Applying national security lessons in tech

In this episode of How I AI, I sit down with Erica Shoemate, a former FBI intelligence leader turned AI policy strategist who sits at the intersection of national security, ethical innovation, and the future of work.

Erica spent more than a decade inside federal intelligence and later led trust and safety, regulatory, and cybercrime initiatives at Twitter and Amazon. Today she runs EN Strategy Group, where she advises mission-driven organizations on AI policy, responsible innovation, and global regulatory trends. She also leads the Career Quantum Leap accelerator, helping women and professionals in transition pivot with clarity using AI as a bridge.

We talk about what it looks like to reinvent yourself in real time, how to stay relevant in a world shaped by automation, and why responsible AI isn’t just a tech issue... it’s a human one. Erica shares the mindset shifts she teaches her clients, the operational security habits everyone should practice, and how AI can fuel confidence, opportunity, and economic freedom.

🔥 Topics We Cover:
• Erica’s journey from national security to tech and policy
• How she uses AI to support reinvention and career pivots
• Mindset work that helps women move from panic to power
• How she advises companies on AI guardrails and ethical innovation
• Why operational security and data privacy matter more than ever
• The role of AI in leveling access, opportunity, and economic mobility

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Generative AI & Workflow
ChatGPT, Claude, Gamma

Productivity & Calendar Automation
Reclaim.ai, Google Calendar

AI Policy & Governance
AI 2030 Institute, global regulatory frameworks (EU DSA, UK Online Safety Act)

Career Resources & Upskilling
Career Quantum Leap Accelerator (Erica’s program)

Connect with Erica:
Instagram: thepolicygoddess
Website: LeadWithinStrategy.ai
LinkedIn: Erica S., MPA

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