In this episode, we sit down with Joya Scarlata, Director of Digital Marketing at Interra Information Technologies (InterraIT), where she has been leading transformative B2B marketing initiatives for nearly 12 years. Joya brings a unique perspective to AI in marketing, combining her background in International Relations with deep expertise in data-driven marketing strategies.

What We Cover: ✨ Joya's AI awakening moment and how her perspective has evolved

📈 How AI is revolutionizing audience segmentation and content personalization

🛠️ Game-changing AI tools that are transforming daily marketing operations

📊 Measuring ROI in AI-enhanced campaigns with specific KPIs

⚖️ Navigating data ethics and content authenticity challenges

🚀 Joya's vision for the ultimate AI marketing agent

About Our Guest:

• 🎯 Director of Digital Marketing at InterraIT with 12 years of B2B marketing leadership
• 🎤 TEDx Speaker and recognized among the "101 Women in AI Marketing"
• 🎧 Co-host of "The Marketer's Guide to the AI Galaxy" podcast
• 📊 Champion of accessible, ethical, and data-driven AI adoption in marketing
• 🌟 Passionate mentor for the next generation of marketers
• 🔗 Strategic storytelling expert specializing in AI-powered personalization

In this thought-provoking episode, we explore the critical intersection of AI governance, ethics, and representation with leaders from the Asian Women Advancing AI (AWAAI). Our guests break down the fundamentals of AI governance, explaining why proper oversight is essential in our rapidly evolving tech landscape. We dive deep into the challenge of creating fair and unbiased AI systems, examining how diverse perspectives are crucial for identifying and preventing algorithmic bias. The conversation tackles the perceived tension between innovation and ethics, revealing why responsible AI development actually leads to better, more robust systems.

We also explore the unique challenges facing Asian women in AI leadership and research, discussing the founding vision of AWAAI and why identity-affirming spaces are essential for building truly inclusive technology. From cultural expectations to workplace dynamics, we examine the systemic barriers that keep underrepresented voices out of AI decision-making roles and what needs to change.

This episode offers valuable insights for tech professionals, policy makers, students, and anyone interested in ensuring that artificial intelligence serves everyone, not just those who look like the people building it. Whether you're new to AI ethics or deeply involved in tech development, you'll come away with a clearer understanding of why diverse voices aren't just nice to have—they're essential for building AI that works for our interconnected, multicultural world.

Key Topics Covered:

• What AI governance means and why it matters now
• Strategies for identifying and preventing algorithmic bias
• The false dilemma between innovation speed and ethical development
• Unique challenges facing Asian women in tech leadership
• Building inclusive AI development practices
• The importance of representation in shaping AI's future

Perfect for: Tech professionals, diversity advocates, policy makers, students, and anyone curious about the human side of artificial intelligence.

Connect with the Asian Women Advancing AI (AWAAI) on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14554058/

Most companies are getting AI transformation spectacularly wrong. In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with data and AI thought leader Nan Li to uncover why adoption—not technology—remains the #1 barrier to AI success.

Forget the buzzwords and empty promises. This is a no-nonsense conversation about what actually works in AI transformation. Nan challenges the conventional wisdom, revealing why starting with "Can we build it?" is the wrong question and sharing the practical framework that successful organizations use instead.

What You'll Learn:

• Why the "tech-first" approach is killing AI initiatives
• What "AI-ready data" actually looks like in messy business reality
• The 4 levels of AI literacy every organization needs to understand
• How to balance innovation speed with responsible AI practices
• The "WOULD WE?" framework for building winning business cases
• Practical build vs. buy decision-making strategies

Whether you're a C-suite executive, middle manager, or frontline worker, this episode delivers actionable insights for navigating AI transformation successfully. No hype, just proven strategies from someone who's been in the trenches.

Perfect for: Business leaders, data professionals, AI practitioners, and anyone responsible for driving digital transformation in their organization.

In this episode, the guest breaks down the fundamentals of AI agents in an accessible way for non-technical audiences. From understanding what makes AI agents different from traditional AI systems to exploring their potential future applications, this episode offers a comprehensive introduction to this cutting-edge technology.

AI has evolved from being just a buzzword to becoming an integral part of our workplace wellness programs. But with great power comes great responsibility, and that's exactly what was unpacked in this episode.

This episode features an esteemed guest from the healthcare sector who shared her perspectives on how AI has become influential in determining optimized health benefits in the workplace and how employers can strike a balance between AI innovation, employee data privacy, and other sensitive factors.

Is the rising popularity of AI impacting the insurance business or its fundamental practices?

Listen to this special episode covering an actuary's unique perspective on how AI may or may not impact core insurance businesses and actuarial practices. The discussion touches upon how the insurance industry can balance the benefits of AI-driven precision with the need for fairness and regulatory compliance, improving data wrangling and processing steps prior to actuarial model building exercises, and how AI can influence overall risk assessment practices in a positive way.

This inspiring episode featuring an AI evangelist who's embracing the AI revolution in remarkable ways. From crafting custom Toastmasters songs to enhancing alumni club communications, our guest shares their journey of discovering generative AI tools in enhancing his creative content creation work. By listening to this episode, you will learn how Practical applications of ChatGPT, Suno AI, and DALL-E in community organizations is transforming creative workflows, especially in public speaking and community engagement. Perfect for retirees, creative enthusiasts, and anyone curious about practical AI applications in everyday life.

Dive deep into the transformative world of AI and data analytics with "Data Decoded: Navigating the AI Revolution". In this informative episode, the guest Vishal unravels the complex landscape of AI/ML driven by data which are reshaping businesses, careers, and technology. From practical integration strategies to emerging trends and critical challenges, this podcast offers an insider's perspective on the AI revolution that's changing everything we know about data.