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Intro to AI
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About The Workshop
Intro to AI
September 17, 2025, 6p PST
120 minutes (includes a live Q&A!)
By donation and recorded!
If you're anything like us, the amount of information and news about AI recently has been nothing short of overwhelming and scary. You would be hard pressed to scroll, read, or look at anything these days without the mention of AI!
Where do you start if you don't know much about AI? Is there anyway to not participate? What are safe and useful ways to engage with AI? Should we be worried about the trajectory of AI? Why is it important that women and POC specifically participate in AI? What other tools exist besides ChatGPT and how can you use them? If you've pondered any of these questions, you're not alone! In true Bad Academy fashion, we are admitting out loud that we know nothing about AI and asking for help from a qualified Baddie ;)
This beginner-friendly AI workshop is specifically designed for Bad Academy, focusing on non-technical and practical AI applications. This workshop demystifies AI, introduces a framework for maximizing AI for everyday and professional tasks, and addresses critical concerns around bias, ethics, and security that particularly impact women entrepreneurs and professionals.
Curious about AI or just want to better understand it? Join us for a very special online workshop with our pal El Wong who's going to share her passion for AI and answer all your burning questions!
Thank you to our sponsor TD Bank for helping us make this workshop financially accessible!
FAQ
Where is this workshop taking place?
Online. via Zoom! You'll receive a link the day before the live workshop!
I can't make it live! :( Will the workshop be recorded?
Yes! A recording will be sent out within 24 hours after the workshop, and you will have 7 days to watch. Honor Roll members have unlimited access to the workshop via our digital library!
Materials Needed
A computer or device!
About The Instructor(s)
El is a seasoned AI educator, trainer and business growth coach who brings over 25 years of experience from financial services to help leaders and organizations confidently navigate AI adoption. She has a mission of making AI literacy accessible to everyone, regardless of technical background, especially women and people from underrepresented communities. El is also a Regional Lead for Canada and Advisory Council member with SHE IS AI Omnimedia.
Drawing from her extensive background in financial services and training as a PROSCI-certified change management practitioner, El understands the human side of technology transformation. She focuses on three key areas: AI literacy education, leadership development, and inclusive learning environments where people feel safe to explore, make mistakes, and grow.
What sets El apart is her commitment to creating psychologically safe learning spaces where participants show up authentically and learn at their best. Her hands-on, beginner-friendly methodology removes intimidation from AI learning, making complex concepts accessible through practical application. She believes in democratizing AI education and ensuring marginalized communities have equal access to these transformative tools.
El regularly delivers workshops and corporate training to audiences of 20-100 participants, helping small businesses and organizations leverage AI to increase effectiveness while developing stronger leadership capabilities. Her work bridges the gap between AI's technical possibilities and real-world business applications, always through an inclusive lens that honours diverse perspectives and experiences.
Refund Policy: Tickets are transferable, but unfortunately not refundable at The Bad Academy. We're a crazy small organization and operate on razor-thin margins, and as much as we'd like to account for life getting in the way, we have been burned too many times by no-shows, and last-minute refund requests etc. If you'd like to transfer your ticket to a friend, please email us at hello@thebadacademy.com with the name and email of the person taking your place, and we'll make sure to make the appropriate changes!