Episode 15

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10th Jun 2025

Ethics at the Edge: Marcia Narine Weldon on AI, Integrity & Innovation

How can entrepreneurs embrace the power of AI without compromising their values—or their sanity? In this thought-provoking episode, we welcome Marcia Narine Weldon: lawyer, ethics professor, AI governance expert, and a fierce advocate for mental wellness in tech. Marcia dives deep into how solopreneurs and small business owners can approach ethical AI use, balance innovation with integrity, and build resilience in a world that won’t stop accelerating.

From her EDGE framework to a powerful AI bias-testing prompt list, Marcia equips listeners with practical tools to build sustainable, responsible businesses, without burnout.

Timestamps & Topics Covered:

  • 00:00 – Intro & Marcia’s Multihyphenate Background
  • 01:00 – How She Got Started in Generative AI
  • 02:00 – What Ethical AI Means for Small Business Owners
  • 04:00 – Marcia’s EDGE Framework (End Goal, Data, Governance, Ethical Impact)
  • 06:00 – Using Design Thinking to Bake Ethics into Innovation
  • 07:00 – The Mental Health Cost of AI Adoption
  • 10:00 – Prompts to Uncover Bias and Build Better AI Inputs
  • 12:00 – Creating an AI Rubric for Your Business
  • 14:00 – Building AI Literacy as a Solopreneur
  • 15:30 – The Human Skills Every Entrepreneur Needs in an AI World
  • 16:30 – AI Readiness: A Practical Gap Assessment
  • 18:00 – Trusted Communities & Ongoing Resources
  • 20:00 – Collaboration Over Competition
  • 21:00 – What’s Next: AI in Employment Law & Global Ethics


Marcia reminds us that ethical AI use isn’t about perfection—it’s about intention. By building frameworks, asking better questions, and showing up in community, women entrepreneurs can lead the way in creating AI-infused businesses that are both impactful and human-centered.

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Empowered by AI
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Empowered by AI is the go-to podcast for women entrepreneurs and leaders who are ready to harness AI, no tech background required. Hosted by Michelle Muncy-Silva, founder of Innovative AI Studio and Executive Director of She Leads AI Academy, this show spotlights trailblazing women who are not just using AI; they're demanding a seat at the table in shaping it. From practical tools to ethical frameworks, every episode delivers real talk and actionable strategies for women building businesses and leading boldly in the age of AI. Whether you're automating your workflows, building a standout brand, or navigating the intersection of AI and equity, this is your community. Each episode features conversations with women at the forefront of AI and entrepreneurship, plus the tools, strategies, and stories you can put into practice immediately. We explore AI-enhanced storytelling, using AI to streamline and scale, and what it looks like when women lead the AI revolution on their own terms. Every episode ends with one question to our guests: What's next? Empowered by AI — your weekly dose of inspiration, strategy, and community. Hit subscribe and let's build the future together.

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Michelle Muncy-Silva

Michelle Muncy-Silva is an AI educator, innovator, and Executive Director of the She Leads AI Academy. She is also the founder of Data Parity AI and host of the Empowered by AI podcast. Her work helps educators, founders and institutions use AI with clarity, ethics, and purpose. With a background in curriculum design and human-centered data practices, Michelle makes emerging technologies practical and accessible for non-technical leaders.