Brett Trainor is on a mission to help 100,000 Corporate GenXers escape the 9-5! He's the Founder of the Escapee Collective, Host of the Corporate Escapee Podcast, and CEO of the Collective Academy.

Yusuf Jones ia a compassionate innovator in AI and mental health technology. As an AI Solutions Innovator, LLM Engineer, and mental health technology advocate, he's presented groundbreaking workshops at Yale and Stanford, focusing on the intersection of artificial intelligence and mental health care. A certified end-of-life doula and advocate for ethical AI, Yusuf brings a unique blend of technical expertise and profound understanding of human connection to his work. His deep appreciation for both the challenges and transformative power of authentic human relationships shapes his approach to technology. From leading innovative mental health hackathons to developing AI-enhanced spiritual technologies, he bridges the gap between cutting-edge technology and human-centered solutions. His work is particularly focused on making AI accessible and beneficial to underserved communities, combining deeply held faith-based principles with modern technology to create meaningful digital ecosystems. 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jami_ai_studio
• Meet Yusuf through via Custom GPT: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-wuWOZDg3L-the-yusuf-algorithm-beta

Jacquelyn Thomas-Smith is a pioneering force in STEM education and youth empowerment. One of only 684 African American women in the U.S. to hold a STEM degree, she earned a Computer Science degree with a concentration in Robotics from Carnegie Mellon University, adding to her impressive educational background. As the founder of Girls Pursuing Science (GPS) and Kids in Technology, Jacquelyn has dedicated her career to breaking barriers and inspiring future innovators. Her passion for closing the digital divide has led her to develop groundbreaking curricula, including the first technology program for the Department of Justice’s job readiness initiative, which certified inmates as computer technicians. Through her work, Jacquelyn continues to empower young minds, especially girls, to achieve their potential and transform their communities.
 
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelyn-thomas
Website: https://kidsntechnology.net

David Bunney, Founder of The AI Red Book, is an international best-selling author. He travels around the world on luxury cruise ships teaching AI and life skills workshops. When he is not entertaining guests on cruises, he is lecturing on business at a leading Australian Innovation College. His international students have affectionately dubbed him “Professor AI”.

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidbunney
• Website: https://davidbunney.com
• The AI Red Book (free): https://theairedbook.com/free

In this conversation, we explore the transformative impact of AI in education.

David talked about the controversial initial banning of AI in Australian education institutions and the subsequent shift towards integration. But, schools continue to face challenges, including plagiarism concerns, ambiguity around ethical use, and fostering critical thinking and communication skills.

While AI is a powerful tool for personalized democratized learning, it continues to raise controversial questions about the evolving role of traditional education.

We also touched on David Bunney’s latest book "The AI Red Book" — a guide to the most effective AI tools to enhance productivity and growth. A must-read for anyone looking to wield AI tools effectively, streamline operations, and stay future-proof.

💡 Grab your FREE copy of The AI Red Book, updated monthly!

Dr. Andreas Michaelides, PhD in Clinical Psychology, has over 20 years of expertise in behavior change and over a decade integrating psychology with technology. As the founder of Noom's coaching team, he scaled it to 3,000+ professionals and established its behavioral science initiatives. He currently consults with numerous companies to enhance AI-driven products, maintains a small private practice, and is building an AI company focused on creating more opportunities for people. Dr. Michaelides continues to help Noom in an advisory capacity and contributes to AI + behavior change initiatives at Google. His work has been featured in 300+ media outlets, establishing him as a leading authority in tech and psychology.

Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dr.andreasm
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andreas-michaelides-phd
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drandreas.io
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Dr-Andreas 
Twitter: https://x.com/DrAndreasM

In this podcast, we discussed the dynamic intersection of AI and therapy, coaching, and healing. The need for human therapists will remain, but AI can fill gaps, helping many who lack access to traditional therapy or who don’t have a formal diagnosis but would benefit, for example, from learning resilience and coping strategies. 

We also discussed shifting perspectives. Kids today are growing up with technology in ways we couldn't have imagined. As the next generation of AI tools are built, designing them in an ethically responsible way should be a top concern.

Jacqueline Jayne (JJ) is dedicated to bridging the gap between people and technology. With over 20+ years in cybersecurity, her mission is to reduce human error in cybersecurity and educate individuals of all ages to stay safe online. Based in Australia, she promotes basic cyber hygiene as a fundamental skill.

Website: https://www.jacquelinejayne.com.au  
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@peepsandgeeks  

In this episode, we explore how to transform our perspective on cybersecurity. The alarming reality is that up to 95% of cyber incidents stem from human error. This won’t get better until we individually take responsibility and learn essential cyber hygiene.

We also discuss the influence of AI in both accelerating cybercrime and assisting us in detection. Most importantly, JJ walks through simple things you can do TODAY to protect yourself and your family, such as using password managers and enabling two-factor authentication.

Listen to this episode to learn about online safety 101!

Paul has over 25 years of experience in advertising and marketing. He’s helped build studios for major players in the entertainment industry, including Disney, Warner Bros, and Sony. For the past 18 years, he’s focused on integrating web development, email marketing, and social media strategies for large-scale marketing. His unique expertise helps creatives navigate the evolving industry.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-durelli-86394343
Website: https://www.digitalkahuna.com

In this episode, Paul highlights the emerging opportunity to use AI to launch your own studio, bypassing traditional Hollywood gatekeepers that normally reject most projects.

Paul encourages screenwriters to embrace a combination of AI tools and systematic outsourcing, in order to directly connect with audiences via platforms like YouTube, increasing revenue and exposure significantly. 

Embracing AI tools like MidJourney and ElevenLabs will level the playing field, allowing creators to build their own mini studios. 

It's about empowering creatives with AI. 

If you have a story to tell, don’t miss out on this episode!

Brian Fretwell is the Founder of Finding Good, a company dedicated to helping people have more meaningful conversations. His methodology uses the science behind connection to make listening less transactional and more transformational.

Website: https://www.findinggood.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brian_fretwell

Brian has spent his life exploring how listening can be the most effective tool for change when we use the right questions. As a teacher in juvenile corrections, he saw how better questions can influence behaviors. As a facilitator and consultant in mining, oil and gas companies, he helped people see how better listening can help save lives. And today he works with individuals, entire school districts, and large organizations to develop stronger connections through the power of questions.

His TEDx has generated over 2.5 million views, his Tik Tok videos are viewed by millions monthly, and his book "Experts of Our Potential" is widely popular as Brian is a natural, compelling, and engaging storyteller.

KEYWORDS

connection, AI, neuroscience, mutual value exchange, organizational culture, performance reviews, psychological safety, technology, loneliness, meaningful relationships, AI, emotional connection, loneliness, community building, personal growth, technology, mental health, connection, productivity, value exchange

SUMMARY

In this conversation, Brian explores the concept of meaningful connection in the age of AI. Brian shares his insights on how neuroscience informs our understanding of connection, emphasizing the importance of mutual value exchange. They discuss the role of AI in enhancing interpersonal connections. The conversation also touches on the significance of tangible self-awareness in performance reviews and how AI can support this process. The application of AI to provide unbiased feedback can enhance your sense of personal value to counteract negative thought loops. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of connection, leveraging AI to facilitate human connectedness, and offers practical steps for individuals to cultivate meaningful relationships and personal growth.

TAKEAWAYS

• Connection is essential for survival, akin to food and water.
• Neuroscience reveals that social pain is processed similarly to physical pain.
• Mutual value exchange is key to fostering genuine connections.
• AI can facilitate deeper connections by providing structured prompts.
• Storytelling enhances our ability to connect and empathize with others.
• Organizations can measure connectedness to assess cultural health.
• AI can help individuals recognize their strengths and value.
• Tangible self-awareness can improve personal and professional growth. The application of AI is becoming more valuable than the knowledge itself.
• People often struggle to see their own strengths due to negative biases.
• Connection is essential for mental well-being and can be augmented through AI's assistance. For example, AI can provide objective feedback that helps you feel seen, heard, and valued.
• Simple practices like sharing wins can significantly improve mental health.
• The need for connection is fundamental.

Dr. Erika Wong is a startup founder, practising artist, podcast co-host, and lecturer at various institutions. Her research looks at the valuation and legitimisation system of the Art World and its relationship to the Creative Class, focusing on creative entrepreneurship and current technologies. Dr. Wong has worked internationally in tech, fashion, and art strategising. She is a Fellow in Higher Education and holds a Ph.D. in Business from the University of Brighton in Brighton, England; an MA in Creative Practice for Narrative Environment from Central St. Martins in London, England; and a BFA from Art Center College of Design in Pasadena, California.

Website - https://www.mypracticeplaybook.com
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thepracticeplaybook
TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@thepracticeplaybook

KEYWORDS

AI, education, chatbots, student support, creative arts, open source textbooks, prompt engineering, resistance to technology, teaching methods, academic standards, AI, prompt engineering, personalized learning, art industry, barriers to entry, artist support, mental health, creative process, self-advocacy, automation

SUMMARY

In this conversation, Dr. Erika Wong discusses her use of AI in higher education, particularly in supporting students through chatbots. She shares her experiences teaching across various institutions and the challenges she faces in engaging students with AI tools. The discussion also touches on the resistance to AI in creative fields, the importance of making knowledge accessible, and the potential of open-source textbooks as a resource for students. Dr. Wong emphasizes the need for educators to adapt their teaching methods to incorporate AI effectively while fostering critical thinking among students. In this conversation, Sabrina Ramonov and Erika discuss the intricacies of prompt engineering, the role of AI in understanding diverse perspectives, and the importance of personalized learning. They delve into the challenges artists face in navigating the art world and how their startup, My Practice Playbook, aims to provide holistic support for artists. The discussion highlights the potential of AI to automate administrative tasks, allowing artists to focus on their creative processes.

TAKEAWAYS

AI can enhance student support through chatbots.
Students may resist or be confused about AI tools.
Textbook costs create barriers to student learning.
Open-source resources can bridge knowledge gaps.
AI's role in education is still evolving.
Resistance to AI is prevalent in creative fields.
Students struggle with prompting AI effectively.
Educators need to experiment with AI in teaching.
Critical thinking must be fostered alongside AI use. 
Prompt engineering can save time and improve efficiency.
AI can provide multiple perspectives on a problem.
Personalized learning through AI can cater to individual needs.
Artists face significant barriers to entry in the art world.
Understanding the art industry's expectations is crucial for success.
Mental health and resilience are important for artists.
AI can assist in administrative tasks, freeing up creative time.
Self-advocacy is essential for artists navigating their careers.
Resources like MyPracticePlaybook.com can help artists succeed.

Cien Solon, CEO of LaunchLemonade, joins me to talk about AI, agents, low-code AI platforms for non-techies, and building and whitelabeling custom GPTs. She's also a Filipina woman founder in tech!

Keywords

AI, Launch Lemonade, Shen Solon, Filipino women in tech, chatbot, agents, low-code platforms, entrepreneurship, digital transformation, machine learning

Summary

In this inaugural episode of the podcast, host Sabrina Ramonov interviews Cien Solon, founder and CEO of LaunchLemonade, an innovative platform for building AI agents. Shen shares her journey from working in digital transformation and AI projects in the corporate world to launching her own startup during the COVID-19 pandemic. The conversation covers the AI, agents, the mission of LaunchLemonade to democratize AI access, and various use cases. Cien also discusses the importance of community and support for women in tech, particularly Filipino women, and offers advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Takeaways

• Cien Solon has a background in digital transformation and AI.
• Cien's journey into AI began with a chatbot project in 2018.
• AI technology has evolved significantly since Cien's first project.
• LaunchLemonade aims to make AI accessible to non-techies.
• AI agents can perform tasks autonomously based on user-defined goals.
• Multiple language models can be used for different applications.
• White labeling and custom GPTs are emerging use cases.
• The platform is designed for low-code development of AI tools.
• Community support is crucial for women in tech.

Sound Bites

• "This is the first ever in history."
• "I want to prove others wrong."
• "Keep it cheap and build fast."

Brian holds a Bachelor of Computer Science from Dalhousie University and a Master’s in Animal Behavior & Conservation from Hunter College/CUNY. Combining expertise in both fields, Brian has pioneered the use of AI and machine learning to revolutionize the pet care industry. As the co-founder of Instinct Dog Behavior & Training, he has scaled the company to $7.5M in annual revenue with 12 locations across the U.S. and plans for international expansion. At Instinct, Brian leads efforts to apply AI-driven solutions that transform canine behavioral health, providing practical tools and insights for clients. With experience managing multi-million dollar projects and large teams, Brian brings a unique blend of technical knowledge, leadership, and innovation to his work at the intersection of technology and animal behavior. 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/instinctdogtraining
• Website: https://www.instinctdogtraining.com/

Rod Turner is Founder and CEO of Manhattan Street Capital, the #1 Growth Capital platform for mature startup and mid-sized US and Canadian companies. He helps companies raise growth capital via S-1 IPO, Direct IPO Listings, SEC compliant ICOs and Token offerings for the Blockchain. A serial entrepreneur, Rod has built seven successful High Tech Startups to success and liquid outcomes, including 2 IPOs as a senior executive. He served as Executive VP for Symantec where he launched Norton Antivirus, growing it from $20M/year to $190M/year revenue during his tenure.

Allan Sutton is a piano tuner and technician based in Montreal and founder of Piano-Technique Montréal. His work combines a love for traditional craftsmanship with the transformative power of artificial intelligence, which he uses daily to enhance client communications and streamline my business. Over the years, this interest has grown, leading him to present at the PTG convention and publish in industry journals on AI's role in piano maintenance. He's excited to share insights on how AI tools have become integral in his field and to discuss innovative ways he's leveraging them to improve client experiences. 

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/allan-sutton-21157235/?originalSubdomain=ca
• Website: https://pianotechniquemontreal.com/

Clint Aragona, 47, from West Virginia, discovered his passion for fitness through martial arts. While competitive fitness wasn’t his calling, he pursued a career as a trainer, owning his first gym by age 25 and expanding his business to include five coffee shops and two gyms by 27. He later sold the coffee shops to focus on fitness marketing, launching a viral referral system called My Friends Go Free in 2012. Although the system struggled initially, it laid the foundation for future success. After acquiring a software company specializing in marketing tools for teams, Clint launched a viral affiliate program that attracted 150,000 free users and generated $1 million in revenue within six weeks. Inspired by this achievement, he shifted his focus back to fitness marketing, introducing Max Members AI in 2020. This platform leverages artificial intelligence to help fitness clubs grow memberships through improved lead management, communication, and personalized training. Clint and his team continue to innovate, utilizing AI tools like ChatGPT to enhance the member experience and explore new possibilities for the fitness industry. He remains passionate about the transformative potential of AI in revolutionizing fitness and member engagement. Website: https://www.maxmembers.ai/ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clinten-aragona-470123290

Justin Ferguson is a dynamic leader in the commercial real estate industry and a passionate advocate for breaking barriers as a minority professional in a traditionally non-diverse field. With nearly two decades of experience, Justin has built a reputation as one of the top transactional brokers in Southern Virginia, specializing in the Hampton Roads and Richmond markets. His journey began in the mortgage industry, where he helped underserved communities navigate challenging financial times, later evolving into a career in real estate sales, investing, and property management. Beyond real estate, Justin is a highly educated wine enthusiast and certified Wine Director, holding advanced certifications from the Wine & Spirit Education Trust (WSET). He combines his expertise in real estate and fine wine to create unique opportunities at the intersection of these two industries. A husband, father, children’s book author, gamer, - he considers himself a cool nerd. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinnferguson Website: https://www.justin-ferguson.com/

Dr. Nick Potkalitsky is transforming education through AI integration, leveraging his experience teaching across diverse settings from The Miami Valley School to Ohio State University, where he served as a Graduate Teaching Associate. His work spans language arts, history, media studies, and digital humanities. As CEO of Pragmatic AI Solutions and publisher of "Educating AI" Substack, he shares practical insights through curriculum briefs and research summaries. His expertise has earned him speaking engagements at notable events including the Chicago Book Fair, Edu-Con, and the Ohio Educational Technology Conference. With degrees from The Ohio State University, John Carroll, Cleveland State, and Oberlin College, Dr. Potkalitsky brings academic rigor to educational innovation. Based in Dayton, OH, he continues to shape AI literacy in education through his teaching, writing, and professional training programs.

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-potkalitsky-phd-0313ba126/
• Website: https://pragmaticaisolutions.com/
• AI Literacy Course: Pragmatic AI Upskilling Teachers: Developing an AI Workcycle & Advanced Prompting for Instructional Differentiation
• Book: AI in Education: A Roadmap to Teacher-led Transformation, co-authored with Mike Kentz

Pandora Pang is a CEO mentor/vision maker and business growth alchemist, owner and co-owner of two luxury businesses in the fine art and high end audio industries, connecting passion, power and high performance results with focus in marketing, sales, and finance to scale 7, 8, 9 digit businesses organically and through external transactions. She previously served as SVP of Corporate Development at WebMD where she helped successfully close numerous private acquisitions, two high profile public mergers, one initial public offering of a subsidiary that raised $150 million, and public fundraising activities raising totally, $900 million in cash.

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pandorapang
• Website: https://mosoart.com

Kaaren Thompson is a Gen X educator, mom of a child with ADHD and dyslexia, and the creator behind KarmaDogSpeak. She uses AI and assistive technology to streamline teaching, parenting, and building her brand. With decades of experience in tech’s evolution, Kaaren shares how AI can reduce stress and empower parents, educators, and aspiring influencers alike.

In this podcast, we talk about how AI supports KarmaDogSpeak in scripting videos, refining ideas, reviewing transcripts, and generating creative prompts for engaging content. As a teacher, Kaaren shares how she uses AI to create lesson plans, parent newsletters, sub plans, and organize events like art shows. Kaaren also discusses professional development and her experience intro introducing AI to colleagues for planning, writing, and classroom management.
 
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@KarmaDogSpeak
Website: https://karmadogspeak.com

In this episode, I sit down with AI automation and chatbot expert, Abdullah Yahya, who shares his journey from non-tech to AI automations, how he builds custom chatbots for business clients that deliver tangible ROI, and his honest advice for folks interested in launching AI automation agencies.

Work with Abdullah: https://www.adeptiveai.com
Watch Abdullah's tutorials on Voiceflow and AI automations: https://www.youtube.com/@AbdulllahYahya
Sign up for Voiceflow (Free 1,000 credits): https://www.voiceflow.com/partners/abdullah-yahya

David Basulto is an award-winning high school media instructor based in LA, Apple learning coach, and Founder and Owner of iographer.com. David shares his early background in Hollywood and how he found his passion for teaching. In this podcast, we dive into David's experience teaching kids how to use AI creatively, video content creation, and tips for parents and educators who want to try hands-on AI projects with kids. 

• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/davidbasulto
• Website: https://www.davidbasulto.com/

Ellyn is a breast cancer survivor, health rebel, and entrepreneur. She built her digital twin AskEllyn.ai to serve as an empathetic companion for women navigating a diagnosis. It's currently being used by women all around the globe, across multiple languages, and all walks of life. In this podcast, we talk about AI for good, patient-driven innovation, the emerging field of conversational care, and Ellyn's inspirational journey building AskEllyn solo without outside investment. 

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flatplease/profilecard/?igsh=M2owY3FuNm1nem05
• Website: https://www.askellyn.ai/

Dr. Jamar Montgomery is a content creator focused on AI, blockchain, aviation, and law, and experienced in educating his audience on using AI and blockchain tools in everyday life. He's spoken at summits and tech events, while building entrepreneurial ventures like Cryptonomics Wealth. 

• Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjamarmontgomery
• Website: https://www.drjamarmontgomery.com/

Meet Meridith Grundei, MFA recognized as one of the top 10 public speaking coaches of 2022 by Yahoo Biz. With an impressive TikTok following of 100K+, she's become the go-to authority on public speaking. Meridith is an expert speaker, having delivered impactful and informative speeches globally for prominent names like Amazon AWS, Panasonic, and Merck/MSD. Her background as a former teacher at The Second City and her experience as a performer and theater director make her a true expert in making a lasting impression. As the driving force behind Grundei Coaching, Meridith is reshaping the landscape of public speaking. She incorporates improv theater techniques to foster trust, empathy, and creative thinking. Whether you're a conscious entrepreneur or a rising tech leader, she has the knack for simplifying complexity and leaving a memorable impact. Beyond her coaching role, Meridith serves as a Yoodli Advisor, a certified Virtual Presenter, a channel partner, and a producer for SPEAK. 

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meridith
• Website: https://www.grundeicoaching.com/

Aaron Litherland is the founder of Lead My Care, a transformative AI-powered health assistant designed to enhance patient care and streamline clinical workflows. With a background nursing and clinical informatics, Aaron has dedicated his career to bridging the gap between technology and patient care. His work with Lead My Care focuses on leveraging AI to offer real-time insights and personalized support for both patients and clinicians, across the continuum of care. Aaron’s goal is to make healthcare more connected and efficient, providing clinicians with actionable data to better serve patients and create value-based healthcare solutions that can adapt to a wide range of diagnoses. In this video, Aaron talks about using Cursor AI to build a social mobile app, responding to Marc Cuban's request for a Tiktok replacement built on the Bluesky (AT) protocol. His story is pretty amazing - he's been in touch with Marc Cuban on his project, and he shares lots of tips and tricks for beginners building with AI. 

• Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tech_tips4you

tunnA Beatz is a music producer with over 300,000 YouTube subscribers and more than 1 billion streams across songs worldwide. Starting from scratch, he embarked on building his own web app with the help of ChatGPT. Within a year, he acquired full-stack development skills and successfully built a complete, functional website, despite having no prior coding experience.  In this podcast, we dive into how he built beat-split.com with ChatGPT, the future of coding and AI, and how anyone can build a fullstack app today with persistence and a good mindset.
Youtube 1: https://www.youtube.com/c/tunnabeatz Youtube 2: https://www.youtube.com/user/onlybeatswithhooks Instagram: http://instagram.com/tunnabeatz Website: http://beat-split.com/

Adam Probolsky is president of Probolsky Research, a woman and Latina-owned national market and opinion research firm. In this podcast, we discuss the impacts of AI and synthetic data on the market research industry. 

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adamprobolsky/
• Website: https://www.probolskyresearch.com/

1. Laura Knight, Founder of Sapio Ltd, specialises in digital strategy, AI and innovation in education. With over two decades of teaching experience, she excels in strategic technology development for teaching and learning, AI, and digital skills training. Laura empowers leaders in schools, universities, and commercial organisations, leveraging technology to transform outcomes, systems, and teams. Her book, The Little Guide for Teachers on Generative AI, is out now. In this podcast, we discuss AI in education - opportunities and threats, workload reduction, safeguards, ethics, operational benefits, teaching young people to thrive in an AI infused world, future skills, readiness for the world of work, careers landscape evolving, old models of education vs new ones. Another great podcast! Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/asklauraknight Website: https://sapio.company/ (edited)
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Vinod Subramanian is the Chief Operating and AI Officer at MedAdvisor Solutions, a global health tech company focused on transforming patient care through digital innovation. With a wealth of experience in both healthcare and artificial intelligence, Vinod leads AI strategy and operations, overseeing initiatives that improve medication adherence, patient engagement, and pharmacy workflows. He is passionate about leveraging AI responsibly to create meaningful, data-driven solutions that empower patients and providers alike.
In this podcast, we discuss: AI’s impact on healthcare, specifically how it can transform patient experiences and improve medication adherence; the ethical and operational challenges of implementing AI in healthcare; and trends in AI within the health sector and the importance of responsible AI use.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vinod-subramanian Website: https://www.medadvisorsolutions.com/