Ep 13 Human–AI Collaboration: Mirror, Not Mask (feat. Katherine Bustos)

This week on BrandedAF, we sit down with technologist and Women in AI leader Katherine Elizabeth Bustos Rodas to get real about what happens when humans and machines start co-creating at scale.⚠️ Trigger warning: This conversation includes references to mental health struggles and suicide. Please listen mindfully and reach out for help if you need support.We talk ethics, agency, and emotional intelligence in AI — the messy, brilliant space where strategy meets soul.From brand voice to digital parenting, Gina, Natalie, and Katherine unpack:Why collaboration isn’t controlHow to build systems that reflect you, not replace youWhy emotional fluency is the next big leadership skillThe danger of automation without awarenessIt’s grounded, raw, and a little bit existential — just how we like it.