Twyla Verhelst joins Nancy and Questian to explore why women accountants are slower to adopt AI and why that matters more than you might think. From biological risk aversion to the "cheating" stigma, Twyla unpacks the unique barriers women face with technology while revealing how every prompt we enter (or don't enter) is actively training these tools. If we don't take our seats at the AI table now, we're allowing these transformative technologies to be designed without our input, our communication style, and our needs in mind.
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- (00:00) - Welcome to She Counts Podcast
- (03:42) - Twyla's Journey with AI
- (06:38) - Challenges Women Face with Technology
- (19:37) - The Importance of Women's Input in AI
- (27:19) - Real-World Examples of Gender Bias in Tech
- (35:26) - Encouragement and Tips for Women in AI
- (41:41) - The Value and Risks of AI Tools
- (42:04) - Women and Technology Adoption
- (44:35) - Learning in Community
- (49:28) - Practical Uses of AI
- (52:12) - The Importance of Communication
- (57:31) - Meeting Transcripts and Note-Taking
- (01:02:24) - Fun and Practical AI Applications
- (01:05:44) - Twyla's Role in AI Education
- (01:07:25) - Conclusion and Resources
Resources
- Twyla Verhelst on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/twylav/
- TB Academy (Twyla & Byron’s AI classes) - https://learn.tbacademy.ai/courses
- Karbon - https://karbonhq.com/mid-sized-firms/
- Erin Pohan on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinpohan/
- WAVE - https://cec4-erin.systeme.io/0cc9badd
- Bookkeeping Buds - https://www.bookkeepingbuds.com/
- Theresa Sutter on Bookkeepers on Fire - Bookkeeper On Fire | Theresa Sutter - YouTube
- Ashley Francis on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-francis-seattle/
- Jennifer Dymond - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenndymond/
- Scaling New Heights - https://www.woodard.com/scaling-new-heights-2026
- Mary Delaney, Karbon CEO - https://www.linkedin.com/in/marywdelaney/
- Chad Davis - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chaddavis1/
- Jason Staats - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jstaats/
- Tam Nguyen - TechwithTam.com
- Mike McDerment, Freshbooks Founder on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-mcderment-68895a1/
- Cheryl Sandberg - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheryl-sandberg-5126652/
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