AI Is Changing Work. Here’s What Actually Still Matters with Alaina G. Levine

What if the career you’re chasing…isn’t actually yours? In this high-energy episode, I sit down with powerhouse speaker, author, and self-proclaimed “Queen of Nerds,” Alaina G. Levine ( to talk about building what she calls a Unicorn Career... one that’s authentic, meaningful, AND pays the bills (because…yeah. Dinner) From "humble beginnings" as a billiards champion to helping thousands of professionals ditch the “shoulds” and own who they are, Alaina brings the heat on authenticity, courage, and why playing it safe is costing you more than you think. We dive into: Why authenticity isn’t fluffy...it’s your competitive advantage The biggest mistake women make when applying for jobs (and how NOT to do it) How AI is changing careers, and why your humanity matters more than ever The 3-part “Unicorn Career” framework to align who you are with what you do Why your goal isn’t just a career… it’s a Unicorn Life Bottom line? You’re not here to fit in. You’re here to stand out...and get paid for it. LET'S GO!!! Alaina G. Levine, CSP, is a STEM workforce expert, and she’s spoken 1,000+ times on 5 continents, written 500+ articles in magazines such as Scientific American, and is praised by NASA as “worth her weight in gold.” As a skilled panel moderator, she once stopped a fistfight onstage between the CEO of a billion-dollar global company and a Nobel laureate. And as an undergraduate, Alayna was a championship billiards player and competed in national tournaments under her moniker, Lady Dyn-o-mite. She studied Mathematics, Arabic, and Egyptology in Cairo as a US Department of Defense Boren Fellow. Anne Bonney is a keynote speaker and emcee who helps organizations lead through change by building resilience, emotional intelligence, and courageous communication.

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AI Is Changing Work. Here’s What Actually Still Matters with Alaina G. Levine is an episode from Igniting Courage with Anne Bonney by Anne Bonney.

This episode is 34:22 long.

This episode was published on Apr 6, 2026.

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