It’s one thing to be told you can’t have it all. It’s another to be told you can’t be both a CEO and a mother.  When an investor said exactly that to Dr Catriona Wallace, she didn’t flinch. She refused to choose and went on to found Flamingo AI, one of the world’s first artificial intelligence companies, becoming one of only two women in history to list a female-led tech company on the ASX.  In this conversation, Catriona and I talk about what it takes to hold your ground in the face of sexism and scrutiny, how she stayed true to herself while leading a global company, and why she believes you can be both an ambitious leader and a present parent.  We also dive into her work in ethical AI, exploring how she uses AI tools not just to improve productivity but also to reflect, make better decisions, and even coach her own AI companions toward self-awareness.  Catriona and I discuss:  The investor who told Catriona she couldn’t be both a CEO and a mother - and why she refused to choose  The million-dollar investment she walked away from (because of her nose ring)  How she learned to lead without compromising who she is  What “non-linear thinking” looks like when you’re raising five kids while running a global company  How she uses AI companions for reflection, productivity, and even spiritual insight