From Determination to Global Impact: Building an AI Empire with Dr. Tamara Nall

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The She Leads Podcast | Rewriting the Rules of Entrepreneurship

Adrienne Garland

181 episodes

4 days ago

No sugar-coating, no fluff - just real conversations that matter. The She Leads Podcast features raw, unfiltered stories from visionary women who see the future and who've been bold enough to break the mold and re-write the rules. Each episode amplifies diverse voices with powerful missions, giving women the platform they deserve while delivering actionable insights you won't find in business textbooks. Join host Adrienne Garland, MBA, Professor, Entrepreneur for the straight talk about entrepreneurship that other business podcasts are afraid to have.

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From Determination to Global Impact: Building an AI Empire with Dr. Tamara Nall

The She Leads Podcast | Rewriting the Rules of Entrepreneurship

38 minutes

2 weeks ago

From Determination to Global Impact: Building an AI Empire with Dr. Tamara Nall

From STEM trailblazer to AI visionary, Dr. Tamara Nall shares her extraordinary journey of perseverance, innovation, and purpose-driven leadership, showing women what it truly means to build with legacy in mind.

Growing up in Alabama and Georgia, Dr. Nall’s parents instilled a belief that education is the one thing no one can take away. When an Emory University counselor told her that STEM “wasn’t for women like her,” she didn’t retreat, she rose higher, applying that very night to a dual-degree program with Georgia Tech. She went on to become the first business student to graduate from that demanding program, blending business acumen with computer science — a foundation that would power her future as a global entrepreneur and change-maker.

That same determination has guided every step of her journey. From Harvard Business School to earning a doctorate in engineering and leading The Leading Niche, her award-winning systems integration firm serving agencies like the CDC, NIH, and VA. When told she’d lost a government contract for not having a PhD, Dr. Nall didn’t internalize rejection; she transformed it into action, completing her doctorate during the pandemic while running her company full-time. Her story is one of relentless learning, courage, and redefining what’s possible for women in technology and business.

In our conversation, Dr. Nall opens up about scaling sustainably, leading with empathy, and why women-owned businesses must focus not only on passion but profitability. She shares insights on strategic networking, purpose-driven culture, and her bold ventures in AI, from her platform Reli AI to Human AI Nation, where she’s exploring the evolving relationship between humans and technology. Through it all, her message is clear: innovation begins when you dare to claim the space others say you don’t belong in.

This episode is a masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and responsible leadership. Tune in to hear Dr. Tamara Nall’s remarkable story and be inspired to build your own legacy of impact and innovation.

Chapters

👩‍🎓 00:56 Meet Dr. Tamara Nall, Visionary Founder and CEO of The Leading Niche

🎓 02:48 A Journey of Resilience and Education That Redefined Possibility

🌍 11:01 The Leading Niche and Its Global Impact Through AI and Innovation

💼 14:08 Women in Business and the Path to Sustainable Success

🌱 18:13 Building Culture, Benefits, and a Growth Mindset in Leadership

🤝 18:32 The Power of Authentic Networking and Strategic Relationships

📣 21:24 She Leads Media Live 2025 – A Celebration of Women’s Leadership

🤖 26:19 How AI Is Transforming Business and Personal Growth

🚀 34:10 Go From Expert to Thought Leader with TalkToKent.com

Links
Websites: JuniaLegacy.com, The Leading Niche
Instagram: @iamtamaranall
TikTok: @iamtamaranall
LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/tamaranall
Book: Business Success Secrets
Check out Dr. Tamara Nall’s websites, connect with her on social media, and explore her visionary ventures like Reli AI to discover how she’s shaping the future of leadership, technology, and legacy.

She Leads Live Event Tickets: www.eventbrite.com/e/1043959088737/?discount=TheSheLeadsPODCAST

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Find out more about the Genius Discovery Program: http://talktokent.com

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