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AI-Empowered Mom is the podcast where motherhood meets modern tools. Hosted by Sarah Dooley, it’s all about using AI to lighten the mental load, reclaim your time, and live with more joy. Hear real stories, practical tips, and smart ways moms are using tech to make life easier.
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You can’t see it, but you feel it. The invisible load of caregiving drains moms and caregivers every day. Ellie Windle, founder of Persist and mom of two, joins to name it, measure it, and change it.In this episode, Ellie shares her personal journey of burnout, the emotional and logistical labor that caregivers shoulder, and how a birthday party breakdown led to founding Persist. She explains the concept of “anticipatory load,” how AI can help unpack emotional labor, and why we need to design tools that work for the real complexity of family life.Sarah and Ellie also discuss the dangers of AI simply raising the bar instead of reducing the load, how same-sex couples offer lessons for equitable caregiving, and why shared language and visibility can transform relationships.If you’ve ever thought, “Why am I so tired even when I’m getting help?”—this conversation is for you.
In this episode of AI-Empowered Mom, host Sarah Dooley sits down with TEDx speaker, award-winning actress, and executive coach Naeemah Elias to explore what it means to thrive as an outsider and how AI can support neurodiverse families, overwhelmed parents, and anyone navigating systems that were not built for them.Naeemah shares her journey as a neurodivergent mom raising neurodivergent kids, her powerful approach to building independence and resilience in children, and the practical systems she used as a single mom to create clarity and calm at home. She also offers real examples of how AI became her behind the scenes partner, from reorganizing a major TEDx talk to helping her send her son to college in Japan with a detailed step by step plan.This conversation is filled with wisdom about parenting, presence, confidence, and the small habits that help families thrive. It is a powerful reminder that AI cannot replace human connection, but it can give parents much needed capacity, clarity, and breathing room.Listen to learn how AI can help you build structure, spark courage, and reclaim peace at home. For more great information on parenting and Thriving as an Outsider, check out Naeemah's TED talk here and subscribe to her her YouTube channel here.
Kids today are growing up in the age of AI, often learning from it long before adults realize it. In this episode of the AI-Empowered Mom Podcast, host Sarah Dooley talks with Jeff Riley, former Massachusetts Commissioner of Education and co-founder of Day of AI, a nationwide effort built with MIT to bring free AI literacy to students, educators, and families. Jeff explains why AI literacy has become essential, how parents can start building healthy conversations about AI at home, and what schools need to do to keep kids safe. He also shares stories from the classroom, concerns about AI companions, and a hopeful vision for how AI could help personalize learning for every child.
If your brain already has 42 Thanksgiving tabs open, this episode is for you. Host Sarah Dooley walks through ten practical, real life ways AI can lighten the load during Thanksgiving planning, hosting, travel and family gatherings. She shares simple prompts that help with menus, grocery lists, kids’ activities, printable placemats, delegation scripts, tricky-table conversations, self-care, playlists and capturing gratitude. AI cannot cook the turkey or fix family dynamics, but it can make the week feel lighter. This conversation helps parents and caregivers head into the holiday with clarity and confidence.
A cross-country move is hundreds of decisions packed into a single cardboard box. In this episode of the AI-Empowered Mom Podcast, host Sarah Dooley sits down with leadership coach and mom of three Christina Zini to explore how generative AI became her unexpected partner in a major family relocation.Christina shares how she used Claude to create a relocation project plan, evaluate possible cities, prep and list her home, choose neighborhoods and schools in Chicago, and even design a mudroom in her new house. She also opens up about the emotional side of moving and how AI helped her self-regulate in difficult moments without ever replacing her real support system.This conversation is full of practical ideas for using AI to plan, organize, and manage big life transitions in ways that lighten the mental and emotional load for parents.
Microsoft's AI tools aren't just for the office. They can make life at home a little easier too!In this episode of the AI-Empowered Mom Podcast, host Sarah Dooley talks with Ashli Smart-Carrigan, Generative AI champion, Microsoft Copilot adoption leader, and founder of Smart Hoopla, where she helps small businesses, nonprofits, and moms simplify change, branding, and marketing through AI.Ashli shares how she uses Microsoft Copilot as both a productivity partner at work and a “quiet co-parent” at home. From automating daily tasks to managing family schedules and even surviving toddler biting season, she offers practical ideas for how moms can integrate AI into real life without adding to the mental load.They also discuss:• How to stay current with rapid AI change• New Microsoft updates like Copilot Studio and Copilot for Health• Tips for reducing AI fatigue • Why AI should lighten your load, not add to it
The invisible work of running a family has always been real, but now there is a solution to make it visible and shared.In this episode of the AI-Empowered Mom Podcast, host Sarah Dooley talks with Susie Harrison, co-founder and CEO of Hearth Display, the first digital display created to simplify family coordination.Hearth is pioneering a new product category designed to help families externalize the mental load by turning schedules, routines, and reminders into something everyone can see and contribute to.Susie shares the story behind building Hearth, how visibility drives shared responsibility at home, and why technology built for families can reduce burnout and restore balance.
It’s spooky season, but not just because of Halloween.In this special solo episode, host Sarah Dooley of AI-Empowered Mom walks through four “scary stories” about AI that are keeping parents up at night, from privacy concerns and job fears to deepfakes and the planet’s energy use.Sarah unpacks the truth behind each fear, shares practical steps parents can take to stay safe and informed, and reminds listeners why opting out isn’t the answer, because scary stories only have power if we stop them halfway. Tune in for an episode that helps parents feel informed, empowered, and ready to lead their families confidently into the AI age.
Who gets to shape AI, and who does it serve?In this episode of the AI-Empowered Mom Podcast, host Sarah Dooley is joined by Meme Styles, data activist, mom of four, and founder of MEASURE, a nonprofit using data as a tool for justice. Meme is also an MIT Solver, Social Science Research Council Justice Fellow, and Chair of the HBCU AI Convention.Together, Sarah and Meme discuss what it means to “interrogate AI,” how communities can hold technology accountable, and why representation and equity must be built into every system from the start. Meme shares the frameworks her team is using to examine bias, measure impact, and ensure that AI benefits, not harms, the people it touches.
We don’t need AI to replace parents—we need AI to support them. In this episode of the AI-Empowered Mom Podcast, host Sarah Dooley is joined by Julie Kelleher, EdTech executive, entrepreneur, and creator of @likeamother.ai, for a conversation about keeping the parent in the loop when it comes to AI and families.Julie shares how her journey from classroom teacher to education technology leader shaped her perspective on parenting in the age of AI. Together, they explore what it means to raise AI-literate kids, how to manage digital boundaries, and why parents must stay actively engaged in guiding their families through an evolving tech landscape.From real-life examples of digital parenting to her reflections on “vaporware,” AI literacy, and middle-school humor, this episode reminds us that we don’t have to be experts to keep our families safe and informed. We just need to stay in the loop.
Burnout is everywhere, but it doesn’t have to define us. In this episode of the AI-Empowered Mom Podcast, host Sarah Dooley is joined by Charlotte C. Lewis, founder of SenterMe, to explore the intersection of emotional intelligence, self-care, and AI.Charlotte shares her journey from burnout to building an app that helps parents and professionals check in with themselves and reclaim balance. Together, they unpack why burnout is often systemic, not personal, and how small moments of emotional awareness can create lasting change. From navigating motherhood to redefining productivity, this conversation is both grounding and empowering.If you’ve ever felt stretched too thin or wondered how to bring more presence into your daily life, this episode is for you.
Computer vision is everywhere: on your phone, at the grocery store, even when you travel. But what does that mean for moms and families?In this episode of AI-Empowered Mom, host Sarah Dooley sits down with Jodi Blomberg, VP of AI and Data Science at Cox Automotive, mom of three, avid cyclist, and expert in artificial intelligence and computer vision. Together, they explore what computer vision really is, how it shows up in daily life, and what parents need to know about both the opportunities and risks.Jodi shares how she uses AI at home to simplify family logistics, how bias shows up in computer vision systems, and why moms and caregivers need to be part of shaping the future of these tools. From surveillance concerns to photo-book wins, this conversation is both practical and thought-provoking.
In this episode of the AI-Empowered Mom Podcast, host Sarah Dooley is joined by Kate Telge, founder of Maiven Collective, a community helping women confidently explore and adopt AI on their own terms. Kate shares her own winding path into tech, the realities of working at Meta during the rise of AI, and the gender adoption gap that inspired her to create Maiven Collective.Together, they unpack why so many women feel behind in AI, the cultural and psychological barriers that get in the way, and how community can help overcome them. Kate also explains the origin of the term “AI slop,” how she’s using AI for skincare and holiday cards, and why she believes no one is behind. Rather, we’re all learning together in real time.Whether you’re already experimenting with AI or still wondering where to begin, this episode offers real talk, relatable stories, and tangible encouragement to start where you are.
What happens when we combine emotional intelligence with artificial intelligence? In this episode, Sarah Dooley sits down with Dr. Katie Pritchett, PhD, executive coach, keynote speaker, change agility expert, and mom, to explore how we can navigate change more gracefully by strengthening both our EQ and AI muscles. They unpack what “change agility” really means, why moms may be uniquely positioned to lead through tech transformation, and how to find presence and peace amidst constant change. From modeling resilience for our kids to using AI to create more space in our lives, this conversation is full of real talk and practical insight. Plus, Katie shares a new favorite podcast for moms of neurodivergent kids and a song that helps her raise her vibration when the day gets tough.
Money is power, and women have been fighting for both for centuries. In this episode, journalist and author Josie Cox joins AI-Empowered Mom to talk about the intersection of gender, equity, and emerging technology. We unpack her new book Women, Money, Power, diving into the motherhood penalty, why women have been slower to adopt AI, and how artificial intelligence could either close or widen the gender pay gap depending on what we do next.Josie shares how becoming a mother pushed her to go freelance, how she personally uses AI for research and editing, and why she believes it’s more dangerous for women to sit out the AI revolution than to jump in. We also challenge the myth that women lack ambition, explore how fathers need to be part of the conversation, and reflect on the power of rewriting old systems with new tools.
Back to school can be a whirlwind, but it doesn’t have to wipe us out. In this episode, Theresa Phillippe, founder of Mombirds and mom of three, joins host Sarah Dooley to talk about how we can make the back-to-school season smoother, simpler, and a little more sane. Theresa shares what it's like managing three kids at very different stage (from high school to elementary) and how she stays calm amidst the chaos. We talk about mental, physical, and emotional loads, practical tips like her family’s “launch pad,” and how support from other moms makes all the difference. You’ll also get a behind-the-scenes look at how her company Mombirds is helping working families with house helpers, executive assistants, and even in-home chefs. Whether you're a parent facing drop-off dread or juggling sports schedules and school emails, this is the episode for you.
What if AI agents could manage your family calendar, plan your next trip, help with homework, and keep your kids safe online? In this episode of AI-Empowered Mom, host Sarah Dooley sits down with Microsoft’s Rajamma Krishnamurthy, a leader in agentic AI and NYU adjunct professor, to explore how these “intelligent interns” could transform family life. Rajamma breaks down what autonomous and semi-autonomous AI agents are and shares real examples of how they could reduce the mental load at home.The conversation also covers practical ways to keep your family’s data private and secure, the role of bias in AI, and why AI governance at home is never a one-time conversation. Rajamma even shares one of the most unexpected AI use cases she has seen, involving cows, and reflects on the opportunities and risks of bringing this technology into family life.
If balance feels impossible, maybe it’s time to aim for something smarter. In this episode, host Sarah Dooley sits down with coach and parent Carla Greenan, PCC, CPC, to explore Smart Harmony, an approach to reducing the mental load of parenthood through intentional choices, small mindset shifts, and practical support tools like AI. They talk coaching, coaching with AI, managing changing parenting seasons, and how to know what really matters.
She’s made AI do amazing things—and hilariously weird things too. In this episode of the AI-Empowered Mom podcast, host Sarah Dooley is joined by neighbor and powerhouse product director Rachel Kohn. Together, they laugh through some of the most unforgettable AI fails (like the appendix slide incident 😳) and explore the wins that come from experimenting boldly with tech. From vibe meal planning to parenting Q&As powered by ChatGPT, Rachel shares how AI helps her navigate motherhood, life, and launching solo projects. Plus, don’t miss the launch of our new AI Fail of the Month Contest—submit your funniest or most bizarre AI moment and maybe you’ll be featured next!
After tragedy, many parents are left asking, "What do I say to my child?" and "How do I process this myself?" In this special episode, host Sarah Dooley sits down with Dr. Kirti Saxena, Chief of Psychiatry at Texas Children’s Hospital and Professor at Baylor College of Medicine, to talk about how to support children and families during times of grief and trauma.They discuss how to talk to kids at different developmental stages, the importance of modeling calm as a parent, how to recognize signs your child may need more support, and how parents can care for their own mental health, too.
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