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   Connect with Women And AI  Women And AI LinkedIn  Women And AI Website  Nominate a guest for our show  Takeaways Mission Impact Academy (Mia) aims to empower 1 million women in AI skilling opportunities by 2030. Skill-based learning, hiring, and career advancement are crucial for improving AI integration in business and bridging the gender gap in AI. Women in AI face challenges such as bias in hiring and the need for skills recognition. Executives should adopt an AI-first mindset, invest in talent, and stay informed to navigate AI adoption successfully. 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)