In this episode, Harper Carroll, one of the most prominent voices in AI education, joins for a deep dive into the art of creating educational content, and how she built an impressive following of over 400,000 people in just one year.
She reveals the behind-the-scenes strategies that helped her viral content stand out in a world dominated by flashy, fast-paced trends and why staying true to her calm, research-based teaching style has resonated with so many.
What you’ll learn:
The Art of Educational Content Creation:
- How Harper transitioned from technical guides to short-form Instagram content while maintaining depth and clarity.
- Why creating for yourself—not the audience—leads to the most authentic and impactful content.
- The strategies behind her viral “10 Days of AI Basics” series and why it brought her 250,000 followers from a single video.
AI in Everyday Life:
- Harper’s favorite AI tools, including Claude, Perplexity, Gamma, and Descript, and how they simplify her workflows.
- Surprising ways AI can enhance productivity, from crafting emails to creating slide decks and streamlining content production.
- How AI tools can revolutionize learning for children and adults alike by fostering curiosity and enabling personalized education.
Building a Unique Content Style:
- Why Harper avoids flashy editing and relies on calm, ASMR-like presentation to stand out.
- The importance of hooks, intros, and storytelling in short-form videos - and how a single intro can transform growth.
- The balance between producing content for audience growth and retaining existing followers.
The Rise of AI Education:
- How Harper’s fine-tuning guides became the number one resource for developers, helping thousands of people train AI models for personal and professional use.
- Her thoughts on AI’s potential to empower entrepreneurs and enable people to follow their passions.
- Why Harper believes AI will create a new generation of gifted children who can pursue their interests with expert-level guidance.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/harpercarroll/
Website: https://www.harpercarroll.com/
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Chapters:
(00:00:00) How is Harper thinking about content?
(00:08:58) Is a viral post recreatable?
(00:18:39) How important is the hook for video success?
(00:28:20) How to create the perfect video
(00:32:48) All about the script
(00:41:55) Reasons not to publish a video
(00:45:00) Content to grow the audience vs. content to retain them
(00:49:56) Harper's AI-Tool-Stack
(01:01:48) What's the best start to learn about AI?
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