Upskilling 1 Million Women in the Field of AI with Tarja Stephens

In this episode of Women and AI your hosts Reut and Jenny discuss the Mia - Mission Impact Academy’s mission to upskill 1M Women in the field of AI with Tarja Stephens.

Tarja is the co-founder and Chief AI Officer of Mia, discusses the importance of upskilling women in AI and bridging the gender gap in the field. Mia aims to empower 1 million women in AI skilling opportunities by 2030. Tarja emphasizes the need for skill-based learning, hiring, and career advancement to improve AI integration in business. She highlights the challenges women face, such as bias in hiring and the need for skills recognition. Tarja provides advice for executives navigating AI adoption and encourages women to take an active part in the AI-driven economy.

Join us on this journey to celebrate, educate, and empower women in AI.

Resources: 

Meet Our Guest:

• Tarja Stephens on LinkedIn

• Website: https://www.theMia.world/ 

AI Tools: 

• Melinda Coler at Conversa 

• Marissa McNeelands  at Toast

• AI Readiness Index by Cisco 

Who to Follow: 

• Julie Sweet CEO, Accenture  

• Mia Team 

• Janna

• Tarja Stephens  

• Anne-Marie Enns

• Kacte Carter  

• Melissa Stires  

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• Women And AI LinkedIn 

• Women And AI Website 

• Nominate a guest for our show 

Takeaways

1. Mission Impact Academy (Mia) aims to empower 1 million women in AI skilling opportunities by 2030.

2. Skill-based learning, hiring, and career advancement are crucial for improving AI integration in business and bridging the gender gap in AI.

3. Women in AI face challenges such as bias in hiring and the need for skills recognition.

4. Executives should adopt an AI-first mindset, invest in talent, and stay informed to navigate AI adoption successfully.

5. Women should take an active part in the AI-driven economy by exploring, connecting, and creating in the field of AI.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction

• 04:58 Opportunities for Women in the AI Field

• 07:21 The Impact of Women Not Getting Skilled Up in AI

• 09:53 Mia's Membership Program and How Women Can Get Involved

• 15:01 Challenges Women Face in the AI Field

• 23:45 Taking an Active Part in the AI-Driven Economy

• 27:28 Readiness of Businesses for AI Adoption

• 30:11 Advice for Executives Navigating AI Adoption

• 32:44 Inspiring Women in the AI Space: Julie Sweet

• 35:25 How Listeners Can Help Mission Impact Academy (Mia)