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Empowered by AI
Hosted by Michelle Muncy-Silva · EN
Empowered by AI is the go-to podcast for women entrepreneurs and leaders who are ready to harness AI, no tech background required. Hosted by Michelle Muncy-Silva, founder of Innovative AI Studio and Executive Director of She Leads AI Academy, this show spotlights trailblazing women who are not just using AI; they're demanding a seat at the table in shaping it. From practical tools to ethical frameworks, every episode delivers real talk and actionable strategies for women building businesses and leading boldly in the age of AI. Whether you're automating your workflows, building a standout brand, or navigating the intersection of AI and equity, this is your community. Each episode features conversations with women at the forefront of AI and entrepreneurship, plus the tools, strategies, and stories you can put into practice immediately. We explore AI-enhanced storytelling, using AI to streamline and scale, and what it looks like when women lead the AI revolution on their own terms. Every episode ends with one question to our guests: What's next? Empowered by AI — your weekly dose of inspiration, strategy, and community. Hit subscribe and let's build the future together.
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From Therapist to AI Founder: Building Visibility, Wealth, and Impact with Ngozi Cadmus
2d ago00:29:15Tap to summarizeWhat if the thing standing between you and your next opportunity isn't your expertise?What if it's your visibility?In this episode of Empowered by AI, Michelle sits down with therapist, social worker, researcher, AI entrepreneur, and founder Ngozi Cadmus for a powerful conversation about visibility, personal branding, entrepreneurship, and the opportunities artificial intelligence is creating for women willing to step forward.Ngozi shares her journey from mental health practitioner to AI-powered entrepreneur, discusses her mission to help Black women build profitable personal brands, and challenges listeners to rethink their relationship with money, visibility, and impact.This conversation is equal parts practical business strategy and personal transformation, offering an honest look at what it takes to move from hidden expertise to recognized authority.Key Moments00:00 | Meet Ngozi CadmusNgozi introduces herself, her background in social work and therapy, and her journey into entrepreneurship and AI.01:00 | Why Representation Matters in AINgozi discusses her focus on supporting Black women in tech and entrepreneurship and why visibility matters in underrepresented communities.02:00 | Bringing Your Whole Self Into BusinessHow her work as a therapist and social worker continues to shape her entrepreneurial approach and leadership style.04:00 | The Power of Being Multi-HyphenateWhy women don't have to choose one identity and how embracing multiple interests can become a competitive advantage.06:00 | The Problem with Defining Yourself by One RoleA discussion about identity, self-discovery, and embracing the many dimensions of who we are.07:00 | Why Women Need to Make MoneyNgozi shares her perspective on impact, sustainability, and why purpose-driven work deserves financial success.08:00 | The Relationship Between Value and PriceA candid conversation about charging appropriately for expertise and the unintended consequences of constantly giving work away for free.12:00 | When Did You Become a Founder?Ngozi reflects on the moment she realized she was no longer simply self-employed but leading and building something larger than herself.14:00 | Visibility and Self-WorthThe deeply personal story behind her struggles with visibility and how years of bullying shaped her relationship with being seen.15:00 | Why Visibility Is Not About EgoHow Ngozi reframed visibility as service and learned that hiding can sometimes prevent others from receiving the help they need.16:00 | Building a Visibility PracticePractical advice for women who want to become more visible but struggle with consistency and confidence.18:00 | The Cringe Phase of Content CreationWhy every creator must push through discomfort before finding their voice and building authority.19:00 | The Reality of Social Media AlgorithmsNgozi shares lessons learned from growing a large LinkedIn audience and adapting when platforms change.21:00 | Faith, Purpose, and PersistenceWhat kept her moving forward during difficult seasons and why purpose matters more than motivation.23:00 | Visibility as a Business StrategyHow positioning, trust, and consistent visibility help entrepreneurs create opportunities and attract clients.24:00 | What Good Business Looks Like TodayNgozi discusses abundance, rest, sustainability, and redefining success beyond hustle culture.27:00 | What's Next for NgoziHer mission to help women build profitable AI-powered personal brands and become recognized leaders in their industries.Final ThoughtsMany women spend years becoming experts.Far fewer allow themselves to become visible.Ngozi's story is a reminder that expertise alone is rarely enough. The people who need your help can't find you if you're hiding. Building a business often requires more than developing skills. It requires the courage to be seen.Connect with Ngozi Cadmushttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ngozicadmus/Connect with Empowered by AIIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a woman who is building what's next.Because your expertise deserves more than a seat on the sidelines.It deserves to be seen.
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From Burnout to Badassery: Reclaiming Success, Identity, and Your Nervous System with Marta Czajkowska
1w ago00:24:05Tap to summarizeWhat if the biggest obstacle to your success isn't strategy?What if it's the way you've been taught to define success in the first place?In this episode of Empowered by AI, Michelle sits down with nervous system coach, author, and founder Marta Czajkowska for a powerful conversation about entrepreneurship, burnout, identity, and the hidden costs of high achievement.Drawing from her experiences as a climber, entrepreneur, and coach, Marta shares how years of striving eventually led her to question the fuel behind her ambition. Together, she and Michelle explore what happens when women stop building from exhaustion and start building from alignment.This conversation is an invitation to redefine success, reconnect with your instincts, and create from a place that honors both your vision and your wellbeing.Key Moments00:00 | Meet Marta CzajkowskaMarta shares her journey from adventure, high achievement, and entrepreneurship into nervous system coaching and transformational work.02:00 | When Success Stops WorkingThe moment Marta realized that traditional high-performance strategies were no longer sustainable and her body refused to continue.03:30 | What Is Fueling Your Ambition?A powerful discussion about the difference between creating from inspiration versus creating from a need to prove your worth.05:00 | The Identity Crisis Many Founders FaceWhat happens when achievement has become part of your identity and success no longer feels fulfilling.06:00 | Why Entrepreneurship Is More Than StrategyMichelle and Marta explore the emotional and psychological recalibration that often accompanies entrepreneurial journeys.06:45 | The Conditioning Women InheritHow generations of women were taught to over-function, over-deliver, and carry responsibilities that often come at a personal cost.08:00 | Independence as a CostumeA conversation about inherited definitions of independence and how women can begin creating their own versions of success.09:00 | Holding Your Own FrameWhy many women unconsciously step into someone else's definition of success and how reclaiming your own perspective changes everything.11:00 | The Rising Movement of Women Creating DifferentlyThe growing shift toward women claiming leadership, power, and entrepreneurship on their own terms.12:00 | Listening to Your Nervous SystemHow the body provides valuable feedback and why learning to trust that feedback is critical for sustainable growth.14:00 | Entrepreneurship as a Fast Track to GrowthWhy entrepreneurship accelerates personal development and forces us to confront our deepest assumptions about ourselves.15:00 | What Marta Refuses to Sacrifice AnymoreA candid discussion about boundaries, values, and staying connected to your own purpose instead of chasing external validation.17:00 | AI, Overwhelm, and the Human Nervous SystemMarta explains why artificial intelligence is creating both incredible opportunities and unique challenges for our biology.18:00 | The Dopamine Loop of AIA fascinating conversation about technology, attention, productivity, and maintaining agency in an increasingly frictionless world.19:00 | Identity Disruption in the Age of AIWhy the rapid pace of change may force many people to reconsider who they are and how they define themselves.20:00 | Mission Over IdentityHow focusing on purpose rather than labels may help individuals thrive during periods of technological disruption.21:00 | What's Next for MartaMarta shares her work supporting women leaders and AI practitioners as they navigate change while remaining grounded in themselves.Final ThoughtsMany conversations about entrepreneurship focus on tactics.This conversation focuses on something deeper.Marta reminds us that success built through constant self-abandonment eventually comes with a cost. The future belongs not to those who can simply work harder, but to those who can stay connected to themselves while creating meaningful work in the world.Connect with Empowered by AIIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a woman who is building what's next.Because the most sustainable path forward isn't about becoming someone else.It's about becoming more fully yourself.
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From Corporate Titles to Entrepreneurial Freedom with Lisa Tong
2w ago00:28:09Tap to summarizeWhat happens when the title you've worked decades to earn no longer feels like the destination?In the premiere episode of Season 7, Michelle sits down with entrepreneur, educator, and founder Lisa Tong to explore the emotional and practical realities of moving from corporate life into entrepreneurship. Together, they unpack identity shifts, imposter syndrome, financial fears, intuition, and the challenge of defining success on your own terms.Lisa shares her journey from corporate leadership into building multiple businesses, including her work as The Chinese Soup Lady, while pursuing a doctorate in Traditional Chinese Medicine. This conversation is a refreshing reminder that entrepreneurship is often less about having a perfect plan and more about having the courage to keep becoming.If you've ever wondered who you are beyond your job title, this episode is for you.Key Moments00:00 | Meet Lisa TongLisa shares her journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship and explains how a passion for traditional Chinese medicine inspired her newest business venture.02:00 | What Corporate Life Still Teaches UsWhy corporate experience remains valuable and how entrepreneurship allows women to bring their whole selves forward instead of starting over.03:00 | Letting Go of Titles and Financial SecurityLisa discusses the two hardest things she had to release after leaving corporate life: identity tied to title and the comfort of predictable income.04:45 | When Do You Finally Call Yourself a Founder?A candid conversation about imposter syndrome, entrepreneurship, and why many women struggle to fully own the founder label.06:00 | The Multi-Hyphenate ChallengeWhy women don't have to fit into a single professional box and how entrepreneurship creates room for multiple passions and identities.08:00 | The "Crabs in a Bucket" EffectLisa shares a powerful analogy about societal expectations and why family and friends sometimes struggle to understand entrepreneurial decisions.11:00 | Planning Versus Trusting YourselfA discussion about balancing business strategy with intuition and learning to move forward without having every answer figured out.13:00 | The Fear That Comes With EntrepreneurshipLisa explains how she works with fear instead of fighting it and why acknowledging different parts of ourselves can be more productive than suppressing them.16:00 | What Entrepreneurship Doesn't Prepare You ForThe reality of mistakes, financial decisions, and accountability when there is no larger organization to absorb the impact.18:00 | The Freedom Side of the EquationWhy Lisa would never trade the flexibility, autonomy, and creativity she has found through entrepreneurship.20:00 | Becoming Through ActionMichelle and Lisa explore how entrepreneurship creates opportunities for growth, self-discovery, and building confidence through experience.23:00 | Reframing the Stories We Tell OurselvesA powerful discussion about mindset, self-awareness, and recognizing when we are operating from scarcity instead of possibility.25:00 | What's Next for LisaLisa shares her vision for completing her Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine and continuing to bridge traditional wisdom with modern education.Final ThoughtsEntrepreneurship is often presented as a business journey.This conversation reminds us that it is also an identity journey.Lisa's story challenges us to rethink success, embrace the many parts of ourselves, and trust that we do not need a title to validate who we are becoming.Connect with Lisa TongLinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-tong/Website:https://thechinesesouplady.com/Connect with Empowered by AIIf you enjoyed this episode, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a woman who is building what's next.Because the future of entrepreneurship isn't about fitting into a box.It's about having the courage to create your own.
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Feminine Intelligence AI: How Awedacity Is Rebuilding AI for Women Who Refuse to Be Invisible
Apr 2300:41:26Tap to summarizeWhat happens when women stop waiting to be represented in AI and start building it themselves?In this episode, I sit down with Nathania and Stephanie, co-founders of Awedacity, who are creating something most people are still talking about but not actually doing. They are building woman-centered AI tools from the ground up using real conversations, real experiences, and real data from women around the world.This is not theory. This is what it looks like when women step into the room and start shaping the future of AI instead of reacting to it.Nathania and Stephanie are the co-founders of Awedacity, a women-led initiative focused on building AI tools that reflect women’s lived experiences. Their work blends community-driven data collection, AI customization, and a clear mission: use technology to center women, not sideline them.Time-Stamped Key Moments00:01:00 – How Awedacity StartedA three-year friendship built entirely online turns into a shared mission to advance women through technology.00:03:00 – The First Women’s Empowerment Conference in the MetaverseThey pulled off a global, hybrid event combining Zoom and the metaverse. Complex, messy, and worth it.00:05:30 – The Shift from Metaverse to AIThey stopped chasing tools and focused on what matters: using tech to advance women.00:06:30 – The Problem: AI Feels Biased Out of the BoxEarly AI tools reflected a default that many women did not see themselves in.00:07:30 – Collecting Real Data from WomenGlobal conversations with women became the foundation for building a new kind of AI experience.00:10:30 – What “Data” Actually Means in This ContextAudio, transcripts, themes, and lived experiences turned into structured AI inputs.00:12:00 – Building the “Prompt Disco” BrainUsing ChatGPT to analyze conversation data and generate themes that shape a woman-centered AI model.00:13:30 – From Prompt Disco to Feminine Intelligence AgencyThe evolution from a concept to a product with defined use cases and tools.00:15:00 – AI Personas Built for WomenTools like monetization support, social media guidance, and boundary-setting agents designed with intention.00:17:00 – Real Use Cases and Beta TestingIterating through feedback, watching how women actually use the tools, and refining from real behavior.00:20:00 – Why They Refuse to Rush ThisThey chose depth over speed in a space obsessed with constant updates and noise.00:28:00 – The AI Noise ProblemNew tools, new updates, constant pressure. Their approach cuts through that by staying grounded.00:30:00 – The Real Question: Who Is Shaping AI?If women step back, someone else decides what AI becomes.00:32:00 – The Goal: Women Feeling Seen in AINot just using AI. Seeing themselves reflected in it.00:39:00 – Where to Find Their WorkFeminine Intelligence AI platform and how to get involved.This episode is a clear example of what happens when women move from awareness to action.Nathania and Stephanie are not waiting for better tools. They are building them.If this conversation sparked something for you, don’t sit on it. Explore what they’ve created. Test it. Question it. Contribute to it.Because if women are not shaping AI, we already know how that story ends.Listen, take action, and then come join me on YouTube for demos and deeper breakdowns.https://innovativeaistudio.com/podcast
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Rethinking AI Strategy, Confidence, and Control with Jelena M.
Apr 1600:24:49Tap to summarizeMost leaders think their biggest AI problem is choosing the right tools. It’s not.In this conversation, Jelena M. breaks down what’s actually getting in the way of AI adoption inside organizations and for solo entrepreneurs. From decision fatigue and failed pilots to over-engineered governance, this episode reframes how to approach AI with clarity, confidence, and control.If you’ve felt behind, overwhelmed, or unsure where to start, this one will ground you fast.00:00 – Welcome + What This Season Is AboutWhy this season focuses on readiness, literacy, and action you can take immediately.03:00 – Why Leaders Feel Stuck with AI DecisionsToo much noise. Too many tools. Not enough clarity on what actually matters.04:30 – The Real Gap in AI AdoptionIt’s not tools. It’s the lack of human skill development and structured support.05:45 – Governance vs. GuardrailsWhen you actually need formal AI governance and when it’s overkill.07:30 – Why 95% of AI Pilots FailAnd why that failure is expected, not a signal to stop.09:00 – AI Agents vs. “Agentic Behavior”Why most teams are buying into hype instead of understanding what AI can realistically do today.11:30 – What Healthy AI Leadership Actually Looks LikeInvolve your team. Ask better questions. Stop forcing tools into workflows.13:00 – What Work Should Stay HumanStrategic decisions, context-heavy thinking, and anything tied to values and judgment.15:00 – Women, AI, and the Confidence GapWomen use AI 10–40% less. Here’s how that changes and why it matters.16:30 – AI as a Safe Practice SpaceUsing AI to rehearse leadership moments before they happen in real life.18:00 – A Practical AI Exercise You Can Do This WeekMap your workflow. Decide what to automate, draft, or keep human.22:00 – Final Advice: You’re Not BehindMost people are still at the beginning. Ignore the hype and focus on skill-building.If you take one thing from this episode, make it this:You don’t need more tools. You need better decisions about how you use them.Start small. Map one task. Decide what AI should do, what it should start, and what stays yours.Then test it.If you want to go deeper, head over to the podcast page:innovativeaistudio.com/podcast
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How AI Is Redefining Brand Strategy for Women Entrepreneurs with Diane Whiddon
Apr 900:58:41Tap to summarizeWhat happens when you stop treating AI like a tool… and start using it as a thinking partner?In this episode, Diane Whiddon breaks down how AI is reshaping brand strategy in real time. Not in a hypey, tech-bro way. In a practical, client-facing, “this is what’s actually working” way.If you’ve been feeling like branding is something that happens for you in fits and spurts, there’s a smarter way to approach it.This conversation shows you what that looks like.About DianeDiane Whiddon is a brand strategist and AI educator helping entrepreneurs rethink how they position, communicate, and scale their work using AI. She transitioned from web design and client boundaries into AI-driven brand strategy and now runs an AI membership focused on practical implementation.[00:01:00]Diane shares her pivot from client boundaries and web design into brand strategy and AI integration.[00:02:00–00:04:00]The realization that branding is bigger than design. It’s strategy, positioning, and how AI is expanding that work.[~00:05:00]Diane launches her AI membership and shifts fully into AI-driven strategy work.[~00:08:00–00:12:00]How AI is changing the way brand strategy is developed for clients. Faster insights, deeper clarity, better positioning.[~00:15:00]The difference between using AI for tasks versus using it to think.[~00:20:00+]Why entrepreneurs need to stop treating AI like a shortcut and start using it as a strategic partner.[~00:25:00+]How Diane is using AI in real client work and what’s actually working right now.[~00:30:00+]The bigger shift happening in business. Strategy is becoming more dynamic, iterative, and AI-supported.AI is not making branding easier. It’s making shallow branding obsolete.If you’re still relying on surface-level messaging, you’re going to feel stuck.But if you start using AI to think deeper, test faster, and refine your strategy in real time, everything changes.This episode gives you a clear look at what that shift actually looks like in practice.If this episode made you rethink how you’re using AI in your business, share it with someone who’s still stuck in “content mode” instead of strategy.And if you’re ready to go deeper, connect with Diane and explore how she’s applying this work with real clients. You can find her at https://swayrisecreative.com/ or over on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianewhiddon/Do not miss her community https://www.skool.com/ai-designers-academy/about
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AI Without Women Is a Risk | Dr. Julia Stamm on Trust, Power, and Impact
Apr 200:13:55Tap to summarizeWhat happens when the people building AI don’t reflect the people it impacts?In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Julia Stamm, sociologist, founder of She Shapes AI, and global thought leader working at the intersection of technology, policy, and society.We get into the real conversation most people are still avoiding. Who is building AI. Who is being left out. And why that gap is not just a diversity issue, but a systems-level risk.If you’ve ever felt like the AI conversation wasn’t built for you, this episode will hit home.[00:01:00] Dr. Stamm introduces her background as a sociologist working across tech, policy, and innovation.[00:02:00] The conversation shifts to women in AI and why representation is not optional.[00:03:00] Key stat: women are three times more likely to build impact ventures. This changes how AI should be built.[00:04:00] Overview of She Shapes AI and the global awards recognizing women building in AI.[00:06:00] The larger mission: using AI to solve real societal problems, not just optimize business outputs.[00:08:00] Why a thoughtful approach to AI builds trust. And why that trust matters more than speed.[00:09:00] The danger of “rose-colored glasses” in AI. Critical thinking is an asset, not a blocker.[00:10:00] Trust gaps between leadership and teams. Also between men and women in AI adoption.[00:11:00] How to get involved with She Shapes AI and join the movement.[00:12:00] Future vision for the awards and ongoing global initiatives.[00:13:00] Closing reflections on leadership, responsibility, and shaping the future of AI.AI is not neutral. It reflects the people building it.If women are not in the room, the outcomes will not serve them. And that is not a future any of us should accept.Dr. Stamm makes it clear. This is not about catching up. It is about stepping in and shaping what comes next.If you are building something right now, you are already part of that shift.
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How to Use AI to Spark Curiosity and Transform Learning with Olivia Odileke
Mar 2600:51:04Tap to summarizeWhat happens when education stops being boring and starts being driven by curiosity?In this episode, Michelle sits down with educator, author, and speaker Olivia Odileke to talk about what’s broken in traditional learning and how AI is creating a real opportunity to rebuild it.Olivia shares how she pivoted her business from consulting to building AI-powered tools that help educators and leaders bring curiosity back into the room. This is not theory. This is what it looks like to rethink how we learn, teach, and lead in real time.If you’ve ever felt like the current system isn’t working, you’re not wrong. This conversation shows you what to do about it.[00:01:00] Meet Olivia OdilekeOlivia shares her background as an educator, consultant, and now builder of AI-driven tools designed to reshape learning.[00:02:00] Why Education Needs to ChangeOlivia explains why traditional learning models are no longer working and how AI is exposing the gaps.[00:05:00] From Consulting to Building with AIThe decision to stop trading time for services and start creating scalable tools that support educators and leaders.[00:09:00] Curiosity as the Missing LinkWhy curiosity has been stripped out of education and how bringing it back changes everything.[00:14:00] Using AI to Make Learning Engaging AgainHow AI can support personalized, curiosity-driven learning instead of reinforcing outdated systems.[00:20:00] What Leaders Are Getting Wrong About AIA direct look at where institutions and organizations are hesitating or misusing AI.[00:26:00] Practical Ways to Start Using AI in EducationSimple, realistic ways educators and entrepreneurs can begin integrating AI today.[00:32:00] The Bigger OpportunityHow AI is not just a tool, but a chance to rethink how we learn, work, and build going forward.This episode is a clear reminder that AI is not the point. What we do with it is.If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where you fit in this shift, start here. Curiosity is your entry point. Not expertise. Not perfection.And if the current system doesn’t work for you, you’re allowed to build a better one.Subscribe, share this episode with someone rethinking their path, and start experimenting with one small change this week.
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AI, Identity, and Protecting Your Energy: How Charity Youngblood Helps Women Build Aligned Businesses
Mar 1900:33:43Tap to summarizeWhat if AI is not the most important shift happening right now? What if the real shift is how you understand yourself?In this episode, Michelle sits down with Charity Youngblood to explore a deeper layer of entrepreneurship. This is not about tools first. It is about identity, energy, and alignment. Charity brings over 15 years of experience helping women protect their time, energy, and peace, and shows how that work translates into building a business that actually fits your life.This conversation challenges a common assumption. AI is powerful, but without self-awareness, it amplifies the wrong things. If you are building something new, this episode will help you slow down, think clearly, and move with intention.00:00 – Welcome to Season 6 Michelle frames the podcast around AI literacy, readiness, and action. This season focuses on people who are using AI with intention, not noise.01:00 – Meet Charity Youngblood Charity introduces herself and shares her core identity. She prioritizes who a person is over what they do. That lens shapes everything in her work.02:00 – The Real Work: Protecting Time, Energy, and Peace Charity explains her 15-year focus. Most people try to optimize output. She focuses on protecting inputs. That shift changes everything.03:00 – From One Path to Infinite Paths Michelle reflects on how previous generations followed a narrow definition of success. Today, there are more options, but also more confusion.04:00 – Why Traditional Career Paths No Longer Fit Both discuss the tension between what they were told to do and what actually worked. Corporate paths did not align with who they were.05:00 – Building a Business from Who You Are Charity explains how her curiosity about people became her business. She did not plan it. She followed what consistently showed up.06:00 – The Hidden Advantage of Self-Awareness Most people chase strategy first. Charity argues that understanding yourself is the real leverage point. Strategy without alignment creates burnout.07:00 – AI and the Expansion of Possibility Michelle connects this shift to AI. AI lowers barriers, but it also increases the need for clarity. Without it, you scale confusion faster.Key TakeawaysAI is a multiplier. It will amplify clarity or confusion depending on what you bring into itMost people are trained to focus on output. The real leverage is protecting time, energy, and attentionCareer paths are no longer fixed. That creates opportunity, but also requires stronger self-directionBuilding a business from identity leads to sustainability. Building from trends leads to exhaustionIf this conversation made you think differently about how you are building, take that seriously. This is the work that lasts.And if you want to represent that mindset in a simple, visible way, head over to the shop and grab your Empowered by AI sweatshirt: https://empowered-by-ai.printify.me/Wear the reminder. Build with intention.
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How Suzel W. Jones Uses AI and Lovable to Turn Ideas Into Working Apps
Mar 1200:35:09Tap to summarizeWhat happens when AI moves from being a writing tool to becoming a true thinking partner?In this episode of Empowered by AI, Michelle Muncy-Silva sits down with transformation strategist Suzel W. Jones to explore how entrepreneurs can use AI to think through ideas, prototype tools, and even build working applications faster than ever before.Suzel brings decades of experience leading transformation and agile initiatives in telecom and tech. In this conversation, she demonstrates how AI can support real business problem-solving and product creation. The episode includes a live demonstration using the AI development platform Lovable, showing how a simple prompt can begin building a working application in real time.This conversation is especially relevant for women entrepreneurs who want to move from curiosity about AI to actually building with it.00:00 Introduction to Empowered by AI Michelle introduces the show and the mission of helping women entrepreneurs use AI intentionally in their work and businesses.01:00 Meet Suzel W. Jones Suzel shares her background leading large transformation initiatives in telecom and tech and explains how her work has evolved alongside emerging AI tools.05:30 Moving Beyond AI as a Writing Tool The conversation explores how AI can function as a strategic thought partner for ideation, research, and problem solving.09:40 Why Iteration Matters When Working With AI Suzel discusses the importance of experimenting, refining prompts, and learning through cycles of testing and improvement.14:30 AI as a Builder, Not Just an Assistant The discussion shifts to how AI tools can now help users move from ideas to prototypes much faster than traditional development cycles.18:40 Designing a Simple AI-Powered Product Concept Suzel walks through how she begins thinking about an application idea and the type of prompt she gives ChatGPT to structure the concept.22:00 Live Lovable Demonstration Suzel demonstrates the platform Lovable and shows how a prompt can initiate the creation of a working app, including database setup and feature design.23:00 Watching AI Build in Real Time The group discusses how Lovable continues working in the background while the user focuses on other tasks, illustrating the new pace of AI-assisted development. EBAI Branding Transition24:00 Michelle’s Experience Iterating With AI Tools Michelle shares her own experiment using AI to build a tool that could scrape saved posts from TikTok and Instagram, highlighting the iterative collaboration between human and AI.You can grab Suzel's book here https://bit.ly/4bxanGrIf you enjoyed this conversation and want to show your support for the Empowered by AI community, check out the Empowered by AI merch shop. Every purchase helps support the podcast and the work of amplifying women using AI to build what’s next.Visit the shop here https://empowered-by-ai.printify.me/And don’t forget to subscribe to the podcast and watch full episodes on YouTube so you never miss a conversation with women leading the future of AI.
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