<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Empower | Giulia Solinas</title><link>https://giuliasolinas.github.io/tags/empower/</link><atom:link href="https://giuliasolinas.github.io/tags/empower/index.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><description>Empower</description><generator>Hugo Blox Builder (https://hugoblox.com)</generator><language>en-us</language><lastBuildDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</lastBuildDate><image><url>https://giuliasolinas.github.io/media/icon_hu_982c5d63a71b2961.png</url><title>Empower</title><link>https://giuliasolinas.github.io/tags/empower/</link></image><item><title>WAID</title><link>https://giuliasolinas.github.io/projects/waid/</link><pubDate>Sun, 01 Mar 2026 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://giuliasolinas.github.io/projects/waid/</guid><description>&lt;h2 id="women-in-ai-and-digitalfrom-career-change-to-community"&gt;Women in AI and Digital — From Career Change to Community&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;h3 id="who-i-am--why-im-here"&gt;Who I Am &amp;amp; Why I’m Here&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p&gt;I didn’t start out in tech. I walked into the world of IT with an academic hat on top, an interest in stats, data, and machine learning, and a green field in front of me where I had no experience. The moment I realized I wasn’t alone, &lt;em&gt;people&lt;/em&gt;—mentors, fellow women building AI‑driven products, and allies who believed in my potential—started pulling the missing pieces together for me. Their guidance turned my curiosity into a clear identity as an AI practitioner and leader.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;Because those lifelines saved my journey, I now &lt;strong&gt;pay it forward&lt;/strong&gt;. I volunteer with &lt;strong&gt;Women in AI and Digital (WAID)&lt;/strong&gt;, where I &lt;em&gt;moderate expert interviews&lt;/em&gt; and &lt;em&gt;mentor emerging women&lt;/em&gt; as they navigate their own AI pathways. Every conversation, every piece of feedback, every “aha!” moment is a reminder that the tech ecosystem thrives when we lift each other up.&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3 id="what-waid-does-in-a-nutshell"&gt;What WAID Does (in a nutshell)&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;blockquote class="border-l-4 border-neutral-300 dark:border-neutral-600 pl-4 italic text-neutral-600 dark:text-neutral-400 my-6"&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Women in AI and Digital&lt;/strong&gt; was founded to unite and support women navigating the evolving worlds of AI and digital work.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;em&gt;Our mission&lt;/em&gt;: Build an inclusive space where connection leads to opportunity and visibility fuels momentum.&lt;br&gt;
&lt;em&gt;How we do it&lt;/em&gt;: Peer‑to‑peer support, networking events, and shared learning that open doors to possibilities for learning, connecting, and growing.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/blockquote&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Industry&lt;/strong&gt; – Technology, Information &amp;amp; Internet&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Founded&lt;/strong&gt; – 2025&lt;br&gt;
&lt;strong&gt;Specialties&lt;/strong&gt; – Mentorship, Community Development, Product Management, Design Thinking for AI Experiences, Artificial Intelligence, Technology Leadership, Women in Tech, Women in IT&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h3 id="how-you-can-join-the-movement"&gt;How You Can Join the Movement&lt;/h3&gt;
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&lt;th&gt;Opportunity&lt;/th&gt;
&lt;th&gt;What You’ll Experience&lt;/th&gt;
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&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Attend an Interview Session&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Live, interactive Q&amp;amp;A with AI leaders—ask anything, from model‑selection tricks to career advice.&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Become a Mentee&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;A tailored mentorship plan that maps your technical goals and personal growth milestones.&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Volunteer as a Mentor&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Share your expertise, help shape the next wave of women leaders, and expand your own network.&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;tr&gt;
&lt;td&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Sponsor or Speak&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;td&gt;Showcase your organization’s commitment to diversity and gain visibility among a highly engaged audience.&lt;/td&gt;
&lt;/tr&gt;
&lt;/tbody&gt;
&lt;/table&gt;
&lt;hr&gt;
&lt;h3 id="my-call-to-action"&gt;My Call to Action&lt;/h3&gt;
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&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;If you’re reading this, you already have a voice.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;br&gt;
Use it to mentor, to amplify, to sponsor, or simply to listen.&lt;br&gt;
Together, we can transform the AI landscape from a space that &lt;em&gt;talks about&lt;/em&gt; inclusion into one that &lt;em&gt;lives&lt;/em&gt; it.&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/blockquote&gt;
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&lt;h3 id="quick-links"&gt;Quick Links&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;LinkedIn WAID Community Hub&lt;/strong&gt; – Follow this
for updates&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Luma Online Meetup&lt;/strong&gt; – Sign up for notifications
for our online events.&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
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&lt;h4 id="-lets-build-a-future-where-every-woman-feels-she-belongs-in-ai"&gt;🎉 Let’s Build a Future Where Every Woman Feels She &lt;em&gt;belongs&lt;/em&gt; in AI.&lt;/h4&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;em&gt;I’m proudly volunteering with Women in AI and Digital, and I invite you to walk this path with me.&lt;/em&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description></item></channel></rss>