Exploring AI Tools, Wellness & Weekend Escapes with Natasha Lalwani Hosts #WxAISocialSaturday with WOMEN x AI

This weekend’s Women x AI Social Saturday was a vibrant conversation led by Natasha Lalwani, a Senior Data Scientist at Fractal Analytics and Co-Lead of the Women in Data SF/Bay Area chapter. Community members gathered virtually to share their favorite AI tools, highlight underrated use cases, and dream up their perfect weekend getaway — blending tech with rest and creativity. From caregiving to podcast automation, Women x AI’s Social Saturday with Natasha Lalwani spotlighted real-world AI use cases, dream getaways, and time-saving tools that are changing how women thrive in tech.

The question prompts sparked thoughtful responses and enthusiastic engagement, highlighting how AI is being used in everything from health tracking and voice-driven learning to proposal writing and podcast editing.

🌍 What’s your dream weekend getaway destination?

🧐 What’s the most underrated AI use case you’ve encountered?

⏱️ Share a time an AI tool saved you hours of work.

About the Host: Natasha Lalwani

Natasha brings a unique perspective from the intersection of healthcare and AI. With her leadership role at Women in Data and hands-on expertise in data science at Fractal [UnitedHealth Group], she’s deeply passionate about leveraging AI to drive real-world impact — especially in industries that directly affect human well-being.

Community Voices: What AI Looks Like in Everyday Life

💬 AI in Caregiving & Accessibility

From managing notes during calls to helping neurodivergent users navigate tasks, AI tools are providing subtle but meaningful support.

“I think AI in caregiving is such an important application that doesn’t get enough attention. It’s not as flashy as generative art or chatbots, but it has massive potential to improve quality of life.” – Reut Lazo, Co-Founder, Co-CEO, Board Member and Lead AI Product Manager

💬 Wellness & AI-Powered Productivity

“I use AI for nutrition, exercise, and stress management. I upload the data from my Oura ring and Stelo monitor into ChatGPT to get all types of insights.” – Ary Aranguiz, CPTD, AIPM

Ary also praised Gamma + Fathom.ai as her “dynamic duo” for turning client call transcripts into fully drafted proposals.

💬 Voice Mode Learning & Weekend Inspiration

“Use voice mode while driving to ask questions about topics you want to learn about. At this point Claude and Chat are my best friends.” – Meg McWilliams, Founder & COO

With hands-free learning on the go, AI tools are reshaping how busy professionals absorb information during everyday tasks.

Favorite AI Tools That Save Time

• Otter.ai and Fireflies for real-time note-taking and transcription

• Granola for auto-generating blog and social content

• GenSpark and Gamma for slide and proposal creation

• Riverside.fm for seamless podcast editing

• NotebookLM for generating scripts and audio

• Google AI Studio for real-time coaching and demos

• Claude, ChatGPT for research and quick answers

“We’ve got a GPT trained as podcast producer and it researches guests, writes custom questions in seconds, and creates press kits from transcripts.” – Summer Poletti

Dream Destinations That Fuel Innovation

Even AI leaders need a break. Some weekend getaways included:

• Lake Como, Italy – “I’m not just dreaming it, I’m manifesting it.” – Tara Thompson

• San Diego’s Little Italy – for short meetings and short trips!

• Cabo & Carmel-by-the-Sea – equal parts beach, spa, and inspiration

• Redwood Forests & Half Moon Bay – reconnecting with nature

• Santorini, Greece – with a touch of Google’s Genie 3 for a virtual “pre-trip”

Closing Thoughts

This weekend’s thread reminded us that AI isn’t just a tool for the workplace — it’s a life-enhancer, a creative collaborator, and even a travel planner. As women in AI, we're not only building the future, we’re shaping how it feels, flows, and functions in our daily lives.

From voice specs to virtual assistants and scenic escapes, #WxAISocialSaturday continues to be a space where connection, curiosity, and creativity thrive.

✨ Want to be part of the next conversation? Join us for #WxAISocialSaturday next weekend — where AI meets authenticity, and women lead the way. Share your favorite tools, lessons, or just drop in to be inspired.