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Welcome to THE AI CHICKS PODCAST - where Artificial Intelligence meets REAL TALK! Join us as Certified AI enthusiasts and dynamic hosts, Aisha Corpas Wynn (a notable executive producer) and Lana Hout (a top business broker) discuss the complexities AI and talk with expert guests in a way that's as relatable as your friends’ group chat. Ever wondered how AI impacts your everyday life? Or perhaps you're eager to stay ahead of the curve in this new tech era? Look no further. Dive into Cool Conversations that make AI accessible to ALL. THE AI CHICKS is not just a podcast; it's your go-to hub to stay informed on all things AI.  To check out more, go to THE AI CHICKS!

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September 1, 202641 min

Women Embracing AI with Erica Shoemate, the "Policy Goddess"

AI isn't just a shortcut for getting more done — for women, it's leverage. The Ai Chicks sit down with Erica Shoemate — the "Policy Goddess" — an AI strategist, national security expert, and maternal health policy advocate, for a real conversation about women embracing AI on their own terms. Erica pushes past the productivity hype to talk about what AI can actually do for women: build leverage, create ownership, and open doors that used to stay shut. We get into the layoffs hitting Black women hardest and how to move from survival mode into ownership, the mindset shift Erica calls "Don't Panic, Pivot," and the practical ways women are upskilling and stepping into entrepreneurship with AI. She shares the tools she uses to build lean, ethical businesses — and makes the case for why representation in AI leadership, human-centered design, and demanding accountability from the people building these systems is the whole ballgame for an inclusive future. If you've been waiting for permission to stop adapting and start leading — this is it. ⸻ Proud to be featured on Feedspot's Top 100 AI Podcasts! Watch the video version on YouTubeGrab AI Chicks merch + follow us @theaichicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

August 18, 202642 min

Positioning Your Brand in the AI Era with Cameron Libutti

The Ai Chicks sit down with Cameron Libutti, a mechanical-engineer-turned-founder whose marketing agency has driven $10M+ in revenue, for a direct no-fluff breakdown of how to position your brand in the age of AI. This is the episode that finally makes SEO, GEO, and "getting found" make sense. Cameron breaks down the real difference between SEO and GEO (generative engine optimization), why search intentand knowing your ideal customer beat every quick hack, and how brands are actually getting found across ChatGPT, Gemini, Reddit, YouTube — even Facebook. He shares the tax attorney pulling 40% of his leads from ChatGPT, how to build a brand "knowledge graph" that AI can actually read, why hyper-personalization is non-negotiable ("you can't be bland anymore"), and how to spot "AI-washing" — companies slapping AI on their branding with barely any AI inside. Plus: where AI still can't replace human judgment, and how to build AI into your workflows without over-engineering it. Real talk, real strategy — the kind you can actually use on Monday morning. Here's what nobody's telling you about brand positioning in the AI era. Let's get into it. ⸻ Proud to be featured on Feedspot's Top 100 AI Podcasts! Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcastsWatch the video version on YouTubeGrab AI Chicks merch + follow us @theaichicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 30, 202641 min

The Future of Hiring with Josh Hill

Applying to a thousand jobs in ten minutes hasn't made hiring better — it's made it broken. So what actually fixes it? The Ai Chicks' Aisha and Lana sit down with Josh Hill, co-founder of Super Hired, to get into the nitty-gritty of how AI is reshaping hiring and recruiting — for founders, HR leaders, and anyone stuck in today's brutal job market. Josh's big idea is a refreshing pushback on the hype: hiring should be human-led and AI-augmented, not AI-led. He reframes recruiting as matchmaking — a deep, two-sided discovery of what a company actually offers and what a candidate actually wants — and explains why the resume is fundamentally broken, why "AI slop" has flooded the market with noise, and why keyword-screening tools quietly knock out great people. Drawing on a decade in the military, years in marketing, and a career in people and culture, Josh shares what companies and candidates should each do differently — from selling the culture you have (not the one you want) to trialing candidates through real-world simulations. Tune in for a smart, practical conversation about building the hiring process of the future. Chapters: 00:00 Welcome + meet Josh Hill of Super Hired 01:41 From 10 years in the military to founding Super Hired 03:23 Human-led, AI-augmented hiring (not AI-led) 05:10 Why the resume is broken 06:52 "AI slop" & why the job market feels impossible 08:34 The dating-app parallel: AI supports, humans decide 10:16 Self-discovery first — know what you actually want 12:00 AI's Take (ChatGPT): the case for a hybrid approach 13:47 Transferable skills a resume can't capture 15:29 ATS & keyword screening: the tool just follows orders 17:11 Gaming the system & what it reveals about broken hiring 18:54 The culture you HAVE vs. the culture you WANT 22:18 Simulations: trialing candidates in real conditions 28:59 AI, jobs & the future of work 33:00 Using personality data right + diversity of thought 35:53 The future manager: managing the environment, not people Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcastsWatch the video version on PatreonGrab AI Chicks merch + follow @theaichicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

July 21, 202649 min

Unlocking Human Potential with Christina Brady of Luster AI

What if AI's real job at work isn't to replace you — but to make you unstoppable? The Ai Chicks talk with Christina Brady, CEO of Luster AI, about unlocking human potential at work. Christina explains "predictive enablement" — identifying a skill gap before it costs you a deal, then building and delivering the coaching to fix it and measuring the rep to proficiency. She shares her improbable path from aspiring actor and Second City improviser to homelessness, into sales, through Groupon and Glassdoor, and finally to founding an AI company with the incubator High Alpha. We dig into the marathon metaphor for AI (build the treadmill, don't run the race for people), why mass layoffs waste reskilling opportunities, skill variability across teams, the subjectivity problem in coaching, curiosity as a trainable skill, and why prompting AI well is the same muscle as communicating well with humans. 🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts▶️ Watch the video version on Patreon🛍️ Grab AI Chicks merch + follow @theaichicks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 00:00 Welcome + meet Christina Brady, CEO of Luster AI  01:40 A 19-year operator who's trained 30,000+ reps  02:25 What "predictive enablement" actually means  03:46 Can you use this at home? DISC & why work skills = life skills 05:37 The founding story: High Alpha & saying yes to CEO  08:00 Who Luster is built for — every customer-facing conversation  09:00 An artist family & losing both parents  10:44 Grit, homelessness & falling into sales  14:14 From Groupon to "tech girly"  15:56 Replace vs. enhance: the marathon metaphor  17:38 Layoffs, reskilling & seeing talent differently  19:22 AI's Take (ChatGPT) — and what it misses  21:11 A mirror to the org: culture & skill variability  23:08 The Glassdoor exercise: why "good" is so subjective  24:50 Measuring human proficiency in real time to close the gap 32:08 The right team: her co-founder & how humans really buy  40:53 Curiosity as a skill + the prompting parallel  44:45 The Nickname Game: Christina becomes "Firework" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 25, 202633 min

When AI Serves The Community: DETROIT EDITION

In this episode, The AI Chicks sit down with Gabe Wilson, Microsoft-certified AI engineer and co-founder of Believe in AI, to explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping civic life in Detroit. Gabe introduces us to Emily — an AI voice agent with real emotional intelligence that now answers calls for the city's Department of Neighborhoods, fielding up to 18 calls at once with zero hold time, sensing when a caller is frustrated, and even predicting what residents need before they finish the sentence. We unpack how you build empathy and guardrails into AI so it stays in its lane instead of hallucinating, how Gabe tackles bias head-on, what it takes to serve multilingual communities across 32+ languages, and why the next frontier of AI isn't just commerce — it's civic responsibility. Tune in to see what happens when AI is built to truly serve the community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 9, 202646 min

Leadership In The AI Era with Will Cady

In this episode of The AI Chicks, Lana Hout and Aisha Corpas Wynn sit down with Will Cady, founder of Heal Movement and former Reddit executive known as the “Shaman of Reddit,” to explore the future of leadership, culture, and human connection in an AI-powered world. Will shares why the most effective leaders of the future won't simply know how to use AI—they'll understand how to create meaning, foster trust, and build alignment during times of rapid change. Together, they discuss the evolving relationship between humans and machines, the growing importance of storytelling and the humanities, and why emotional intelligence may become one of the most valuable leadership skills in the AI era. The conversation also tackles the difficult questions organizations are facing around bias, ethics, moral responsibility, company culture, and decision-making as AI becomes increasingly integrated into everyday work. From leading through uncertainty to treating AI as a collaborator rather than just a tool, Will offers a thoughtful roadmap for leaders navigating one of the most significant technological shifts in history. Whether you're an executive, entrepreneur, manager, or emerging leader, this episode provides valuable insight into how to lead with clarity, purpose, and humanity in the age of artificial intelligence. 00:00 Importance of the humanities 04:18 Moving to LA and joining Reddit 06:56 Aligning with Online Communities 10:42 Understanding cultural language in leadership 15:50 AI-driven business growth 17:25 Balancing creativity and routine tasks 22:37 The importance of emotional intelligence 24:28 Challenges with AI in the workplace 27:18 AI fluency for business leaders 32:58 Understanding Department Communication 36:15 Building and Sharing Context 39:10 Discussing the value of humanities 40:53 Technology reflecting human complexity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

June 2, 202636 min

The Next Wave of AI Wealth with Lakeisha Landrum Pierre (TechCon Partnership)

In this special episode of The AI Chicks, presented in media partnership with TechCon, Lana Hout and Aisha Corpas Wynn sit down with Lakeisha Landrum Pierre, co-founder of Emmeline Ventures, to explore the next wave of AI-driven wealth creation and what it means for founders, investors, and everyday professionals. As a venture capitalist investing in transformative companies across women’s health, fintech, and emerging technologies, Lakeisha shares her perspective on how artificial intelligence is reshaping industries, redefining opportunity, and creating entirely new pathways to economic empowerment. Together, they unpack whether AI will become the great equalizer—or further widen existing gaps—and what individuals can do today to position themselves on the right side of this technological shift. The conversation dives into the mindset shifts required to thrive in the AI era, the evolving investment landscape, and why innovation demands diverse voices at the decision-making table. Lakeisha also shares insights on how entrepreneurs—especially women and underrepresented founders—can identify opportunities, attract capital, and build lasting value in an AI-powered economy. Recorded in collaboration with TechCon, one of Southern California’s premier technology and innovation conferences, this episode highlights the leaders, investors, and visionaries shaping the future of AI, entrepreneurship, and emerging technologies. Through this partnership, The AI Chicks continues its mission of making high-level AI conversations accessible, actionable, and inclusive for innovators at every stage of their journey. Whether you’re a founder, investor, creator, or simply curious about where AI is headed next, this conversation will challenge you to think bigger about what’s possible—and how to claim your place in the next wave of wealth creation. #AI #TechCon #TheAIChicks #ArtificialIntelligence #VentureCapital #WomenInTech #AIInvesting #StartupFunding #Innovation #FutureOfWork #Entrepreneurship #WealthBuilding Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 21, 202635 min

Navigating the AI Gold Rush with Delilah Panio (In Partnership with TechCon)

Delilah Panio is the VP of US Capital Formation at the Toronto Stock Exchange and a leading expert in global capital markets. In this special episode of The AI Chicks, hosted in media partnership with TechCon, Lana Hout and Aisha Corpas Wynn sit down with Delilah to unpack the realities behind today’s AI gold rush — what truly gets investors excited versus what’s simply hype. Together, they explore the massive shift from VC-fueled AI application bets to the growing race toward infrastructure, compute, and enterprise-scale AI investments. Delilah shares insider insight into what investors are looking for in today’s market, how government and defense funding are influencing the future of AI, and the evolving expectations founders must navigate to build sustainable companies in a rapidly changing landscape. The conversation also dives into fundraising strategies, the unique challenges and opportunities facing women founders in AI, and why representation at the decision-making table matters more than ever as the next era of technology is being built. This episode is presented in partnership with TechCon — a leading technology and innovation conference bringing together founders, investors, executives, and industry leaders shaping the future of AI, emerging technology, and global business. Through this collaboration, The AI Chicks continues its mission of making high-level AI conversations more accessible, inclusive, and actionable for the next generation of innovators. 00:00 Working at Toronto Stock Exchange 03:57 Investor trends in AI markets 08:39 AI infrastructure and sustainability 12:03 Predicting future demand for AI 15:36 Advice for raising capital 18:32 Challenges for founders 21:46 Funding trends 24:00 Investing in women-led AI companies 26:06 Changing women's conversation topics 29:55 Exploring capital options for founders #AI #TechCon #ArtificialIntelligence #VentureCapital #AIFounders #TheAIChicks #WomenInTech #FutureOfAI #CapitalMarkets #AIInvesting #StartupFunding #TechPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 12, 20261 hr 6 min

The Rise of Digital Labor with Jesse Anglen

In this episode of The AI Chicks, Lana and Aisha chat with Jesse Anglen, CEO of Rapid Innovation, to break down the rise of AI agents, digital labor, and what businesses are getting wrong about artificial intelligence. From AI coworkers and autonomous workflows to the evolution of software development, Jesse explains the real difference between chatbots, automations, and true AI agents — and why this shift could completely reshape productivity, hiring, and modern business operations. Whether you’re a founder, creative, operator, or simply trying to understand where AI is heading next, this conversation offers a practical and eye-opening look at the future of work. #AI #AIAgents #FutureOfWork #ArtificialIntelligence #DigitalLabor #TheAIChicks #AIWorkforce #BusinessAI #ClaudeAI #Automation #TechPodcast 00:00 Translating ideas for developers 07:57 Introducing Claude Cowork AI Tool 10:58 Understanding AI misinterpretations 17:06 Different levels of software agents 26:35 Automating the naming process 32:28 Using AI in the workplace 38:16 Junior developers embrace AI coding 42:21 AI leveling the playing field 44:20 Using AI to streamline service calls 51:42 Human oversight in AI discussions 59:14 The future of meaningful work 01:00:23 Personalized learning and meaningful careers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 28, 202632 min

The Reinvention of Humanity w/ Nikki Barua

Meet Nikki Barua, the CEO and co-founder of Flip Work, renowned for her trailblazing leadership in digital transformation and driving innovation at the intersection of technology and humanity. In this powerful episode of The AI Chicks, Nikki shares her inspiring journey of continual reinvention, from immigrating to America to leading corporate giants through tech evolution, to now building companies that help others thrive in the AI era. We dive into the concept of "agentic human reinvention," exploring how humans can harness AI as a collaborator instead of a competitor, and what it looks like to amplify our uniquely human strengths in an age of exponential change. Nikki unpacks the fears and realities of AI-driven job disruption, the importance of adaptability and lifelong learning, and why diversity and participation are crucial in shaping ethical, bias-aware AI. With wisdom and optimism, she encourages listeners to lean into their innate talents, take action, and continuously adapt—making this episode a masterclass in future-proofing your career and purpose in the age of AI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices