AI-Empowered Mom

The invisible work of running a family has always been real, but now there is a solution to make it visible and shared.

In this episode of the AI-Empowered Mom Podcast, host Sarah Dooley talks with Susie Harrison, co-founder and CEO of Hearth Display, the first digital display created to simplify family coordination.

Hearth is pioneering a new product category designed to help families externalize the mental load by turning schedules, routines, and reminders into something everyone can see and contribute to.

Susie shares the story behind building Hearth, how visibility drives shared responsibility at home, and why technology built for families can reduce burnout and restore balance.

It’s spooky season, but not just because of Halloween.

In this special solo episode, host Sarah Dooley of AI-Empowered Mom walks through four “scary stories” about AI that are keeping parents up at night, from privacy concerns and job fears to deepfakes and the planet’s energy use.

Sarah unpacks the truth behind each fear, shares practical steps parents can take to stay safe and informed, and reminds listeners why opting out isn’t the answer, because scary stories only have power if we stop them halfway. Tune in for an episode that helps parents feel informed, empowered, and ready to lead their families confidently into the AI age.

Who gets to shape AI, and who does it serve?

In this episode of the AI-Empowered Mom Podcast, host Sarah Dooley is joined by Meme Styles, data activist, mom of four, and founder of MEASURE, a nonprofit using data as a tool for justice. Meme is also an MIT Solver, Social Science Research Council Justice Fellow, and Chair of the HBCU AI Convention.

Together, Sarah and Meme discuss what it means to “interrogate AI,” how communities can hold technology accountable, and why representation and equity must be built into every system from the start. Meme shares the frameworks her team is using to examine bias, measure impact, and ensure that AI benefits, not harms, the people it touches.

We don’t need AI to replace parents—we need AI to support them. In this episode of the AI-Empowered Mom Podcast, host Sarah Dooley is joined by Julie Kelleher, EdTech executive, entrepreneur, and creator of @likeamother.ai, for a conversation about keeping the parent in the loop when it comes to AI and families.

Julie shares how her journey from classroom teacher to education technology leader shaped her perspective on parenting in the age of AI. Together, they explore what it means to raise AI-literate kids, how to manage digital boundaries, and why parents must stay actively engaged in guiding their families through an evolving tech landscape.

From real-life examples of digital parenting to her reflections on “vaporware,” AI literacy, and middle-school humor, this episode reminds us that we don’t have to be experts to keep our families safe and informed. We just need to stay in the loop.

Burnout is everywhere, but it doesn’t have to define us. In this episode of the AI-Empowered Mom Podcast, host Sarah Dooley is joined by Charlotte C. Lewis, founder of SenterMe, to explore the intersection of emotional intelligence, self-care, and AI.

Charlotte shares her journey from burnout to building an app that helps parents and professionals check in with themselves and reclaim balance. Together, they unpack why burnout is often systemic, not personal, and how small moments of emotional awareness can create lasting change. From navigating motherhood to redefining productivity, this conversation is both grounding and empowering.

If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin or wondered how to bring more presence into your daily life, this episode is for you.

Computer vision is everywhere: on your phone, at the grocery store, even when you travel. But what does that mean for moms and families?

In this episode of AI-Empowered Mom, host Sarah Dooley sits down with Jodi Blomberg, VP of AI and Data Science at Cox Automotive, mom of three, avid cyclist, and expert in artificial intelligence and computer vision. Together, they explore what computer vision really is, how it shows up in daily life, and what parents need to know about both the opportunities and risks.

Jodi shares how she uses AI at home to simplify family logistics, how bias shows up in computer vision systems, and why moms and caregivers need to be part of shaping the future of these tools. From surveillance concerns to photo-book wins, this conversation is both practical and thought-provoking.

You can’t see it, but you feel it. The invisible load of caregiving drains moms and caregivers every day. Ellie Windle, founder of Persist and mom of two, joins to name it, measure it, and change it.

In this episode, Ellie shares her personal journey of burnout, the emotional and logistical labor that caregivers shoulder, and how a birthday party breakdown led to founding Persist. She explains the concept of “anticipatory load,” how AI can help unpack emotional labor, and why we need to design tools that work for the real complexity of family life.

Sarah and Ellie also discuss the dangers of AI simply raising the bar instead of reducing the load, how same-sex couples offer lessons for equitable caregiving, and why shared language and visibility can transform relationships.

If you’ve ever thought, “Why am I so tired even when I’m getting help?”—this conversation is for you.

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.