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Sonya Barlow talks Tech News on AI, Artificial Intelligence, identity representation, and the Future of Work with Reid Hoffman, cofounder of LinkedIn. Is AI stealing our work? Sonya's book is being pirated, and success is given to a White Woman thanks to ChatGPT. From conversations with school students from Alleyn School in Dulwich fearing job losses, to the ethical dilemmas of AI stealing books without permission - Sonya talks about how we can embrace AI while protecting our identities and intellectual property. Is AI Stealing Our Work? My Book, My Job, My Future 🤖 | Tech NewsWe discuss: Reid Hoffman, Mark Zuckerberg, Meta, BBC, The Guardian, The Atlantic, Unprepared to Entrepreneur Buy Unprepared to Entrepreneur - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Unprepared-Entrepreneur-Madness-Starting-Business/dp/1398601462📲 Follow Us on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sonyabarlowuk/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/like-minded-females/?viewAsMember=trueWebsite: https://www.lmfnetwork.org/Download our careers app - https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/lmf-network/id6443455934Connect with Sonya Barlow - https://www.instagram.com/sonyabarlowuk/#ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfWork #WomenInTech #TechForChange #RepresentationMatters #DigitalSkills #creativecontentcreator #linkedintips #careergrowth #LMFNetwork #SonyaBarlow #technews #ainews #womenintechnology

How AI is Changing Work, Art & Accent 🤖 | Tech News That's Got Me ThinkingAI is Changing Work, Creativity & Communication – Are We Ready?AI is transforming the way we work, create, and communicate—but are we truly prepared for what’s coming? In this episode of Tech News That Got Me Thinking, I, Sonya Barlow—founder of LMF Network, author, and presenter—unpack the latest AI trends, controversies, and breakthroughs shaping our future. But what does it actually mean for us? Let’s break it down.🚨 What We Cover in This Episode:🗣️ AI is neutralizing Indian accents – Why are companies trying to ‘standardize’ accents, and what does this mean for diversity, communication, and workplace biases?💼 Automation & the future of jobs – AI is replacing some roles and creating new ones. What skills do we need to stay employable? Featuring insights from LinkedIn’s Jobs Report & World Economic Forum’s Future of Work 2025.🎨 The battle over AI & creativity – Artists, musicians, writers, and content creators are pushing back. Is AI stealing creativity, or is this just a new era of innovation? We cover news from The Times, The Guardian, and The Sun, plus insights from BBC’s Zoe Kleinman on AI-generated books.🤯 Snoop Dogg vs AI – "I see AI doing all this weird sht!"* What’s the real reason behind celebrities reacting so strongly to AI?📉 Is AI killing languages? – Some researchers warn AI could accelerate the loss of native languages. How does this impact global culture and identity?🔍 AI hallucinations & misinformation – Can we really trust AI to give us accurate information, or is it just making things up as it goes?AI isn’t here to replace us, but it is changing everything. So, how do we stay ahead? Let’s break it down and talk about what we can actually do.💬 What’s your take on these AI trends? Let’s discuss!🔔 Subscribe for more AI insights & tech updates📢 Download the LMF Network careers app – LMF Network App📢 Follow me on LinkedIn – Sonya Barlow on LinkedIn#AI #TechNews #FutureOfWork #AIandCreativity #Automation #SnoopDogg #AIandDiversity #LMFNetwork #Technology #WomenInTech

This podcast will explore practical strategies for achieving a healthy work-life balance and managing boundaries in the modern workplace. Whether a young professional, employer, or career professional, you'll discover actionable insights for optimizing your time, energy, and productivity while juggling parenthood and leadership responsibilities. Join us as we delve into the secrets of confident leadership, effective communication, and building a fulfilling career that aligns with your values and passions. Tune in to discover the essential tips for mastering work-life balance and boosting your leadership skills! www.lmfnetwork.com Keywords: Work-Life Balance, Leadership Skills, Parenthood, Confidence, Career Development, Productivity Tips, Time Management, Professional Development, Employer Tips, Young Professionals, Self-Care, Boundary Setting, Healthy Habits, Success Strategies, Personal Growth

Ep6 - Sonya sits down with Hera Hussain, the Founder & CEO of Chayn HQ. They discuss making money from a not-for-profit organisation, finding allies, fundraising, burnout, business friendships and firing team members. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to the ⁠⁠@LMFNetwork ⁠⁠podcast hosted by ⁠⁠@sonyabarlowuk We are on a mission to build the careers and confidence of 25,000 people by 2025 through mentoring, masterclasses and meaningful conversations. This podcast is your insight into careers, confidence and the incredible things people in the community are doing. Everything is to help you secure the job of your dreams and success on your terms! We have conversations with leaders in the industry, hiring managers, pole dancers, content creators, and academics to apprentices. Get involved by listening, sharing and subscribing. Sign up to be a guest, or send your questions to [email protected]. Website - ⁠⁠https://www.lmfnetwork.com/⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/LMFNETWORK ⁠ #careeradvice #lifehacks #confidence #mentoring #mentoringmatters #skills #hiringtalent #careerskills #careerdevelopment #lmfnetwork #publishing #careertips #careermode #confidencebooster #confidenceshorts #dayinthelife #diversityandinclusion #likemindedfemales #dayinthelife #dayinthelifevlogs #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #mentor #careersadvice #women_issues #imposter #impostersyndrome #imposterhack #jobloss #womenempowerment #studentslife #university #universitylife #unistudent #productivityhacks #neurodivergent #neurodiversity s #earlycareers #talent #diversityandinclusion #unilife #thingsiwishiknew #university #womenintech #sidehustles #sonyabarlow #burnout #jobsearching #mentalhealth #londonschool #dayinthelife #londonlife #multiculturaleducation #eatpraylove #womenintech #charity #womenempowerment #careeradvice #pakistani #pakistanivlogger #pakistanifashion #notforprofit #firing #firingnews #fundraising

Ep6 - Preiti R sits down with Sonya Barlow to discuss her university experience, actions to combat self-doubt, lessons from solo travels, mentorship and her "eat pray love" moment. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to the ⁠⁠@LMFNetwork ⁠⁠podcast hosted by ⁠⁠@sonyabarlowuk ⁠⁠ We are on a mission to build the careers and confidence of 25,000 people by 2025 through mentoring, masterclasses and meaningful conversations. This podcast is your insight into careers, confidence and the incredible things people in the community are doing. Everything is to help you secure the job of your dreams and success on your terms! We have conversations with leaders in the industry, hiring managers, pole dancers, content creators, and academics to apprentices. Get involved by listening, sharing and subscribing. Sign up to be a guest, or send your questions to [email protected]. Website - ⁠⁠https://www.lmfnetwork.com/⁠⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/LMFNETWORK ⁠⁠ Instagram | Linkedin | Twitter | Youtube | Tiktok #careeradvice #lifehacks #confidence #mentoring #mentoringmatters #skills #hiringtalent #careerskills #careerdevelopment #lmfnetwork #publishing #careertips #careermode #confidencebooster #confidenceshorts #dayinthelife #diversityandinclusion #likemindedfemales #dayinthelife #dayinthelifevlogs #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #mentor #careersadvice #women_issues #imposter #impostersyndrome #imposterhack #jobloss #womenempowerment #studentslife #university #universitylife #unistudent #productivityhacks #neurodivergent #neurodiversity s #earlycareers #talent #diversityandinclusion #unilife #thingsiwishiknew #university #womenintech #sidehustles #sonyabarlow #burnout #jobsearching #mentalhealth #londonschool #dayinthelife #londonlife #multiculturaleducation #eatpraylove #womenintech #womenempowerment

Ep5 - Carolina Are is a PhD Doctorate who uses pole dancing to manage stress and build confidence. However, in recent years, the sexualisation of the platform and pole has meant that she's faced more discrimination for her online content than recgonition for her degree. In this episode, we discuss all things confidence, career and social content with Carolina who is no longer playing by any one elses rules. This is an interesting discussion bringing the intersection of life, side hustles and security into the spotlight. This episode does contain explicit and triggering themes.  Welcome to the ⁠@LMFNetwork ⁠podcast hosted by ⁠@sonyabarlowuk. ⁠ We are on a mission to build the careers and confidence of 25,000 people by 2025 through mentoring, masterclasses and meaningful conversations. This podcast is your insight into careers, confidence and the incredible things people in the community are doing. Everything is to help you secure the job of your dreams and success on your terms! We have conversations with leaders in the industry, hiring managers, pole dancers, content creators, and academics to apprentices. Get involved by listening, sharing and subscribing. Sign up to be a guest, or send your questions to [email protected].  Website - ⁠https://www.lmfnetwork.com/⁠Instagram - ⁠https://www.instagram.com/LMFNETWORK ⁠ ⁠Linkedin ⁠ | ⁠Sonya Barlow⁠ #careeradvice #lifehacks #confidence #mentoring #mentoringmatters #skills #hiringtalent #careerskills #careerdevelopment #lmfnetwork #publishing #careertips #careermode #confidencebooster #confidenceshorts #taboola #dayinthelife #diversityandinclusion #likemindedfemales #dayinthelife #dayinthelifevlogs #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #mentor #careersadvice #women_issues #imposter #impostersyndrome #imposterhack #jobloss #womenempowerment #studentslife #university #universitylife #unistudent #productivityhacks #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #blackwomenpodcasts #earlycareers #talent #diversityandinclusion #unilife #thingsiwishiknew #university #womenintech #sidehustles #sonyabarlow #burnout #jobsearching #mentalhealth #lse #londonschool #dayinthelife #londonlife #multiculturaleducation #tiktok #sexuality #sexy #sex #viral

EP 3 Guest - Alyssa Ordu - On a mission to support leaders committed to Diversity & Inclusion In this episode, we invite Alyssa Ordu, freelancer and consultant, to share her career journey with us after completing a master's at the London School of Economics. After university, Alyssa started her life in marketing and communications before entering inclusion services as a freelancer and consultant. She brings her experience of living in several countries as a child and knowledge of many languages and communities into her daily life to build a life she desires on her terms. Alyssa shares the information we wish we knew when leaving university, the power of networking, learning to take a step back and how mentorship can support your development.   Welcome to the @LMFNetwork podcast hosted by @sonyabarlowuk.  We are on a mission to build the careers and confidence of 25,000 people by 2025 through mentoring, masterclasses and meaningful conversations. This podcast is your insight into careers, confidence and the incredible things people in the community are doing. Everything is to help you secure the job of your dreams and success on your terms! We have conversations with leaders in the industry, hiring managers, pole dancers, content creators, and academics to apprentices. Get involved by listening, sharing and subscribing. Sign up to be a guest, or send your questions to [email protected].  Website - https://www.lmfnetwork.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/LMFNETWORK  Linkedin  | Sonya Barlow #careeradvice #lifehacks #confidence #mentoring #mentoringmatters #skills #hiringtalent #careerskills #careerdevelopment #lmfnetwork #publishing #careertips #careermode #confidencebooster #confidenceshorts #taboola #dayinthelife #diversityandinclusion #likemindedfemales #dayinthelife #dayinthelifevlogs #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #mentor #careersadvice #women_issues #imposter #impostersyndrome #imposterhack #jobloss #womenempowerment #studentslife #university #universitylife #unistudent #productivityhacks #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #blackwomenpodcasts #earlycareers #talent #diversityandinclusion #unilife #thingsiwishiknew #university #womenintech #sidehustles #sonyabarlow #burnout #jobsearching #mentalhealth #lse #londonschool #dayinthelife #londonlife #multiculturaleducation

EP 2 - Guest: Suzi Adan - Senior Media Account Manager, Taboola.  In this episode, we invite our partner and friend, Suzi, to share her career journey with us before and after becoming a mother. Suzi works for the publishing discovery platform Taboola as a senior media account manager, delivering inclusion initiatives on the side and staying true to her social life. Suzi shares her experience as a Black Muslim Mother navigating the industry with her evolving identity, navigating friendships as a modern-day woman, career hacks to leverage your best self at work and tips to overcome imposter syndrome, a phenomenon felt by over 70% of women. This is Suzi's first time sharing her experience on a visual podcast, and it's fantastic to see her living her truth.   Thank you to Taboola for sponsoring this episode and for our 2023 partnership. If you are interested in working with and for Taboola, check out - https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzi-adan-8baa15a7/ & https://www.taboola.com/careers    Welcome to the  @LMFNetwork  podcast hosted by   @sonyabarlowuk     LMF Network is on a mission to build the careers and confidence of 25,000 people by 2025 through mentoring, masterclasses and meaningful conversations. This podcast is your insight into careers, confidence and the incredible things people in the community are doing. Everything is to help you secure the job of your dreams and success on your terms! We have conversations with leaders in the industry, hiring managers, pole dancers, content creators, and academics to apprentices.  Get involved by listening, sharing and subscribing.  Sign up to be a guest, or send your questions to [email protected].   Website - https://www.lmfnetwork.com/  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/LMFNETWORK  Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/company/like-minded-females  Sonya Barlow - @sonyabarlowuk    ----------------------------------------------------  #careeradvice #mentorship #confidence  #mentoringmatters #skills #hiringtalent #careerskills #careerdevelopment #lmfnetwork #publishing #careertips #careermode  #confidencebooster #confidenceshorts #taboola #dayinthelife #diversityandinclusion #likemindedfemales #dayinthelife #dayinthelifevlogs #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #mentor #careersadvice #women_issues #imposter #impostersyndrome #imposterhack #jobloss #womenempowerment #studentslife  #university #universitylife #unistudent  #productivityhacks #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #blackwomenpodcasts #earlycareers #talent #muslim #parenting #parenthood #maternity #motherhood #womenintech #sidehustles #sonyabarlow

EP1 - Guests : Akua Opong & Michelle Szaraz In this episode, we invite our friends to kick things off by discussing mentorship, neurodiversity and friendships. Akua shares being the only black woman in the room in her industry and how she navigates as a neurodivergent individual. Michelle discusses her squiggly career journey in the UK, moving from Europe, and what fake friends taught her about herself. Akua and Michelle are meeting for the first time despite talking to one another for months on the internet, so we touch on remote working and creating communities through social media. We end with the LMF Mentoring programme and its impact on careers and confidence whilst having banter throughout the discussion. ------------------------------------------------ Welcome to the  @LMFNetwork  podcast hosted by  @sonyabarlowuk  Sonya Barlow  We are on a mission to build the careers and confidence of 25,000 people by 2025 through mentoring, masterclasses and meaningful conversations. This podcast is your insight into careers, confidence and the incredible things people in the community are doing. Everything is to help you secure the job of your dreams and success on your terms! We have conversations with leaders in the industry, hiring managers, pole dancers, content creators, and academics to apprentices. Get involved by listening, sharing and subscribing. Sign up to be a guest, or send your questions to [email protected]. Website - https://www.lmfnetwork.com/ Instagram - @LMFNetwork Sonya Barlow - @sonyabarlowuk #careeradvice #mentorship #sonyabarlow #mentoringmatters #skills #hiringtalent #careerskills #careerdevelopment #lmfnetwork #careermode #confidence #confidencebooster #confidenceshorts #likemindedfemales #dayinthelife #dayinthelifevlogs #podcast #podcasts #podcasting #mentor #careersadvice #women_issues #womenempowerment #womensfashion #womensclothing #university #universitylife #unistudent #jobloss #productivityhacks #neurodivergent #neurodiversity #blackwomenpodcasts #womenintech #sidehustles

Are you a new year, new me - kind of person? If so, why? Why do we wait until the new year to transform our lives and what can we do to achieve our goals without burning out?  This episode is about welcoming the new year and setting ourselves up for success. We cover: Procrastination Finding alternative ways to meet our goals Setting realistic milestones Using words of the year and lists Building confidence and being kind Full of actionable recommendations, books and resources. Welcome to the LMF Network (Like Minded Females) podcast, hosted by Sonya Barlow. This podcast is your insight into the careers of leading changemakers worldwide. Through the LMF Network, we will share stories of Like Minded Females across industries and continents, how they overcame failures, built their confidence and paved the way for the next generations. Hosted by Founder & CEO Sonya Barlow @sonyabarlowuk @LMFNetwork Email: [email protected]