Wicked Thoughts with Fleire Castro

In this dynamic episode, we welcomed three exceptional women from diverse industries to discuss their experiences and insights as Women in AI and Marketing. Ms. February, Ms. Joy, and Ms. Connie shared candid reflections on navigating professional challenges, the impact of AI on their work, and their sources of inspiration.

KEY TOPICS

• Navigating professional challenges with resilience
• Balancing work and personal life: Strategies and realities
• The evolving role of AI in the workplace
• Sources of inspiration: From family to influential figures
• Overhyped trends in various industries
• The importance of community and collaboration in achieving success

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Meet our inspiring guests:

Joy Garingo

Workspaces + Community at The Company Cebu

Co-working Space Creator, Build-to-suit Spaces, & Employer-of-Record Services

Connie Barrientos Carey

Recruitment and Human Resources Head at Aleph Talent Solutions Corporation

February Canoy

Operations Manager at 10YellowMilk

Co-Founder at ARKA.Asia-Ph

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