2B Bolder Podcast : Career Growth and Insights from Women in Business, Tech & Sports
The 2B Bolder Podcast brings you into real conversations with women leaders in business, tech, and sports. Going deep into what helped them succeed, shine and stand out as leaders.
Hosted by Mary Killelea, a former Intel marketing strategist and career visibility coach, the show shares real stories and practical insights from women who have built meaningful careers and leadership paths.
Each conversation provides guidance on:
• Building your personal brand with intention
• Speaking with confidence and clarity
• Strengthening leadership presence and influence
• Navigating career transitions with purpose
• Advocating for your value in rooms where decisions are made
If you’ve ever felt overlooked despite the work you deliver, this podcast will help you show up, speak up, and step forward — with clarity, confidence, and a strong sense of who you are.
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2B Bolder Podcast : Career Growth and Insights from Women in Business, Tech & Sports
Dr. Fern Halper, Shares Her Brilliance, From Oceanography to AI Leader
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On episode #155 of the 2B Bolder Podcast, I got to sit down with someone I could have honestly talked to for hours — Dr. Fern Halper. And if you've been feeling overwhelmed by all the AI noise out there, this one is for you.
Fern has been working in data and AI for over 30 years — long before it was a headline — and she is the real deal. What struck me most wasn't just her brilliance or depth of knowledge; it was her warmth, her wisdom, and the genuine human kindness she brings to everything she does. It was such an honor to have her on the show, and I walked away inspired.
We got into all of it — data foundations, governance, trust, and the career skills that keep you valuable as AI tools and agents move faster than most organizations can keep up with. No fluff, just real talk.
Here's what we covered:
- Fern's unexpected path from oceanography research to data and AI leadership
- The career forks that shaped her journey and why speaking up is everything
- What companies are actually coming to her for: strategy, starting points, and governance
- The new roles emerging around responsible AI, ethics, stewardship, and operations
- Why so many enterprises are lagging behind and what "building a foundation" really means
- What feels genuinely different about this AI moment — and why it comes with real risks
- Where agentic AI and multi-agent systems are taking businesses in the next 3 to 5 years
- The skills that stay valuable no matter what: critical thinking, risk, communication, and literacy
- The mistakes leaders keep making — skipping the business need and treating governance like a chore
- Why trust isn't just technical — it's the change management your people can actually believe in
- Why we need more women's voices at the table when it comes to AI governance and ethics
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