EP206 AI, feminism, and the art of entrepreneurial hiring with Kate Wade
Release Date: 12/13/2023
AI Literacy for Entrepreneurs
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info_outlineWelcome to The 4am Report podcast, where the restless thoughts of marketers and entrepreneurs come to rest! Iโm Susan Diaz, your host. And in this insightful episode, I'm thrilled to be joined by the remarkable Kate Wade, executive coach, resume writer, and a fervent advocate for helping entrepreneurs navigate their careers and the careers of those they hire.
๐ Here's a glimpse into our enlightening conversation:
๐ The key role AI (artificial intelligence) will play in creating career pivots, the way we hire, and the way we position ourselves.
๐ Kate's ambitious goal to use AI-assisted career support to help 10,000 women break through the glass ceiling.
โ๏ธ How AI can streamline grant writing, nonprofit work, and even shape feminist narratives in the workplace.
๐ค A glimpse behind the scenes into building a Feminist GPT - Kate tells about her pioneering work int the development of a feminist GPT model! Learn how tweaking AI language can foster more inclusive and gender-aware communication.
๐ The nuances of resume writing in the age of AI, how to spot machine-generated text (AND and how not to sound robotic!!!)
๐ฏ The importance of centereing quantitative metrics in resumes and the power of AI to help with compelling, results-oriented narraitves
๐ข Don't miss the rest of our deep dive - including some of the best AI tools for job seekers!
Kate brings invaluable insights that will help you win whether youโre looking for your next career leap, or hiring for your business.
๐ค Connect with Kate Wade on LinkedIn and join her mission to empower women in their careers.
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