MAIVENS Podcast

About MAIVENS Podcast

MAIVENS is a podcast for non-techy, everyday women who want to explore how AI can support them at work, at home, and in life—whether that means earning more, negotiating better, planning travel, improving wellness, or advancing in your career or creative pursuits. We offer real-life stories, practical tools, and a welcoming community to grow. womenai.substack.com (https://womenai.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast)

Publisher

Cheyenne Dominguez

Category

business · education

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jan 2025

Latest episode

18 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   18 Sept 2026

   Could AI Kill Us All? 😨

   Hello M(AI)VENS, I planned to bring you 15 of ChatGPT’s newest features and enhancements this week. Then a 27-year-old AI researcher resigned from Anthropic, warned that AI could “kill us all by the end of the decade,” and his post attracted more than 170 million views. Suddenly, everyone was debating whether AI could destroy humanity. So, the ChatGPT update is coming next week. This story deserves our attention first, especially because September’s M(AI)VENS Book & Movie Club selection, The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist, explores this very question. Here’s what happened… Last week, Jacob Coxon resigned from Anthropic and posted a stark warning on X: “The people building AI earnestly believe that it could kill us all by the end of the decade.” Coxon, who had trained advanced models at Anthropic and OpenAI, accused both companies of racing toward self-improving superintelligence and “gambling with our lives.” His post attracted more than 170 million views, and his decision to leave two months before his Anthropic equity vested gave the warning added weight. Other AI leaders soon joined him. Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei warned that swarms of AI agents could potentially take over the internet within six to twelve months without stronger safeguards. OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said companies need to give safety research and independent evaluation time to catch up. Their concern centers on recent incidents in which AI models acted beyond their instructions, found ways around safeguards and completed increasingly complex sequences of actions. As systems become more autonomous and capable of improving themselves, they fear human control could erode faster than our ability to protect it. A competing view emerged just as quickly. At the Politico Decoded summit, LinkedIn cofounder Reid Hoffman criticized the most catastrophic predictions as a kind of “Cassandra” performance. He argued that AI progress should continue because it could strengthen cybersecurity, biosecurity, medicine and economic growth. White House AI adviser David Sacks called the warnings part of a “fear-mongering playbook” and placed responsibility for product safety with the companies developing them. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang offered a more measured version of the optimistic case at a gathering of AI leaders convened by King Charles in Scotland. He calls his position “responsible optimism”: acknowledge the risks, test carefully, hold back products that are not ready and continue developing the technology. It seems that all we do know is that experts do not agree. And then, there is a third perspective I have heard far less about, and it’s probably closest to where I personally land: and that is to follow the money. I take the safety concerns seriously. I also wonder how much the call for a coordinated slowdown reflects the extraordinary financial pressure behind this race. Based on all I’ve seen, OpenAI is still spending far more than it earns. Anthropic recently told investors that it had recorded positive adjusted operating income for two consecutive quarters, following years of heavy losses and enormous outside investment. Building and operating these models requires staggering amounts of money, computing power, land, energy and talent. The companies are also carrying the weight of investor expectations, ambitious valuations and a race in which slowing down alone could mean surrendering market share to a competitor. A coordinated slowdown could relieve some of that financial pressure. It could give revenue more time to catch up with spending, reassure investors and customers, and allow the largest AI companies to help shape the regulations that every company entering the field is likely to eventually have to follow. I have not seen evidence that money is driving these warnings, so I raise it as a question rather than a conclusion. Safety concerns and financial incentives can exist at the same time. I’m not here to convince you that either side is right. What I do want is for women to know about this story, understand the differing perspectives, familiarize themselves with the cast of characters on each side and, ultimately, decide for themselves. Understanding what AI systems can do, where they fail and what safeguards they require is part of becoming AI fluent. So, where do you land? Take our quick poll. 👇 I can’t wait to see the poll results! For a closer look at this debate, AP News (https://apnews.com/article/artificial-intelligence-threats-humanity-anthropic-openai-98316b0d64de17191f33c0fbf1d37858) provides an overview of what has unfolded, while The Guardian asked six experts to examine both the extinction warnings and the arguments against them (https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/sep/15/could-ai-really-wipe-out-humanity-and-hijack-the-internet). Before you go, mark your calendar for our September Book & Movie Club selection, The AI Doc, which feels especially fitting after this week’s debate about the future of AI. I hope you’ll join us Friday, September 25 at 12:00 pm eastern for a great discussion. Watch the movie trailer below. 💜 Cheyenne September Book & Movie Club 🎬 Our September selection is The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist, a documentary from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Daniel Roher and co-director Charlie Tyrell. As Roher prepares to become a father, he sets out to understand the extraordinary possibilities of AI alongside the risks we cannot afford to ignore. I chose it because it reflects the complicated mix of excitement and concern that many of us are feeling right now. Watch the movie on your own then gather with M(AI)VENS on Friday, September 25, 2026, to discuss it together. The film is streaming on Netflix, Peacock and available to rent or purchase on Apple TV. Join us! 📍 If you can see this, you’re a premium member! Register for the Zoom meeting (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5qOIrHUlS02wvkRdEl3Hbw). You’ll receive a confirmation email with the details. It’s always okay to attend even if you didn’t read the book or finish the movie. This post has bonus content, including the Zoom event link, for paid members. Upgrade to get full access. Copyright © 2026 M(AI)VENS. All rights reserved. M(AI)VENS is a reader-supported publication. 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2. 

   10 Sept 2026

   🛍️ How to Take AI Thrifting With You

   Hello M(AI)VENS, September has arrived, and while some people are shopping for an entirely new fall wardrobe, Second Hand September (https://secondhandseptember.org/) invites us to buy less, choose secondhand when we do shop, and find more possibilities in what we already own. For those of us who are excited about the opportunities AI is creating while also concerned about its environmental cost, this feels like a meaningful way to put the technology to work. We can use AI to help us consume more thoughtfully, extend the life of clothing and household items, rediscover things we already own, and make better decisions about what we bring home. Second Hand September encompasses both what we buy and how fully we use what we already have, which brings me to our free AI Wardrobe Stylist (https://closet.maivenscommunity.com). If you’ve been following along, you know that our AI Wardrobe Stylist allows you to photograph pieces from your wardrobe, add them to a digital closet, and discover new outfits using clothes you already own. Here’s the backstory in case you missed it… When we launched the prototype, I went Live on Substack and showed everyone the first 16 pieces I personally photographed and uploaded while testing the app. One item was a pretty white Vineyard Vines summer dress which I casually mentioned I had thrifted. After the Live, a friend asked me where I like to go thrifting. The answer depends on where I am and how much time I have. I wish I had more time for it because every once in a while, I love walking into a thrift shop and really diving in. You never know what you’ll find. Some trips produce very little. But once in a while, hidden among dozens of lackluster items, you spot the piece that fits you perfectly and follows you home. That got me thinking about the ways AI could help us reduce the urge to always buy more. AI can help us take a second look at clothes already hanging in our closets, including the pieces we’ve forgotten about. And when we do go thrifting, it can help us investigate unfamiliar labels, assess quality and condition, compare prices, and decide if we’ve found treasure. First, shop your own closet If you’ve ever stood in front of a full closet and announced that you have nothing to wear, consider this your Second Hand September challenge. Start by photographing 10 pieces and adding them to the free M(AI)VENS AI Wardrobe Stylist (https://closet.maivenscommunity.com). Include a useful mix of tops, bottoms, dresses, layers, and shoes so the AI Stylist has enough variety to begin creating combinations. Then choose something you haven’t worn in a while as your “foundation piece” and let the AI stylist show you new ways to wear it. Maybe it’s a jacket you always pair with the same pants, a dress you reserve for one kind of occasion, or a top you like but never quite know how to finish. As your digital closet grows from 10 pieces to 20, 30, and eventually 50 or more, the stylist can uncover increasingly interesting combinations from the wardrobe you already paid for. And if Second Hand September inspires you to visit a thrift or consignment shop, AI can help there, too. Use AI to inspect Thrift shopping asks us to make quick decisions about pieces with an unknown history. Something can look wonderful on the rack while hiding worn fabric, damaged seams, a broken zipper, or repairs that cost far more than the item is worth. When something catches your eye, take several photos and upload them to ChatGPT, Claude, or another AI tool with image capabilities. For clothing, photograph the entire piece as well as the fabric, stitching, seams, lining, buttons, zipper, hem, cuffs, collar, and any suspicious areas. Ask AI: * What signs of wear or damage can you see? * How would you assess the stitching, seams, and overall construction? * Does the fabric appear to be pilling, fading, stretching, or thinning? * Do you see evidence that this has been altered or repaired before? * Which areas should I inspect more closely before buying it? * Based on the photos, which problems appear fixable and which could be difficult to repair? If your version of the ChatGPT mobile app includes live video in Voice, tap the camera button and show ChatGPT the piece from different angles as you talk. You could ask it to guide you through an inspection while you examine the collar, seams, lining, closures, and areas that tend to show the most wear. Research the label Once you understand the item’s condition, turn your attention to the label. One of the fun parts of thrifting is encountering brands you have never heard of. A label may belong to a well-made independent designer, a discontinued department-store line, a mass-produced fast-fashion company, or a brand with a long and interesting history. Take clear photographs of the brand label, fabric tag, care tag, and country of manufacture. Then ask: * What can you tell me about this brand? * What is the brand known for, and how is its quality generally regarded? * Is this label still in use? * Can you estimate when this version of the label was used? * Where was this item made, and does that offer any useful information about its age or production? * What would a similar item from this brand likely have cost when it was new? This is where AI’s ability to search the web becomes especially helpful. It can investigate a label you have never seen, locate old catalogs or product listings, and help you understand whether you are holding an ordinary mass-produced item or something more interesting. Decide whether it belongs in your wardrobe An item can be well made, attractively priced, and still spend the next five years untouched in your closet. Before buying it, take a photo of the entire piece and ask AI to help you imagine how you would wear it: * Give me five different ways to style this piece. * How could I wear it casually? * How could I dress it up? * Which colors, shoes, and accessories would pair well with it? * Does it look current, classic, vintage, or dated? * What alterations could improve the fit or update the look? * Based on its design, how versatile is this likely to be? If the thrifted piece comes home with you, add it to your digital closet. The AI Wardrobe Stylist can help make sure your exciting find becomes something you wear rather than another piece waiting patiently in the back of your closet. Investigate a possible designer find Designer bags and accessories can be among the most exciting thrift-store discoveries. They also come with a different set of questions. Photograph the bag from every angle, including the logo, label, lining, stitching, hardware, zipper, serial number or date code, corners, handles, and bottom. Then ask: * Can you identify the possible brand, collection, style, and approximate age? * Do any visible details appear inconsistent with known authentic versions? * What additional photographs would be useful for investigating authenticity? * What did this style likely retail for when it was new? * Find comparable examples that have recently sold. What prices did they receive? * How much could the visible wear affect its resale value? * Would cleaning or professional restoration meaningfully improve its value? AI can help you gather evidence, research the bag’s history, and identify details that deserve closer attention, which is especially useful if you think you have stumbled upon a designer gem. Look beyond the clothing racks The same approach works with furniture, artwork, lamps, dishes, glassware, books, and other household finds. Start with photos of the entire object, then capture any maker’s marks, labels, signatures, joints, hardware, undersides, and damaged areas. The goal here is to understand what the object might be and what it would take to restore it. Ask: * What style and approximate era does this appear to be? * Can you identify this maker’s mark, signature, or label? * Does the construction suggest solid wood, veneer, particleboard, or another material? * Which details suggest quality craftsmanship? * What damage or deterioration can you see? * What type of cleaning, repair, refinishing, or reupholstering might it require? * Which parts of the restoration could reasonably be done at home, and which would likely require a professional? * What search terms would help me research this exact type of item? AI may not identify every mystery object from a photograph, but it can often give you better language for continuing your research. Knowing that you may be looking at a “mid-century bentwood side chair” rather than simply an “old wooden chair” can make an enormous difference when searching for gems. Could you flip it for a profit? For anyone who enjoys reselling thrifted finds, the important question is not simply what the item might sell for. AI can help you understand the likely restoration costs, the prices buyers are paying right now, potential shipping costs, and whether there will be enough profit left to justify the effort. Give AI photographs of the item, the asking price, its dimensions, any identifying information, and the repairs you believe it may need. Then ask: This item is priced at $___. Based on its visible condition, estimate what I would likely need to spend cleaning, repairing, or restoring it to a condition suitable for resale. Research comparable items that have recently sold and suggest a competitive resale price. Then account for likely selling fees, shipping or local delivery costs, and the time required to prepare and sell it. Does this appear to offer enough potential profit to be a worthwhile flip? That gives AI a genuine research and evaluation assignment. It can help estimate the investment required, compare recent sales, calculate the likely profit, and identify costs that might otherwise be easy to overlook. If the opportunity still looks promising, AI can help you choose the right marketplace, write a compelling description, create a title using the terms buyers are likely to search, and develop a list of photographs to include. Your Second Hand September challenge This month, choose your own adventure. Shop your closet: Photograph 10 pieces, add them to the free M(AI)VENS AI Wardrobe Stylist (https://closet.maivenscommunity.com), and choose one neglected item to wear in a new way. Take AI thrifting: Bring ChatGPT, Claude, or other AI along to a thrift, resale, or consignment shop. Photograph something that catches your eye, investigate its condition and history, and use what you learn to make a smarter decision. Or do both: find a secondhand treasure, add it to your digital closet, and let the Wardrobe Stylist help you wear it. Send me a photo of what AI helped you rediscover, investigate, or bring home. I would love to see our M(AI)VENS’ Second Hand September finds. 💜 Cheyenne September Book & Movie Club 🎬 Our September selection is The AI Doc: Or How I Became an Apocaloptimist, a documentary from Academy Award-winning filmmaker Daniel Roher and co-director Charlie Tyrell. As Roher prepares to become a father, he sets out to understand the extraordinary possibilities of AI alongside the risks we cannot afford to ignore. I chose it because it reflects the complicated mix of excitement and concern that many of us are feeling right now. Watch the movie on your own then gather with M(AI)VENS on Friday, September 25, 2026, to discuss it together. The film is streaming on Peacock and available to rent or purchase on Apple TV. Join us! 📍 If you can see this, you’re a premium member! Register for the Zoom meeting (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5qOIrHUlS02wvkRdEl3Hbw). You’ll receive a confirmation email with the details. It’s always okay to attend even if you didn’t read the book or finish the movie. This post has bonus content for paid members. Upgrade to get full access. Copyright © 2026 M(AI)VENS. All rights reserved. M(AI)VENS is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Get full access to M(AI)VENS at womenai.substack.com/subscribe (https://womenai.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

3. 

   14 Aug 2026

   Prompt Party: AI & Healthier Habits with Cheyenne Dominguez and Rachel Johnson

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4. 

   13 Aug 2026

   🎧 Your AI Podcast Roundup: 12 Episodes Worth Adding to Your Queue

   Hello M(AI)VENS, Our Prompt Parties are becoming a real favorite! More than 500 people watched last week’s conversation about developing your own personal AI strategy (https://womenai.substack.com/p/prompt-party-replay-developing-your?r=2k1ord). With that kind of response, you can expect more Prompt Parties ahead. And we’re already back this Friday August 14 with: AI & Healthier Habits, featuring Rachel Johnson (https://substack.com/profile/2479519-rachel-johnson). We’ll explore how AI can help us eat better, move more, improve our sleep, and follow through on the goals we set for ourselves. Everyone is welcome to watch live for free (https://open.substack.com/live-stream/281029). Premium members have special access to the live chat and Q&A. 📅 And don’t forget our next Book & Movie Club meetup (http://womenai.substack.com/subscribe) for premium members on Friday, Aug 28. We’re discussing I AM NOT A ROBOT by Joanna Stern (https://substack.com/profile/54372-joanna-stern). I’m looking forward to this discussion because it will give us a lot to laugh about. 🎙 Let’s Talk About Podcasts Podcasts have become one of my favorite ways to learn about AI. I can listen while I’m driving, walking the dogs or getting things done around the house, and I often finish an episode with an idea I want to try or a topic I want to explore further, or even an idea for a future edition of this newsletter. I put together a roundup of some podcast shows and specific episodes I’ve recently enjoyed and though you might find helpful. 💜 Full disclosure: the list starts with two podcasts where I personally had the pleasure of being a guest to talk about women using AI. One conversation focused on building confidence, community and opportunities, while the other explored simple ways small business owners can use ChatGPT. From there, I’m sharing ten more episodes and shows covering AI for business, leadership, visibility, entrepreneurship, ethics, and the latest news. Choose one that sounds most useful to you and add it to your queue. Not subscribed yet? Come join us. 💜 1. For building confidence, community and opportunities AI for the Rest of Us: Building Confidence, Community & Opportunities (https://open.spotify.com/episode/6oWqGpCBsqHXFhzizJ7kRS?utm_source=chatgpt.com)Femme Force (https://substack.com/profile/379298376-femme-force) Podcast with Rachel Paskevich Rachel and I talked about why I created M(AI)VENS and my own path into AI as someone without a technical background. We explored how women can become more confident using these tools through experimentation, shared learning and community. We also talked about the opportunities AI can create in our careers, businesses and professional lives. Try this after you listen: Identify one area where learning alongside other women would help you move forward. Invite a friend or colleague to experiment with an AI tool and compare what you learn. 2. For small business owners learning ChatGPT AI for Beginners: A Simple Guide on How to Use ChatGPT for Small Business with Cheyenne Dominguez (https://open.spotify.com/episode/6FJek4AgSDXXOGYvoOLCJ0?si=ccD98Zh0QRqNr_Oc5mIozg)The Freedom Method Podcast with Sophie Biggerstaff (https://substack.com/profile/382750894-sophie-biggerstaff) Sophie and I discussed approachable ways small business owners can begin using ChatGPT, including working through ideas, creating content and saving time on everyday tasks. I also shared more about how I’ve incorporated AI into my own work. Try this after you listen: Write down one recurring business task that takes up too much of your time. Ask ChatGPT or Claude to help you create a simpler process for completing it. 3. For the woman ready to use AI more confidently How Women Startup Founders Can Start Using AI Confidently to Grow Their Business (https://open.spotify.com/episode/0fIMt9IpkwCPStcPQRjhMC?si=_Bpl1tRMQ1KzbqP1_RWCzg)Dear FoundHer with Lindsay Pinchuk (https://substack.com/profile/100773656-lindsay-pinchuk) Lindsay interviews Dr. Nici Sweaney, founder of AI Her Way, about using AI as a thought partner, protecting client information and giving AI enough context to produce stronger work. The conversation is especially helpful for women who have tried ChatGPT and are ready to make it a more consistent part of their businesses. Try this after you listen: Create a separate AI chat for one business project and give it background about your goals, audience, voice and current challenges. 4. For leaders deciding where AI belongs How Leaders Can Use AI to Solve Real Business Problems (https://open.spotify.com/episode/1XGrckYDxRReApGCsILdrv?si=S2oaEAXbQieq-5RGc85Y6g)HBR IdeaCast Journalist Josh Tyrangiel talks about the importance of identifying the business challenge first and then deciding how AI could help solve it. The conversation covers strategy, organizational change and the human expertise needed to implement AI successfully. Try this after you listen: Choose one specific problem affecting your organization and describe it in a single sentence. Use that sentence to begin a conversation with AI about possible solutions. 5. For getting better work from AI Why Your AI Output Is Generic (And the Brief That Fixes It) (https://open.spotify.com/episode/35ccpwQYQydiwt2GieCF5P?si=OwVUJ9kgSO23kj21NOGYxw)The Strategic Entrepreneur with Cindy Gordon Cindy explains how to give AI a complete assignment. She presents four roles AI can play in a business: researcher, editor, project manager and analyst. Her briefing framework can help you move beyond vague prompts and receive work that reflects your needs. Try this after you listen: Take a recent prompt and add the intended audience, desired outcome, relevant background and preferred format. Compare the new response with the first one. 6. Using AI for PR How Female Entrepreneurs Can Use AI for PR Without Hiring an Expensive PR Firm (https://open.spotify.com/episode/7lzSw7CzWINOLIKt8oNA8V?si=6ugBneOLRJy6YWbyNaXflA)Crush the Rush with Holly Haynes and Gloria Chou PR strategist Gloria Chou shares ways entrepreneurs can use AI to develop media angles, research opportunities and create stronger pitches. She and Holly also discuss how expert quotes, podcast appearances and media coverage can help people and AI search tools recognize your authority. Try this after you listen: Ask AI to identify five timely story angles connected to your experience, business or area of expertise. 7. Building a system with partnerships and speaking opportunities My Monthly PR Process: What I Actually Do Every Month to Stay Visible Without Social Media (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4ivby47PVqhzaZ00Vh3jnw?si=RWPqR83HSi2uBqPq30cWCQ)Crush the Rush with Holly Haynes This companion episode brings together strategic partnerships, podcast appearances, community speaking, email and AI search. Holly explains how a manageable monthly process can help new people discover your work and how relationships can support long-term business growth. Try this after you listen: Make a list of three people, organizations or communities with audiences related to yours. Consider one useful collaboration you could propose to each. 8. For entrepreneurs What Is AI Actually Going to Look Like in 18 Months? (https://open.spotify.com/episode/36RVFkGTaUEPGm3m2ebVuk?si=Rp9yW3GrQlqnkJRdS9tksg)She Means Business with Carrie Green Carrie shares how she’s using AI inside her business, including building an AI resource based on her own frameworks and knowledge. She also considers how entrepreneurs may incorporate AI into their offers as the tools continue to develop. Try this after you listen: Think about the knowledge, process or framework you’ve developed through your own experience. Ask AI to help you outline ways it could become a resource for your clients or community. 9. For building wealth with AI Female Entrepreneurs and the AI Wealth Gap: Why Midlife Businesswomen Can’t Sit This One Out (https://open.spotify.com/episode/4teoKGl3qcMr9SerKTMxhA)The Midlife Comeback Club This episode explores why midlife women may be especially exposed to AI-driven changes at work while remaining underrepresented in AI adoption. The host draws on her experience as an independent musician to explain how learning new skills and owning her work allowed her to build long-term wealth. She sees a similar opportunity with AI and encourages women to create their own systems, retain more of the value they produce and begin building now. Try this after you listen: Choose one part of your expertise that you could turn into a repeatable AI-assisted system, resource or offer. 10. For AI’s impact on the world Good Robot (https://open.spotify.com/show/2OGlL5Fld9pez3efFGdM3n?si=3b8e546d1bec40b4)Unexplainable from Vox, four-part series This four-part series examines the contrast between AI’s potential dangers and its power to improve lives and address global challenges. Through conversations with researchers, ethicists and other influential voices, it offers a thoughtful look at the decisions being made now and the kind of future they could create. I must add, this series is especially well produced, using interviews, storytelling and immersive sound to bring the ideas and people behind AI to life. It feels like an audio documentary. Try this after you listen: Consider which potential use of AI you believe could do the most good, what safeguards would need to accompany it, and how you might advocate for those safeguards. 11. For keeping up with AI news The Artificial Intelligence Show (https://www.marketingaiinstitute.com/podcast-showcase?utm_source=chatgpt.com)Hosted by Paul Roetzer and Mike Kaput This is one of the podcasts I listen to regularly to keep up with AI news. Each week, Paul and Mike break down major news announcements, research, tools and industry developments, then explain what they could mean for businesses and professionals. Since AI news moves so quickly, start with the most recent episode in the feed. Try this after you listen: Choose one development from the episode and dive deeper into how it could affect your specific industry, organization or work during the next year. 12. For understanding AI agents AI Agents in 2026 Explained: What They Are and When You Should Use Them (https://open.spotify.com/episode/5vDfskanpYTnHqd1Zft15e?si=AWHly7g9S6-wkX0WLH5QyQ)Everyday AI with Jordan Wilson AI agents can plan and complete a series of steps toward a goal, sometimes using other tools along the way. Jordan explains how agents differ from chatbots and traditional automation, where they may be useful and what businesses should consider before giving them access to important systems. Try this after you listen: Identify a multi-step task you complete regularly. Map the steps and decide which ones require your judgment and which could eventually be handled by AI. I hope this list helps you find a conversation that meets you wherever you are in your AI journey. Save this edition, add a few episodes to your queue and send it to a girlfriend who might enjoy listening along with you. If you have an AI podcast or episode you love, please share it in the comments. I’m always looking for shows to recommend, and something good to listen to during my next drive or dog walk. 💜 Cheyenne P.S. If you’re looking for a podcast guest, I especially enjoy talking about how women can leverage AI to increase their influence. Email cheyenne@maivenscommunity.com Upcoming Events 🌿 Prompt Party: AI & Healthier Habits Featuring special guest Rachel Johnson (https://open.substack.com/users/2479519-rachel-johnson?utm_source=mentions), founder of ah.mi health (https://open.substack.com/users/42527180-ahmi-health?utm_source=mentions) and co-founder of J&O Law 📅 Friday, August 14, 2026 | 12:00 PM Eastern | 9:00 AM Pacific Join Rachel and me on Substack Live for conversation exploring how AI can help us build healthier habits, make better-informed choices, and follow through on the goals we set for ourselves. Upgrade your subscription (http://womenai.substack.com/subscribe) to join the live chat, share your ideas, and be part of the conversation. 💬 📺 Watch here (https://open.substack.com/live-stream/281029) 😎 August Book Club Meetup 📚 Book: I AM NOT A ROBOT (https://bookshop.org/a/112759/9780063446618) by Joanna Stern📅 Friday, August 28, 2026 | 12:00 PM Eastern | 9:00 AM Pacific Joanna Stern, an award-winning technology journalist, spent an entire year fully immersed in AI. She handed over everything from household chores and travel planning to health decisions and work, testing what happens when AI moves beyond being a chatbot and becomes a true partner in everyday life. 📍 Premium Members: Register for the Zoom meeting (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5qOIrHUlS02wvkRdEl3Hbw). You’ll receive a confirmation email with the details. It’s okay to attend even if you didn’t read the book. Bonus content. Registration for this event is for premium members. Upgrade for full access. Premium members enjoy… 📚 Book & Movie Club — Each month, we choose a highly readable, story-driven book, documentary, or film that explores AI. We gather for discussion on the fourth Friday of most months. 🎉 Prompt Parties — Live, approachable sessions, typically with guest speakers, where we experiment with AI together and discover useful ways to leverage AI. 🤝 Meaningful Connections — Intentional networking and opportunities to build relationships with women across industries and at different stages of life. 💬 Private Member Chat — A dedicated space to continue our conversations and collaborate between events. Copyright © 2026 M(AI)VENS. All rights reserved. Get full access to M(AI)VENS at womenai.substack.com/subscribe (https://womenai.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

5. 

   7 Aug 2026

   Prompt Party Replay: Developing Your Personal AI Strategy

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6. 

   17 Jul 2026

   Prompt Party: AI Fun for Summer + Free Gifts 😎

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7. 

   16 Jul 2026

   👗 I Built Us an AI Closet Stylist. Try It Free.

   Hello M(AI)VENS, A year ago, if you told me to build my own AI-powered closet stylist with a few prompts and two free AI tools, I would have laughed. That’s because I would’ve assumed I needed a tech brain, a software engineer, startup funding, and months of development work to pull something like that off. But recently I actually built one using ChatGPT and a free AI app-building platform called Lovable (https://lovable.dev). I published the working prototype and linked it below so M(AI)VENS readers can try it too. 😊 And the entire experience completely shifted the way I think about what non-techy women can create with AI without having much experience. This personal project was inspired by my friend Lynn on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/lynnpelzer/). She had been doing a thoughtful 30-day series focused on wearing and restyling pieces already in her closet instead of buying new things. Every day, for 30 days in a row, she’d remix outfits using items she already owned, and I found myself paying much closer attention to my own closet because of it. That got me thinking: what if AI could help me maximize my wardrobe and figure out what to wear using the pieces I already own? Join a growing community of women learning how to leverage AI at work and at home. You don’t need permission. You need a starting point. So I opened ChatGPT and started describing the idea. I explained that I wanted a digital closet where I could upload photos of my clothing items, organize them into categories, and then select a piece I wanted to wear and click something like “Style Me” to generate outfit recommendations using the rest of my closet. ChatGPT turned my idea into prompts I could copy and paste directly into Lovable.dev, which builds apps from written instructions. That was basically the workflow: describe idea → generate prompt → paste into Lovable → test → refine. And the wild part is I think this entire project only took about five or six prompts total. The first few prompts got the foundation built surprisingly quickly. Then I ran out of free Lovable credits and had to wait until the next day to continue refining the styling experience. So technically the project stretched across two days, but mostly because I hit the free usage limit. Here’s what I did and how you can use it… Prompt #1 First, I explained (in a prompt) to ChatGPT what I wanted to build and asked it to provide me with a prompt that I could use in Lovable. Yes, I prompted for a prompt. Stay with me. Thanks to ChatGPT, the prompt I pasted into my free account at Lovable.dev pretty clearly described what I was looking to build. Build a polished, mobile-friendly web app called M(AI)VENS Closet Lab. It helps users create a digital wardrobe and generate outfit ideas. Users can create an account, upload clothing photos, categorize each item as top, bottom, dress, jumpsuit, jacket, or shoes, add tags for color, season, occasion, formality, travel-friendly, and confidence piece, view their closet in a visual gallery, select multiple items, and ask an AI stylist to create outfit combinations using only the selected items. The design should feel elegant, feminine, modern, and easy for non-technical women to use. Wow! The framework was already in place with just one prompt. 📸 Then I got to work photographing and uploading 16 pieces of my wardrobe. I pulled a variety of dresses, jackets, shoes, pants, and blouses and took photos of each, making sure I had decent natural lighting. Once the photos were completed, I uploaded each item into the app and categorized it. See image below. Once I had a variety of items uploaded to the digital closet, it was time to test it. I selected my hot pink wide-leg pants as my “anchor” piece and asked the AI app to “Style Me” with outfit suggestions. Unfortunately, the “Style Me” feature returned an error message. 😤 I was bummed and figured my my idea was too complicated. But since I hadn’t really invested much time at this point, I decided to give it a bit more effort. 😁 Prompt #2 The ‘Style Me’ feature initially opens correctly, but generating outfits returns an error after submission. Please fix. And voila! It was fixed. The closet grid was clean, the uploaded images displayed beautifully, and the categories and tags worked. The interface already felt surprisingly usable. That was the first moment where I thought: wait a second… this is becoming real. Next, I realized I had wrongly categorized one of the clothing items when I originally uploaded it. But there was no option to edit. So, I worked on a prompt to enable the ability to edit wardrobe items. Prompt #3 I need the ability to edit a piece after it’s already been added to the closet. That worked. The response was Lovable added an Edit button (a little pencil icon) on each closet clothing tile which opens a dialog to update category, name, tags, formality, and the travel/confidence toggles. Is this thing working? Unfortunately, the ‘Style Me’ feature, which was the main functionality I wanted, still wasn’t working the way I had hoped. The problem? When I selected a clothing item as an anchor piece, the system wasn’t bringing back outfit suggestions. And that was the whole reason I wanted this digital closet. So, I explained the problem to ChatGPT and asked it to give me a prompt that I could paste into Lovable. So, prompt #4 was key and ChatGPT helped me frame it perfectly. Prompt #4 Update the “Style Me” feature so it creates complete outfit recommendations. When the user selects 1 or more pieces, treat those as anchor pieces. Then search the user’s full closet and recommend complete outfits using the selected anchor item(s) plus other compatible pieces from the closet. If the selected item is a top, recommend bottoms, shoes, and optional jacket. If it is a bottom, recommend tops, shoes, and optional jacket. If it is a dress or jumpsuit, recommend shoes and optional jacket. Return 3 outfit options when possible. Each outfit card should include: outfit name, occasion, selected pieces used, additional closet pieces added, and a short styling note. Do not say ‘no outfit possible’ just because only one item is selected. The Result 👠 The clothing item I selected became the “anchor item,” and the AI would then pull complementary pieces from the rest of the digital closet to suggest several complete looks. It was working! Now when I selected those same hot pink wide-leg pants, the app offered three (3) different ways to style them, using the images of my clothing I had uploaded. * The first outfit suggestion was called “pink power suit” which was to pair the hot pink pants with the matching suit jacket, a pink blouse, and black heels. * The second was called “chic & playful” which paired the hot pink pants with a black & white long sleeve blouse and loafers. * The third suggestion was called “modern classic” and paired the pants with a white peplum blouse, black heels, and my light denim jacket. The app generated multiple outfit combinations pulled directly from my uploaded wardrobe photos. Not only that, it explained the styling logic behind each look, including the occasion, silhouette balance, layering suggestions, and ways to dress pieces up or down. At one point I literally sat there staring at my screen thinking:wait… I built this? 👗 This isn’t really about fashion I’m excited to upload photos of my full wardrobe to explore all the different ensembles I can create using what I already own. But, I share all of this with you not really for the fashion (although that’s fun). It’s about the fact that AI is dramatically lowering the barrier between having an idea and creating something tangible. And I think that’s the story here. I’m sure you have ideas sitting in notebooks: business ideas, workflow ideas, community ideas, creative projects, organizational systems, little frustrations in everyday life they wished someone would solve. The leap between “idea” and “build” used to feel enormous. You needed technical expertise, developers, funding, or permission from someone who understood software. That gap is shrinking very quickly. What surprised me most during this experiment was how fast the idea became visual and interactive. Within an hour, I wasn’t imagining the app anymore. I was clicking through it, testing it, refining it, and watching it improve in real time. And maybe that’s what feels most exciting about this moment in AI. I didn’t need to understand coding language to move this idea forward. I mostly needed curiosity, experimentation, and a willingness to keep refining the prompts. The whole experience also made me think differently about AI itself. A lot of AI conversations still center around productivity, automation, and efficiency. But some of the most interesting AI use cases may end up being much more personal: organizing our homes, planning travel, building custom tools for our businesses, managing routines, designing systems around our real lives, or yes… finally figuring out what to wear with the hot pink pants in my closet. I can already see so many practical uses for my new digital AI closet stylist: * conference packing * capsule wardrobes * shopping my own closet before buying more * travel outfit planning * styling around one statement piece * or reducing the mental load of getting dressed every morning And the craziest part? This entire experiment was free. No developer. No design team. No coding bootcamp. Just an idea, a handful of prompts, some uploaded clothing photos, and a willingness to experiment. Experiences like this are making me think the next wave of AI adoption may look much more personal and creative than that. Women building tools for their own lives, their own workflows, their own businesses, their own communities, and their own ideas. Give it a Spin! 📱 I published the free prototype of the M(AI)VENS AI Closet Stylist so readers can use it while it’s in the testing phase. Try using it yourself (https://maivenscloset.lovable.app). Go ahead! Create your own free account, upload your clothing photos and generate outfit suggestions. It’s still evolving and being refined. So I appreciate any feedback you have after trying it. 💬 Feel free to send me a note! And I especially hope you enjoy seeing what’s possible with an idea, a few prompts, and AI tools like ChatGPT and Lovable. I started this experiment with 16 clothing items and a rough concept. A few prompts later, I had a working AI closet stylist built around my actual wardrobe. If you test it, let me know what your AI stylist decides to pair with your favorite blazer. I have a feeling this is only the beginning. 🌞 Before you go, scroll down for our summer book club selection and next meetup date. Not a member yet? Come join us. 💜 😎 Summer Book Club Selection Our July + August book club pick is (https://bookshop.org/a/112759/9780063446618)I Am Not a Robot: My Year Using AI to Do (Almost) Everything (https://bookshop.org/a/112759/9780063446618) by Joanna Stern (https://open.substack.com/users/54372-joanna-stern?utm_source=mentions) 📚 Book: (https://bookshop.org/a/112759/9780063446618)I AM NOT A ROBOT (https://bookshop.org/a/112759/9780063446618) by Joanna Stern (https://open.substack.com/users/54372-joanna-stern?utm_source=mentions) 📅 Date + Time: Friday, August 28, 2026 | 12:00 PM Eastern | 9:00 AM Pacific 📍 Register (free) for the Zoom meeting (https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/5qOIrHUlS02wvkRdEl3Hbw). You’ll get a confirmation email with the details. It’s ok to attend even if you didn’t read the book. Important update: We usually meet on the fourth Friday of the month. But we’re going to skip our meeting in July to give everyone plenty of time to read before we meet up in August. Joanna Stern, an award-winning technology journalist, spent an entire year fully immersed in AI. She handed over everything from household chores and travel planning to health decisions and work, testing what happens when AI moves beyond being a chatbot and becomes a true partner in everyday life. IMO, what makes this book especially interesting is how Joanna approaches the topic with so much humor. I think this will spark a great discussion and lots of laughter. 🤩 Cheyenne Copyright © 2026 M(AI)VENS. All rights reserved. Get full access to M(AI)VENS at womenai.substack.com/subscribe (https://womenai.substack.com/subscribe?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_4)

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   26 Jun 2026

   Raising Kids, Building Careers, and Staying Human. The AI Conversation Every Non-Techy Woman Should Hear.

   Thank you Felipe A. Zubia (https://substack.com/profile/47121833-felipe-a-zubia), Mariam Vossough (https://substack.com/profile/198091066-mariam-vossough), Denise (https://substack.com/profile/290170759-denise), and many others for tuning into my live video with Celeste Garcia (https://substack.com/profile/193573923-celeste-garcia)! Join me for my next live video in the app. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit womenai.substack.com (https://womenai.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

9. 

   19 Jun 2026

   Live Replay: Celebrating 100 Editions! 🎉

   Thank you for being part of the M(AI)VENS community. I hope you’ll enjoy the replay and celebrate these milestones with me. Be sure to join me next week for my Live conversation with AI Baby author Celeste Garcia on Friday, June 26 at 12:00 pm Eastern. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit womenai.substack.com (https://womenai.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

10. 

    14 Nov 2025

    Fresh from NYC with goodies to share. 🗽

    A quick look at what The Female Quotient's AI Summit meant to me this week. I hope it encourages you to keep leaning into the AI space! This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit womenai.substack.com (https://womenai.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

11. 

    18 Sept 2025

    📹 She Considered Making Her Husband the CEO

    Hello M(AI)VENS, I know you’ll love this conversation with Geneve DuBois (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ying-geneve-dubois-3896a2185/), who briefly wondered if a male face might make investment fundraising easier when she launched SeedJura, an innovative legal solutions company (a thought I could certainly relate to!). But instead, she leaned into her 15+ years of experience as an attorney (as well as encouragement from her family) to take the helm. Today, Geneve and her company are thriving at the intersection of law, real estate, and technology — three traditionally male-dominated industries. Geneve shared what it’s really like, how AI may disrupt the billable hour, and why women have a unique opportunity to shape the ethics of AI. I hope this conversation will leave you feeling informed, inspired, and ready to take action. 🎥 Watch the full interview.👇 💼 Building a Legal Solutions Company Geneve started SeedJura (https://seedjuragroup.com/) after years as a practicing attorney and technology product manager. Having worked at major firms like Holland & Knight and DLA Piper, she saw firsthand how intimidating and costly legal services could be for business owners, and how few women were at the table making decisions. SeedJura operates as a legal solutions business rather than a traditional law firm, offering flat-fee, technology-enabled legal services for real estate and business clients. The goal is to help companies move faster, spend smarter, and feel empowered rather than overwhelmed by legal complexity. “Most importantly is to have a platform that we can give women opportunities, different kinds of options, opportunities to grow themselves. And, also just to challenge myself, right?” 🤖 The State of AI in Law, Real Estate, and Tech Our conversation turned to artificial intelligence, a topic Geneve approaches with both enthusiasm and caution. She explained that technology companies are adopting AI most rapidly, while real estate is still in the early stages, using AI mainly for market data analysis. Most of the day-to-day processes in real estate transactions remain manual and relationship-driven. The legal industry, she noted, is even more careful, and for good reason. Legal work involves sensitive client information that can’t simply be turned over to a public AI model. While there’s plenty of hype about AI replacing lawyers, Geneve believes we’re still several years away from AI handling complex legal processes reliably. “I always describe it [AI for the legal industry] like a hoarder’s house — we just drop a little robot in there and say, ‘Get me some socks.’ Sometimes it brings back socks, sometimes it doesn’t bring back a matching pair. That’s how AI feels in the legal world right now.” Her prediction: within the next three years, AI will become a standard part of legal operations, not replacing attorneys, but making their work faster and more efficient. 💵 AI and the Future of Billing One of the most practical impacts of AI may be on law firm billing models. Today, many firms still rely on hourly billing, but as AI reduces task times from five hours to one, clients will expect to see that efficiency reflected in pricing. SeedJura has already moved toward flat-fee and budget-driven pricing, and Geneve believes more firms will follow suit. Bar associations are even encouraging firms to pass along AI-driven savings rather than charging for AI use as a line item. This shift could open doors for small and mid-sized businesses that previously found legal services cost-prohibitive, giving them access to the expertise they need to grow. 🔒 AI, Confidentiality, and Risk Geneve stressed that while AI offers exciting possibilities, it also raises questions about confidentiality and responsibility. Attorney-client privilege remains paramount, which means lawyers must be careful about what information they feed into generative AI tools. SeedJura has spent significant time designing ways to layer AI into its workflows securely, but Geneve acknowledged that many partner firms still resist AI adoption because of these concerns. Still, she encourages business leaders, especially women, to experiment safely with AI for lower-risk tasks like brainstorming, marketing copy, and personal productivity. “The more you use it, the less intimidating it becomes,” she said. 👩💻 Women Shaping AI Ethics A key theme of our conversation was the role women can play in guiding AI’s ethical use. Geneve agreed that women don’t need to be coders to influence AI’s direction. What matters is asking thoughtful questions, understanding industry frameworks, and collaborating with experts. At SeedJura, they partner with professors and legal ethicists to stress-test solutions before implementation. This is exactly where women can lead. Not just by using AI, but by shaping the guardrails around how it’s applied. “Create pros and cons for your industry. [For example] this is the tool’s benefit, this is where the risk is. Then come together and ask, ‘How do we apply AI ethically in this industry?’ You really have to dive in and understand how it’s going to impact your field. Women can definitely play a huge role in that.” 🚀 Lessons from a Career Breaking Barriers Early in her career, she was often the youngest and the only woman in the room. Mentorship, she said, made all the difference. Her advice for women building careers today: ✅ Find advocates who will stick their neck out for you — the people who will say, “She can do this. Give her a chance.” 🤝 Be proactive about building those relationships. Don’t wait to be invited; look for opportunities to connect and get in the room. 📱 Leverage technology as a credibility-builder. If you understand a tool or topic they don’t, it makes people turn to you as the expert. 💪 Stay persistent. Breaking through can be challenging, but as Geneve reminded us, it’s “absolutely doable.” She was candid about the challenges of fundraising for a legal-tech hybrid business, noting that many VCs overlook companies that don’t fit their preferred “pure tech” profile. Despite those hurdles, SeedJura remains profitable thanks to its client base and business model. 💡 A Call to Women Leaders One of my favorite moments of the conversation came when Geneve encouraged women not to shy away from AI or technology because of lack of experience or intimidation. “Start with something you’re really interested in. If it’s skincare, try an app or even ChatGPT instead of just Googling. If it’s sports, there are plenty of apps — some AI, some not. Dive in and experiment. The more you focus on something meaningful to you, the more the technology fades into the background. You’re just doing the thing you enjoy, and it stops feeling intimidating.” Her story shows how women can claim their place in shaping the future of AI, influencing how it’s applied in business, law, and beyond. ✨ Little Things I’m Loving 🪶 On My Screen: The Gilded AgeI’ve been deep into Season 3 of The Gilded Age on HBO MAX, and I’m completely smitten. The show captures the social rivalries of 1880s New York City with jaw-dropping sets and costumes that feel like stepping into a painting. Every ball gown, bustle, and opera cloak is a work of art. The Gilded Age Season 3 | Official Trailer | Max on YouTube If you’re looking for a show that’s equal parts drama, history, and pure eye candy, this is it. The costume design has earned Emmy wins and nominations which is no surprise when you see the beadwork, jewelry, and hats up close. I catch myself pausing scenes just to admire the details. 💜 (In the voice of The Gilded Age’s New York high society...) Next week, we shall reconvene with the latest dispatches on AI and clever tips for the modern woman. And should you find M(AI)VENS to be a delight, might I prevail upon you to share it with a trusted friend, a dear relation, or a most esteemed colleague? Your kindness would be met with my deepest gratitude. 🎩 📜 Warmly,CheyenneFounder, M(AI)VENS P.S. 🎥 Haven’t watched my interview yet with Geneve DuBois of SeedJura? Scroll up to catch the full video conversation. You don’t want to miss this! P.P.S. 💜 Bonus Week Reminder: Don’t forget this week’s promo. Invite 10 friends to read M(AI)VENS by Sunday at midnight ET and I’ll gift you a full year of Premium ($1K value) which includes invitations to our meetups! Copyright © 2025 M(AI)VENS. All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit womenai.substack.com (https://womenai.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

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    11 Sept 2025

    ✴ 4 Personality Pathways to Try AI

    Hi M(AI)VENS, ☕ Estimated reading time: ~6 minutes Last week we kicked off a 2-part mini-series on personality + AI. In Part 1, we looked at the Myers–Briggs framework and I shared my own type (ENFJ 💜) as an example. If you missed it, I recommend starting there so you can discover your own four-letter combo that represents your personality style. First, a quick pulse check on this week’s AI news. Then we’ll dive into Part 2 of our mini-series. 📰 This Week in AI 🎙️ AI-Powered Podcast Boom The AI startup, Inception Point AI, is flooding the podcast world with AI hosts and episodes (https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/digital/ai-podcast-start-up-plan-shows-1236361367/). The company runs 5,000 shows, producing over 3,000 episodes a week at just $1 each, which makes it profitable with as few as 20 listeners. Its AI host roster includes foodie Claire Delish, gardener Nigel Thistledown, and quirky sports commentator Oly Bennet (none are real humans!). Since late 2023, the network has already reached 10 million downloads. Beyond podcasts, the team is testing AI personalities on social media and video, suggesting a future where influencers, not just podcasts, may be built by AI. 💰 AI and Copyright Shake-Up Anthropic, the company behind Claude, agreed to (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/technology/anthropic-settlement-copyright-ai.html)a $1.5 billion settlement with 500,000 authors and publishers after a court ruled the company had used their books without permission to train its AI. Each author will receive about $3,000, marking the largest copyright payout in U.S. history. This case is expected to influence how other AI companies handle creative works, whether through licensing deals or additional settlements. For women in business, especially those creating original content, the decision highlights the growing recognition of intellectual property rights in the AI era. From podcasts to publishing, AI is shaking up how stories are told and information is shared. And just like companies are finding their footing, we each have our own way of approaching AI. That’s where Part 2 of our mini-series comes in. ✨ The Four Temperaments In Part 1, we talked about the 16 Myers–Briggs personality types. Each type is a four-letter combination, like ENFJ or ISTP, based on whether you lean toward extraversion or introversion, sensing or intuition, thinking or feeling, and judging or perceiving. Now in Part 2, we’re taking those 16 types a step further. Sixteen types can feel like a lot to keep track of. That’s why psychologists and career coaches often group them into four broader “temperaments.” These clusters make it easier to see patterns without getting lost in the details. Each temperament reflects a different way of thinking, working, and creating. Those differences can influence how you’ll find AI most useful. Let’s get into the four temperament categories! 1. The Idealists (NF) 🌟 ENFJ, ENFP, INFJ, INFP Strengths: Driven by vision, values, and meaning. Idealists want to inspire, imagine, and connect ideas to purpose. AI Pathways for Idealists: * Journaling prompts for self-reflection and growth. * Storytelling with AI to bring values-based messages to life. * Vision boards, mood boards, or big-picture brainstorming. * Branding or mission statements that emphasize purpose. Use case: If you’re rethinking your career or business direction, AI can help you clarify how your values shape the next step. ✨ Try this prompt: “Write a journal reflection to help me think about how my values should shape my next career move.” 2. The Rationals (NT) 🔎 ENTJ, ENTP, INTJ, INTP Strengths: Analytical, strategic, and innovative. Rationals love solving problems and exploring possibilities. AI Pathways for Rationals: * Forecasting scenarios or stress-testing business strategies. * Summarizing complex research to find patterns. * Exploring startup concepts or product innovations. * Creating comparison charts or weighing pros/cons. Use case: If you’re mapping out strategy, AI can model different scenarios so you can stress-test your plans before committing. ✨ Try this prompt: “Outline three scenarios for how AI could transform my consulting businesses in the next five years.” 3. The Guardians (SJ) 📋 ESTJ, ESFJ, ISTJ, ISFJ Strengths: Dependable, structured, and practical. Guardians focus on stability, systems, and making sure things run smoothly. AI Pathways for Guardians: * Automating repetitive tasks like emails or meeting notes. * Creating project plans, timelines, or schedules. * Writing step-by-step instructions or SOPs. * Organizing personal tasks into efficient routines. Use case: If you’re juggling family logistics, you might ask AI to merge three different school and sports calendars into one weekly plan. ✨ Try this prompt: “Combine these three family calendars into a single weekly schedule that avoids conflicts whenever possible and highlights priority events.” 4. The Artisans (SP) 🎨 ESTP, ESFP, ISTP, ISFP Strengths: Flexible, energetic, and hands-on. Artisans thrive on adaptability and creativity in the moment. AI Pathways for Artisans: * Quick creative experiments with images or video. * Brainstorming spontaneous content ideas. * Designing scavenger hunts, playlists, or games. * Using AI for real-time support (like travel tips or event planning). Use case: If you’re leading a team session, AI can add playful, creative energy by generating ideas for interactive activities. ✨ Try this prompt: “Give me 5 playful ideas for making a team meeting more fun and engaging.” 🪞 Reflection: Where Do You See Yourself? Each temperament highlights a different way of finding your AI “on-ramp.” None is better than another. They simply point to where you might feel most at home when starting out. * Idealists may feel inspired by journaling, storytelling, and purpose-driven prompts. * Rationals may light up when using AI for strategy, forecasting, and innovation. * Guardians may find relief in organization, systems, and everyday efficiency. * Artisans may thrive with spontaneous, creative, and playful uses. Knowing this might help you experiment outside your comfort zone as well. An Idealist might discover joy in task automation. A Guardian might surprise themselves with AI art. A Rational might use AI for reflection, and an Artisan could experiment with structured planning. 📝 A Fun Assignment for the Week * Which temperament do you identify with most? * Try one of the sample prompts above and see how it feels. * Share your reflections in the comments or reply back. I’d love to highlight a few examples in a future edition! 💡 The takeaway: AI is not one-size-fits-all. The most effective way to begin is by leaning into the style that already feels natural to you. ✨ Little Things I’m Loving 📖 A Marriage at Sea by Sophie Elmhirst A true story of love, survival, and endurance. British journalist Sophie Elmhirst recounts how Maurice and Maralyn Bailey were shipwrecked in 1973 and drifted for 118 days on a tiny life raft with no communication tools. The real heart of the book is the dynamic between them. Maralyn’s resourcefulness and calm is juxtaposed with Maurice’s despair and pride. Oh, how their relationship was tested under extreme conditions! I couldn’t put it down last night and stayed up far later than I should have. Can’t wait to see how it ends. 🐋 💆♀️ L’Oreal Ever Pure Glossing Shampoo + Conditioner I have long, thick, super wavy, sometimes frizzy hair and I’m always on the hunt for products to tame it. I started using this glossing shampoo and conditioner last month, and I’m loving it. My hair feels softer, shinier, and more manageable. Bonus: it’s super affordable and easy to find at most drugstores. (No affiliations, just sharing a great find!) 💜 Next week we’ll be back with fresh AI news and tips. In the meantime, I’d love to hear how your personality experiments with AI are going. If you’re enjoying the M(AI)VENS newsletter for women, will you please share it with a girlfriend, a family member, or business colleague? I’d be super grateful! 💌 🦉 CheyenneFounder, M(AI)VENS Note: Myers-Briggs® and MBTI® are registered trademarks of The Myers-Briggs Company. What I’ve shared here is my own perspective, meant for inspiration or entertainment, not as an official assessment. Copyright © 2025 M(AI)VENS. All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit womenai.substack.com (https://womenai.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

13. 

    4 Sept 2025

    🌟 Discover Your AI Style (Part 1)

    💜 Your AI Personality Match, Part 1: Discovering Your Type Hi M(AI)VENS, ☕ Estimated reading time: ~6 minutes Welcome back! Prefer to listen to the newsletter? If you’re in the Substack app or on the web, tap “Article voiceover” at the top to hear me read this edition. You can also find it in podcast form wherever you normally listen. Perfect for walks, commutes, or folding laundry. Quick note: it’s not a polished podcast (yet!) — just me reading to you, friend to friend. 💜 🎧 Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/5bymjqg20d8SRsjdD9iXqZ?si=8e8c322ca5e841bc), Apple (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maivens-podcast/id1829008945) 📰 This Week in AI: Parental Controls for ChatGPT (Sept. 2, 2025) ⚠️ Sensitive topic warning OpenAI has announced parental safety tools that will roll out in the next month. Parents will be able to monitor and manage their teen’s ChatGPT account, set restrictions, and receive alerts if the chatbot detects signs of distress. The move comes after tragic incidents where ChatGPT interactions were linked to suicides. While OpenAI says this is part of its long-term safety plan, critics argue it doesn’t go far enough. This is heavy news (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/09/02/technology/personaltech/chatgpt-parental-controls-openai.html), and it highlights something important: AI touches deeply personal areas of our lives. From how we parent, to how we work, to how we understand ourselves, the technology doesn’t sit “out there.” It’s showing up right in the middle of our daily choices. That’s what got me thinking about today’s main topic. If AI intersects with so many personal parts of life, then our personalities, our natural ways of thinking and approaching the world, must shape how we connect with it too. Which brings me to the start of a new two-part mini-series: Your AI Personality Match. Everyone learns differently, right? What excites one person might feel exhausting to another. That’s why I started exploring whether personality type could give us clues about our best starting points. And, I think it can. This week (Part 1), I’ll walk you through how to discover your personality type and how I connected mine to my AI journey. Next week (Part 2), we’ll dig into personality clusters with specific pathways for how different types might lean into AI. ✨ A Quick Look at Myers–Briggs If you’ve never taken the Myers–Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI), here’s the basic framework. The system is built on four preference pairs. Choosing which side/option feels more natural to you is what shapes your four-letter type. * Extraversion (E) or Introversion (I): Do you recharge by being with people (E) or by spending time alone (I)? * Sensing (S) or Intuition (N): Do you focus on details and facts (S) or patterns and big-picture ideas (N)? * Thinking (T) or Feeling (F): Do you lean on logic and analysis (T) or values and empathy (F)? * Judging (J) or Perceiving (P): Do you prefer structure and plans (J) or flexibility and spontaneity (P)? Put your preferences together, and you’ll have your type. For example: * I’m E + N + F + J = ENFJ. * Someone else might be I + S + T + P = ISTP, which is a very different style. There are 16 possible combinations. None is better than another. They’re just different ways of approaching life. 🌟 My ENFJ Discovery My result is ENFJ, sometimes called The Protagonist or The Community Builder. Reading the description felt like a mirror. ENFJs are described as energetic, empathetic, and focused on helping others grow. They thrive on connection, rallying people together, and creating meaningful experiences. That sounded a lot like me. It also helped me see why I’ve approached AI in the way I have. My instinct wasn’t to use it in isolation. It was to build a place where women could learn together, share stories, and feel safe experimenting. That’s how and why M(AI)VENS was born. 🧩 Personality Patterns + AI The way you naturally like to work, play, and connect can give you insight into how you might enjoy AI most. * Organizers often light up when AI helps them with structure—drafting a schedule, reorganizing notes, or planning projects. * Creatives may feel energized when AI helps them journal, tell stories, or design visuals. * Analysts might enjoy AI as a research partner, summarizing articles or testing ideas. * Connectors often thrive when AI helps with communication, brainstorming, or building shared experiences. Seeing yourself in one of these patterns can give you an easy entry point, rather than feeling like you need to try everything at once. 💜 How ENFJ Shapes My AI Journey For me, being an ENFJ shows up in how I use AI every week: * Earlier this year, I hosted community challenges like the 5-Minutes a Day AI Challenge, encouraging women to try something new each day. * I built M(AI)VENS as a community-first space where women can share ideas and personal experiences, not just download information. * I like to frame AI in human terms—confidence, creativity, leadership—because those are the entry points that feel natural to me and (I hope) to many of you. I also appreciate structure, so I gravitate toward content calendars, themes, and step-by-step challenges. That blend of connection and order is my sweet spot. When I think about my ENFJ style, it’s all about people and community. But if I were an INTJ, for example, I might approach AI with a strategy-first lens, using it to model scenarios, analyze risks, and refine long-term plans. An ISFP, on the other hand, might prefer playful creative uses like designing mood boards or experimenting with AI art. The point is, your personality doesn’t just shape who you are in relationships or at work, it may also influence how AI feels useful for you. 🔍 Try Sketching Out Your Type Now I’d love for you to try. Think about the four pairs above. Which side feels most like you? Write down your four letters. If you already know your Myers–Briggs type, dust it off. If not, this quick self-check is enough to get a sense of where you land. Think about how you naturally tackle challenges at work. Do you build a plan first? Jump in and test? Ask a friend? That same instinct often shows up in how you’ll enjoy AI. Then reflect: * Does your type describe the way you’ve been approaching AI so far? * Does it point you toward a new way you might want to try, whether that’s more structure, more creativity, more analysis, or more connection? 📝 A Fun Assignment for the Week * Sketch out your type using the four pairs. * Share it in the comments or reply to this email. (I’d love to see which personalities we have in our M(AI)VENS community.) 📣 Coming Next Week: Personality Pathways + AI This is Part 1 of a two-part mini-series. Today was about discovering your type and making the first connection between personality and AI. Next week, we’ll look at the personality clusters and explore specific AI pathways for each. You’ll see examples of how Organizers, Visionaries, Creatives, Analysts, and Connectors might lean into AI in ways that feel both energizing and useful. ✨ Little Things I’m Loving Eubie’s Knees Honey Lemon Liqueur 🍯🍋 The Bee's Knees is a timeless Prohibition-era cocktail. This one is a fun play on a mascot and feels like summer in a glass. Eubie’s Knees is a honey lemon liqueur crafted in celebration of the University of Baltimore’s 100th anniversary, and it’s absolutely delicious. Gin + lemon + honey. That’s it! It’s refreshing, light, and just the right amount of indulgent. I’ve been enjoying it poured over ice and it makes even an ordinary evening feel a little more special. Bonus: each bottle supports the University of Baltimore. 🎓 Thanks for reading another edition! If you’re enjoying the M(AI)VENS newsletter for women, will you please share it with a girlfriend, a family member, or business colleague? I’d be super grateful! 💌 🦉 💜 Until next week, remember: the best way to learn AI is to start where it feels comfortable for you. CheyenneFounder, M(AI)VENS Note: Myers-Briggs® and MBTI® are registered trademarks of The Myers-Briggs Company. What I’ve shared here is my own perspective, meant for inspiration or entertainment, not as an official assessment. Copyright © 2025 M(AI)VENS. All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit womenai.substack.com (https://womenai.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

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    28 Aug 2025

    ⚠️ The 5 Tell-Tale Signs You’re Using AI

    💜 Hey M(AI)VENS, ☕ Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Welcome back, ladies. I’m thrilled to share M(AI)VENS is now available in audio format! If you’d rather listen while you walk, commute, or do chores, just press play instead of reading. 🎧 📰 This Week in AI: The “AI Bubble” The news this week has been buzzing with the idea of an AI bubble. You may have seen the phrase in headlines. The concern is that money, energy, and hype are pouring into AI faster than results are showing up. Much of this attention comes from a new MIT study that found 95 percent of corporate AI projects don’t deliver meaningful outcomes (Windows Central (https://www.windowscentral.com/artificial-intelligence/95-percent-ai-projects-fail-bubble-pop?utm_source=chatgpt.com)). Some economists are comparing it to the dot-com bubble of the early 2000s. Even Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI, has acknowledged there’s a risk of inflated expectations. Here’s my take: while the research is interesting, it’s based on a relatively small sample and doesn’t capture the many ways AI creates business value. An AI pilot might not “scale” in the way MIT measured, but it could still reduce customer acquisition costs, improve employee productivity, or make teams more efficient. If you’re using AI at work, look for wins like reduced marketing costs, smoother workflows, or time saved in your day. For many of us, these everyday gains matter just as much as splashy headlines about billion-dollar projects. Whether you agree or not, “AI bubble” is a useful phrase to know. Do you think we’re in one? Or are we just experiencing the normal growing pains of a powerful technology? Either way, there’s another term you’ll want to know: AI slop 🧼. It’s the flood of generic, low-quality writing filling feeds, and that’s where we’re focusing this week. Let’s get into it! 👀 Once You See It, You Can’t Unsee It When I first started exploring AI tools about two years ago, I was focused on what they could do, not how they were shaping my words. I was dazzled by the convenience. Whole drafts of blog posts, emails, and captions appeared in seconds. At first it was like magic. But over time, I noticed something. Certain turns of phrase kept showing up. Articles started with the same rhythms. Social posts felt like they had all been written by the same invisible hand. And once I spotted those patterns, I couldn’t unsee them. That’s when I learned about AI slop. It’s the name given to the flood of low-effort content generated by AI. Think of it like junk food for the internet: quick to make, easy to consume, and missing real substance. The Guardian even compared it to “spam for the AI age” (The Guardian (https://www.theguardian.com/global/commentisfree/2025/jan/08/ai-generated-slop-slowly-killing-internet-nobody-trying-to-stop-it)). I don’t want your words, effort, and hard work to fall into that category. When our readers, customers, and colleagues see our work, we want them to see us. 🛑 The Top 5 AI Writing Calamities Here are the five biggest giveaways I’m seeing everywhere, plus easy fixes to keep your voice in control. 1. The “It’s not just X, it’s Y” formulaAI adores this structure. You’ve seen it: “It’s not just about saving time, it’s about transforming your business.” It’s tidy, it’s dramatic, and it’s everywhere.✨ Fix: Say what you mean directly. Add variety to your sentence structures. If you want contrast, tell a short story instead of relying on this formula. 2. Formulaic openersAI often starts with “Have you ever wondered…” or “Are you struggling with…” These sound like they belong in an infomercial, right?✨ Fix: Consider beginning with something only you could write. A personal anecdote, a surprising fact, or a human observation. 3. Vague generalitiesWatch for phrases like “experts say” or “studies show” with no names, stats, or links. AI defaults to filler when it can’t provide specifics.✨ Fix: Name the person or entity, include the numbers, or share your own lived example. 4. Stiff formalityAI avoids contractions, so you’ll see “You will” instead of “You’ll.” The result is polished but a bit robotic.✨ Fix: Write the way you speak. Use contractions. Imagine you’re talking to your best friend. 5. Overuse of the em dashAI has a habit of leaning too hard on the em dash — it shows up everywhere. Often it’s dropped in where a simple comma or period would work just fine. When every sentence tries to be dramatic, the writing starts to feel mechanical. ✨ Fix: The em dash isn’t the villain, it just doesn’t need to star in every sentence. Mix in commas, periods, and colons so your writing flows more naturally. When you do use the em dash, it will stand out the way it’s meant to. 📝 Quick Edit Tips Here’s a mini checklist you can use any time you’ve worked with AI on a draft for social media, a blog post, a letter, an email, etc. Think of it as a five-minute polish before hitting publish. * Did I add a personal story, detail, or memory? * Did I replace buzzwords like cutting-edge or game-changing with something specific? * Did I vary my sentence rhythm? * Did I let a little imperfection or nuance stay in the text? * Did I add a touch of warmth or empathy? * Does it sound like me when I read it out loud? This is my personal favorite! 🎯 Reader Challenge This week’s challenge: Take one piece of writing you created with the help of AI, maybe a LinkedIn post, a blog entry, or an email. Run it through the checklist above. Then make one small change to bring it closer to your voice. Maybe that means swapping out a generic opener. Maybe it’s cutting a stiff phrase and adding a personal example. Then read it again. Notice how much more it sounds like you. If you feel like sharing, reply here or drop a comment with your before-and-after snippet. I’d love to see it. 💡 Why This Matters AI is here to stay, and it can be a wonderful ally. It helps us brainstorm, polish, and save time. But it shouldn’t be the main driver of our voices. The more we lean on AI, the more important it becomes to layer in our own perspective and lived experience. Our quirks, our stories, and our emotions are what make writing memorable. That human layer is what keeps our words from slipping into AI slop. And here’s the good news: women are natural storytellers. We bring empathy, nuance, and connection to the way we write and speak. Lean into that strength by letting your stories carry the message, while AI plays a supporting role. 🌟 Let’s Bubble Wrap It So this week, you got a taste of two important terms: * The AI bubble, a phrase you’ll keep hearing as companies work to prove results. * AI slop, the wave of generic, low quality content flooding the internet. Most importantly, you now have an easy guide to spotting the tell-tale signs of AI writing and a quick-edit checklist to polish your own work. Always let the human experience shine, and let AI provide the support. ✨ Little Things I’m Loving This past Sunday was the 50th anniversary of the Annapolis 10-Miler, a race that winds through our beautiful town and always draws a big crowd. I have to brag a little: my oldest son ran it this year! Here’s the twist. My husband, being the supportive dad, slipped him an energy pack to use when he felt like he was running out of steam. Except… he didn’t realize that packet was massively expired. I’m talking three-plus years out of date. 🤮 My son crossed the finish line, but only after throwing up a few times on his way down the chute. Not exactly the triumphant finish he had envisioned, but still, he did it. And now we have a family story that I suspect will live on for at least another 50 years. 🏃♂️🎉 Annapolis 10 Mile Run (https://www.instagram.com/annapolistenmilerun?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==) Thanks for reading another edition! If you’re enjoying the M(AI)VENS newsletter for women, will you please share it with a girlfriend, a family member, or business colleague? I’d be so grateful! 💌 🦉 💜 More soon, CheyenneFounder, M(AI)VENS Copyright © 2025 M(AI)VENS. All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit womenai.substack.com (https://womenai.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

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    22 Aug 2025

    🏆 Game, Set, Match: AI is Changing the U.S. Open

    💜 Hey M(AI)VENS, ☕ Estimated reading time: 6 minutes The US Open is happening this week in New York. While we watch the aces, rallies, and nail-biting tie-breaks, there’s another player on the court this year: AI. From the way fans experience the game, to how players prepare, to the clever things sponsors are rolling out, AI is woven into nearly every part of the tournament. For us as women exploring AI in our own lives and careers, the US Open is a real-world example of how this technology shows up. Not just in Silicon Valley, but right there on the courts of one of the most iconic sporting events in the world. Let’s walk through the areas where AI is making its mark on the court, plus a sneak peek at how it’s about to affect the NFL this fall. 🎾 Women in Focus at the U.S. Open But before diving into AI, here are three exciting women’s stories lighting up this year’s tournament and news cycle: * Equal Pay, Bigger Purse: The 2025 U.S. Open is offering a record-breaking $90 million prize pool (https://www.forbes.com/sites/adamzagoria/2025/08/18/us-open-announces-highest-player-compensation-in-tennis-history-for-us-open/), a 20% increase from last year. It’s also the 52nd year of equal pay for women and men, with both singles champions set to earn $5 million. * Venus Williams at 45: With a wildcard entry (https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/45965867/venus-williams-45-gets-singles-wild-card-us-open), Venus is the oldest player in the singles draw since 1981. * Anisimova’s Comeback: Amanda Anisimova stepped away from tennis for her mental health and dropped to No. 359. Now she’s back in the top 10 (https://www.reuters.com/sports/tennis/anisimova-eyes-us-open-glory-after-wimbledon-setback-2025-08-21/) and entering the Open with renewed strength and resilience. 💬 AI as Your Personal Match Companion This year, fans have an AI tennis pro right in their pocket through the updated U.S. Open mobile app (https://tennisnow.com/News/2025/daily-fuzz/ibm-bringing-ai-powered-tools-to-us-open.aspx/). During and after each singles match, the new Match Chat feature powered by IBM’s watsonx platform is available. It works like texting a knowledgeable friend. You can ask about a player’s head-to-head record, her chances of winning the next set, or how she performs on hard courts. IBM’s technology also powers the Likelihood to Win predictions that refresh in real time as matches progress. To make it easier to keep up, AI now creates short summaries of articles, commentary, and captions for highlight videos. AI is now part of the fan experience itself, making tennis more interactive, inclusive, and accessible. 👀 Hawk-Eye and Fairer Calls If you’ve ever groaned at a bad call, you’ll appreciate how AI has reshaped officiating in tennis. Hawk-Eye is the technology behind those dramatic replay graphics that show exactly where the ball landed. It uses a network of high-speed cameras placed around the court, with AI algorithms piecing the frames together to calculate the ball’s trajectory within millimeters. Line judges are now a thing of the past at the US Open, Australian Open, and Wimbledon, where Hawk-Eye has fully taken over their role. And Hawk-Eye isn’t stopping at tennis. Starting this fall, the NFL will use Sony’s Hawk-Eye technology (https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2025/04/01/nfl-hawk-eye-technology-2025/82758194007/) to measure first downs. Instead of chain crews walking out with poles and a 10-yard chain, six 8K cameras will track the ball with accuracy down to less than half an inch. AI is moving from “nice-to-have” to a trusted part of the game. I’ll share more on its role in football as the season gets underway this fall. 🏈 🎉 Marketing & Sponsorship: AI Experience Sponsor setups at the US Open are almost as entertaining as the matches themselves. Last year Amex created a Glow Tennis mixed-reality game. This year, AI is powering even more personalized fun. Think less “same for everyone” and more “made for you.” Walk into an event and the highlights, content, or activities adjust to your preferences. Brands are experimenting with this approach, and women leaders can use this as inspiration to bring that same idea into networking, client experiences, and team gatherings. 🏋️ Player Preparation: AI as a Competitive Edge Players and coaches are tapping into AI-powered analytics to break down every angle of the game. Systems like IBM’s SlamTracker (https://newsroom.ibm.com/2025-08-18-ibm-and-the-usta-roll-out-ai-powered-fan-experiences-for-2025-us-open) can provide deep data on serve speed, shot placement, and rally length. Coaches can use this data to spot patterns, like an opponent’s tendency to hit crosscourt under pressure, or how often a player attacks the net in a deciding set. Players are turning to smart video tools and data-driven feedback to analyze serve patterns, footwork, and shot placement. Additionally, some interesting news is taking shape this week around Coco Gauff. Just days before the U.S. Open, she parted ways with her coach (https://www.cnn.com/2025/08/21/sport/tennis-us-open-coco-gauff-coach-intl) and added biomechanics specialist Gavin MacMillan to her team. While it’s not confirmed that AI is part of his work, his reliance on detailed motion analysis and sports science strategy suggests how tech-driven coaching, and possibly AI-powered tools, are becoming part of elite tennis prep. 🔮 Looking Ahead: The Future of AI in Sports Broadcasters are experimenting with VR and mixed reality, where AI overlays strategy diagrams and offers dynamic camera angles. And beyond tennis, ESPN just gave its app a glow-up (https://www.reuters.com/business/media-telecom/disneys-new-espn-app-reaches-sports-fans-outside-cable-tv-2025-08-20/) with AI-powered personalization, including a TikTok-style highlight feed and daily recaps tailored to your favorite teams. For women leaders, this points to what’s next: a trend toward more immersive, more personalized, more interactive experiences, whether you’re sitting in a stadium, leading a board meeting, or streaming a keynote. 🎽 Serving Style on Her Own Terms Alongside the AI powering this year’s US Open, there’s another story worth celebrating. Taylor Townsend, now the world’s No. 1 women’s doubles player, and the first mother ever to reach the top of the WTA doubles rankings, has been competing without an apparel sponsor since 2017. Rather than wait for a brand to back her, she created her own. This year, she’s debuting (https://www.nytimes.com/2025/08/18/style/taylor-townsend-athletic-clothing-tennis-us-open.html) her TT logo on the court with bold outfits inspired by orcas, phoenixes, and even dinosaurs (a sweet nod to her 4-year-old son). I love Townsend’s story about ownership, confidence, and building something that reflects who she is. Townsend joins the tradition of Venus and Serena Williams in blending sport with fashion entrepreneurship, proving that sometimes the best and boldest move is to create your own lane. ✨ Little Things I’m Loving Speaking of fresh and bold, my fig tree delivered a basketful of goodies this week, and I turned them into the most delicious breakfast bread. Hint: ChatGPT helped refine the recipe. It was devoured so fast that I didn’t get a chance to take the “after” photo until there were only two tiny little slices remaining. 😋 🍞 Fig, Almond Flour & Honey Breakfast BreadPerfect with coffee or tea. Ingredients * 6–8 ripe figs, chopped (plus a few slices for topping) * 1 ½ cups almond flour * ½ cup oat flour or all-purpose flour (optional, for structure) * 1 tsp baking powder * ¼ tsp salt * ½ tsp cinnamon or cardamom * ½ cup honey * 2 eggs * ⅓ cup olive oil or melted butter * ¼ cup milk or almond milk * 1 tsp vanilla extract * Zest of 1 lemon or orange * handful of walnuts (optional) Instructions * Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line or grease a loaf pan. * Mix dry ingredients in one bowl. * Mix wet ingredients in another. * Combine, fold in figs (and walnuts if using), pour into pan. Top with fig slices. * Bake ~55 minutes until golden and set. Cool slightly before serving. Delicious warm or at room temp. 🏆 Closing Rally So as you catch the US Open this year, whether you’re there in person, tuning in with friends, or sneaking highlights between meetings, notice how AI is shaping the experience. It’s in the stats, the commentary, the fairness of the calls, and the playful sponsor extras. It’s also behind the scenes, keeping everything running. 💜 More soon,CheyenneFounder, M(AI)VENS P.S. If you’re enjoying the M(AI)VENS newsletter for women, please share it with a friend. 🦉💌 Copyright © 2025 M(AI)VENS. All rights reserved. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit womenai.substack.com (https://womenai.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)

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    7 Jan 2025

    📹 Video Message: The Inspo Behind Women + AI Society

    Dear AI Mavens, As we kick off the new year, I wanted to share a personal video message about the inspiration behind creating the Women + AI Society—a community for collaboration, confidence, and connecting. Plus, I’ve compiled a list of five conferences for 2025, each offering unique opportunities to explore cutting-edge developments and connect with thought leaders in AI and beyond (most have virtual options). Let’s make this year one of growth, discovery, and bold steps forward. Enjoy the video and the list below (and let me know if you plan to register for any). 💜xoxo,Cheyenne Conferences to consider in 2025 1. CES 2025Dates: January 7–10, 2025Location: Las Vegas, NV (or watch via live stream )Description: This one has already started but it’s not too late to follow along. This is the world’s largest consumer tech trade show, showcasing innovations in AI, robotics, sustainability, vehicle technology, cybersecurity, beauty and fashion tech, and more. The event also serves as a platform for discussions on the future of health, with topics including digital therapeutics, genomics, wearables, women's health, and workforce issues.More Info: CES 2025 (https://www.ces.tech/) 2. VU Women in Tech Conference 2025Date: January 25, 2025Location: Villanova University, PADescription: Celebrating a decade of women in tech, this conference explores AI-powered applications, assistive technology, analytics, and tech ventures. The conference also offers opportunities to network.More Info: VU Women in Tech Conference (https://www.vuwomenintech.org/2025-conference.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com) 3. Women in Tech Global Conference 2025Dates: May 20–22, 2025Location: Virtual and In-person (locations TBD)Description: A three-day, virtual-first conference connecting women in tech, minorities, and allies worldwide with live educational content, keynotes, panels, workshops, and networking.More Info: Women in Tech Global Conference (https://www.womentech.net/en-us/women-tech-conference?utm_source=chatgpt.com) 4. One Tech World 2025Date: March 28, 2025Location: VirtualDescription: A global virtual conference by WeAreTechWomen, offering insights into the future of technology, AI, automation, leadership, and career growth.More Info: One Tech World (https://wearetechwomen.com/one-tech-world-2025/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) 5. Women Impact Tech Accelerate SeriesDates: Throughout 2025. Locations: Chicago April 17, 2025 & New York City Sep 23, 2025Description: In-person and virtual conferences as part of the Accelerate Conference Series. This features two live events and three regional virtual events centered around major tech hubs in the US, designed to connect professionals and organizations, and create a sense of community. These conferences are your chance to network with thousands of women engineers and technologists. More Info: Women Impact Tech (https://womenimpacttech.com/accelerate-series/?utm_source=chatgpt.com) ### This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit womenai.substack.com (https://womenai.substack.com?utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=CTA_1)