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AI for Equity

AI for Equity

By: Jenny and Leah Garrett
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 AI for Equity is the intergenerational podcast where technology meets justice. Co-hosted by Leah-Sunshine Garrett and Jenny Garrett OBE, we explore how artificial intelligence can be used to drive equity and inclusion - rather than deepen existing inequalities. Each episode features thought-provoking conversations with innovators, researchers, and change-makers working at the intersection of AI and social justice. Whether we're unpacking algorithmic bias, discussing inclusive design, or spotlighting grassroots solutions, AI for Equity challenge Contact : AiForEquity@outlook.comJenny and Leah Garrett Economics Science Social Sciences
Episodes
  • People First: The Human Side of AI in Talent and Business

    People First: The Human Side of AI in Talent and Business
    Nov 12 2025

    In this episode of AI for Equity, Jenny and Leah sit down with Christina Chen, founder of First AI Group, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming talent acquisition, business automation, and investment opportunities for female founders.

    Christina shares her insights on the human side of AI - reminding us that even in a world of automation, people remain at the heart of innovation.

    Why “people first” should guide every AI conversation
    The growing importance of AI literacy in the workplace

    The rise of investment in female founders and inclusive innovation
    How businesses can build internal AI capabilities
    Career advice for anyone looking to enter the AI space

    If you’re curious about how technology, productivity, and people come together in the future of work, this conversation is a must-watch.

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    Keywords: AI, talent acquisition, automation, productivity, female founders, investment, business process, career advice, technology
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    37 mins
  • Visibility, Voice & Value: How AI Can Empower Us

    Visibility, Voice & Value: How AI Can Empower Us
    Nov 5 2025

    In this episode of AI for Equity, Leah and Jenny speak with Ekua Cant, a visibility leadership coach, about what it really means to be seen and valued in today’s world of technology and AI.

    From the power of paid speaking opportunities to the biases coded into algorithms, Ekua shares how diverse leaders can use visibility as a form of empowerment — and why collaboration and courage are key to creating equitable outcomes.

    🎥 Want to see the full conversation and behind-the-scenes clips? Watch the video episode now on YouTube (@AIforEquityPod)
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    25 mins
  • AI as a Creative Partner: Rethinking Human Potential

    AI as a Creative Partner: Rethinking Human Potential
    Oct 29 2025

    In this episode of AI for Equity, Leah and Jenny sit down with Finbar O’Hanlon, a musician turned tech innovator, to explore how curiosity and creativity fuel innovation in an AI-driven world. From the similarities between music and coding to the need to unlearn outdated beliefs, Finbar shares how adaptability and experimentation can redefine what it means to be human in the age of technology.


    Together, they discuss the future of work, the role of play in learning, and how AI can become a true creative partner—enhancing, not replacing, our imagination.


    Tune in to discover why the most powerful technology is still the human mind.
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    30 mins
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