical ways to streamline your work without adding complexity. Thank you to ikuTeam for connecting and collaborating with The Jira Life. ⁠https://ikuteam.com⁠ The Jira Life ===================================== Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!⁠https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/⁠Or Follow us on LinkedIn! / the-jira-life Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks:⁠https://www.youtube.com/@thejiralife/..⁠.Hosts:Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz / alexortiz89 / @apetechtechtutorials Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen / rgnissen ⁠https://thejiraguy.com⁠Sarah Wright / satwright Producer:"King Bob" Robert Wen / robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051 Executive Producer: Lina OrtizMusic provided by Monstercat:=====================================Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes / monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium / monstercatinstinct
S4 · E25
June 25 · 1 hr 6 min
The Future of Atlassian: Community Shifts, Data Center EOL, & #findLarry with Larry Brock
The Atlassian ecosystem is changing faster than ever, and navigating where the platform is headed can be tough for users and enterprises alike. In this episode, we sit down with ecosystem veteran Larry Brock to unpack the massive shifts happening right now inside the Atlassian community and product lineup.We dive deep into the merger of Atlassian Community and University, the rise of the Content Creator Champion, and what the role of a "Regional Director" actually means. Plus, Larry gives us the inside scoop on the legendary #findLarry story and breaks down what the Community Advisory Board (CAB) is working on.But it’s not all community talk—we tackle the hard-hitting product questions every enterprise leader is asking: Is Data Center reaching its End of Life (EOL)? What does the end of the Confluence "legacy editor" mean for your teams? And where exactly is Atlassian going next?Whether you are a Jira admin, a project manager, or an enterprise leader trying to get a return on your software investment, this episode is packed with insider knowledge you won’t get anywhere else.Thank you to ikuTeam for connecting and collaborating with The Jira Life. https://ikuteam.comThe Jira Life=====================================Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/Or Follow us on LinkedIn! / the-jira-life Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/@thejiralife/...Hosts:Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz / alexortiz89 / @apetechtechtutorials Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen / rgnissen https://thejiraguy.comSarah Wright / satwright Producer:"King Bob" Robert Wen / robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051 Executive Producer: Lina OrtizMusic provided by Monstercat:=====================================Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes / monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium / monstercatinstinct
S4 · E24
June 19 · 1 hr 3 min
Taking it on Faith - The Journey of a Jira Admin
This week the TJL crew sits down with Kayode Faith, a longtime Jira admin who's just launched his own podcast, The New Shape of Work and had one of the TJL crew members as his first guest (guess who!?). Kayode opens up about how a recent summit completely changed his perspective on Forge, and the crew swaps stories about the unexpected professional relationships and friendships that come out of these events. From there, the conversation turns reflective: Kayode looks back at how the Atlassian ecosystem has evolved over his six years as a Jira admin, and shares what he's most excited about going forward — starting with never having to do another nerve-wracking Jira Data Center upgrade again. The crew also digs into the real-world frustrations of working in this space, including Kayode's experience supporting a nonprofit client with little to no budget for essential apps, including backup solutions for Jira and Confluence Cloud. Expect candid stories, shared scars, and plenty of laughs as the crew welcomes a fellow admin (and fellow podcaster) into the fold.Thank you to ikuTeam for connecting and collaborating with The Jira Life. https://ikuteam.comThe Jira Life=====================================Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/Or Follow us on LinkedIn! / the-jira-life Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/@thejiralife/...Hosts: Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen Sarah Wright "King Bob" Robert Wen Lina Ortiz / alexortiz89 / @apetechtechtutorials / rgnissen https://thejiraguy.com / satwright Producer: / robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051 Executive Producer: Music provided by Monstercat:=====================================Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes / monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium / monstercatinstinct
S4 · E23
June 11 · 1 hr 8 min
JIra Admin Woes (with Peter Kerrigan)
Being a Jira admin has never been more complex or more critical. In this episode, we sit down with Peter Kerrigan, Head of Customer Success at Solcoro, for a no-holds-barred conversation about the real struggles, hard decisions, and thankless work that goes into keeping an Atlassian environment healthy, scalable, and sane. Whether you're managing a scrappy single-instance setup or a sprawling enterprise layout with dozens of sites, this one is going to hit home. We dig into the topics that don't get talked about enough the ones that keep admins up at night and that no Atlassian certification ever fully prepares you for. Thank you to ikuTeam for connecting and collaborating with The Jira Life. https://ikuteam.com The Jira Life ===================================== Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group! https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/ Or Follow us on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-jira-life/ Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/@thejiralife/join Hosts: - Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexortiz89/ https://www.youtube.com/@ApetechTechTutorials - Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgnissen/ https://thejiraguy.com - Sarah Wright https://www.linkedin.com/in/satwright/ Producer: - "King Bob" Robert Wen https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051/ Executive Producer: - Lina Ortiz Music provided by Monstercat: ===================================== Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes https://www.youtube.com/c/monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium https://www.youtube.com/c/monstercatinstinct
S4 · E22
June 4 · 1 hr 2 min
Sustainable Leadership at Atlassian (featuring Jessica Hyman)
What does it actually look like to embed social impact into the DNA of a leading tech company — not as a PR footnote, but as a core operating principle? This week, we sit down with Jessica Hyman, the person at Atlassian tasked with answering exactly that question. As a key part of the Atlassian Foundation and the company's Chief Sustainability Officer, Jessica oversees everything from Atlassian's environmental commitments to its global social impact programs. We dig into how she navigates the tension between ambitious sustainability goals and the realities of running a high-growth software company, what the Atlassian Foundation is building for the long term, and why she thinks the tools teams use every day — yes, including Jira — can shape a more equitable future of work. This discussion looks beyond the typical outcomes such as new features of Rovo to understand how one of the world's biggest collaboration platforms approaches its obligations to the planet and its communities. If you're ready to look at Atlassian from a different perspective, this conversation is for you. Thank you to ikuTeam for connecting and collaborating with The Jira Life. https://ikuteam.com The Jira Life ===================================== Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group! https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/ Or Follow us on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-jira-life/ Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/@thejiralife/join Hosts: - Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexortiz89/ https://www.youtube.com/@ApetechTechTutorials - Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgnissen/ https://thejiraguy.com - Sarah Wright https://www.linkedin.com/in/satwright/ Producer: - "King Bob" Robert Wen https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051/ Executive Producer: - Lina Ortiz Music provided by Monstercat: ===================================== Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes https://www.youtube.com/c/monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium https://www.youtube.com/c/monstercatinstinct
S4 · E21
May 28 · 1 hr 6 min
3 is a Magic Number! - Happy Birthday, TJL!
Birthday episode! 🎂 Three years. Hundreds of sprints. Countless standups. And somehow, we're still here. To mark the third birthday of The Jira Life, co-hosts Rodney Nissen, Alex Ortiz, and Sarah Wright are joined by the people who make this whole thing possible behind the scenes — producers Robert "King Bob" Wen and Lina Ortiz — for a full-crew celebration episode unlike any other. Expect the unexpected: the gang digs into the stories they've never told on air, from the chaotic recording sessions that almost didn't make it to publish, to the Atlassian tools that run the podcast itself (yes, it's real, and yes, it's a mess). King Bob finally gets his mic moment, Lina drops some behind-the-scenes producer wisdom, and the hosts reflect on how three years of living the Jira life has genuinely changed the way they think about work, teams, and software. There are laughs, a few roasts, some heartfelt moments, and at least one deeply unhinged retrospective on the worst sprint planning takes the show has ever aired. Whether you've been a JirAmigo since episode one or you're just joining the Peanut Gallery for the first time — thank you. This one's for you. Be prepared for: * The origin story, retold with new receipts * Hot takes the crew regrets (and a few they stand by) * King Bob and Lina step out of the shadows * Three years of lessons from the trenches of agile, project management, and the beautiful chaos of shipping software Happy birthday to us. Now let's get back to work. Thank you to ikuTeam for connecting and collaborating with The Jira Life. https://ikuteam.com ===================================== Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group! https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/ Or Follow us on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-jira-life/ Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/@thejiralife/join Hosts: - Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexortiz89/ https://www.youtube.com/@ApetechTechTutorials - Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgnissen/ https://thejiraguy.com - Sarah Wright https://www.linkedin.com/in/satwright/ Producer: - "King Bob" Robert Wen https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051/ Executive Producer: - Lina Ortiz Music provided by Monstercat: ===================================== Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes https://www.youtube.com/c/monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium https://www.youtube.com/c/monstercatinstinct
S4 · E20
May 23 · 1 hr 11 min
The Trello Life...On the Road!
As spring turns into summer, many people's thoughts turn to hitting the open road and soaking in the majestic grandeur of the United States. This week on The Jira Life, we're celebrating that spirit of adventure with a grand reunion of the Trello Trailblazers — featuring the Trello queen herself, Brittany Joiner, along with fellow Trello enthusiasts Rob Hean and Mike Day. Brittany takes us behind the scenes of her cross-country motor home journey, sharing how she planned every mile of the trip using Trello. From route mapping to packing lists, tune in as she walks us through her actual board and the tips and tricks that kept her adventure organized and on track. But the fun doesn't stop there. Rob and Mike bring their own Trello expertise to the table, diving into the ways they've harnessed the power of Trello in their own lives and work. Whether you're a seasoned Trello power user or just getting started, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical takeaways, and plenty of good company. Don't miss this lively, road-trip-fueled conversation with three of the most passionate voices in the Trello community — only on The Jira Life. Thank you to ikuTeam for connecting and collaborating with The Jira Life. https://ikuteam.com The Jira Life ===================================== Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group! https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/ Or Follow us on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-jira-life/ Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/@thejiralife/join Hosts: - Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexortiz89/ https://www.youtube.com/@ApetechTechTutorials - Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgnissen/ https://thejiraguy.com - Sarah Wright https://www.linkedin.com/in/satwright/ Producer: - "King Bob" Robert Wen https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051/ Executive Producer: - Lina Ortiz Music provided by Monstercat: ===================================== Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes https://www.youtube.com/c/monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium https://www.youtube.com/c/monstercatinstinct
S4 · E19
May 14 · 1 hr 2 min
...And Now a Word from Our Sponsor (with Nelson Pereira)
TEAM '26 was a whirlwind — and we're still buzzing from it. But before we move on to the next thing, we wanted to take a moment to shine a light on the people who helped make this season possible. This quarter, that means ikuTeam, and we couldn't be more grateful for the partnership. So what better way to say thank you than to hand them the mic? In this episode, we sit down with Nelson Pereira, co-founder and VP of Product at ikuTeam, for a wide-ranging conversation about how ikuTeam came to be, what they've built, and where they're headed. Whether you've been hearing about ikuTeam all season and want to finally understand what they actually do, or you're already a fan of their products, this one's worth a listen. Nelson walks us through the origin story of ikuTeam — the problem they set out to solve and how that vision has evolved over time. We dig into their current product lineup, what makes it tick for Jira users specifically, and the roadmap ahead. If you've ever wondered how a tool gets purpose-built for the way modern teams actually work inside Atlassian's ecosystem, Nelson has a lot of thoughtful things to say about that. It's a fun, honest conversation with someone who clearly loves what he's building — and we think you'll come away with a much clearer picture of why ikuTeam has been a natural fit for the Atlassian community. Give it a listen, and as always — thanks for being here! Thank you to ikuTeam for connecting and collaborating with The Jira Life. https://ikuteam.com The Jira Life ===================================== Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group! https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/ Or Follow us on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-jira-life/ Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/@thejiralife/join Hosts: - Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexortiz89/ https://www.youtube.com/@ApetechTechTutorials - Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgnissen/ https://thejiraguy.com - Sarah Wright https://www.linkedin.com/in/satwright/ Producer: - "King Bob" Robert Wen https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051/ Executive Producer: - Lina Ortiz Music provided by Monstercat: ===================================== Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes https://www.youtube.com/c/monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium https://www.youtube.com/c/monstercatinstinct
S4 · E17
May 1 · 1 hr 2 min
TEAM '26 Predictions - What's Actually Coming for the Atlassian Platform?
Atlassian Team '26 Conference kicks off May 5th in Anaheim, which means it's time to pull out our crystal ball and see what's coming. We've been digging through the Atlassian Roadmap, the Cloud release notes, recent partner announcements, and a few tea leaves to put together our best predictions for what you'll be reading about next week — because if the pattern holds, there's going to be a lot to unpack. Will Rovo finally get the showcase moment it's been building toward? What does the new Google Cloud partnership mean for your stack? Will Mike Cannon-Brookes order a pizza on stage and have it delivered before the keynote wraps? And is there a surprise or two lurking that nobody saw coming? What's your boldest Team '26 prediction? Drop it in the comments — we'll call out the best ones on the stream.Tune in Thursday as we go prediction by prediction — then follow us to Anaheim: we'll be dropping our Keynote Response the afternoon of May 6th and going live from the Expo Hall floor on May 7th at our normal time to close out the show.Thank you to ikuTeam for connecting and collaborating with The Jira Life. https://ikuteam.comThe Jira Life=====================================Having trouble keeping up with when we are live? Sign up for our Atlassian Community Group!https://ace.atlassian.com/the-jira-life/Or Follow us on LinkedIn! / the-jira-life Become a member on YouTube to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/@thejiralife/...Hosts: Alex "Dr. Jira" Ortiz / alexortiz89 / @apetechtechtutorials Rodney "The Jira Guy" Nissen/ rgnissen https://thejiraguy.com Sarah Wright / satwright Producer: "King Bob" Robert Wen / robert-wen-csm-spc6-a552051 Executive Producer: Lina OrtizMusic provided by Monstercat:=====================================Intro: Nitro Fun - Cheat Codes / monstercat Outro: Fractal - Atrium / monstercatinstinct

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