Ethics at the Edge: Marcia Narine Weldon on AI, Integrity & Innovation

Empowered by AI

How can entrepreneurs embrace the power of AI without compromising their values—or their sanity? In this thought-provoking episode, we welcome Marcia Narine Weldon: lawyer, ethics professor, AI governance expert, and a fierce advocate for mental wellness in tech. Marcia dives deep into how solopreneurs and small business owners can approach ethical AI use, balance innovation with integrity, and build resilience in a world that won’t stop accelerating.

From her EDGE framework to a powerful AI bias-testing prompt list, Marcia equips listeners with practical tools to build sustainable, responsible businesses, without burnout.

Timestamps & Topics Covered:

• 00:00 – Intro & Marcia’s Multihyphenate Background
• 01:00 – How She Got Started in Generative AI
• 02:00 – What Ethical AI Means for Small Business Owners
• 04:00 – Marcia’s EDGE Framework (End Goal, Data, Governance, Ethical Impact)
• 06:00 – Using Design Thinking to Bake Ethics into Innovation
• 07:00 – The Mental Health Cost of AI Adoption
• 10:00 – Prompts to Uncover Bias and Build Better AI Inputs
• 12:00 – Creating an AI Rubric for Your Business
• 14:00 – Building AI Literacy as a Solopreneur
• 15:30 – The Human Skills Every Entrepreneur Needs in an AI World
• 16:30 – AI Readiness: A Practical Gap Assessment
• 18:00 – Trusted Communities & Ongoing Resources
• 20:00 – Collaboration Over Competition
• 21:00 – What’s Next: AI in Employment Law & Global Ethics

Marcia reminds us that ethical AI use isn’t about perfection—it’s about intention. By building frameworks, asking better questions, and showing up in community, women entrepreneurs can lead the way in creating AI-infused businesses that are both impactful and human-centered.