​​Twenty years ago, Hurricane Katrina forever changed the way we think about natural disasters, emergency response, and community resilience.  For me, it became a defining moment as a journalist shaping how I understand technology, content, and community. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the tragic event, and in this episode, I sit down with Michelle Payne, chief strategy and resiliency officer at the United Way of Southeast Louisiana, and Kirby Nagel, their public information officer. 

Together, we explore how technology and community networks have evolved since 2005. From real-time flood sensors to social media alerts, the tools for connecting and informing people during emergencies are more advanced than ever. This episode is a timely reminder that disaster preparedness is a challenge facing all of us, especially in a world reshaped by climate change.

Chapters:

00:00 Cory's Personal Katrina Story

03:30 Meet Kirby Jane Nagle and Michelle Payne of United Way of Southeast Louisiana

09:22 New Tech Flood Sensors

13:10 Camp Mystic

14:57 FEMA's Future Role in Disaster Relief

15:50 Create a Climate Disaster Savings Plan

17:15 Future Tech and Disaster Equity

19:00 Future Proofing for Climate Disasters

About Kirby Jane Nagle:

Kirby Jane Nagle is the public information officer for United Way of Southeast Louisiana, where she brings strategic thinking, creative storytelling, and a relentless work ethic to every project she leads. A communications expert specializing in media relations, fundraising, and crisis messaging, Kirby has helped raise more than $25 million in disaster response funds, supporting the region through hurricanes, tornadoes, floods, and the unprecedented challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. In times of disaster, Kirby transitions to help lead United Way’s disaster response team, directing critical communications while also stepping into hands-on recovery efforts, including managing boots-on-the-ground operations and even driving a forklift when needed. Her work and that of the disaster response team were instrumental in securing a transformational MacKenzie Scott gift in recognition of United Way’s COVID-19 relief efforts and positioning the organization as a national leader in disaster response and community impact. 

About Michelle Payne:

Michelle Clarke Payne is the Chief Strategy & Resiliency Officer at United Way of Southeast Louisiana, where she leads strategy, storytelling, and resource development to mobilize people into action. From securing emergency aid after hurricanes to launching rapid financial assistance programs during the pandemic, she has helped raise nearly $10 million for relief and recovery while spearheading United Way's efforts in the launch of the United Way Resiliency Center founded by Rebuilding Together. Beyond disaster response, she mentors the next generation of marketers as an adjunct professor at Tulane University, earning recognition as the American Advertising Federation’s 2023 Educator of the Year and a Loyola University “40 Under 40” honoree. Her leadership extends through service as President of the Junior League of New Orleans, member of the Women United Global Leadership Council, and recognition as a 2025 Top Female Achiever by New Orleans Magazine and a 2025 CityBusiness Icon Award honoree.

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This week on The Intersect, Cory begins by asking what may seem like a wild question: Can AI really sit with you through a psychedelic trip? What could go right (and wrong) when we invite technology into some of our most vulnerable emotional experiences? 

Even in 2025, women’s biology, which includes the daily fluctuations of hormone cycles, has largely been left out of psychedelic research (and most medical research and clinical trials for that matter …) This has large implications not just for women’s health, and for science in general, and Dr. Grace Blest-Hopley, a neuroscientist is working to change that through her company called Hystelica, which is dedicated to understanding how women’s biology intersects with psychedelic medicine. 

Cory and Grace discuss the wide-ranging impacts of women’s hormones and the brain, the possibilities and limitations of AI as a psychedelic “trip sitter,” and how medical research can be more inclusive, and therefore more accurate.

Topics Covered:

• Why women’s biology can’t be treated as “niche” in psychedelic research
• How tech and AI tools might empower women to track, understand, and advocate for their health
• The possibilities and pitfalls of using AI in psychedelic preparation, integration, and beyond
• Why trust, safety, and human presence still matter most in the middle of the journey

About Grace Blest-Hopley:

Dr. Grace Blest-Hopley is a Neuroscientist with 12 years experience researching cannabis, cannabinoids, and psychedelics. Grace completed her PhD in Neuroscience at King's College London and currently serves as the Chief Scientific Officer at NWPharma Tech. She is the Research Director at Heroic Hearts Project, a charity that supports combat veterans with mental health challenges resulting from trauma and is also the founder of Hystelica, a community focused on understanding women's biology for safe and effective psychedelic use. In addition to her research and professional roles, she serves as an officer in the British Army Reserve. Dr. Blest-Hopley advocates for the therapeutic potential of these substances and strives to advance the field of psychedelic research. Her work contributes to improving the well-being of individuals in need, particularly combat veterans, while also promoting a better understanding of women's biology in relation to psychedelics.

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It continues to be a wild world on the internet. Social platforms have become the backdrop of our real lives. We live in hybrid spaces between our phones and the “real” world. And while we know social media has the power to connect us and broaden our perspectives, it’s also the stage from which harmful trends, predatory behavior and mental health challenges can emerge. This affects all of us, but teenagers are especially susceptible. 

In this episode, I’m joined by Vice President and Global Head of Safety at Meta, Antigone Davis, to discuss Meta’s recent launch of Teen Accounts. We discuss how the company is prioritizing teen safety on Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, and how parents are part of the solution for creating a safer online experience for their children. We cover how to reset our algorithms, filter out problematic messages, and the coordination it will take between tech companies and governments to ensure continued safety for teenagers and children online. 

Topics Covered:

• How teen social media use has evolved over the past decade.
• The built-in protections of Meta’s Teen Accounts and how teenagers are reacting.
• What parents can do to protect their children on Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
• What Meta is doing to address harmful content, privacy risks, and real-time broadcasting.

About Antigone Davis:

Antigone Davis is Meta’s VP and Global Head of Safety, overseeing safety efforts across platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Whatsapp, and Messenger. Antigone has been at Meta for a decade, has a background in law and a deep understanding of the challenges surrounding online safety, digital rights, and content moderation. Her work at Meta focuses on improving the safety policies and tools that help protect users from harmful content and interactions on social media.

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Is work just something we endure for a paycheck? Or could it be something more? As AI takes on a bigger presence in all aspects of life, how can it elevate our professional lives to … dare we say it … make work fun? In this episode, I’m joined by @bperreau – founder and CEO of a new AI-powered leadership product called Parafoil – and Bree Groff – author of the newly released, Today Was Fun: A Book About Work (Seriously). We explore how to make the future of work bright.  

Topics Covered:

• How AI can help us be more effective leaders?
• How to build a personal AI coach ethically
• The power of “cozy teams” at work and how to nurture one
• How to find joy in work even if we dislike parts of our jobs

About Ben Perreau:

Ben Perreau is the founder and CEO of Parafoil, where he’s pioneering ‘leadership bionics’ — combining cognitive science and AI to help managers rapidly evolve into exceptional leaders. Before Parafoil, Ben was a journalist and a product and strategy leader, guiding teams through transformations at startups and global companies. He’s dedicated his career to building products and cultures that blend vision, humanity, and measurable impact. Outside of work, Ben’s a lifelong music and food lover who believes leadership should feel as human as it is ambitious.

Follow Ben Perreau on Instagram, LinkedIn and X. Join the waitlist at Parafoil.co 

About Bree Groff:

Bree Groff is the author of the new release, Today Was Fun: A Book About Work (Seriously). She is a speaker and consultant and has guided executives at companies including Google, Pfizer, Calvin Klein, Atlassian, Hilton, and many others. She was formerly a Partner at SYPartners, the CEO of NOBL Collective, and holds a masters in Learning and Organizational Change from Northwestern University.

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How do we know if our group chats are private? Does using a platform like iMessage, WhatsApp or Google Messenger protect what we say? Or can tech companies or governments access our messages and even monetize this data? 

The answers are complicated. In today’s episode with Udbhav Tiwari, Signal's VP of Strategy and Global Affairs, we explore the intersection of privacy, strategy, and the role of AI in reshaping communication. Signal is a private messaging app that ensures users can text without being tracked, monitored, or shown ads. Used by hundreds of millions of people including journalists, whistleblowers, governments and activists, it may be the gold standard of private digital communication.

So should we all migrate our chats to Signal? Let’s explore that. Especially as we share more of ourselves with AI, truly private spaces online are becoming increasingly rare. 

Topics Covered:

• How can we best protect our privacy when it comes to messages and group chats? 
• What does safety and privacy look like within surveillance capitalism?
• Is it possible to use third party AI agents and still have privacy?
• A look at Signalgate and the role of Signal in upholding user privacy.

About Udbhav Tiwari: 

Udbhav Tiwari is Signal's VP for Strategy and Global Affairs, driving the project's public affairs and other external engagements. Prior to this, he worked at the Director for Global Product Policy at Mozilla and the public policy team at Google.

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The culture of work is in transformation as AI is reshaping the job search for both applicants and hiring managers. Chatbots are writing resumes, robots conducting first-round interviews and hiring managers are navigating the complexities of AI  automation bias in application screening.  So as humans, what can we do to stand out amidst a sea of candidates, and how can we continue to define our company cultures?

In this episode, I’m joined by Daisy Auger-Dominguez, a global c-suite executive, strategist, author and keynote speaker who’s held leadership roles at major companies including Google and Disney. With decades of experience guiding workplace culture through change, Daisy offers insights into the fast-shifting landscape of hiring and recruitment in the age of AI. We discuss how job seekers can use AI to enhance their applications without losing what makes them unique, and how recruiters can stay attuned to the nuances that machines often miss.

Topics Covered:

• AI has made the hiring process faster, but at what cost?
• Are resumes still relevant in an AI-saturated job market?
• The cover letter may be more important than ever before
• How to future-proof your career How we can use AI as an assistant, but not as an author

About Daisy Auger-Dominguez: 

Daisy Auger-Dominguez is a global c-suite executive, strategist, author and keynote speaker helping organizations lead with purpose, people, and performance at the center. As CEO of Auger-Domínguez Ventures, she partners with Fortune 500s, startups, and mission-driven organizations — in-house as a Chief People Officer or as an advisor — to build high-trust, inclusive and resilient teams, shape vibrant cultures and operations, and craft systems that thrive in times of change.

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This is Treated, a new podcast with Dr. Sara Szal (formerly Gottfried): Real talk. Real science. Real solutions. Each week you will leave with the tools you need to heal your mind, body, and soul so you can take your health into your own hands. Most people are trying to optimize, it’s in our nature. But we can’t “to-do-list” our way out of taking care of ourselves. This means health needs a perspective shift. On Treated, Dr. Sara Szal sits down with experts in their fields and patients who have found holistic solutions to their health questions and created lasting transformation.

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In this episode, I’m joined by Jacqueline Raich, CEO and founder of Primer – a beauty-tech startup designing a smart mirror powered by AI. Unlike the aesthetic filters on  your phone’s photo apps, this physical mirror coaches you to achieve the look you want through customized makeup tutorials. As Jacqueline describes, it’s akin to applying makeup in the style of paint-by-numbers where your face becomes the canvas. 

In our conversation, we discuss the origin story of Primer, the impact it will have on the beauty industry as well as its potential to help all people be more confident and comfortable applying makeup. Beyond the story of Primer, we discuss the challenges of being a first-time founder, and we share some generative AI tips like how to tweak prompts for ChatGPT and strategically leverage it as a thought partner. 

Topics Covered:

• How Primer is fixing the “personalization problem” in the beauty industry
• What responsive AI is and how Primer is integrating it into its hardware?
• How Primer will enable beauty influencers and online makeup tutorials to be even more helpful
• How business builders and founders can use ChatGPT as a constructive thought partner

About Jacqueline Raich:

After nearly 15 years in merchandising and strategy roles at top luxury retailers, Primer founder Jacqueline Raich pivoted toward a new passion. A Wharton and Parsons graduate, she tapped into her deep industry expertise and instinct for elevating the customer experience to pioneer the first analog mirror equipped with advanced AR capabilities. With Primer, she’s creating a space where beauty enthusiasts can discover, share, and grow their skills. To develop the model, Jacqueline worked closely with advisors from Lululemon Studio Mirror, Estée Lauder, Meta, and other leaders in beauty and consumer tech.

Follow Jacqueline Raich on LinkedIn at @jacquelineraich, and watch a sneak preview of Primer at https://www.primer.beauty/video. 

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We’re living through a crisis of connection, and both men and women are hurting. We’re all craving intimacy, but are struggling to meaningfully connect. Dating apps, AI chatbots and evolving gender roles are contributing to our challenge of connection, but as I explore in this episode, hope is not lost. It’s up to us to make space for intimacy in our lives. And that process starts with knowing ourselves, something AI can help us do.

In this episode, I’m joined by Kaamna Bhojwani, a certified sexologist and researcher. She is one of the leading voices at the intersection of technology and human intimacy. Kaamna has spent years exploring how our digital world is reshaping the most intimate parts of our lives: how we relate, how we connect, and what it means to feel close to someone.

She unpacks this age of relational tech based on her research in psychology, spirituality, and her experience working with individuals and couples all over the world navigating sex and intimacy in their lives and relationships. 

Topics Covered:

• The state of sex today, and how technology is impacting our interpersonal relationships
• What relational tech is, and how it can help us become more self-aware and help us develop intimacy in our relationships
• Ways AI can help us confront and work through our feelings of sexual shame
• How the language we use to discuss sex can reinforce gender roles
• How AI can help people seeking true connection

About Kaamna Bhojwani: 

Kaamna Bhojwani is a certified sexologist, speaker, media personality and one of the leading voices at the intersection of technology and human intimacy including AI companions, teledildonics and humanoid robots. As the host of the Sex, Tech and Spirituality podcast, Kaamna creates space for the unpacking of our deepest emotions with a view towards collective expansion. Kaamna writes a column for Psychology Today called Becoming Technosexual and is a regular expert guest on NBC, Reuters, Al Jazeera and more.  

Follow Kaamna Bhojwani on Instagram @kaamnalive and LinkedIn at @kaamnabhojwani. 

Listen to Cory Corrine as a guest in Episode 10 of Kaamna’s Sex, Tech and Spirituality podcast, AI=Artificial Intimacy? Rethinking Desire, Authenticity and Personal Responsibility.

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Being a woman online is increasingly dangerous. It means living with the constant possibility that a simple AI prompt can turn your personal image into something disturbing, offensive and humiliating.

In this episode, I’m joined by Kat Tenbarge, an award-winning journalist who has been covering online harassment of women since the early days of deepfakes. In the last several years, thanks to AI, Kat has witnessed a disturbing trend in how deepfakes are becoming more pervasive. They are impacting a wide range of women and girls (not just celebrities), and platforms and police are ill-equipped to fight it. 

But as much as AI is changing the scale and speed of sexual harassment online, this isn’t a story about being powerless. It’s a story about possibility. And as Kat shares, when women organize, when we demand accountability, we can change the culture, shape policies, and build a safer and more tolerant internet.

Topics Covered:

• What does sexual harassment look like in the age of artificial intelligence?
• How can we regulate the rapid creation of non-consensual, synthetic sexual content online?
• Will President Trump’s ‘Take It Down Act’ actually protect women online?
• Should tech companies be held responsible for regulating the spread of deepfakes on their platforms?

About Kat Tenbarge: 

Kat Tenbarge is an award-winning feminist journalist who writes the newsletter Spitfire News. Her work has been published in WIRED, NBC News, Business Insider, and more. She has reported on high-profile cases of gender-based violence against influencers and celebrities.

Follow Kat Tenbarge on Bluesky @kattenbarge.bsky.social and on Instagram @kattenbarge. 

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