Empowered by AI

About Empowered by AI

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.

Publisher

Michelle Muncy-Silva

Category

business · education · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

5 Dec 2024

Latest episode

17 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

100 of 106 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   17 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   How to Use AI Without Losing Your Own Voice as a Founder | Leslie Barreto Tate

   Host Michelle Muncy Silva interviews founder Leslie Barreto Tate about leveraging AI as a creative partner while maintaining authenticity and personal boundaries.

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   3 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Why Small Business Owners Are Ditching Their $500 SaaS Stack for Custom AI Tools

   Host Michelle Muncy Silva interviews Rachel Zipsie, founder of Your Next Move, about ditching expensive SaaS for custom AI tools and building businesses with new technology.

3. 

   28 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   The AI Gap for Women Entrepreneurs: Opportunity or Setback? | Erica Rooney

   Michelle Muncy interviews Erica Rooney, founder of Her Collective, about how AI presents a critical opportunity or setback for women entrepreneurs.

Inside a recent episode

How to Use AI Without Losing Your Own Voice as a Founder | Leslie Barreto Tate

Published 17 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So during a lot of those brain dump sessions that I'm like, this is the idea that I have. This is the outcome that I desire. It helped me connect the dots. What am I not seeing that I should see? What are the things that are happening in the industry that I should be paying attention to and who should I be paying attention to? So AI played a huge role in making sure that I identify the right People to model after the right businesses to look at and pay attention to what done it really well. And that's just been I'm love what I do now because I get to be creative. It's not just about the business, but I can actually really help people connect with who leads the business and why it matters. we're not worried about all the stakeholders in place. […]

Who has been a guest on Empowered by AI

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Leslie Barreto Tate
• Rachel Zipsie
• Erica Rooney
• Nakshathra Suresh
• Nadege Petrie

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

2,346

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

3.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 64 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

99

Social presence

0

YouTube

74

Engagement

0

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