The Bleeding Edge Podcast Re-invent yourself as an AI Consult
Oct 13, 2025
Lindsay Gonzalez, a Certified AI consultant and former STEM educator, shares her transformative journey into the world of AI and automation. She discusses the dual nature of AI’s impact—job displacement versus new opportunities—and emphasizes the skills needed for success in this evolving field. Lindsay also highlights the importance of holistic solutions for businesses and the role of education in demystifying AI. Her insights into personal growth through AI tools, alongside addressing public fears, make for an engaging conversation on future possibilities.
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Career Reinvention Via Curiosity
- Lindsay described pivoting from psychology and retail to STEM instructor and entrepreneurship before discovering ChatGPT and diving into AI.
- Her entrepreneurial drive and obsession with new interests propelled a rapid career reinvention into AI consulting.
AI Disruption Creates New Roles
- AI will displace many jobs but also create more roles, shifting how we work rather than just eliminating work.
- Success depends on partnering with AI to solve problems, not competing with it directly.
Package Skills As Strategic Services
- Teach builders and freelancers to package technical skills as AI consulting services that focus on systems and profitability.
- Launch offers that train people to become strategic AI partners, not just one-off workflow creators.