Vol 8: Jayeeta - Innovating with AI and Modern Motherhood

In my first English episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing my dear friend Jayeeta — an award-winning Data Scientist, one of the Most Influential Leaders in Generative AI 2024, Global Speaker & Mentor, and the NYC Chapter Lead for Women in AI. She’s also a new mom who just celebrated her first anniversary of motherhood!

We explored her incredible career journey, the importance of building a solid foundation in data science, and how the rise of AI is transforming the future of work. We also dove into the importance of community and self-care for working moms, and Jayeeta shared her personal definition of success. This conversation was filled with inspiration, practical advice, and valuable insights for anyone navigating tech, motherhood, and personal growth.

02:38 Jayeeta's journey from studying economics to quantitative methods to NLP, and rising as a leader in the AI space.

10:00 The importance of foundational knowledge in NLP and data science. Why simply calling an API isn’t enough to solve business problems with customer solutions.

11:50 How to stay updated on AI advancements: Focus on your core expertise and prioritize your specializations.

15:30 Coding isn’t required to create AI applications, but understanding what you want to build is crucial.

17:00 The future of work in the age of AI: Why soft skills are becoming increasingly important.

18:35 Data storytelling as a superpower for influencing decision makers

20:00 Empowering women in tech: Jayeeta’s commitment to mentoring, providing resume reviews, and supporting women in STEM through organizations like Women Who Code.

24:02 Balancing a demanding career with family and personal life.

28:30 Managing it all: Full-time job, speaking engagements, technical papers, and mommy duty. Tips for time management.

32:35 “Good enough is good enough”: Making peace with mom guilt.

35:00 Normalizing equal roles: The importance of dads sharing responsibilities in family life.

36:20 Finding community and practicing self-care as a working mom.

42:40 Overcoming self-doubt: Pursue your passions and strive to make a positive impact in your own unique way.

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Host: Bonnie (Director at a Fortune 500 company in U.S. | Working Mom of 2 | Life Coach in Training)
The Working Mom’s Lab is a podcast focused on the self-growth and diverse life possibilities of working mothers in both China and the North America

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