Episodes

  • EP 219: Craziest AI Stories of 2025 - THE AI CHICKS Round Up

    EP 219: Craziest AI Stories of 2025 - THE AI CHICKS Round Up
    Dec 10 2025
    In this year-end roundup episode, The AI CHICKS - Aisha Corpas Wynn and Lana Hout - bring the energy as they dive into the craziest and most unexpected AI stories of the year—no guest needed, just top-tier banter. From McDonald’s infamous 64 million-person data breach, to the rise of AI-only sports like chess and battlebots, the world of AI gets taken for a spin. The conversation heats up with a deep dive into AI actors and the groundbreaking AI musician turning into chart-topping hits. The AI Chicks also take a critical look at AI’s impact on teen mental health and human relationships, this episode is the perfect mix of jaw-dropping headlines, industry insight, and those signature hot takes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • EP 218: Mental Health in the Age of AI with Dr. Ally Hicks

    EP 218: Mental Health in the Age of AI with Dr. Ally Hicks
    Nov 11 2025
    Dr. Allycin Powell-Hicks is a psycho futurist and clinical psychologist with a passion for exploring how technology shapes our mental wellbeing. In this episode, we dive into the nuanced relationship between AI and mental health, unpacking both its promise for expanding access to care and the challenges around empathy, bias, and privacy. Lana Hout and Aisha Corpas Wynn of THE AI CHICKS get real about the rise of AI-driven beauty standards, the impact of filters on self-image, and how social media is reframing our emotional journeys. Together the conversation breaks down why the future of mental health tech will be collaborative, hybrid, and multimodal—and why human nuance will always matter most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • EP 217: Wealth Powered By AI with Daniel Yoo

    EP 217: Wealth Powered By AI with Daniel Yoo
    Oct 29 2025
    Daniel Yoo is the CEO and co-founder of Finmate AI, bringing a fresh perspective from years as a financial advisor into the fast-evolving world of AI-powered wealth management. In this episode, Aisha Corpas Wynn and Lana Hout of THE AI CHICKS dive into how agentic AI is revolutionizing finance—from automating routine tasks to enabling hyper-personalized client outreach and compliance monitoring. Daniel unpacks why custom-built AI agents are shifting the game for advisors and clients alike, diving into tech stacks, data privacy, and the industry’s push toward democratizing access to financial advice. The conversation gets real about the limits and promises of AI in finance, the balance between high-touch relationships and high-tech automation, and what the future holds for advisors, investors, and anyone navigating their financial journey. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    29 mins
  • EP 216: The Secrets of AI Skunk Works with Justin Vencel

    EP 216: The Secrets of AI Skunk Works with Justin Vencel
    Oct 14 2025
    Justin Vincel is the Director of the Same Day Skunkworks team at AE Studio, a dev shop pushing the boundaries of rapid AI innovation and experimentation. In this episode, THE AI CHICKS dive into the secretive world of Skunk Works, where autonomous teams tackle cutting-edge tech projects with lightning speed and creative freedom. Justin breaks down the evolution of AI agents, the changing role of human developers, and the ethics of advancing AI. Aisha and Lana explore the future of seamless user experiences and even brain-computer interfaces. Plus, the AI Chicks induct Justin into the squad with a fresh new nickname! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    27 mins
  • EP 215: How AI is Impacting Venture Capital with VC Kimberley Nixon

    EP 215: How AI is Impacting Venture Capital with VC Kimberley Nixon
    Oct 14 2025
    Kim Nixon (the Founder and Managing Partner at Open Venture Capital) joins The AI Chicks to unpack the world of venture capital and how AI is shaking up both investing strategies and the startup landscape. We dig into what it really takes to break into alternative assets, the power of group investing, and how AI is transforming due diligence and deal flow. Hear more about our honest take on the hype versus reality of AI startups and what green flags she looks for as an investor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 mins
  • EP 214: Pivoting Your Career with Ben Tasker - the Dean of AI

    EP 214: Pivoting Your Career with Ben Tasker - the Dean of AI
    Aug 19 2025
    In this episode of The AI Chicks, Lana Hout and Aisha Corpas Wynn get into what it really takes to pivot your career in the age of AI with Ben Tasker – the Dean of AI at the world’s largest university and a leading expert in applied AI. They shared how you don’t need a tech background to succeed; Ben shares his own journey from healthcare administration to the frontlines of AI education. Ben talks us through the shift from traditional degrees to skills-based learning, the importance of human strengths like creativity and emotional intelligence, and why adaptability is your new career superpower. Covering the realities of pivoting your career in the age of AI is all about embracing continuous learning, getting hands-on with AI tools, and leveraging your uniquely human skills like creativity and emotional intelligence. Plus, they give practical advice and whether you’re feeling anxious about job automation or curious about how to future-proof your skills, this episode is packed with actionable insights for anyone navigating career change in the AI era. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    32 mins
  • EP 213: Information Equity in AI with Esosa Osa of Onyx Impact

    EP 213: Information Equity in AI with Esosa Osa of Onyx Impact
    Aug 5 2025
    Esosa Osa is the founder and CEO of Onyx Impact, a research and digital innovation lab dedicated to building healthier tech platforms and tools for Black communities and combating targeted disinformation. In this episode, Lana Hout and Aisha Wynn of THE AI CHICKS dive into the complexities of AI and information equity. Esosa shares the mission behind Onyx Impact’s Digital Green Book and their AI model designed for and by Black communities and gets real about the importance of controlling one’s own narrative in the age of large language models (LLMs). Together, we tackle digital literacy, the dangers of algorithmic bias, and what it means to build tech that serves people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    33 mins
  • EP 212: The Summer Drop on AI Products 2025

    EP 212: The Summer Drop on AI Products 2025
    Jul 15 2025
    In this episode, hosts Aisha Wynn and Lana Hout discuss the latest AI-powered products of summer 2025, including smart kitchen appliances like Samsung’s Bespoke fridge, Apple’s AI glasses, and robo taxis from Waymo and Tesla. They explore how these technologies are impacting daily life, all while keeping the conversation candid and engaging. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 mins