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International Women’s Day Special: Janet Robb on Community, AI Adoption, and Changing the Culture 

In this International Women’s Day episode of Miss-Fits, we talk with Janet Robb about how serious illness, redundancy, and her passion for Dynamics led her to help build the global 365 Saturday community model focused on free learning, inclusivity, and leaving ego at the door, while also confronting the lack of women at events and the need for organizers to actively recruit female speakers. 

Janet shares her approach to technology adoption through the “curse of knowledge,” emphasizing meeting people where they are, creating awareness and reasons to care before teaching, and using storytelling to keep audiences engaged. She discusses challenges women face in male-dominated tech, urging women to ask uncomfortable questions, build confidence tactics for speaking up, and improve negotiation. 

Janet also details her ongoing UK-wide facial palsy advocacy, the realities of living with pain and limited treatment access, and her goal to drive cultural change and consistent enablement for AI adoption over the next decade. 

• 00:00 International Women’s Day Intro 
• 00:59 Janet’s Community Origin Story 
• 03:08 Building 365 Saturday 
• 06:01 Women on Stage Matters 
• 09:21 Curse of Knowledge in AI 
• 11:40 Storytelling Presentation Style 
• 14:20 Career Barriers for Women 
• 18:31 Confidence in Male Rooms 
• 20:58 Finding Women Leaders 
• 24:25 Negotiation and Pay Gap 
• 25:53 Women And Negotiation 
• 26:42 Proving Your Value 
• 28:51 Mindset And Calm 
• 31:54 Facial Palsy Reality 
• 35:07 Campaigning For Change 
• 40:56 Next Decade Goals 
• 42:24 Culture And Adoption 
• 46:12 Feeling Like A Misfit 
• 49:10 Closing Thanks 

This week, we chat with the brilliant Rosie Djurovic, AI Strategist and Head of AI at a top UK law firm, about what it really means to lead with AI today.

Rosie has such a refreshing take on the human side of tech. She talks about building AI literacy across teams, creating solid governance from day one, and making sure AI actually aligns with what the business needs — not just chasing shiny tools.

We also dive into how small businesses can get started with AI, why community matters in such a fast-moving field, and how sometimes, being a misfit is exactly what makes you stand out.

✨ A few gems from our chat:
• “Head of AI” isn’t just a title, it’s a signal that AI is serious business.
• Start with what you’ve got. The best AI ideas often come from existing processes.
• Governance = trust. Get it right early.
• Learning about AI should be fun, flexible, and for everyone.
• Stay curious, stay connected, the AI world moves fast!
• Leading in AI means leading with empathy.
• And yes, being different can be your biggest strength.

A huge thank you to Rosie for joining us and sharing her wisdom, warmth, and perspective on what it means to lead with both innovation and humanity. 💫

In this episode of the Misfits podcast, Femke Cornelissen shares her journey in the tech industry, discussing the importance of community, the growth of Experts Live, and her initiatives to empower women in tech. She emphasizes the need for role models, the challenges women face in a male-dominated field, and the significance of personal branding and visibility. Femke also addresses the issue of gender bias in AI and the importance of diversity in technology. Throughout the conversation, she provides valuable insights and advice for aspiring tech professionals, highlighting the balance between personal life and professional commitments.

In this episode, we’re joined by the brilliant Areti Iles, tech community champion and Head of Professional Services at Telefonica Tech, as we dive into the unstoppable rise of women shaping the future of AI, user groups, and digital safety.

We talk about:
✨ The power of grassroots tech communities and user groups
💡 Why representation in AI development matters more than ever
🔐 Cybersecurity through a female lens
🧠 The risks of unchecked AI evolution
🙌 How we can support and elevate more women to speak, lead, and secure the future

From bold conversations to behind-the-scenes insights, this episode is a call to action for anyone passionate about building inclusive, secure, and innovative tech spaces.

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In this episode, you can hear about Meg's journey and her strategy for designing & building the life she wants. We talk about the well-renowned 90-Day Mentoring Challenge, the importance of mentorship, and of course AI.