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Empowered by AI: Women Entrepreneurs Leading the Way
Welcome to Empowered by AI, where women entrepreneurs capitalize on the power of AI to transform their businesses, break new ground, and lead confidently. Hosted by Michelle Muncy-Silva, founder of Innovation AI Studio, this podcast is your go-to resource for stories, strategies, and tools that help women combine creativity with cutting-edge technology to build the brands of tomorrow.
What if Canva could do more than design social posts? In this powerhouse episode, Katy Keene, founder of Keen Lane Co and one of the first Canva Agency Partners in the U.S., takes us deep inside the overlooked AI magic already built into Canva. From creating an entire marketing suite in one file to automating...
Dajana Achelpohl is the founder of AI Change Maker, a former Google and PayPal leader who helps non-technical teams and solopreneurs build practical, purpose-driven AI strategies. And in this episode of Empowered by AI, Michelle talks with her about what most businesses get wrong when adopting AI—and how to do it right. Drawing on her...
Merry Ellen Austin and Rachael Ormiston are the dynamic privacy duo at Osano—a B Corp helping businesses build trust through ethical data practices and accessible privacy solutions. In this episode of Empowered by AI, we get real about digital privacy in a conversation with two trailblazers from Osano. Merry Ellen and Rachael break down what...
In this episode of Empowered by AI, Michelle sits down with Rene Clayton to explore how entrepreneurs can move from curiosity to confident execution with AI. Rene demystifies strategy, shares practical examples of automation, and reveals how even the most introverted among us can leverage faceless video tools to build visibility, income, and influence—without ever...
In this episode of Empowered by AI, Anne Murphy and I sit down with Sabrina Ramonov, the founder of Blotato to discuss the motivation behind her drive to gain 1 million followers by delivering free AI education to her audience. This episode comes from our AI Renaissance event where Sabrina shares her take on what...
In this heartfelt and wide-ranging conversation, Eli Strzelecka joins Michelle to discuss the power of AI as a tool for emotional reflection, creative expression, and meaningful human connection. Learn how her platform, Conspicuis, offers a radically different approach to mental health support—one rooted in artistic transformation and community. Timestamps [00:00] Welcome and intro to Eli...
What if your money mindset was the missing piece to unlocking your creativity, confidence, and clarity? In this episode of Empowered by AI, host Michelle Muncy-Silva is joined by Jen Fontanilla, a visionary money coach blending strategy with soul. Together, they explore how AI, energetic awareness, and a powerful story can help us rethink what...
Susi O’Neill joins Michelle Muncy-Silva to explore what it means to evolve from a traditional media career into a human-first, AI-empowered content strategist. Her story of reinvention, agency, and experimentation offers inspiration for anyone navigating change in their creative or professional life. Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro to Susi O’Neill and the pivot from Editor-in-Chief to...
In this episode of Empowered by AI, host Michelle Muncy-Silva speaks with marketing powerhouse and AI strategist Pallavi Sharma. With a career spanning from GE to founding her own AI-driven marketing agency, Pallavi shares what it really means to be AI-ready, how entrepreneurs can collapse their marketing departments with automation, and why domain expertise—not just...
In today’s hyper-connected world, AI and cybersecurity are two sides of the same coin. In this compelling episode of Empowered by AI, host Michelle Muncy-Silva sits down with Tracey Hawkins—aka “Tracey, the Safety Lady”—to talk about the crucial intersection of AI, human behavior, and digital protection. With over 30 years of experience in safety and...