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Women in Technology: Robotics and AI featuring Camille Eddy - Episode 43

Nov 13, 2020

Camille Eddy is a Product Engineer and International Public Speaker. She received her Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering. She volunteers for nonprofit STEM outreach and previously interned in Mechanical Engineering and Robotics for HP, Google X, and NVIDIA. Camille has given her talk “Recognizing Cultural Bias in AI” across the world, including San Francisco, Washington DC, and Budapest. She also coaches women in engineering through her website and currently works for a start company called Sector.

[00:01 – 01:20] Introduction of Guest

  • I introduce our guest for this episode, Camille Eddy

[01:21 – 02:19] Wellness Tip of the Week

  • Focus on the power of stretching. Take some time, slow down, and have a stretch.

[02:20 – 12:29] Who is Camille Eddy?

  • Camille talks about her background
    • Shares how the COVID had changed her routines
    • Shares her journey to becoming the person she is today
    • Learning to be financial literate at a young age
  • Camille’s gratitude list. She talks about the people who played the most significant roles in shaping who she is today.

[12:30 – 21:01] Women in Technology: Camille’s Focus on Robotics and AI

  • Camille talks about her career as a mechanical engineer
    • How she found herself in this career path
    • Her fondness for systems and robotics
    • Finding your passion
  • Camille shares some tips and lessons she teaches her mentees.

[21:02 – 34:25] Recognizing Cultural Bias in AI

  • Camille’s speech on “Recognizing Cultural Bias in AI.” See below for the link.
    • She talks about the inspiration behind it.
    • She shares the most memorable experiences she had from giving her speeches.

[34:26 – 38:14] The Manifestation Segment

  • What are your hopes, or where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?
    • “I want to continue to be in leadership roles.”
  • Follow and support Camille. See the links below.

[38:15 – 41:47] The BOI Talk and Hop Segment

  • Money is?
    • Freedom
  • Love is?
    • Graceful
  • If you could speak to anyone dead or alive, who would it be, and what would you do?
    • My grandmother about 2 or 3 generations back because I want to know what she knows about our people and our family.
  • My favorite food is?
    • Walnuts
  • Engineering is?
    • Problem solving
  • Camille is?
    • She is here. She is present.
  • Final thoughts

 

Tweetable Quotes:

“Sometimes you’re just one conversation away from a moment that can change your life.” – Evolve Benton

“Make people hire you for what you do very well.” – Camille Eddy

“It’s not always clear. Nobody has a clear cut. We are all struggling and trying to strive towards that true, like that arrival moment where it’s like, I found my passion.” – Camille Eddy

 

Resources Mentioned:

Schedule a free Strategy Call with Evolve to learn more about Speaking 4 Profit: https://calendly.com/evolvebenton/15min?month=2020-11 

You can follow Camille on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn, or her website https://camilleeddy.com/.

 

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