Becoming Big Mama Podcast

AI Is Changing Humanity Faster Than We Realize | Raum Sandoval

Raum Sandoval is the founder of FloQuestra, an AI-powered business operating system designed to help small and medium businesses integrate AI into their workflows while keeping human values at the center. He also brings years of experience in cybersecurity, technology infrastructure, and AI innovation.This conversation is philosophical, political, practical, and deeply human.If you’re interested in:AI ethics, artificial intelligence, privacy, cybersecurity, philosophy, technology, consciousness, wisdom, the future of humanity, entrepreneurship, digital culture, or the fourth industrial revolution — this episode is for you.

Adamaka Ajaelo: How AI, STEM & The Great Pivot Are Reshaping the Black Workforce

In this episode, we sit down with Adamaka Ajaelo, founder of Self-eSTEM, an organization dedicated to uplifting and equipping young Black women with the skills they need to thrive in STEM fields.Adamaka truly practices what she preaches. After a career in corporate, where she worked across labor analytics, workforce planning, and people development, she took everything she learned and poured it into her own venture. Now, through Self-eSTEM, she’s creating opportunities, building pipelines, and preparing the next generation for the rapidly changing world of tech.We talk about her journey from corporate to entrepreneurship, what it means to skill up in an AI-driven world, and how she’s staying ahead of the curve to ensure that young women of color have access to the tools, confidence, and opportunities they deserve.This is a conversation about leadership, legacy, and the future of work — and why investing in community is the smartest innovation of all.

The Future of Medicine: AI, Research Funding & Why Science Needs Intuition

Scientist Priya Makhijani joins us to explore the future of science, AI, and research funding. We discuss how discoveries happen, why funding cuts matter, AI in medicine, and what it means to pursue science in uncertain times. A thoughtful conversation about intuition, innovation, and the future of scientific research.

Quantum Computing Is Choosing Your Future Before You Do

Quantum computing isn’t coming. It’s already here — and it’s quietly shaping decisions before you even realize there was a choice to make. In this episode of Becoming Big Mama, we break down what quantum computing actually is (without the tech jargon) and why it matters right now. This isn’t about faster computers — it’s about systems that can hold multiple possibilities at once and decide which futures even get considered. From medicine and logistics to AI and power structures, quantum is already influencing the world behind the scenes. And the real risk isn’t that machines are making decisions… …it’s that some decisions are made before you ever see the table. This episode connects quantum computing to real life, history, and Big Mama wisdom — exploring what happens when choice, consent, and awareness start to shift upstream. If you’ve ever felt like outcomes were decided before you got there… this conversation is for you. 🎙️ Becoming Big Mama — where timeless wisdom meets the digital age.

Isabelle Johannessen: From Touring With Zendaya to Leading at TechCrunch

From performing on tour with Zendaya to leading one of the most influential startup platforms in the world, Isabelle Johannessen’s journey is anything but linear. In this episode, we explore how early experiences in performance shaped her leadership style, how intuition plays a role in identifying groundbreaking founders, and why building something meaningful requires embracing imperfection. CONNECT WITH ISABELLE🎙️ Podcast: *Build Mode by TechCrunch*Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/isabelle-johannessen/📲 Follow for insights on startups, founders, and innovation