She Builds with AI: Women Shaping the Future

AI is already shaping who gets hired, who gets promoted, and who gets seen, and that should change how we talk about “learning AI.” I sit down with Erica Rooney, executive coach, keynote speaker, and author of Glass Ceilings and Sticky Floors and The AI Gap: Women, AI, and the Next Great Leap Forward, to look at AI through the lens that actually determines careers: power, visibility, and the syste...

Most companies can spin up an AI pilot. Far fewer can scale AI in a way that people trust, leaders can measure, and teams actually want to use. That gap is where AI operations lives, and it is exactly what we unpack with Noe Ramos, VP of AI Operations at Agiloft, whose work sits at the intersection of enterprise AI, governance, organizational change, and real world execution. We get specific about...

The cameras stopped, the planes grounded, and fashion’s content machine stalled. That shock didn’t end creativity, it rewired it. We sit down with founder and creative director Jill Asemota to trace how a career spanning fashion journalism, athlete styling, and brand strategy led to Parallel Pictures, a studio where human art direction meets AI-scale production for premium and luxury brands. Jill...

Imagine telling your assistant, I need a new phone and plan, please handle it—then watching it compare carriers, apply credits, and schedule delivery while you sip coffee. That’s the promise of agentic commerce, and in this episode we unpack how it’s moving from hype to a real, secure transaction layer shaping how we buy everything from groceries to luxury fashion. We start by demystifying what “a...

Shopping just crossed a line: the bot doesn’t only recommend, it remembers, compares, and buys with your permission. We unpack a pivotal year where AI agents went from reactive chat to proactive concierge, reshaping how intent turns into a purchase across Amazon, Walmart, Google, and OpenAI’s expanding ecosystem. We kick off with Amazon’s Rufus and its late‑2025 leap: activity-aware recommendation...

What if your shopping search could think like you do: mood, context, and all the tiny details that make an outfit feel right? In this epidsde I sit down with Chang Liu, co‑founder and CEO of Plush, to unpack how she transformed a personal frustration with endless scrolling into an AI‑powered fashion discovery platform that feels like talking to a stylist who actually gets you. Chang’s path runs fr...

What happens when you merge robotics with fashion? Maia Hirsch is answering that question with breathtaking creations like dresses that bloom open when you shake hands with the wearer. As a PhD student researching wearable robotics and human-robot interaction, Maia is part of a new generation of engineers infusing technology with creativity, empathy, and diverse perspectives. Maia's fascinati...

Ever screenshotted an outfit and saved it in your Notes app? You're not alone, and today’s guest turned that very habit into a fashion tech startup. In this episode, I’m joined by Caroline Lakshmanan — co-founder & CEO of Cloud Closet — to explore how fashion, AI, and community are colliding in the most human way possible. From a viral TikTok trend to building a peer-to-peer fashion platf...

Personal shopping is getting a major upgrade — meet your new AI stylist. In this solo episode, I explore how intelligent agents are revolutionizing the way we discover, try, and buy products across fashion, beauty, and retail. From Google’s generative “buy for me” features to Alibaba’s AI deal-hunting sidekick and SpreeAI’s near-perfect virtual try-ons, the shift is real. I also touch on how AI is...

Can a small, independent brand truly compete with giants? What if the future isn’t defined by size or budget, but by agility and vision?  In this solo episode, I explore how independent fashion, beauty, travel, and lifestyle brands are using AI to streamline operations, unlock creative potential, and deliver deeply personal customer experiences. From generative design to AI-powered clienteling, di...

Luxury is evolving and in this episode, we explore how. This episode unpacks the rise of Neo Luxury : a movement that blends timeless craftsmanship with digital innovation, conscious consumption, and emotional intelligence.  From AR shopping to blockchain-backed authenticity, discover how emerging tech is reshaping what it means to be truly luxurious in 2025.  Featuring real-world examples and bol...

In this episode, I talk with Samira Salifu , co-founder & CEO of Masari Tech , a rising fashion tech startup with a powerful mission to make shopping smarter and more sustainable . Samira shares her unexpected journey into tech entrepreneurship, the vision behind Masari Tech, and how AI is transforming sustainability in fashion. We discuss how AI analytics and test-and-react strategies enable...

In this episode, we dive into the defining tech moments of 2024 that reshaped the fashion and retail industries. From the transformative consolidation of e-commerce giants to the evolution of AI applications that blur the lines between personalisation and practicality, we unpack the year’s biggest surprises.  We also explore the rise of smart glasses, the steady climb of digital product passports,...

In my recent interview with the incredible team at INLUXURY, I shared my thoughts on how AI is shaping the future luxury. We talked about the delicate balance of embracing innovation while staying true to the heritage and exclusivity that define luxury brands. I also shared insights from my own journey—how AI can create hyper-personalized experiences and streamline operations without losing the es...

Welcome to She Builds with AI: Women Shaping the Future — formerly The LUXEAI Highlights . This is the podcast spotlighting the women shaping our future through creativity, strategy, and emerging technology. I’m Julia Lach, and each month I sit down with founders, consultants, and innovators who are building with AI to change the game across industries and around the world.