From Power BI Queen to Purpose-Driven Builder | DeNisha Malone on AI, Data & Thinkers and Doers

About this episode

DeNisha Malone discusses her journey in data and AI, emphasizing mentorship and real opportunities for students in tech.

In this episode of The Notable & Black in Tech Podcast, we sit down with DeNisha Malone — widely known as the Power BI Queen — to talk about her journey in data, her work in AI, and how she’s helping create real pathways into tech for the next generation. From Power BI and Microsoft Copilot to mentorship, entrepreneurship, and purpose-driven work, this conversation is full of insight for anyone trying to grow in today’s tech landscape. We also talk about Thinkers & Doers, DeNisha’s initiative focused on helping students bridge the gap between learning and real-world application through mentorship, project-based experience, and exposure to real opportunities in data and AI. She shares why practical experience matters, how AI is changing the way we work, and why people need to adapt, learn, and stay ready as the industry continues to evolve. This episode touches on: Power BI and Microsoft Fabric AI in the modern workflow Mentorship and workforce readiness Creating real opportunities for students * Entrepreneurship, purpose, and building beyond tech titles Connect with DeNisha Malone LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denishamalone Thinkers & Doers…

People in this episode

Host: B Donald Harris

Guest: DeNisha Malone

Topics covered

• AI
• data
• mentorship
• entrepreneurship
• workforce readiness
• real-world application

Keywords

• Power BI
• AI
• mentorship
• entrepreneurship
• data
• Thinkers & Doers
• Microsoft Copilot
• workforce readiness

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Thinkers & Doers, Microsoft, God's Farmacy

Products: Power BI, Microsoft Copilot

Places: tech

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