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Wall of Asks

New 20-Minute Episodes Drop Weekly on Mondays

Every guest ends her episode with the same question: what can this community do for you? This wall keeps every ask in one place, so helping a builder takes five minutes instead of good luck. Answer one, then grab your win card and share it so she knows.

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Episode 6

Episode 6: Hannah Choi Is Building a Practice, Podcast, & New Way to Think About Executive Function

A special double episode on building and executive function. Hannah Choi has spent more than 20 years teaching and supporting students and adults. Today she coaches college students and adults, co-hosts I Think I Can Be Happier, and is building her own executive function practice.

Hannah's Community Ask

Hannah Choi

MA. Executive function coach, speaker, educator, and co-host of the podcast I Think I Can Be Happier with Amy McDuffie.

Work with Hannah or book a talk

Listen to I Think I Can Be Happier

Refer someone for coaching

Connect with Hannah on LinkedIn

hannahchoi.me icanbehappier.com Refer someone Hannah on LinkedIn

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Answered one of Hannah's asks? Make it public. Pick what you did, add your name if you want it on the card, and download. Then post it, tag Hannah, and nudge one more person toward the wall.

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I just answered Hannah Choi's community ask from Socratyc Stories: The Women Who Build. I reached out to work with Hannah. Your turn: watch Episode 6 and pick an ask at www.BuildingThingsThatMatter.com. #TheWomenWhoBuild

Episode 5

Episode 5: Building Belonging for Foster Youth with Beth LaFontaine, LCSW

What do you build when the system you grew up in never gave you a stable place to stand? Beth Anne LaFontaine grew up in 19 foster homes before being adopted at nine. Today she leads AnchorPhoenix, a nonprofit building better continuity of care for foster youth and the people who care for them.

Beth's Community Ask

Beth Anne LaFontaine

LCSW and sociotechnologist. Founder and CEO of AnchorPhoenix, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, with roots in Harvard Medical School's executive program in AI in Health Care, where her capstone earned international recognition.

Support AnchorPhoenix

Join the free Foster Care Coded community

Attend or apply to speak at The Belonging Summit

Connect with Beth on LinkedIn

anchorphoenix.ai Foster Care Coded on Skool The Belonging Summit Beth on LinkedIn

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Answered one of Beth's asks? Make it public. Pick what you did, add your name if you want it on the card, and download. Then post it, tag Beth, and nudge one more person toward the wall.

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I just answered Beth Anne LaFontaine's community ask from Socratyc Stories: The Women Who Build. I supported AnchorPhoenix. Your turn: watch Episode 5 and pick an ask at www.BuildingThingsThatMatter.com. #TheWomenWhoBuild

Episode 4

Episode 4: J. Michelle Maraj, Building the Next Chapter With AI and Vizibly.live

What happens when the technology disrupting your career becomes the thing that opens up what comes next? Laid off shortly after finding out she was pregnant with her second child, Michelle turned a decade of data visualization work into Vizibly.live, and started building her own next chapter with AI.

Michelle's Community Ask

J. Michelle Maraj

Founder of Vizibly.live. Data visualization and business intelligence leader who spent her career helping companies turn complex data into something people can actually understand and use.

Connect with Michelle on LinkedIn

Beta test Vizibly.live

Intro her to event technology people

Vizibly.live Michelle on LinkedIn

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I just answered J. Michelle Maraj's community ask from Socratyc Stories: The Women Who Build. I connected with Michelle on LinkedIn. Your turn: watch Episode 4 and pick an ask at www.BuildingThingsThatMatter.com. #TheWomenWhoBuild

Episode 3

Episode 3: Dr. Anne Welsh and Her New Book "Ambitious Mother"

What if the finish line you have been grinding toward is actually a starting line? That is how Dr. Anne Welsh describes the release of her first book, Ambitious Mother, a guide for working parents who want to go from surviving to thriving in their careers and at home.

Anne's Community Ask

Dr. Anne Welsh

PhD, PMH-C, PCC. Licensed clinical psychologist and executive coach who began her career at Harvard University Health Services and has spent nearly two decades helping working parents and women leaders thrive.

Buy "Ambitious Mother"

Share the chapter with HR and leadership

Connect with Anne on LinkedIn

DrAnneWelsh.com Order Ambitious Mother Anne on LinkedIn

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Answered one of Anne's asks? Make it public. Pick what you did, add your name if you want it on the card, and download. Then post it, tag Anne, and nudge one more person toward the wall.

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I just answered Dr. Anne Welsh's community ask from Socratyc Stories: The Women Who Build. I bought "Ambitious Mother". Your turn: watch Episode 3 and pick an ask at www.BuildingThingsThatMatter.com. #TheWomenWhoBuild

Episode 2

Episode 2: Francia Haces, Building the Next Era of Boutique Travel through AI Innovation

What does it look like to reinvent yourself after 25 years at the top of your field? Francia has led travel and hospitality marketing at the highest level, including the New York and Northeastern U.S. region for the Ministry of Tourism of the Dominican Republic, and is now building AI-powered strategy for the next era of travel.

Francia's Community Ask

Francia Haces

Founder of Hacestek International and creator of AI Reveal Map. Former SVP of Marketing and Digital Transformation at Premier Worldwide Marketing. Met Nicole through SheBuilds, Lovable's community for women building with AI.

Run a free scan at AI Reveal Map

Connect with Francia on LinkedIn

Subscribe to her Substack

AIRevealMap.com Francia on LinkedIn Francia's Substack

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I just answered Francia Haces's community ask from Socratyc Stories: The Women Who Build. I ran a free scan at AI Reveal Map. Your turn: watch Episode 2 and pick an ask at www.BuildingThingsThatMatter.com. #TheWomenWhoBuild

Episode 1

Episode 1: Su Belagodu of Humyn Pulse: Human First for AI Trust and Adoption

This week I sat down with Su Belagodu, founder and managing partner of Intellectus Advisors, creator of the HITL Maturity Model and a member of the Forbes Technology Council.

Su's Community Ask

Su Belagodu

Founder and Managing Partner of Intellectus Advisors. Creator of Humyn Pulse and the HITL Maturity Model. Forbes Technology Council member.

Take the free assessment

Bring Su to your team

HumynPulse.com Su on LinkedIn

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I just answered Su Belagodu's community ask from Socratyc Stories: The Women Who Build. I took the free Humyn Pulse assessment. Your turn: watch Episode 1 and pick an ask at www.BuildingThingsThatMatter.com. #TheWomenWhoBuild

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