Sandhya Simhan shares her journey from brand marketing into the fast-paced world of AI and automation. We talk about shifting mindsets, breaking down tech barriers, and the exponential power of women in community.

🕒 Time-Stamped Highlights

• [00:02:00] How selling deodorant led Sandhya to AI (and why ChatGPT is really just good UX)
• [00:04:30] Her journey into Women Defining AI—and why AI literacy is vital for women
• [00:07:00] What’s missing in data when women aren’t in the room—and what it costs all of us
• [00:10:30] How product UX shapes access, and why ignoring women is just bad business
• [00:14:00] Sandhya’s favorite part of women-led communities: everyone helps someone else
• [00:15:30] AI makes you average—your craft makes you great
• [00:18:00] “Is it cheating to use AI?” Why women hesitate—and how to reframe that
• [00:22:30] The glass cliff is real—how to rise without falling off it
• [00:25:00] You don’t need to code—you just need to define your idea clearly
• [00:30:00] Vercel, Gumloop, Glean, Make—tools Sandhya recommends for building your workflows
• [00:35:00] 4 steps to becoming an AI-powered problem-solver
• [00:38:00] Homework! Your first micro AI project starts with identifying one problem
• [00:40:00] Why now is the time for women in middle management to level up with AI
• [00:41:00] What’s next for Sandhya and Women Defining AI

Sandhya brings the perfect mix of real-world strategy and motivational momentum. Whether you're curious about AI tools or ready to lead your industry forward, this episode will reframe what’s possible—and how close you already are.

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