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Artificial Intelligence is no longer a trend — it’s infrastructure.

It’s shaping hiring decisions, automating jobs, influencing classrooms, and redefining entire industries in real time. The question is no longer whether our children will use AI. The real question is whether they will understand it.

In this episode, Kara Branch breaks down why AI literacy is becoming as foundational as reading and math — and why waiting to prepare is no longer an option. With workforce data, real examples, and clear next steps, this conversation goes beyond hype to focus on readiness.

Because here’s the truth: if we don’t intentionally prepare our children to understand how AI works — how data is used, how algorithms make decisions, and how bias shows up — we risk being left behind in this workforce shift.

This episode outlines what families, educators, and communities can do now to ensure our children aren’t just consumers of technology — but creators, builders, and leaders in it.

AI is here.
The shift is happening.
The only question left is: are we ready?

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College readiness doesn’t happen by accident—it’s built with intention.

In this episode, BGDE founder and CEO Kara Branch sits down with Reagan, a BGDE National STEM Ambassador, longtime member, and high school senior preparing for college. Reagan shares how her journey with Black Girls Do Engineer helped her develop confidence, leadership, and real-world skills that go far beyond the classroom.

Together, they talk about what it means to be college-ready on purpose—through early exposure to STEM, hands-on learning, mentorship, and belonging to a community that believes in you. Reagan reflects on how BGDE shaped her mindset, strengthened her skills, and prepared her to walk into her next chapter with clarity and confidence.

This episode is for parents, students, and educators who want to understand what true college readiness looks like—and why preparation, not luck, makes the difference.

🎧 Press play and hear what it means to be ready for what’s next.

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Thank you for listening to Black Girls Do Engineer: The Podcast.

If this episode resonated with you, share it with a parent, educator, mentor, or young person who needs to hear it.

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Today, Kara Branch is answering the questions people ask the most—clearly, honestly, and without the confusion.

In this episode, Kara breaks down 26 of the most common questions from parents, partners, educators, and community members so there’s no misunderstanding about BGDE’s mission, values, or vision for the future.

BGDE centers Black girls because the data demands it—but the work is rooted in inclusiveness, equity, and community-wide impact. This episode explains how intentional access, real training, and early preparation are the foundation of strong STEM ecosystems.

Whether you’re new to Black Girls Do Engineer or you’ve been rocking with the community for years, this episode brings clarity, alignment, and direction as BGDE moves into 2026.

🎧 Press play and let’s get into the questions shaping Black Girls Do Engineer.

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Thank you for listening to Black Girls Do Engineer: The Podcast.

If this episode resonated with you, share it with a parent, educator, mentor, or young person who needs to hear it.

🎧 Subscribe, rate, and review—it helps our stories reach more families and future innovators.

📲 Follow us on social @BlackGirlsDoEngineer for behind-the-scenes moments, upcoming events, and community highlights.

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Because this was never just a program—it’s a promise.