Today seems like a perfect day to share some big news.

I've joined forces with two powerhouse women and Ammis, Sarah Dooley of AI-Empowered Mom and Julie Kelleher of LIKEAMOTHER.AI, to launch Raising AI, a new initiative to empower parents with the AI literacy they need to pursue a healthy future with AI for their families.

Why now? Because parents are being left behind.

Billions of dollars are flowing into AI literacy for students, teachers, and the workforce — yet family-focused initiatives remain barely an afterthought. And the AI tools, policies, and platforms being shaped without parents at the table will affect our children more than anyone else.

We started Raising AI because joining the AI conversation is no longer optional — it's essential if we want to raise AI to the standards our kids deserve.

To kick things off, we're hosting a free virtual panel on National AI Literacy Day:

📅 Friday, March 27, 2026 | 🕙 10:00 AM CT | 30 Minutes

In 30 minutes, you'll walk away with:

✅ Clear reasons why parents need to be in the AI conversation — and how to start today

✅ Practical strategies to keep your kids safe with AI, tailored by age

✅ The skills your children actually need to thrive (spoiler: they're more human than technical)

Meet your panelists:

Julie Kelleher (LIKEAMOTHER.AI) — Mom of 2, EdTech strategist, and fierce "Parent-in-the-Loop" advocate who believes parents belong at the center of their kids' AI experience.

Ruqaiya Akbari (ammi.ai) — Mom of 3, enterprise AI strategist, and founder of a 3,000+ parent community proving that AI literacy starts at home.

Sarah Dooley (AI-Empowered Mom) — Mom of 3, AI strategist and podcast host on a mission to close gender gaps through automation and make AI work for every family.

Moderated by Deanna Leonard — Fractional CMO, AI change management leader, and LinkedIn Top AI Educator.

No AI expertise required. Just bring your curiosity (and maybe a coffee ☕).

See you on March 27th,
Ruqaiya
Ammi by day, Ammi by night