Women. Wisdom. Worth.

In this engaging episode, Sara is joined by special guest Marijn Wiersma, a renowned corporate anthropologist and leader in sustainable finance, leadership, and gender equity. Together, they delve into the pressing issue of unconscious bias and its impact, emphasizing the importance of self-awareness and actionable change.
Marijn has over 20 years of successful international experience, of which 10 years were on the African continent. She co-authored the book “Banking for a Better World” and made video portraits of female role models from the financial sector globally.
Today, Marijn shares insights from her new book "SOS: A Navigation Guide for Women at Work," and her broader efforts to highlight and challenge gender disparities, particularly in finance.
This episode also touches on the transformative potential of AI in mitigating bias—a concept close to Uplevyl's mission of pioneering woman-run AI technologies. Marijn's inspiring journey from anthropology student to advocate for gender equality and sustainable development across continents is a testament to the power of intersectional equity.
Marijn has lived on three continents, worked in over 35 countries and is a mother of four.
About Women. Wisdom. Worth.

Welcome to Women. Wisdom. Worth. - the podcast series from Uplevyl where we learn from women around the world about what they’re doing to find success and joy in this time of great digital and AI change.
For show notes, visit uplevyl.com/podcast.
About Uplevyl

Uplevyl is the global leader in women-trained generative AI, transforming society and business.
Featuring women-centric data inputs, insight, and advice, you’ll find all the answers you need in a way that works for you as you navigate the complexities of modern life.
Learn more at Uplevyl.com.

In this episode, we take a deep dive into the new Future Forward Accelerator from Uplevyl.
Uplevyl's Founder and CEO, Shubhi Rao talks us through the Who, What, Why, How, and When of Future Forward.
Shubhi Rao is a global executive, board member, advisor, and CEO who has delivered strategic and operational leadership for dynamic and complex businesses including Alphabet/Google, Tesco, PwC, Tyco, and Ford and venture-backed businesses.
Shubhi was the first woman and person of color to hold the position of Treasurer at both Alphabet/Google and Tesco. She is also a member of the Board and Audit Committee & Chair of the Compensation Committee of Open Lending Corp (Nasdaq listed).
Shubhi has leveraged her experience along with her keenness for data and technology to champion equality practices that uplift professional women. This has sparked her to found Uplevyl: a First-of-its-kind, women-trained AI platform designed to bridge the gender gap in organizations.
Links

• Uplevyl Future Forward: www.uplevyl.com/future-forward
• Shubhi Rao: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shubhirao/

About Women.Wisdom. Worth.

Welcome to Women. Wisdom. Worth. - the podcast series from Uplevyl where we learn from women around the world about what they’re doing to find success and joy in this time of great digital and AI change.
For show notes, visit uplevyl.com/podcast.
About Uplevyl

Uplevyl is the global leader in women-trained generative AI, transforming society and business.
Featuring women-centric data inputs, insight, and advice, you’ll find all the answers you need in a way that works for you as you navigate the complexities of modern life.
Learn more at Uplevyl.com.

Today we hear from Natalie Myers about the dynamic intersection of data science, ethics, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Natalie serves as Professor of the Practice in the Lucy Family Institute. Her research focuses on FAIR data management and software preservation.
Prior to joining Notre Dame, Natalie was co-owner of Content Innovations, LLC a California certified woman-owned small business in San Francisco. Natalie has a Masters in Library and Information Systems (MLIS) from UC Berkeley with a concentration in Systems Analysis and Database Design, and an MA in English from University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee.
In this episode, we delve into how the Lucy Family Institute at Notre Dame is pioneering in these areas and making significant strides in community impact, gender representation, and ethical AI development.
Explore More: Visit uplevyl.com/podcast for show notes, resources, and more on Natalie's insights.
Links:

• Natalie Myers on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nkmeyers
• Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society website: www.lucyinstitute.nd.edu

About Women. Wisdom. Worth.

Welcome to Women. Wisdom. Worth. - the podcast series from Uplevyl where we learn from women around the world about what they’re doing to find success and joy in this time of great digital and AI change.
For show notes, visit uplevyl.com/podcast.
About Uplevyl

Uplevyl is the global leader in women-trained generative AI, transforming society and business.
Featuring women-centric data inputs, insight, and advice, you’ll find all the answers you need in a way that works for you as you navigate the complexities of modern life.
Learn more at Uplevyl.com.

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of HR and AI with Suzanne Lucas, also known as the 'Evil HR Lady'.
Formerly from the corporate world in the United States, Suzanne now runs an international HR consultancy based out of Basel, Switzerland.
A prolific writer, Suzanne’s insightful articles have found a home in publications such as CBS News, Inc. Magazine, and various other platforms.
Suzanne also runs a vibrant online discussion group called “Evil HR Lady” with over 32,000 HR members.
In this episode, Suzanne shares her journey and talks with Sara about impact of AI on HR. Here's what you can expect:
✔️ AI & HR: Uncover the potential biases of AI in HR processes and methods to test and mitigate them, drawing lessons from past experiences like Amazon's hiring project.
✔️ Gender Bias in Tech: Delve into how large language models reflect societal biases and stereotypes and the urgent need for more women to engage with AI.
✔️ Tools for Success: Find out how becoming sophisticated AI users can empower women's career advancement, and the importance of asking the right questions to tech resources.
✔️ Ensuring Accuracy: Get insights into Suzanne's advocacy for educating HR and other departments on effectively using technology, stressing critical analysis of AI outputs.
Explore More: Visit uplevyl.com/podcast for show notes, resources, and more on Suzanne’s insights.
Links:

• Suzanne Lucas on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/suzannemlucas/
• Suzanne's Lucas' website: www.evilhrlady.org

About Women. Wisdom. Worth.

Welcome to Women. Wisdom. Worth. - the podcast series from Uplevyl where we learn from women around the world about what they’re doing to find success and joy in this time of great digital and AI change.
For show notes, visit uplevyl.com/podcast.
About Uplevyl

Uplevyl is the global leader in women-trained generative AI, transforming society and business.
Featuring women-centric data inputs, insight, and advice, you’ll find all the answers you need in a way that works for you as you navigate the complexities of modern life.
Learn more at Uplevyl.com.

In this episode, we dive deep into the transformative world of tech with Chenxi Wang, a well-known operator, technologist, and thought leader in the cybersecurity industry.
Chenxi Wang is the Founder and General Partner of Rain Capital, a cybersecurity-focused venture. Chenxi also serves on the board of directors for MDU Resources, a Fortune 500 company. Chenxi recently founded the Forte Group, a women-in-tech advocacy group. Previously, Chenxi served on the board for OWASP. She was CSO at Twistlock, VP for Intel Security, and VP of Research for Forrester. She was recognized as a Women-of-Influence by SC Magazine. Chenxi’s career began as a faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University.
Chenxi holds a PhD in computer science from the University of Virginia.
In this episode, Chenxi discusses the crucial role of diverse voices in ethical tech development and the importance of embedding diversity, equity, and inclusion into every business process. Chenxi shares her journey, insights on AI's potential societal impacts, and her vision for a future where technology serves as a great equalizer.
Here's what you can expect:

• Ethical AI Development: The discussion emphasizes creating robust guardrails to prevent AI from producing biased or toxic outputs, highlighting the importance of intentionally equitable design.
• Diversity and Inclusion in Tech: Integration of diversity, equity, and inclusion into core business processes is crucial. Chenxi advocates for making this part of executives’ KPIs to foster real change.
• Gen AI's Transformative Potential: Expected to be a great equalizer in the long term, Gen AI may initially benefit those with greater resources but promises to broaden opportunities across society.

Explore More: Visit uplevyl.com/podcast for show notes, resources, and more on Chenxi's insights.
Links:

• Chenxi Wang on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/chenxiwang88
• Chenxi Wang's website: www.raincap.vc

About Women. Wisdom. Worth.

Welcome to Women. Wisdom. Worth. - the podcast series from Uplevyl where we learn from women around the world about what they’re doing to find success and joy in this time of great digital and AI change.
For show notes, visit uplevyl.com/podcast.
About Uplevyl

Uplevyl is the global leader in women-trained generative AI, transforming society and business.
Featuring women-centric data inputs, insight, and advice, you’ll find all the answers you need in a way that works for you as you navigate the complexities of modern life.
Learn more at Uplevyl.com.