Steer into the Slide (or AI)
Brooke Markevicius
Speaker | Author | Executive | Technical | Mom | Former Founder of Allobee, Acquired 2022
An AI Reflection
Let's take a brief break from the book tour updates to reflect on something thought-provoking about AI. Recently, while listening to Brené Brown’s Dare to Lead podcast, I was struck by a compelling idea from Amy Webb. She discussed the necessity of "steering into the slide" with AI—embracing its rapid advancement and integration into our lives. Amy emphasized that instead of recoiling from AI, likened to ice in her analogy, we should lean into it.
During my book tour, I've frequently encountered women who express hesitation or fear towards AI. It's crucial we shift away from this mindset to avoid being left behind. We must embrace the challenges together.
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We are all participants in what's being called "The Great Transition," a period of unprecedented change that's unfolding faster than we can typically manage. While the instinct might be to hide and wait for it to pass, this isn't an option. The pace isn't slowing, and the change is here to stay. It's essential for us to determine how we can both fit into this new era and stand out.
Have you considered upskilling with AI and learning more?
Listen to the Dare to Lead Podcast with Amy Webb and also check out the whole series Brene has done recently with AI experts.
The Future Today Institute run by Amy Webb, released their annual Tech Trends Report and it is a must-read for every industry. They track more than 700 technology and science trends that are likely to influence every industry.
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Motherly’s Annual State of Motherhood Report
Jill Koziol the founder of Motherly? was featured in my book, The Future Built by Women because of the amazing work her and her company have done through the years. We have a massive Data Gap for women and we must fix that and this report is a step in the right direction.
This week Motherly's 7th Annual State of Motherhood Report launched and I am quoted in it. The annual survey, with nearly 6,000 respondents, conveyed that today’s mothers continue to parent without adequate support.
Key findings from this year include:
Gen Z moms are signaling a continuing future birth rate decline: Today’s moms under 30 are 2 times as likely to NOT plan for more children than moms of the same age in 2019, citing financial, childcare, global, environmental and medical concerns (69% in 2024 vs. 35% in 2019).
Childcare access and affordability issues continue to impact mothers’ ability to work: 66% of moms note that the stress and cost of childcare has made them consider leaving the workforce, up 14% from 2023. These sentiments are highest among Gen Z at 82%.
One quarter of all moms report receiving regular financial support from their parents: Gen Z moms are twice as likely to have help from their parents compared to their own mothers' generations (Gen X+).
In this election year, more than 85% of moms over 30 support federally mandated paid leave, regulation to address climate change, federally protected reproductive rights and increased gun control policies. Surprisingly, moms under 30 are 3x LESS likely to support the same policies, possibly signaling apathy.
So take me to Florida…
Where are my Miami connections? I am coming to Miami for a book tour stop May 21st and I hope you will join me. We will be having a conversation about my book and a Future Built by Women with one of my favorite builders and friend Amanda Goetz . We will be at Books and Books in Coconut Grove May 21st at 6:30pm. Register here so we know you are coming and share with your Miami area friends, or tag them below. https://lu.ma/kda4pl32