Faculty

Miri Rodriguez

CEO
Empressa AI

Miri Rodriguez is a global executive, 2× bestselling author, keynote speaker, and thought leader at the intersection of AI, leadership, and storytelling. As Cofounder & CEO of Empressa®, she is building the AI infrastructure for the Portfolio Economy, helping women transform their expertise into ownership, opportunity, and long-term economic independence.
During her 13 years at Microsoft, Miri led global AI and storytelling transformation initiatives spanning engineering, UX, sales, marketing, and executive strategy. Her work with Microsoft's AI Task Force contributed to $319 million in influenced pipeline, 35% business growth, while her storytelling frameworks reached more than 5 million people worldwide.
Recognized by the Italian Senate, World Woman Foundation, Women in Cloud, and the 2026 Spain Global Leaders editorial, Miri is the author of Women of Microsoft (Wiley) and Brand Storytelling (Kogan Page). Today, she advises executives and organizations navigating AI transformation through the power of storytelling, helping leaders communicate with empathy, build trust, and lead with humanity.

2026 Sessions

Story Blueprint Lab: The Narrative that Moves People

In an era where AI can generate content in seconds, the organizations that stand out won't be the ones producing more marketing—they'll be the ones telling more human stories. <br>

For senior living professionals, storytelling isn't simply a branding exercise. It's how families make one of the most emotional decisions of their lives. It's how prospects build trust before they ever schedule a tour. And it's how marketing and sales teams create consistency across every touchpoint, from digital campaigns to in-person conversations. <br>

In this highly interactive session, Miri Rodriguez—bestselling author of Brand Storytelling and former Microsoft storytelling leader—will introduce a practical Story Blueprint that helps attendees uncover, structure, and scale authentic stories that resonate with prospective residents, families, referral partners, and employees. You'll also learn how AI can accelerate story development without sacrificing authenticity, empathy, or the human connection that matters most. <br>

Attendees will leave with a repeatable framework they can immediately apply to their marketing, sales, and communication efforts. <br>

Key Takeaways <br>

• Build a Story Blueprint that transforms everyday experiences into compelling stories that build trust with residents, families, and prospects. <br>

• Learn how to use AI as a storytelling partner to uncover insights, organize narratives, and create more effective content—while keeping your organization's unique voice and humanity at the center. <br>

• Create stronger alignment between marketing and sales by using a shared narrative framework that improves conversations, increases engagement, and supports more confident decision-making throughout the customer journey.

Presenter

Monday, October 05 4:30–5:30 PM
Room Marquis 5
Content Marketing
Faculty

Miri Rodriguez

CEO
Empressa AI

Miri Rodriguez is a global executive, 2× bestselling author, keynote speaker, and thought leader at the intersection of AI, leadership, and storytelling. As Cofounder & CEO of Empressa®, she is building the AI infrastructure for the Portfolio Economy, helping women transform their expertise into ownership, opportunity, and long-term economic independence.
During her 13 years at Microsoft, Miri led global AI and storytelling transformation initiatives spanning engineering, UX, sales, marketing, and executive strategy. Her work with Microsoft's AI Task Force contributed to $319 million in influenced pipeline, 35% business growth, while her storytelling frameworks reached more than 5 million people worldwide.
Recognized by the Italian Senate, World Woman Foundation, Women in Cloud, and the 2026 Spain Global Leaders editorial, Miri is the author of Women of Microsoft (Wiley) and Brand Storytelling (Kogan Page). Today, she advises executives and organizations navigating AI transformation through the power of storytelling, helping leaders communicate with empathy, build trust, and lead with humanity.

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