In this episode of the AI-Empowered Mom Podcast, host Sarah Dooley is joined by Kate Telge, founder of Maiven Collective, a community helping women confidently explore and adopt AI on their own terms. Kate shares her own winding path into tech, the realities of working at Meta during the rise of AI, and the gender adoption gap that inspired her to create Maiven Collective.

Together, they unpack why so many women feel behind in AI, the cultural and psychological barriers that get in the way, and how community can help overcome them. Kate also explains the origin of the term “AI slop,” how she’s using AI for skincare and holiday cards, and why she believes no one is behind. Rather, we’re all learning together in real time.

Whether you’re already experimenting with AI or still wondering where to begin, this episode offers real talk, relatable stories, and tangible encouragement to start where you are.

What happens when we combine emotional intelligence with artificial intelligence? In this episode, Sarah Dooley sits down with Dr. Katie Pritchett, PhD, executive coach, keynote speaker, change agility expert, and mom, to explore how we can navigate change more gracefully by strengthening both our EQ and AI muscles.

They unpack what “change agility” really means, why moms may be uniquely positioned to lead through tech transformation, and how to find presence and peace amidst constant change. From modeling resilience for our kids to using AI to create more space in our lives, this conversation is full of real talk and practical insight. Plus, Katie shares a new favorite podcast for moms of neurodivergent kids and a song that helps her raise her vibration when the day gets tough.

Money is power, and women have been fighting for both for centuries. In this episode, journalist and author Josie Cox joins AI-Empowered Mom to talk about the intersection of gender, equity, and emerging technology. We unpack her new book Women, Money, Power, diving into the motherhood penalty, why women have been slower to adopt AI, and how artificial intelligence could either close or widen the gender pay gap depending on what we do next.

Josie shares how becoming a mother pushed her to go freelance, how she personally uses AI for research and editing, and why she believes it’s more dangerous for women to sit out the AI revolution than to jump in. We also challenge the myth that women lack ambition, explore how fathers need to be part of the conversation, and reflect on the power of rewriting old systems with new tools.

Back to school can be a whirlwind, but it doesn’t have to wipe us out. In this episode, Theresa Phillippe, founder of Mombirds and mom of three, joins host Sarah Dooley to talk about how we can make the back-to-school season smoother, simpler, and a little more sane. Theresa shares what it's like managing three kids at very different stage (from high school to elementary) and how she stays calm amidst the chaos.

We talk about mental, physical, and emotional loads, practical tips like her family’s “launch pad,” and how support from other moms makes all the difference. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how her company Mombirds is helping working families with house helpers, executive assistants, and even in-home chefs. Whether you're a parent facing drop-off dread or juggling sports schedules and school emails, this is the episode for you.

What if AI agents could manage your family calendar, plan your next trip, help with homework, and keep your kids safe online? In this episode of AI-Empowered Mom, host Sarah Dooley sits down with Microsoft’s Rajamma Krishnamurthy, a leader in agentic AI and NYU adjunct professor, to explore how these “intelligent interns” could transform family life. Rajamma breaks down what autonomous and semi-autonomous AI agents are and shares real examples of how they could reduce the mental load at home.

The conversation also covers practical ways to keep your family’s data private and secure, the role of bias in AI, and why AI governance at home is never a one-time conversation. Rajamma even shares one of the most unexpected AI use cases she has seen, involving cows, and reflects on the opportunities and risks of bringing this technology into family life.

If balance feels impossible, maybe it’s time to aim for something smarter. In this episode, host Sarah Dooley sits down with coach and parent Carla Greenan, PCC, CPC, to explore Smart Harmony, an approach to reducing the mental load of parenthood through intentional choices, small mindset shifts, and practical support tools like AI. They talk coaching, coaching with AI, managing changing parenting seasons, and how to know what really matters.

She’s made AI do amazing things—and hilariously weird things too. In this episode of the AI-Empowered Mom podcast, host Sarah Dooley is joined by neighbor and powerhouse product director Rachel Kohn. Together, they laugh through some of the most unforgettable AI fails (like the appendix slide incident 😳) and explore the wins that come from experimenting boldly with tech. From vibe meal planning to parenting Q&As powered by ChatGPT, Rachel shares how AI helps her navigate motherhood, life, and launching solo projects. Plus, don’t miss the launch of our new AI Fail of the Month Contest—submit your funniest or most bizarre AI moment and maybe you’ll be featured next!

How do you juggle three kids under three, two growing businesses, and a standout personal brand, with your faith + family front and center?

In this episode, host Sarah Dooley sits down with Chelsea Rizzo, also known as @the.ai.mama and founder of Abundant Academy, to talk about how she uses AI to write books, launch businesses, and build systems that keep her present with her family. Chelsea shares her favorite automation hacks, how her faith grounds her work, and what she wants every mom to know about starting small and dreaming big.

After tragedy, many parents are left asking, "What do I say to my child?" and "How do I process this myself?" In this special episode, host Sarah Dooley sits down with Dr. Kirti Saxena, Chief of Psychiatry at Texas Children’s Hospital and Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, to talk about how to support children and families during times of grief and trauma.

They discuss how to talk to kids at different developmental stages, the importance of modeling calm as a parent, how to recognize signs your child may need more support, and how parents can care for their own mental health, too.

In this eye-opening episode, host Sarah Dooley sits down with Kristen Kennedy, award-winning digital health innovator and founder of Corsa Precision, to share her deeply personal story about using ChatGPT for emotional support during a medical crisis. Kristen reveals how AI helped—and how it almost harmed. Together, they explore what happens when we treat AI like a therapist or a friend, why boundaries matter, and how to create your own personal AI user manual.