AI-Empowered Mom

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.

In this episode, host Sarah Dooley is joined by Dalia Gogineni, one of the original AI-Empowered Supermoms, to share 10 real-life ways she uses AI to manage life as a mom and professional. From home decor decisions to travel planning to driving Copilot adoption at work, Dalia breaks down how AI helps her do more with less stress, mess, and effort. 

In this episode, host Sarah Dooley talks with Paige Connell, content creator, educator, advocate and Fair Play facilitator, about the invisible work of motherhood. They unpack the mental load: what it is, why it matters, and how tools like AI and frameworks like Fair Play can help lighten it. If you’ve ever felt like the project manager of your household, this one’s for you.

In this episode, host Sarah Dooley talks with Lois Janos, founder of Working Smarter with AI and mom of two, about how discovering AI transformed her life as a working parent and sparked her mission to bring more women into the conversation. From planning toddler activities to running a sold-out AI workshop for women in her hometown, Lois shares why moms have a vital role in shaping the future of AI and how we can all start where we are—with curiosity and confidence.