In this episode of The Notable & Black in Tech Podcast, we sit down with DeNisha Malone — widely known as the Power BI Queen — to talk about her journey in data, her work in AI, and how she’s helping create real pathways into tech for the next generation. From Power BI and Microsoft Copilot to mentorship, entrepreneurship, and purpose-driven work, this conversation is full of insight for anyone trying to grow in today’s tech landscape. We also talk about Thinkers & Doers, DeNisha’s initiative focused on helping students bridge the gap between learning and real-world application through mentorship, project-based experience, and exposure to real opportunities in data and AI. She shares why practical experience matters, how AI is changing the way we work, and why people need to adapt, learn, and stay ready as the industry continues to evolve.

This episode touches on: Power BI and Microsoft Fabric AI in the modern workflow Mentorship and workforce readiness Creating real opportunities for students * Entrepreneurship, purpose, and building beyond tech titles

Connect with DeNisha Malone LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denishamalone Thinkers & Doers: https://thinkersdoers.org

God's Farmacy: https://www.denisham.com/

Call to Action Apply to the Thinkers & Doers mentorship program as a student, or partner with the organization to bring data and AI solutions to your company or community.

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