Vanessa and Angela discuss the rapid adoption of AI across the workforce, education and day to day tasks. Is AI all it is cracked up to be? Listen as they talk about the virtues and the concerns with this ever-evolving technology.

Angela and Vanessa discuss the increasing prevalence of technology and online programs to teach basic skills like math and reading. Are kids getting too much screen time during key developmental years? And do all programs work for all kids? Listen as they dig into the good, the bad and the ugly realities of technology in the classroom.

Angela and Vanessa discuss the 2024 presidential election and the onslaught of sexist and misogynistic rhetoric that has been unleashed on Kamala Harris. Why does our society accept vile and sexual innuendos targeting female candidates? We discuss the ramifications of this behavior and the effect it can have on our young girls.

In this episode of Life on Ten, Angela and Vanessa discuss the feelings that voters have regarding the 2024 presidential election especially after the first presidential debate. They also discuss the importance of judging people on their performance and not their age.

Angela and Vanessa discuss the ideas from "All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten" written by Robert Fulghum. How much of what we teach our 5- and 6-year-old children can guide us through challenging times today and why can't we just get back to basics! Now relax, sit crisscross applesauce and enjoy this fun but thought-provoking episode of Life on Ten!

Vanessa and Angela discuss the daily struggles of encouraging your child to pursue their interests, versus pushing them to their limits and possibly even over. How do we know when to stop and put guardrails in place to protect our kids from the potentially harmful effects of over-encouragement?

Vanessa shares her experience visiting Washington DC and walking through the National Museum of African American History and Culture. Angela weighs in with her own experience and discussions ensue regarding the importance of remembering our history lest we repeat it.

Women were asked if they would rather be alone in the forest with a bear or a man. Surprisingly (to many but not all) some women said bear. Angela and Vanessa discuss the Man vs Bear question and provide their take on why this is even a controversy.