222: AI, Mentorship, and Women in Tech w/ Sim Stogner

Podcast Show Notes – Episode 222 | 03.25.2025 Episode Title: Sean Barnes & Sim Stogner on AI, Mentorship, and Women in Tech     Episode summary introduction: Sean Barnes introduces Simoriah Stogner, exploring her insights on AI adoption and its potential future impact. Sim discusses AI's role in career progression and enhancing communication skills, while addressing adoption rates and energy consumption. The episode highlights her journey as a woman in technology, offering advice on seizing opportunities and the importance of mentorship. Sim emphasizes the value of keynote speaking and storytelling and discusses integrating AI into public speaking. Concluding with thoughts on mentorship and the power of story-sharing, Sean provides ways to connect with Simoriah for further insights.   Key Moments 0:00 - Introduction and background of Simoriah Stogner 0:34 - AI adoption and Sim Stogner's vision of its future 4:33 - AI's role in career progression and communication skills 12:40 - Adoption rates and energy consumption of AI 21:01 - Women in technology: Simoriah Stogner's journey and advice 31:23 - Chasing opportunities and the value of mentorship 38:04 - Impact of keynote speaking and storytelling 47:25 - Integrating AI in public speaking 49:23 - Closing thoughts on mentorship and story-sharing 50:09 - Connecting with Simoriah Stogner   Key Takeaways AI can be a powerful tool for career progression by helping to refine communication and remove emotional biases during important conversations. The adoption of AI varies widely, with creative and innovative individuals often leading the charge while others may avoid it due to a lack of familiarity or perceived necessity. Effective communication and storytelling are crucial skills for leadership and personal growth, especially in an era where technology and AI are becoming increasingly integrated into our daily lives. Guest: Simoriah (Sim) Stogner LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/simoriah-stogner/   Host: Sean Barnes Website: https://www.wsssolutions.com/ https://www.seanbarnes.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/seanbarnes/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/wsssolutions/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/thewayofthewolf/ YouTube: youtube.thewayofthewolf.com Twitter: https://x.com/the_seanbarnes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_seanbarnes https://www.instagram.com/the_wayofthewolf TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the_seanbarnes Email: Sean@thewayofthewolf.com Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/The-Way-of-the-Wolf-Podcast/B08JJNXJ6C Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BTGdO25Vop3GTpGCY8Y8E?si=ea91c1ef6dd14f15