The WECAN Podcast

If you're interested in AI leadership, ethical artificial intelligence, parenting in the digital age, startup growth, or the future of AI technology, this episode delivers practical wisdom and bold vision:Today's interview on AI leadership features Rob LoCascio, Founder and former CEO of LivePerson, who shares why he walked away from leading a global AI company to launch mission-driven startups focused on ethical AI, child safety, taking people's power back and human creativity. After nearly 28 years scaling LivePerson into a public AI powerhouse, Rob is now building the next generation of safe AI technology for families and creators. Through Kidco.AI and You Are AI, he is developing small, human-controlled AI models designed for safe home use and personalised AI assistants that empower, not replace, people. This conversation explores: ✅ AI leadership and the responsibility of tech founders ✅ The impact of artificial intelligence on children and family values ✅ Safe AI devices for kids and the risks of AI-powered toys ✅ Ethical AI development and protecting creators’ intellectual property ✅ How to build AI tools that enhance creativity instead of replacing humans ✅ Entrepreneurial lessons from the dot-com crash, financial crisis, and COVID-19 ✅ Servant leadership and building companies rooted in core values ✅ Startup growth strategy and revenue goals for 2026 Rob also shares candid insights on navigating macroeconomic disruptions, making difficult leadership decisions, and why founders must define and live their company’s purpose. Subscribe to WECAN for more conversations with founders, innovators, and leaders shaping the future of AI, entrepreneurship, and human potential. Visit: https://www.kidco.ai/ #AILeadership #EthicalAI #ArtificialIntelligence #StartupLeadership #RobLoCascio #WeCan ________________________________________________________________________ For any questions or inquiries regarding this video, please reach out to us @Wecan.Shecan 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, share your thoughts, and tell us who your favourite role model is? 👉 Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecan.shecan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shecan-world/ Substack: https://shecan.substack.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MAiuylxS5AhxCSQcm8cax?si=003fe73047cd465c

In today's WECAN conversation, Penelope Barton shares her bold vision for the future of education, one built on personalised learning, flexible pathways, and technology that unlocks human potential. From launching with just 20 students to now serving over 2,800 learners across 72 countries, Crimson has evolved into a global education platform offering multiple learning modes, international curricula, and even hybrid campus options. Penelope explains how breaking free from traditional school schedules empowers students to accelerate academically, pursue elite extracurriculars, or thrive in environments tailored to their needs. Key themes in this interview include the rise of flexible, student-centred education models; building scalable systems that prioritise process over personality; why leaders must be “soft on people and hard on systems”; creating high-performance global teams through servant leadership; and finally using technology and AI to personalise learning at scale. Expanding access to education through government partnerships, beginning with New Zealand’s first online charter school with over 600 teachers and staff worldwide and more than 140,000 live classes delivered annually, Crimson’s model demonstrates how technology can strengthen human connection, not replace it. Penelope’s mission is clear: disrupt outdated education systems and make world-class, personalised learning accessible to students everywhere. Connect with Crimson Academies: https://crimsonacademies.school ________________________________________________________________________ For any questions or inquiries regarding this video, please reach out to us @Wecan.Shecan 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, share your thoughts, and tell us who your favourite role model is? 👉 Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecan.shecan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shecan-world/ Substack: https://shecan.substack.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MAiuylxS5AhxCSQcm8cax?si=003fe73047cd465c

In today's episode of WECAN, host Stephanie Ferrario chats with Kashika Khurana, a high school junior from the Dallas-Fort Worth area, about girls in STEM and redefining what it means to lead with purpose. Kashika is the founder of ComputHER SHEience, a podcast amplifying the voices of women in STEM and business, and the visionary behind initiatives like Reviving Calm and Code with Impact. From competitive dance to public speaking, from AI and data science to mental health advocacy, Kashika shares how she balances academics with entrepreneurship, all while staying grounded in her mission to create meaningful change. Kashika shares powerful advice for young women: take action before you feel fully ready, trust yourself deeply, and remember that rejection can sometimes be protection. Explore Kashika’s podcast ComputHER SHEience and join the movement to make STEM and mental health advocacy more inclusive: https://open.spotify.com/show/0BGjRXy2Rb5HwHWToSw4wS?si=1cdc418b172f44a2 #WeCan #WomenInSTEM #GirlsInTech #MentalHealthMatters #TeenEntrepreneur #AI #Leadership ________________________________________________________________________ For any questions or inquiries regarding this video, please reach out to us @Wecan.Shecan 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, share your thoughts, and tell us who your favourite role model is? 👉 Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecan.shecan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shecan-world/ Substack: https://shecan.substack.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MAiuylxS5AhxCSQcm8cax?si=003fe73047cd465c

In this powerful WeCan conversation, we sit down with Lee Chambers, business psychologist, male allyship specialist, and founder of Male Allies UK, to explore what it truly means to lead with inclusion. Lee shares his personal and professional journey from growing up in the north of England to becoming one of the UK’s leading voices on gender equity and inclusive leadership. From founding a tech business and navigating a life-changing health recovery to becoming a stay-at-home father, Lee’s lived experiences deepened his understanding of caregiving, workplace culture, and the realities of gender bias. In this episode, we discuss: 🔹 What male allyship really looks like in practice 🔹 Why allyship is about consistent, intentional actions — not grand gestures 🔹 The importance of self-education and challenging our own biases 🔹 How gender inclusion drives innovation, strengthens teams, and mitigates business risk 🔹 Workplace well-being in a hyper-digital world 🔹 Redefining success and focusing energy on what we can control Lee also shares insights from his book Momentum, which highlights 13 lessons from his 20-year career, and reflects on how we can periodically redefine success as we grow. For Lee, success means waking up to do work he loves, with people he loves, creating meaningful impact. Looking ahead, Lee outlines exciting plans for 2026, including research into boys and senior male leaders, the UK’s first National Allyship Summit, and the first Festival of the Boy, all aimed at building a more inclusive and equitable future. If you care about leadership, well-being, gender equity, and creating workplaces where everyone can thrive, this conversation is for you. Male Allies UK: https://www.maleallies.co.uk 00:00 Meet Lee 04:05 Message for The World 09:55 Where Do We Start? 16:20 More Diversity in Companies 21:05 Top messages 25:04 Lessons for Unlocking Potential 27:55 Success 29:27 How We Can Support Male Allies UK #MaleAllies #LeeChambers #WeCan #WhereRoleModelsInspire ________________________________________________________________________ For any questions or inquiries regarding this video, please reach out to us @Wecan.Shecan 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, share youshare your thoughts, and tell us who your favourite role model is? 👉 Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecan.shecan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shecan-world/ Substack: https://shecan.substack.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MAiuylxS5AhxCSQcm8cax?si=003fe73047cd465c

Celebrating our first-ever couple interview this Valentine's Day, with the inspiring Toby and Jo Gorniak. We explore their extraordinary journey from teenage refugee beginnings to global recognition and the development of The Gorniak Method. Toby shares his transformation from feeling unwanted as a child to receiving an MBE at Buckingham Palace. At the same time, Jo, the strategist and driving force behind their family and business, reveals how their partnership became the foundation for a movement that empowers thousands worldwide. Together, they unpack the creation of the Gorniak Method, a hip-hop-based leadership philosophy built on eight core elements: Respect, Peace, Love, Unity, Fun, Knowledge of Self, Discovering Genius and Courage. Recognised at the PhD level, their method is designed to unlock individual genius, helping people of all ages rediscover purpose, ownership, and confidence. In this conversation, you’ll discover: 🔹 How authenticity fuels powerful personal branding 🔹 Why open communication strengthens both relationships and leadership 🔹 What success really means beyond titles and awards 🔹 How hip-hop culture became a framework for transformation 🔹 Their exciting next chapter, international speaking, global ambassadorship, and writing their life story Toby and Jo also share insights into Toby’s appointment as a global ambassador for the World ROMA Federation, and their mission to spread kindness, empathy, and empowered leadership worldwide. This is a conversation about resilience, partnership, purpose, and the courage to live your truth. The Gorniak Method MBE: https://tobygorniakmbe.com/ 00:00 Meet Jo and Toby 02:45 Main Learnings as a Couple and Working with People 04:33 Pivotal Points 06:24 Setting Up Community Programs 12:43 Jo's Learnings, Personal Branding and Tips 21:16 Keeping The Flame Alive and Growing Together as a Couple 24:35 Legacy for The World 27:10 How Can We Support Toby and Jo? #GorniakMethod #Leadership #PersonalDevelopment #Authenticity #HipHopLeadership #WeCan ________________________________________________________________________ For any questions or inquiries regarding this video, please reach out to us @Wecan.Shecan 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, share your thoughts, and tell us who your favourite role model is? 👉 Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecan.shecan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shecan-world

In this WECAN interview, Stephanie speaks with Pauline Vuyelwa Muswere-Enagbonma, Co-Founder and CEO of Jessamy Care Group, about transforming social care through ethical leadership, compassionate governance, and responsible AI. Pauline shares her journey founding Jessamy Care Group after the loss of her daughter, Jessamy, and her mission to raise standards across staffing, home care, housing, transport, and care technology. She discusses Jessamy Care One, the UK’s first ethically intelligent care management platform, designed to improve safety, accountability, and care quality. The conversation explores leadership in the care sector, accessibility as intelligent design, scaling services with integrity, and why compassion and structure must work together to protect vulnerable people. Visit Pauline's website: https://paulinevmuswere.com/ Jessamy Care One: https://jessamycareone.co.uk/ #ethicalcare #JessamieCareGroup #PaulineMuswerema #WeCan ________________________________________________________________________For any questions or inquiries regarding this video, please reach out to us @Wecan.Shecan🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, share your thoughts, and tell us who your favourite role model is?👉 Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecan.shecan/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shecan-world/Substack: https://shecan.substack.comSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MAiuylxS5AhxCSQcm8cax?si=003fe73047cd465c

In today's WeCan interview, host Stephanie speaks with Kristina Scaglione about holistic mental health. Kristina is a licensed therapist and founder of Root & Rise Clinical Specialists and Limitless Integrative Wellness. Kristina explains how she combines traditional psychotherapy, somatic therapy, and holistic wellness practices to treat the whole person: mind, body, and spirit. She introduces her innovative Mind Spa model, an integrative wellness centre that brings mental health therapy, sleep support, nutrition, fitness, and alternative healing modalities together under one roof, both in-person and virtually. Kristina also shares her background in clinical social work, her experience working with marginalised populations, and how injustice drives her mission to create inclusive, trauma-informed, holistic therapy options. She discusses working with families, court-ordered therapy, and her belief that mental wellness should be prioritised just like physical health. This episode is ideal for anyone searching for: ✔️ Holistic therapy ✔️ Integrative mental health care ✔️ Sleep issues and insomnia support ✔️ LGBTQI-affirming therapy ✔️ Alternative and complementary mental health treatments ✔️ Whole-person wellness models #holisticmentalhealth #mentalhealthmatters #KristinaScaglione #WeCan ________________________________________________________________________ For any questions or inquiries regarding this video, please reach out to us @Wecan.Shecan 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, share your thoughts, and tell us who your favourite role model is? 👉 Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecan.shecan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shecan-world/ Substack: https://shecan.substack.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MAiuylxS5AhxCSQcm8cax?si=003fe73047cd465c

WELCOME TO OUR SECOND SEASON. A NEW YEAR AND THREE NEW WEEKLY ROLE MODELS FULL OF ADVICE AND INSIGHTS:Exploring leadership, curiosity and creativity with Fredrik Haren, a renowned global speaker, author, and creative explorer, to dive deep into the true nature and what it means to lead humanely in a technology-driven world. Fredrik shares insights from his latest book, The World of Creativity, based on his journey across 37 countries studying how creativity shows up across cultures. Rather than treating creativity as an output or talent, Fredrik reframes it as a personal journey of self-discovery, driven by curiosity and reflection. In this conversation, we explore why creativity is one of the most important skills for future leaders, how introversion and solitude can fuel powerful creativity, and Fredrik’s unique lifestyle of travelling the world and creating from his private island. He shares practical strategies to nurture creativity at work (including turning creative “outlets” into productive “inlets”) and why leaders should act more human in an increasingly automated world. Fredrik also reflects on his success as a speaker, his approach to leadership and parenting, and why continuous growth, not comfort, is his definition of success. This episode is a must-watch for leaders, creatives, entrepreneurs, and anyone curious about unlocking their creative potential and inspiring others by leading with humanity. #curiosityandcreativity #technology #FredrickHaren #WeCan ________________________________________________________________________ For any questions or inquiries regarding this video, please reach out to us @Wecan.Shecan 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, share your thoughts, and tell us who your favourite role model is? 👉 Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecan.shecan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shecan-world/ Substack: https://shecan.substack.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MAiuylxS5AhxCSQcm8cax?si=003fe73047cd465c

In our final week of the January recap series, we reflect on Catherine Coleman Flowers story, environmental justice activist, author, and one of the most powerful voices fighting for clean water and sanitation in the U.S. Catherine talks about “America’s dirty secret”: the lack of basic sanitation infrastructure in many rural communities, especially those that are Black, Indigenous, Latinx, and low-income. She shares her personal journey, what drives her work, and why access to clean water should be treated as a fundamental human right. She has testified before the UN and U.S. Congress, and in this conversation, she opens up about her mission, leadership lessons, and what’s next for her. Don’t miss it! Learn more about Catherine’s work: https://www.catherinecolemanflowers.com/work Chapters: 00:00 – Meet Catherine 02:22 – Climate Justice 05:15 – Her Purpose & Motivation 07:55 – Key Qualities 10:43 – Tips for Changemakers 12:22 – What’s Next 13:32 – Role Models #OneWomansFight #EnvironmentalActivist #WeCan ________________________________________________________________________ For any questions or inquiries regarding this video, please reach out to us @Wecan.Shecan 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe, share your thoughts, and tell us who your favourite role model is? 👉 Connect with us on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wecan.shecan/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/shecan-world/ Substack: https://shecan.substack.com Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0MAiuylxS5AhxCSQcm8cax?si=003fe73047cd465c Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-wecan-podcast/id1790078746