Webfala Digital Initiative

On June 11th, our Women in AI Fellows returned for a follow-up session that built directly on what they learn during their Career Growth Session from the previous week.

In their career growth session on Storytelling with Data and AI Projects, Jelil handed them a framework: lead with insight, create tension, end with direction. The SCRA Framework gave them a structure for turning numbers into narratives that move people to action. The foundation was set.

The follow-up session took it a step further.

Fellows watched Bryan Cassady’s TEDx talk, 3 Steps to Build a Perfect Speech in an Hour, and the focus this time was sharper: once you have your story, how do you use AI to make sure it actually lands?

Cassady’s answer starts with what he calls the Clarity Gap. Most pitches don’t fail because the idea is bad. They fail because the message is too complex. Research shows that 40% of investors reject pitches simply because they cannot make a clear yes or no decision from what they heard.

His method, Clarity Before Creation, uses AI to close that gap. Three steps:

🔹 Make a Story — use AI to simplify your message until it is impossible to misunderstand.
🔹 Get Feedback — use AI as a brutally honest critic. Ask it why your pitch might fail, then fix it.
🔹 Work on Delivery — once clarity is achieved, let AI handle the slides so you can focus on how you show up.

And his 55/5 rule says it plainly: spend 55 minutes using AI to sharpen the story. Spend 5 minutes on the slides.

Jelil gave our fellows the architecture. Cassady showed them how to pressure-test it with AI. Together, both sessions form a complete picture of what it means to communicate with clarity and intention in a world where attention is short and decisions are fast.

That is exactly the kind of thinking we are building in the Women in AI Fellowship.

The Circle
NITDA Nigeria
Kashifu Inuwa Abdullahi

Democracy is more than a date on the calendar. It lives in every citizen who asks questions, demands answers, and refuses to look away.

27 years in, the work continues; and we’re committed to ensuring no one is left out of it.

Happy Democracy Day, Nigeria. 🇳🇬

Eid-ul-Adha is a beautiful reminder of the power of unwavering faith, selflessness, and the beauty of sacrifice.

As we celebrate this sacred season, we reflect on these values that drive our mission every day; sacrificing time, pooling resources, and working together to empower and uplift minds across our communities.

May this day bring a harvest of joy, deep peace, and continuous growth to your home. Enjoy the beautiful moments, cherish the laughter with family, and have a wonderful celebration!

From all of us at Webfala Digital Skills for All Initiative, we wish you and your loved ones a blessed Eid al-Adha!