1) Story Studio
We document real journeys through interviews, field recording, and documentary-style production.
Stories that shift what leadership looks like in the AI era.
AI EmpowerHer Stories is a national narrative initiative that elevates authentic stories of women—especially caregivers— building AI-enabled careers. By making these journeys visible, we challenge bias, expand the public imagination of success, and help workplaces evolve in ways that benefit everyone.
- FocusWomen’s leadership + caregiving
- FormatVideo • Audio • Written
- ReachNationwide
What we’re building
- A public digital story library
- Short-form campaigns for different audiences
- A yearly virtual showcase to amplify breakthroughs
- Evaluation to measure narrative shifts over time
About the project
Public narratives still too often suggest that women—especially caregivers—are less suited for leadership, innovation, or emerging fields like AI. When these stories are missing, the future of work becomes narrower than real life.
AI EmpowerHer Stories changes that. We capture and share compelling, true stories of women using AI to build content businesses, apps, and digital services—while navigating the realities of caregiving, family responsibilities, and community life.
Our north star
Make it normal to see women—especially caregivers and women of color—as leaders, innovators, and builders in the AI economy.
When women thrive at work, the benefits ripple across families, communities, and the broader economy.
How it works
2) Digital Library
A searchable, public collection of “Women Building AI” stories with accessible formats and transcripts.
3) Distribution
We publish multi-channel campaigns (short video, audio, essays) tailored to different audiences and contexts.
4) National Showcase
An annual virtual event that spotlights transformative journeys and invites public conversation.
5) Evaluation
We track reach, engagement, and narrative sentiment to learn what shifts perceptions over time.
Expected impact
Shift biased attitudes
Repeated exposure to credible, counter-stereotypical stories broadens what people believe is possible.
Expand narratives of success
We highlight caregiving-inclusive pathways so “leadership” reflects real lives—not outdated archetypes.
Increase public awareness
We elevate innovations and workplace pathways that deserve attention and can scale across society.
How we’ll measure progress
- Audience reach and engagement across platforms
- Sentiment and narrative analysis of story uptake
- Participant feedback and longitudinal follow-up
- Media pickup and partner amplification (as developed)
Team
Led by Huston-Tillotson University (HBCU). The Project Director is the founding advisor of HTU’s Women in Tech student organization, established over seven years ago to engage women in the use of technology.
Project Director
Vision, strategy, budget stewardship, compliance, reporting
Co-Project Director
Narrative strategy, research design, evaluation
Co-Project Director
Media production, distribution, public engagement
Interested in collaborating? We welcome conversations with mission-aligned media outlets, women’s networks, and workplace leaders.
Stories
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Approved stories
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