Hey there, {{first_name | friend}},
It’s Women's History Month, and to honor all the incredible women who shaped tech today, I want to introduce you (and your kids) to 3 women who have become my tech heroes. These women are pioneers whose work made AI, computing, and space exploration possible. And their stories remind us why we need more women in tech. 💪
Ada Lovelace: The First Computer Programmer
Long before computers existed, Ada Lovelace imagined what they could do. In the 1840s, she wrote the first algorithm intended to be processed by a machine. She saw beyond calculations and envisioned machines that could create music, art, and more. She imagined possibilities, which is why many consider her to be the first computer programmer.
Grace Hopper: Grandma COBOL and Amazing Grace
Rear Admiral Grace Hopper was a mathematician, computer scientist, and United States Navy officer who revolutionized programming. She developed one of the first compilers, which translated written language into computer code, making programming accessible to more people. Affectionately known as "Grandma COBOL" and "Amazing Grace," she famously said, "The most dangerous phrase in the language is, 'we've always done it this way.'"
Katherine Johnson: NASA's Human Computer
Katherine Johnson's precise calculations sent astronauts to space and brought them home safely. As a mathematician at NASA, she calculated flight trajectories for Project Mercury and the Apollo 11 mission to the moon. When asked to verify computer calculations, astronaut John Glenn said, "If she says they're good, then I'm ready to go." She's also my daughter's hero, and for good reason.
Who else should I have included here? Hit reply and tell me about the inspiring women you and your kids look up to.
Announcing Raising AI: A New Initiative for Families:
You’re invited: Raising AI panel in honor of National AI Literacy Day
Speaking of amazing ladies in tech, I'm thrilled to announce Raising AI, a new collaborative initiative I'm launching alongside two incredible partners: Ruqaiya Shipchandler Akbari, founder of ammi.ai, and Julie Kelleher, founder of LIKEAMOTHER.AI.
Together, we're building a space where parents can get honest, accessible, expert-backed guidance on AI and family life. And we're kicking off this new venture with a live panel on National AI Literacy Day (Thursday, March 27th) called AI for Families: Need-to-Know Essentials in 2026.
Join us for a candid conversation about the challenges families are facing when it comes to AI. We'll tackle your biggest questions, share what's working (and what's not), and give you practical next steps you can take right away, moderated by the fantastic Deanna Leonard.
This is a free, interactive virtual event, designed for parents just like you, and we'd love to see you there.
(Even if you might not be able to make it on the 27th, register ahead to get the recording!)
3 Prompts To Honor Women’s History Month
Prompt 1: Create Coloring Sheets of Women in AI History
Act as a children's activity designer and illustrator. Create printable coloring sheets featuring [Ada Lovelace, Grace Hopper, Katherine Johnson, or another woman in computing history]. Each image should have thick, bold outlines suitable for kids [ages] to color, no background details or patterns, and realistic but age-appropriate facial features and clothing from their era. Format as a simple, engaging coloring sheet that I can print at home.
Mom tip: I find ChatGPT and Gemini to be the best at creating coloring sheets based on the strength of their image generation models.
Prompt 2: Find More Women's History Heroes Based on My Kids' Interests
Act as a children's educator and history curator. My kids are [ages] and they're really interested in [specific interests: space, animals, art, sports, science, etc.]. Help me discover women throughout history who made major contributions in these areas. For each woman, include her name, what she accomplished, why it matters, and one fascinating fact that will stick with kids. Format as a list of 5-7 women with short, engaging descriptions my kids will actually want to learn about.
Prompt 3: Find Women's History Month Events Near Me
Act as my local event researcher. Help me find Women's History Month celebrations, exhibits, talks, or family-friendly activities happening in [city or ZIP code] during March 2026. Focus on events that would work for families with kids [ages], including both free and paid options. Provide event names, dates, locations, brief descriptions, and registration or ticket links. Format as a calendar-ready list organized by date so I can plan ahead.
Mom tip: I love Gemini for event research because of the way it maps results for me.
That’s it for this week, but before I go, I want to leave you with a final thought: the female trailblazers before us didn't wait for permission to build the future, and neither should we.
Are you with me, {{first_name | friend}}?
Until next time,
P.S. In case you missed it, Greg and Danielle Neufeld, hosts of The Most Important Thing podcast, joined the AI-Empowered Mom pod to talk about Matt Shumer’s viral article, “Something Big Is Happening In AI” plus all the intentional work they do to build their family culture. Listen on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
I’m Sarah, mom of three girls, MBA, and AI strategist. I created AI-Empowered Mom to share practical, responsible ways AI can help lighten the mental load of parenthood. I’m so glad you’re here.