In this episode of 'Make it Ambitious,' host Vic Moser talks with Sandy Carter, a renowned strategist and creative entrepreneur, about her career journey, from leading roles at IBM and AWS to her ventures in AI and blockchain. Carter shares pivotal moments that have shaped her career, the importance of continuous learning, and her passion for emerging technologies such as AI and blockchain. She also discusses her new book, 'AI First Human Always,' the significance of balancing AI with human creativity, and offers advice on how to stay ambitious and innovative in a rapidly changing world. 

💬 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞
➺ Sandy's career was influenced by a pivotal conversation with her manager.
➺ Leading with humanity is essential in a tech-driven world.
➺ Continuous learning is crucial for personal and professional growth.
➺ Failure can be a powerful teacher in leadership.
➺ Empowering women in tech is vital for future innovation.
➺ Blockchain can enhance trust and transparency in various applications.
➺ Sandy emphasizes the importance of storytelling in leadership.
➺ Personal retreats can help clarify thoughts and inspire new ideas.

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭:
Sandy Carter is a pioneer at the intersection of AI, Web3, and transformation, currently serving as COO of Unstoppable Domains. With a career spanning IBM, AWS, and five best-selling books—including AI First, Human Always—she’s been recognized as one of the most influential women in tech. Sandy’s mission is bold yet clear: to scale responsibly, advocate fearlessly, and create more seats at the table for the future of technology.

⏱ Timestamps
00:00 The Importance of Continuous Learning
00:28 Introduction to Make it Ambitious Podcast
01:10 Career Turning Points and Mentorship
02:57 Entrepreneurial Influence and Career Path
03:51 Balancing Corporate and Startup Worlds
05:24 The Rapid Evolution of AI
07:06 AI in Marketing and Customer Success
14:11 Writing and Innovating with AI
19:40 Content Creation and Career Pivots
24:12 Empowering Women in AI and Startups
24:53 Goals and Achievements of Wow Three
26:11 Blockchain and Trust in Technology
28:31 Lessons from Failure and Leadership
34:49 The Impact of Global Travel
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𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰
Welcome to 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 — the podcast for bold thinkers, doers, and leaders who refuse to play small. Hosted by Vic Moser, this show uncovers the real stories behind ambition. The pivots, setbacks, mindset shifts, and defining moments that shape the way we lead and live.

𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯.

In this episode, Vic sits down with Nicole Vasquez, the founder and CEO of MDB Partners. She shares her journey from running multiple startups to leading a successful agency that accelerates relationship-driven opportunities. She discusses the importance of human connections in business, strategies for effective networking, and experiences with burnout and balancing ambition with personal life. Nicole also delves into the impact of AI on networking and offers practical tips for leaders looking to build meaningful professional relationships.

💬 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧
•𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲:How Nicole’s experiences have shaped her approach to creating meaningful connections
• 𝐏𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐏𝐢𝐯𝐨𝐭 𝐏𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐬: Nicole’s journey through multiple startups and her decision to focus on high-level executive connections
• 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠: Why remote networking is becoming more vital and how to navigate it effectively
• 𝐌𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬:The challenges and triumphs of balancing motherhood with entrepreneurial ambition
• 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐨𝐫 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤: The power of community among leaders and why Nicole created a network of super connectors
• 𝐍𝐞𝐭𝐰𝐨𝐫𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲:Tips and insights on how to approach networking intelligently and intentionally

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭
𝑁𝑖𝑐𝑜𝑙𝑒 𝑉𝑎𝑠𝑞𝑢𝑒𝑧 – CEO and founder of MDB Partners, a firm dedicated to accelerating relationship-driven opportunities for top leaders through a blend of AI and human trust. Over two decades, she has built and sold three companies at the intersection of community and technology. Nicole currently runs The Activator Network, advising executives and AI platforms on building trust and connection at scale.

✦ Follow 𝐍𝐢𝐜𝐨𝐥𝐞 ➝ https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicolervasquez/
✦ MDB Partners ➝ https://www.mbd-partners.com/about
✦ Newsletter ➝ https://momentum-by-design.beehiiv.com/

𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭
Vic Moser is a founder, creative entrepreneur, and project strategist who’s navigated pivots across biology, tech, finance, and now community building and content creation. She runs a web design studio for creators and small business owners, and co-founded a nonprofit that supports women and allies in tech. She created Make it Ambitious because ambition isn’t one-size-fits-all, and she wants to spotlight stories that

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𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰
Welcome to 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 — the podcast for bold thinkers, doers, and leaders who refuse to play small. Hosted by Vic Moser, this show uncovers the real stories behind ambition. The pivots, setbacks, mindset shifts, and defining moments that shape the way we lead and live.

𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯.

Welcome to 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 — the podcast for bold thinkers, doers, and leaders who refuse to play small. Hosted by Vic Moser, this show uncovers the real stories behind ambition — the pivots, setbacks, mindset shifts, and defining moments that shape the way we lead and live.

💬 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐘𝐨𝐮’𝐥𝐥 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐄𝐩𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐝𝐞

• Career Turning Points: How Amishi pivoted from engineering to corporate finance and thrived abroad
• The Three C’s Framework: A simple formula for overcoming stagnation and staying aligned with your goals
• Empowerment Through Dance: How Bollywood dance helped Amishi —and her students— embrace confidence and joy
• Authentic Leadership: Why kindness, empathy, and grace are core to real success
• Balancing Drive & Self-Love: How Amishi harmonizes ambition with well-being

𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐞 𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭:

✦ 𝐀𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐡𝐢 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥 – Senior VP, computer engineer, and corporate banker turned multi-hyphenate. A trained dancer and founder of Nach Bollywood Style, Amishi is also a crowned pageant winner. She opens up about “self-loving your way into success,” balancing motherhood with ambition, and pursuing joy alongside career achievement.

♡ 𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭

Hi! I’m Vic Moser — founder, creative entrepreneur, and project strategist who’s navigated pivots across biology, tech, finance, and now community building and content creation. I run a web design studio for creators and small business owners, and I co-founded a nonprofit that supports women and allies in tech. I created Make it Ambitious because ambition isn’t one-size-fits-all, and I want to spotlight stories that show us how powerful and personal ambition really is.

💡 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐜𝐭 𝐄𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤

Conversations with disruptors, founders, and corporate game changers about:

• Career growth, pivots & reinvention
• Personal branding & thought leadership
• Burnout, boundaries & sustainable ambition
• Building with AI, Web3 & emerging tech
• Balancing personal identity with professional success

Because playing small was never the plan.

⏱ Timestamps

• 00:00 Introduction & Personal Mantra
• 00:25 Redefining Leadership
• 00:55 Podcast Intro

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𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰
Welcome to 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 — the podcast for bold thinkers, doers, and leaders who refuse to play small. Hosted by Vic Moser, this show uncovers the real stories behind ambition. The pivots, setbacks, mindset shifts, and defining moments that shape the way we lead and live.

𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯.

Welcome to Make it Ambitious — the podcast for bold thinkers, doers, and leaders who refuse to play small. Hosted by Vic Moser, this show dives into the stories behind ambition: the pivots, setbacks, strategies, and mindset shifts that often don’t make it to the highlight reel.

In this trailer, meet our first three powerhouse guests and get a taste of what’s to come:

✦ Amishi Patel – Senior VP, corporate banker, and computer engineer turned multi-hyphenate entrepreneur. Amishi is also a trained dancer since the age of 5, founder of Nach Bollywood Style dance school, and a crowned pageant winner (Ms. Bharat Florida, Ms. Bharat USA, Ms. South Asia World). She opens up about “self-loving your way into success,” balancing motherhood with ambition, and what it takes to pursue joy alongside career achievement.

✦ Nicole Vasquez – Founder & CEO of MBD Partners, the only agency accelerating relationship-driven opportunities for executives through in-person experiences and AI. With 20 years of experience as a connector across tech, finance, real estate, and hospitality, Nicole has built and sold three companies at the intersection of community and technology. She now advises leaders and runs The Activator Network, a private community for the world’s top superconnectors. Her mantra? Connection isn’t optional — it’s the strategy.

✦ Sandy Carter – Chief Business Development Officer at Unstoppable Domains, founder of Unstoppable Women of Web3 and AI, and author of AI First, Human Always. A pioneer who’s led at IBM Watson and Amazon Web Services, Sandy has traveled to 91 countries and is reshaping how we think about AI, digital identity, and Web3. She shares how to lead with both ambition and humanity in an era of rapid technological change.

What to Expect From the Show
Every week, Vic sits down with disruptors, founders, and corporate game changers to explore how ambition really works. Expect stories about:
 • Career growth, pivots, and reinvention
 • Personal branding and thought leadership
 • Burnout, boundaries, and sustainable ambition
 • Building with AI, Web3, and emerging tech
 • Balancing personal identity with professional success

Whether you’re scaling a business, pivoting careers, or redefining success on your own terms, this is your space to g

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𝐀𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐰
Welcome to 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐢𝐭 𝐀𝐦𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 — the podcast for bold thinkers, doers, and leaders who refuse to play small. Hosted by Vic Moser, this show uncovers the real stories behind ambition. The pivots, setbacks, mindset shifts, and defining moments that shape the way we lead and live.

𝘉𝘦𝘤𝘢𝘶𝘴𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘺𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘴𝘮𝘢𝘭𝘭 𝘸𝘢𝘴 𝘯𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘱𝘭𝘢𝘯.