Women Are Using AI Less, Will Their Careers Suffer? | Resilience, Career Change & Entrepreneurship | The Sonya Barlow Show

About this episode

Sonya Barlow discusses career changes and the role of AI in entrepreneurship with guest Michelle Niziol.

In this episode of the Sonya Barlow Show, host Sonya Barlow engages in a deep conversation with Michelle Niziol , a successful entrepreneur and former contestant on The Apprentice. They discuss the challenges and triumphs of career changes, the importance of building business relationships, and the role of resilience in entrepreneurship, especially in the era of AI. Michelle shares her insights on empowering women in business, the integration of artificial intelligence in her work, and her campaign for childcare support as a legitimate business expense. The conversation also touches on the significance of networking, public speaking, and maintaining a healthy work-life balance in today's fast-paced world. --- Takeaways The apprentice was resilience training. Visibility is crucial for business credibility. Starting a business requires beginning before feeling ready. Childcare should be considered a business expense. Building relationships is about giving value, not transactions. Public speaking can enhance networking opportunities. Women are poised to lead the next wave of entrepreneurship. AI can streamline business processes and enhance efficiency. Maintaining personal time is…

People in this episode

Host: Sonya Barlow

Guest: Michelle Niziol

Topics covered

• AI
• entrepreneurship
• career change
• resilience
• women in business
• networking

Keywords

• AI
• entrepreneurship
• career change
• resilience
• women in business
• networking
• public speaking
• childcare support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: The Apprentice

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