If your HR systems are powered by AI but built on outdated assumptions, you’ve got a problem, and it’s probably already causing harm.

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Tiffany Bowden for a brutally honest conversation about what it really takes to build equity, cultural intelligence, and accountability into today’s AI-driven HR systems.

We unpack why most companies aren’t ready for full AI integration, where the real risks to diversity and inclusion hide, and why starting with education, not ethics theater, is the only path forward. This isn’t about checking boxes. This is about safeguarding equity before the damage is done.

You’ll hear:
– How cultural intelligence shows up as a core leadership competency, not just a buzzword
– The most common equity blind spots in hiring tech, engagement tools, and performance systems
– Why “AI-first” often means bias gets baked in, and how to fix that
– The role of diverse governance teams in protecting marginalized communities
– How generative AI can help, or hurt, representation

Why this episode matters:
If you’re building people systems, leading organizational change, or trying to keep pace with innovation—this conversation will sharpen your lens and expand your toolkit.

Guest Bio:
Dr. Tiffany Bowden, Ph.D. is a powerhouse of equity-driven change: a TEDx speaker, anti-racism educator, and former Responsible AI strategist at Google Gemini. With a doctorate in Communications (specializing in Diversity & Inclusion), she’s built a career helping Fortune 500s—and now emerging tech platforms—operationalize inclusion in everything from AI-driven hiring tools to leadership development.

She’s also the founder of the Minority Cannabis Business Association, a sought-after consultant, and an unapologetic advocate for systems-level change that doesn’t just look good on paper.

Why she matters to you: Tiffany helps leaders spot blind spots, design for inclusion from the start, and demand more from the systems shaping our workplaces—and our futures.

Learn More about Dr Bowden:

www.tiffanybowden.comConnect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanybowden/

Host Bio:

Kate Ball is an international talent strategist, bestselling author, and unapologetic Bullshit Exorcist on a mission to torch performative HR and take down corporate nonsense with a smile. With 20+ years spent shaking up culture, leadership, and talent strategy at giants like Amazon, Expedia, and Cision, she now runs Sparkle & Sass Consulting—helping brave companies and bolder leaders stop playing nice and start doing better.

On The Culture Chronicles, Kate calls it like it is: no jargon, no fluff, and definitely no beige. Just sharp minds, spicy takes, and real talk about what’s broken at work—and who’s bold enough to fix it.

This isn’t your HR department’s podcast. It’s the one they hope you never find.

Learn More About Kate:

www.sparkleandsassconsulting.com

Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kateball1/

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The Culture Chronicles Book Series: https://www.amazon.com/author/kateball