Episode 1- Unlocking the Power of AI and Automation with Kayla Rohde and Kim Congleton

In this engaging conversation, Shawn Sissenwein interviews Natalie Lenders, a Power Platform MVP, who shares her unique journey from hairdresser to a recognized figure in the Power Platform community. They discuss the importance of maintaining health in a tech-heavy career, the power of community and networking, the path to becoming an MVP, and future technology trends, particularly AI's role. Natalie emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and encourages newcomers to embrace the community and share their knowledge.

Unlock the future of Power BI with insights from two legendary pioneers, an industry veteran who's shaped the tool since its inception, and a rising star representing the next generation. Discover how AI is revolutionizing data analysis today and what’s coming next, whether it's real-time insights, more brilliant visualizations, or transformative workflows. In this episode, Belinda shares stories from her early days building Power BI before it was feature-rich, revealing surprising lessons from the platform's evolution and the community's growth. Jill, still in college, shows how her fresh perspective and curiosity are pushing the boundaries of what’s possible by harnessing AI to simplify complex data modeling and storytelling. Connect with Weekend Power Platform and Guest Speakers: Website: https://weekendpowerplatform.com/ LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-sissenwein-994543389 YouTube: / @podwpp Podbean: https://ssissenwein.podbean.com/ Belinda Allen Linked In: / msbelindaallen Jill Keyes LinkedIn: / jill-keyes-90a338284 Shawn Sissenwein LinkedIn: / shawn-sissenwein