131. How To Adapt To AI Like a Boss & Future-Proof Your Career with Latinas In Tech CEO Nikki Barua

In this episode of the But First, She Failed Podcast, host Paola Soares welcomes Nikki Barua — serial entrepreneur, bestselling author, keynote speaker, and Interim CEO of Latinas in Tech — for a powerful conversation on thriving in the age of AI. As artificial intelligence continues to rapidly transform the workforce, it’s no longer a question of if AI will affect our careers, but how. A recent McKinsey Global Survey reports that AI adoption has soared from 20% in 2017 to 78% in 2025, and nearly 40% of global jobs are expected to be impacted. For women — especially millennial Latinas navigating the entrepreneurial world or advancing their careers — the stakes are high. In her 25-year career in innovation, Nikki has helped global brands transform their culture and capabilities. Now she is on a mission to help business leaders reinvent the way they lead, live, and succeed in the age of AI. Nikki has won numerous awards, including Entrepreneur of the Year by ACE among others— she’s been recognized in Entrepreneur Magazine’s 100 Most Influential Women, named an LA Woman of Influence by The Business Journals and Women of Entrepreneurship by LA Lakers. In this interview she shares why it’s crucial that we lean into AI now, what women can do to bridge the AI Skills Gap so they can future-proof their careers and skillset, and where to start if you have no idea how to get up to speed on AI… this and so much more…  Connect with Nikki:  Instagram LinkedIn Nikkibarua.com Latinas in Tech:  Instagram X LinkedIn Facebook Youtube TikTok Let’s Connect: Instagram: @butfirstshefailed Follow us on Youtube!:) @butfirstshefailed Paolasoares.com Book A Podcast Clarity Session Here Weekly But First, She Failed Newsletter Sign up/ Your Boss Woman Profile Quiz  

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Do you ever struggle with imposter syndrome when it comes to your career or business? Wish you had unshakable confidence no matter who’s in the meeting? Ever wonder how those wildly successful women got to where they are today? What if I told you that every one of them had moments of “failure” would failure seem less scary to you? What if "failure" is part of the journey towards success and purpose? Welcome to the BUT FIRST, SHE FAILED podcast. In this podcast you will learn practical tips on how to develop the boss woman within you to excel with confidence in your career and business. Hear candid conversations with trailblazing women that are dominating in their fields as industry leaders, entrepreneurs, influencers and more. Learn as they share wisdom, strategies and get vulnerable about how moments of “failure” propelled them to where they are today. Hi! I’m Paola Soares:) I’m a former Journalist and National News Producer that has had stories appear on Univision, Telemundo ABC News among others. While working in news my favorite stories were always profile pieces that helped and inspired. I started this podcast because I’m passionate about helping women gain confidence in their careers, businesses and overcome the fear failing that many times can be holding them back from living the life of their dreams. Because I’ve been there. I remember: + being in meetings with CEO’s, Anchors, and other high level bosses and being too nervous and second guessing myself so much that I wouldn’t speak up and share an idea that I really felt was a great one. + Thinking that I was nothing like those boss women that I looked up, that they had never struggled and I was the only one that had setbacks. + Being let go from what I thought was dream job and feeling like like I was a "failure" and struggling to move past it till I had a life-changing realization. Now I’m taking my love of story telling and combining it with something that is on my heart, helping women overcome fear of failing and gain confidence when it comes to their careers, businesses and callings. Stop second guessing yourself and become the boss woman that deep down inside you know you are supposed to become. Shake off that discouragement, it’s not too late, you are not behind! If you are ready for your boss-woman breakthrough this podcast is for you! Get ready to get inspired!