In episode 101 of Tech Unlocked, Grace chats with Aleenah Ansari about her unconventional path into tech—not as an engineer, but as a powerful storyteller. Aleenah shares how she leveraged her writing background to carve out impactful roles at Microsoft and Salesforce, and why she believes storytelling is the creative skill that will continue to thrive in the age of AI.

Tune in to hear practical job search strategies, personal branding tips, and ways to collaborate with AI instead of fearing it. Whether you're pivoting into tech or just looking to stand out, this episode will help you unlock the power of your story.

Aleenah Ansari (she/her) is equal parts storyteller, creative problem solver, and journalist at heart rooted in the stories of people behind products, companies, and initiatives. She works as a customer story development manager at Salesforce, where she focuses on messaging for web stories and videos. She also writes about travel, entrepreneurship, mental health and wellness, and representation in media for Insider, The Seattle Times, Joysauce, and more. You can usually find her searching for murals in Seattle and beyond, visiting a local bookstore, and planning her next trip to New York. Learn more at www.aleenahansari.com.

🎯 Connect with Aleenah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleenah-ansari

💡 Connect with Grace: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gracemacjones/

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101 | Why This Creative Skill Will Outlast AI — And Get You Hired in 2025 with Aleenah Ansari