In Part 2 of the Janiyah GPT Intro Workshop series, we move beyond using AI — and into questioning it.

This episode walks through two powerful prompts:

✔ How do we prevent AI from reinforcing stereotypes in STEM?

✔ What are AI’s limitations when giving scholarship and college information?

If you’ve ever thought:

• “What if AI leaves out people like me?”
• “Can I trust this scholarship information?”
• “How do I verify without wasting time?”
• “Is AI repeating the same systemic biases we’re trying to break?”

This episode is for you.

We explore:

• How bias sneaks into STEM career suggestions
• Representation audits for facilitators and parents
• Deficit vs. asset framing
• Interdisciplinary career pathways
• Scholarship verification frameworks
• How to avoid AI hallucinations
• How to question AI confidently and strategically

AI is not neutral. And literacy is not passive.

For Latinas, Afro-Latinas, Black women and girls — verification is protection. And protection is strategy.

In this episode of Black-Liberation.Tech, we introduce Janiyah GPT — an AI Literacy & Career Coaching Co-Pilot designed to support Latinas, Afro-Latinas, Black women and girls in using artificial intelligence as a tool for empowerment, not replacement.

This is not about becoming a coder overnight.

This is about learning how to:

• Ask better questions
• Protect your data
• Recognize bias
• Align technology with your values
• Design futures where you see yourself represented

We walk through:

• What AI literacy actually means
• Why AI is shaping hiring, admissions, and media
• How to use prompts strategically
• Why questioning AI matters
• A safety framework: Verify → Think → Protect
• Lightweight prompts and Deep Dive prompts for real-world exploration

If you’ve ever wondered:

• “Am I behind in AI?”
• “How do I use this without losing my voice?”
• “Where do I fit in tech?”
• “How do I prepare without burning out?”

This episode is for you.

AI is not magic. But with clarity and strategy, it can be powerful.

What do you do when it feels like everyone else already knows what they’re doing—and you’re still figuring it out?

In this episode of the Black-Liberation.Tech podcast, Dr. Renée Jordan answers questions for learners who are curious, self-directed, resourceful, and often learning outside traditional structures.

We talk about:

• What it really means to feel “behind” (and why you probably aren’t)
• How to use tools like AI and the internet as learning partners—not shortcuts
• Staying motivated when there are no deadlines, grades, or feedback
• Advocating for yourself when institutions aren’t meeting your needs
• Turning DIY learning into portfolios, projects, and proof you can show

If you’ve ever taught yourself something because the system didn’t, this episode is for you.

You’re not cheating. You’re not behind. You’re building skills the system doesn’t always know how to measure—yet.

Continue the conversation at Black-Liberation.Tech, and leave your questions or learning stories in the comments.

What happens when a class offers little structure, no homework, and minimal guidance—but still expects mastery?

In this episode of the Black-Liberation.Tech Podcast, Dr. Renee Jordan responds to questions that center listeners who are motivated, capable, and deeply invested in their education—yet navigating the uncertainty of self-directed learning.

Together, we explore what it really means to take ownership of your learning without feeling isolated, overwhelmed, or burnt out. This conversation reframes DIY learning as a professional and liberatory skill, not a shortcut or a burden.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How to identify what you should be learning when there are no assignments or clear instructions
• How to take charge of your education without feeling like you’re doing everything alone
• The critical difference between being self-directed and being unsupported—and how to protect your peace
• How to evaluate tutorials, videos, and online resources in an age of information overload
• How to know whether your DIY learning is “working”

This episode is for learners who value excellence, cultural grounding, and purpose—and for anyone quietly wondering if they’re doing enough or doing it “right.”

If you’ve ever asked yourself, “Am I learning—or just surviving?”—this conversation is for you.

Listen, reflect, and reclaim your agency.

What happens when you’re capable, curious, and doing “everything right”… but the next step still feels unclear?

In this episode of the Black-Liberation.Tech Podcast, Dr. Renée Jordan responds to five powerful questions from listeners who identify with Ashley—high-achieving, thoughtful, and quietly unsure—and opens the door for those who identify with Jasmine, who may be navigating uncertainty in real time.

Together, we explore:

• How to tell the difference between fear and a real signal to pivot
• Which skills matter before you know your final career destination
• How to make choices without disappointing your family—or yourself
• What to do when you’re interested in too many things
• How to trust yourself when the next step isn’t obvious

This episode is not about rushing to clarity. It’s about learning how to listen to yourself, recognize patterns, and move forward with intention—even when the map isn’t finished yet.

If you’ve ever thought, “I’m doing well, but I still feel unsure,” this conversation is for you.

Leave your questions or reflections in the comments.

Read the Q&A with Dr. Renée blog under the Careers tab at Black-Liberation.Tech

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What if you know you’re capable—but you don’t feel confident yet?

In this Q&A-style episode of the Black-Liberation.Tech Podcast, Dr. Renée Jordan returns to a core theme from Season 1—“I did it because I can”—and answers the quiet, thoughtful questions that high-achieving women often carry but don’t always say out loud.

This episode is for you if you’re doing well on paper, staying curious, and moving forward—but still wondering:

• How did she know she could before she had proof?
• Is it okay that I don’t feel confident yet?
• What if I’m interested in more than one path?
• What if I don’t have a five-year plan?
• What happens when the path I chose doesn’t fit anymore?

Rather than offering quick fixes or pressure-filled advice, this conversation centers reflection, permission, and evidence already present in your life. Dr. Jordan shares personal stories, mindset shifts, and coaching insights to help you recognize that uncertainty doesn’t mean you’re behind—it often means you’re paying attention.

Whether you’re a student, early-career professional, or someone navigating a pivot, this episode invites you to slow down, reflect, and trust the next honest step.

Explore related Q&A blog posts under the “Careers” tab at Black-Liberation.Tech

Leave your questions or reflections in the comments—future episodes are shaped by what you want to explore next.

In this episode of the Black-Liberation.Tech Podcast, we wrap up Lesson D2.1: Embracing Digital Literacies by moving from reflection into action.

I walk listeners through how to use digital literacies intentionally to design, build, and promote a meaningful project in their personal, academic, or professional life.

This episode features a real-time demonstration of how I used ChatGPT as a thinking partner (not a replacement for thinking) to develop my Social Media Marketing Plan as a professional project. I model how the same prompts can be adapted for two different target audiences to show how digital tools must be used with context, clarity, and purpose.

We also cover:

· How to generate project-specific prompts using ChatGPT

· How to search for video tutorials, blogs, and women-led resources

· How to organize tasks, set deadlines, and track progress

· How to connect with mentors and experts through professional DMs

· How to share your work and engage others without waiting for perfection

By the end of this episode, you’ll have a clear roadmap for using digital literacies as tools for liberation, not overwhelm—and a reminder that your project doesn’t have to be perfect to be powerful.

Whether you’re a learner, educator, career-changer, or creative, this episode will help you turn ideas into action—one prompt, one connection, and one step at a time.

In this episode of the Black-Liberation.Tech Podcast, we continue our Embracing Digital Literacies (D2.1) lesson by moving from reflection to creation.

This video focuses on Part 3: Creating Your Project Plan—where digital literacy becomes actionable. You’ll learn how to take an idea you care about and turn it into a clear, doable digital project using intentional planning, research, and connection.

We walk through:

• How to define your project title, purpose, and expected outcomes
• How to break a big idea into manageable, step-by-step tasks
• How to choose digital tools that actually support your goals
• How to find and learn from Latinas, Afro-Latinas, and Black women who’ve already completed similar projects
• How digital projects can support your academic, professional, or community goals

Using real-world examples from AI literacy, academic coaching, career coaching, and social media marketing, this lesson shows how community-centered digital projects are built with intention—not overwhelm or perfectionism.

Whether you’re planning a:

• Social media marketing campaign
• Podcast or YouTube channel
• Digital portfolio or website
• Educational resource or community initiative

This episode helps you shift from “I have an idea” to “I have a plan.”

What You’ll Learn in This Video

• How to clarify your goals before choosing tools
• How research and discovery are digital literacy skills
• How to use platforms like LinkedIn and Instagram to learn from experts
• How to see your project as a living process—not a one-time assignment

Reflection Prompt for Viewers

What is one digital project you’ve been thinking about but haven’t started yet? What would be your first small step after watching this video?

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