In this episode of She Is Bossy, Clara sits down with the multitalented Kyra Atekwana—AI consultant by day, Broadway producer by night. Kyra takes us on a journey through her eclectic and passion-led career, from studying anthropology and music at Harvard to auditioning for Broadway, scaling an education startup in Dubai, launching a food tech business, leading at HelloFresh, and now transforming teams through AI at Section.

We explore how Kyra blends her creativity with analytical thinking, what it’s like co-producing Tony-nominated Broadway shows, and why AI should be in every manager’s toolkit. Plus, Kyra shares practical advice for pivoting careers, navigating corporate cultures as a woman of color, and using AI to become a more thoughtful, self-aware leader.

🔥 Topics Covered:

• Kyra’s nonlinear career path from performing arts to AI and startups

• Lessons in cultural relativity from working in the Dubai government

• What it actually means to be a Broadway producer—and how Kyra is diversifying who gets a seat at the table

• How to use AI as a management tool for better feedback, clarity, and communication

• Strategic advice for women navigating corporate leadership while staying true to their voice

• Why building small, passion-fueled side projects can lead to your next big move