Summary: Quick Highlights from the Elevate Preview + Q&A! I review the structure of my Elevate Leadership Seminars and Summer Series offerings.  There are two primary offerings: Live Webinar Series and Corporate Series!  

I am excited to offer America at 250 as part of the Elevate Summer Series on Saturdays! Though the America's 250th anniversary and historic milestone isn't until 2026, we are starting this July to jump start new business insights!  Registration opened 6/1/25!   You must register by July 4th for America at 250.  Registration link: https://currygirltechtalk.com/registration-elevate

I believe the Elevate Leadership Seminar is a comprehensive resource for leaders looking to enhance their skills, navigate to changing landscapes, and lead authentically! If am also offering the Corporate Series customized for organizations (connect for more information).

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Summary:  In this episode, I am discussing 3 leadership insights from Warren Buffett.  The legendary financial guru has retired, but has left a legacy of leadership principles that we can draw insights from. 

Key Points:

• Succession planning is crucial for the continuance of excellent leadership before transferring the mantle.
• Succession planning includes investing time for transference of traditions, sound decision making, and investing in the next generation. 
• Humility is an admirable trait that we can draw upon as Mr. Buffet is known for being "Famously HUMBLE". 
• Fruitful and mutuallly-beneficial partnerships and connections are the result of esteeming others, sharing the spotlight, and trust.  
• Generosity opens the flow of wealth and keeps a cycle of prosperity in our lives. 
• Wealth is not only material possesions but also includes health and wellbeing, and more.
• Buffett's financial stewardship advice emphasizes stability, long-term investing, and avoiding unnecessary debt. 
• Investing in oneself is one aspect of ensuring personal and professional growth.

Summary:  What happened to the Genius Act and why did it fail in the Senate?  I am giving the scoop on the new proposed legislation for stable coins, providing an update on Circle's automated smart contracts, and talking tech infrastructure and data centers.  My update also highlights the importance of understanding WEB 3 advanced technologies at the Executive tier and how proposed legislation impacts business going forward.  And then I explore a "breakthrough" revenue model! 

 

Key Points: 

• Deep Seek's tinkering with the Nvidia chip gave us key optimizing insights.
• API Software engineering solutions along with a cloud based architecture can provide breakthrough innovation for AI companies while also addressing the electricial grid painpoints.
• WEB 3 and Cryptocurrency conversations are silently progressing in the background, with the introduction of the Genius Act. 
• Executives must get a good understanding of advanced technologies to make informed decisions especially with the forthcoming new legislation in the Genius Act. 
• Infrastructure projects are building interconnected data centers with fiber networks (a good thing) in locations like (Chicago, Phoenix, DFW, Columbus). 
• The dichotemy of electrical grid consumption and supporting tech growth remain a concern for technology business areas. 
• Circle's new automated smart contract service is available and enables the ability to put smart contracts on blockchain without having to know the programming languages.  Including event notification features and templates for simple implementations.  

Summary: Part 2 of the ELEVATE Leadership series.  Krystal is joined by Vanessa Bryant, MA, LPC and Deyzya Hardeman, licensed conflict management professional and Mediator.  The conversation explores the nature of conflict, the importance of communication, active listening, and empathy in resolving conflict.  The dialogue explores the intricacies of of conflict resolution including establishing boundaries, understanding different perspectives, and the role of forgiveness in moving forward.  Conflict management is a critical component of leadership, this episode shares practical tools and techniques for effective conflict resolution and insights on how to approach difficult conversations with respect and understanding. Often times leaders are inundated with conflicting priorities especially now with restructuring efforts with AI and Finance, these are helpful reminders for dealing with the dilemmas leaders are facing. 

Key Points:

• Conflict management is essential in both personal and professional settings.
• Active listening and empathy are crucial for effective communication.
• Identifying the problem is the first step in conflict resolution.
• Setting boundaries helps maintain respect in conversations.
• Use the LEAPS (Listening - Empathy - Ask - Paraphrasing - Summarizing) technique for effective communication. 
• Forgiveness is necessary for personal growth and relationship repair.
• Finding common goals can facilitate teamwork and collaboration.
• How seeing things from another person's perspective helps with empathsizing.
• Understanding different perspectives can lead to better conflict resolution.
• Using 'I' statements can help express feelings without assigning blame.
• Conflict can fester if not addressed within a reasonable time frame.
• Creating a respectful environment encourages open communication.

 

Guests appearing in this episode are:

Vanessa Bryant - MA, LPC                                     

Soaring Wings Counseling Services  Call/Text: 214-753-8017 [email protected]  www.soaringwingscounseling.com

Deyzya Hardeman - Certified Conflict Management Professional, Certified Mediator ([email protected])

 

Host Of Curry Girl Tech Talk:

Krystal Curry: [email protected] or connect at Curry Girl Tech Talk Website

Summary: In this episode of Curry Girl Tech Talk, Krystal Curry explores why there is thought to be a crisis in leadership.  The conversation reviews a few of the top, common complaints about leadership such as micromanagement, inconsistent decision-making, and emphasizes the need for a high people quotient or emotional intelligence in leaders.  As leaders are inundated with pressures surrounding cash conservation and restructuring efforts, Krystal shares advice to stay connected with employees and avoid the pitfalls highlighting the importance of effective leadership.    Key Points:

• 90% of Americans believe we face a leadership crisis.
• Leaders can have profound impacts across the globe - for example, nobel laureates. 
• People often quit jobs due to terrible bosses.
• Leaders affect multiple areas of business including revenues, profitability, customer satisfaction, attrition, & more. 
• Investing is leaders will bring value to the workforce with an incredible ROI.
• Micromanagement is a common complaint amongst employees.
• Empowering employees is the antidote to micromanagement. 
• Reminders of the distinction between leaders and managers.
• Leaders provide vision and motivation, while managers focus on tasks.
• Inconsistent decision-making can lead to confusion and low morale.
• Emotional intelligence is essential for effective leadership or having high PQ (people quotient)
• Conflict management and conflict resolution is a key component of effective leadership. 

 

Join us for Part 2: Leadership Dilemma - Conflict Management and Conflict Resolution (5/8/2025)

Summary:

In this episode of Curry Girl Tech Talk, Krystal Curry discusses the transformative impact of artificial intelligence on hiring practices and a recent major decision towards an AI-first hiring approach. She explores the rise of the gig economy, projected to grow significantly in the coming years, and how corporate responses to AI are shaping the workforce.  This episode provides actionable tips for navigating the gig economy.  And finally, Krystal reflects on the future of work, human connection, and the evolving nature of job satisfaction in a rapidly changing economic landscape.

Key Points:

• AI advancements are reshaping hiring practices across industries.
• The gig economy is projected to grow to $848.13 billion by 2032.
• Gig Economy is projected to add $2.7 Trillion to the global GDP, highlighting the importance of the gig work. 
• By 2027, half of the global workforce may be part of the gig economy.
• Shopify's AI-first hiring approach could signal a broader trend among corporations.
• Gig, freelance work, or side hustles can provide alternate sources of income.
• Gigs can have attractive perks like flexibility and work-life balance, perhaps generate substancial payouts for single projects, and even provide fulfillment and purpose.  
• Utilizing large gig platforms can enhance gig opportunities.
• Professional organizations can provide resources and support for professionals in their niche areas.  

Happy Earth Week! 

Summary:

In this episode of Curry Girl Tech Talk, there is an update of Krystal Curry's 2025 prediction of the evolving landscape of artificial intelligence technology.  Krystal reviews how Q1 of 2025 even surpassed her projections.  There is discussion about the increased AI global competition with entrance of emerging Chinese company DeepSeek.  The conversation surrounds the integral role technology plays in our daily lives, how tariffs affect the technology space, and a reflection on the global impact of technology.

Key Points:

• 2025 is shaping up to be an integral technology year with massive strides in the AI domain. 
• The battle for leaders in the AI technology space is becoming increasingly competitive.
• Experts assert that the US is still the dominant global leader in AI technology.
• Artificial intelligence is having a resounding impact globally.
• DeepSeek's rapid emergence is heating up the AI competition. 
• 3 ways DeepSeek shocked the competition.
• A developer's dream of open source AI models being released means new growth, apps, and technology interfaces.
• Business leaders and politicians are grappling with the affects of new tariffs.
• Cybersecurity is criticial component of technology in the age of AI.
• Meta releases new versions of Llama AI tools - Llama 4 Scout and Maverick 
• Engagement with AI tools and the testing via experimental beta releases.

Summary: This episode of Curry Girl Tech explores what has captured the attention of Americans - Social Media!  Though the powerful use of social media as technology tools have become business staples and social norms, behavioral health professionals are concerned about common addictive characteristics and too much consumption. The conversation centers around the profound impact of technology on our lives, particularly focusing on social media.  Reviewing some of the downsides and psychological effects on its users and the dilemma that presents, yet emphasizing the importance of finding a balance between online engagement and real-life interactions.     Key Points:

• Though a social media addiction is not a formal diagnosis, it has become a growing concern as highlighted by behavioral health professionals.
• Dopamine surges from social media use, can mimic addiction.
• Algorithms are designed to keep users engaged with social platforms which can be attributed to its high consumption by Americans. 
• Algorithms and AI predictive analysis are a critical component of branding and driving customer loyalty. 
• Finding balance is crucial for mental health and wellness along with nurturing relationships, and engaging in offline activity.  
• Statistics show high daily usage of social media platforms and a break down of usage amongst the generations.
• The upsides of social media including it's ability to connect us globally and it's use as a component of business and marketing strategies.  

Big Wins in Business and Sports

Summary: In this episode of Curry Girl Tech Talk, I am talking about the parallels between sports and business.  I explore the revenue generating aspects of the sports industry both at the collegiate and professional levels.  Leveraging the statistic that 95% of CEOs were college athletes, I offer 3 ways to elevate your leadership game by using the sports analogy to create big wins in business.   I share insights about essential elements of effective leadership and business acumen.  

Key Points: 

• The Sports Industry is a huge revenue generating machine drawing interest from private equity investors.  
• 95% of CEOs were college athletes indicating a significant tie to sports, leadership, and business success.  
• 3 Ways to Elevate! Actionable strategies including an optimistic leadership paradigm, resilience, and empowering team strengths
• What is the missing leadership phenomena and ways to combat that.
• Leadership is a huge responsibility and often times a lonely journey, some ways that burden can be lifted through an established regimen, collaboration, and delegation 
• Confidence building and thoughts about leader care. 

$500 Billion AI Infrastructure, DEI, and More    Summary:    The conversation explores the significant investment in AI infrastructure by major tech firms, the legislative efforts to address AI bias, the ongoing dialogue about diversity, equity, and inclusion.  It also highlights a personal anecdote about competition and adhering to standards for fairness and equity for all.     Key Points:

• The $500 billion AI Infrastructure investment involves OpenAI, SoftBank, and Oracle.
• The AI infrastructure project is projected to create 100K jobs.
• Legislative measures are being proposed to eliminate bias in AI systems including a proposed Civil Rights offices in areas to address concerns.
• AI algorithms can inadvertently produce biased outcomes in employment and financial services.
• Diverse perspectives are crucial in shaping technology legislation and outcomes.
• Women bring unique leadership qualities that are essential in male-dominated fields.
• Theres only about 10% of women are CEO's of fortune 500 companies and only 3 are Black women.
• Diversity, equity, and inclusion are not just ethical imperatives but also smart business strategies.
• Brand Identity is important as consumers are savvy and increasingly looking for brands that align with their values.
• Investing in a diverse workforce leads to better market approaches and business success.
• Standards in technology and business ensure fairness and equity.