How Conscious Leaders Use AI Without Losing Purpose Or Humanity

What does conscious leadership look like in the age of AI?

In this episode of Women Awakening, Cynthia James is joined by AI strategist and entrepreneur Lauren Vriens for a grounded, human-centered conversation on engaging technology without losing purpose or integrity. They reframe AI not as a threat, but as a tool for clarity and better decision-making when used with discernment.

Addressing misinformation and cognitive overload, Lauren shares how leaders can use AI as a thought partner while staying rooted in empathy and agency.Join the conversation on Women Awakening: How Conscious Leaders Use AI Without Losing Purpose or Humanity.

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Lauren Vriens is a strategist, operator, and entrepreneur from New York City whose career has taken her across the Middle East, Canada, and back home again. A Fulbright Fellow and former general manager who scaled startups beyond $50M, she went on to build Accenture Song’s first generative AI product suite, used across major enterprises and driving $340M in deals. Today, she is the cofounder and Chief Product Officer of PreMortem, an AI- and human-powered system that helps leadership teams see around corners and de-risk their most important decisions.

Lauren is known for her ability to cut through complexity, understand the human patterns beneath it, and design systems that help organizations evolve with the world around them.

Connect with Lauren Vriens:
Website: https://laurenvriens.com/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenvriens/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauren.vriens
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@LaurenVriens
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lauren.vriens

Cynthia James is a transformational speaker, emotional integration coach, and host of the Women Awakening podcast. With a background as a former actress and Star Search champion, she brings creativity and depth to her work. Cynthia holds master’s degrees in consciousness studies and spiritual psychology. Author of 6 bestselling and award-winning books, including I Choose Me: The Art of Being A Phenomenally Successful Woman at Home and at Work. Through her global retreats, coaching, and speaking, she helps women step into their power, live authentically, and lead with purpose.

Connect with Cynthia James:
Website: https://www.cynthiajames.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cynthia-james-enterprises/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/WhatWillSetYouFree
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiajames777/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiajamestransforms