From Imposter Syndrome to Impact: Kee Jones on Trauma, Tech, and Authentic Leadership

Welcome back to Empowered by AI, the podcast for women entrepreneurs ready to harness AI and lead boldly. In this episode, I sit down with Kee Jones—certified trauma life coach, educator, and fierce advocate for women in tech. Kee shares her journey from trauma recovery to AI leadership, and why representation in these spaces is non-negotiable.
[00:02:00] Falling in and out of love with AI tools
Kee talks about her playful “breakups” with ChatGPT and why she prefers Claude, Perplexity, and Poe for her work.
[00:03:00] RESET: Turning pain into purpose

How Kee’s trauma recovery work with her organization RESET helps both women and men release old wounds, find healing, and move forward.
[00:06:00] Representation isn’t optional

Kee describes the moment that solidified her commitment to AI: watching kids’ faces light up when she introduced them to its possibilities—and why Black women must be at the table shaping this future.
[00:08:00] Walking in belonging

Why shrinking yourself isn’t the answer, and how Kee helps women step into spaces where they’ve historically been underrepresented.
[00:09:30] The skills that matter

Kee’s advice on what technical and non-technical skills to focus on first if you’re entering AI, plus why ethical awareness is a must-have.
[00:11:00] Bias isn’t a glitch—it’s our responsibility

Kee explains why women must be both builders and watchdogs when it comes to AI systems.
[00:13:00] Everyday users matter

How the prompts we type and the language we choose can reshape AI systems—and why your voice has more power than you think.
[00:15:00] From imposter to impact

Kee shares the mindset shift that allowed her to stop asking for permission and start asking: Who can I help today?
[00:16:30] A story of empowerment

How mentoring a “non-tech” woman to write a song with AI completely changed her confidence and creativity.
[00:19:00] What’s next for RESET (and Kee’s new podcast!)

Kee announces her upcoming podcast Kee It Real—a hub where mental health, equity, and AI collide.
Kee reminds us that AI is powerful, fast-moving, and yes—robust—but without caring for our mental health, we risk burning out. Her message: Always put yourself first, and keep it real.

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