How I AI

Welcome back to How I AI. I’m your host, Brooke Gramer. Today I’m sharing something special.. a panel recorded live in Miami on August 7th at an event I co-hosted and moderated called Conscious Co-Creation and Leadership with AI. This wasn’t your typical tech talk. The panel opened with my co-host, Marian Bacol, leading the room through a somatic breathing exercise and introducing her new project, the Nervana app: A tool designed to regulate the nervous system in an age where AI is moving faster than our bodies can keep up.From there, the conversation unfolded into a mix of bold ideas and grounded perspectives. You’ll hear: Osiris Santos on sovereignty, why he doesn’t fully trust AI even as he builds with it, and how he once used AI to represent himself in a lawsuit and won. Jonathan Barry on how AI felt like a kundalini awakening that unleashed his creativity, and how he’s building The Deal Machine to transform investor relations. – My reflections on ethical leadership, education, and why critical thinking will be the differentiator in an AI-driven future.We explored questions like: – How can leaders create with AI responsibly when the pressure to move fast is overwhelming? – Are we at risk of becoming cognitively lazy by outsourcing too much to machines? – What does the future of education look like in an AI world, and what can we learn from models like Alpha School?The episode closes with a dynamic audience Q&A on data privacy, surveillance, and how founders can stay resilient when AI is evolving faster than their ideas.Concepts Mentioned:Nervana App – AI-Guided Somatic therapy sessionsThe Deal Machine – an AI-powered investor relations platformHack Your Education – Jonathan Barry’s book on project-based learningScaling Responsible AI: From Enthusiasm to Execution, Book by Noelle RussellAlpha School – a new model of education expanding to FloridaIf you’re curious about how to balance innovation with integrity or if you’re interested in curating panels and programming like this for your company, community, or conference then reach out below.Ready to cut through the overwhelm?Grab a 30-minute AI Jumpstart Session and walk away with a clear plan to match the right tools to your goals so you can finally move forward with ease.Check out my free AI Starter Guide and get the basics explained simply so you can start using AI with confidence.The Collective offers a 7-Day Free Trial that includes the AI Mastery Challenge, a vault of advanced trainings, and recordings from past webinars. If you enjoy this episode, please rate and review the show. Sharing it with a friend who’s AI-curious helps this growing brand reach more people.Special thank you to byartproductions.com for filming this special event. Ready to cut through the AI overwhelm?Explore all my resources in one placMore About Brooke: Website: brookex.com LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer More About the Podcast: Instagram: howiai.podcast Website: howiaipodcast.com "How I AI" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

Walker Posey, a fourth-generation funeral director, discusses how AI is reshaping memorial services with innovations like digital memorial pages and hologram tributes. He emphasizes the need for modernization to enhance grief support. Daniel Yoo, founder of FinMate AI and former financial advisor, shares insights on building custom AI agents for financial professionals. He highlights the importance of personalizing AI tools while navigating the challenges of integrating tech in traditional sectors. Both guests advocate for thoughtful and intentional adoption of technology.

In this engaging discussion, Jonathan Foltz and Umer Hadeed, co-founders of Collective AI, delve into the transformative power of community in the AI landscape. Jonathan, an AI integrator focused on developing conscious leaders, shares insights on personal growth through community support. Umer emphasizes the importance of collaboration and innovation, showcasing the Vortex AI platform. They explore how a strong network fosters resilience and accelerates success, making a compelling case for community-led advancement in the fast-evolving world of AI.

In this episode of How I AI, Dr. Alex Kihm, founder of POMA, explains a practical way to make AI more accurate while using less compute and energy. We talk about his path from early plug-in hybrid work in Germany to building tools that reduce waste and deliver more reliable results in everyday workflows. 🔥 Topics We Cover: How thoughtful data prep and retrieval improve answer quality with fewer tokensWhy “made-up answers” happen and simple ways to curb themWhen smaller models can beat bigger ones in practiceWhere energy-aware design lowers costs for teams Tools and Platforms Mentioned: Tools we mention include frameworks like POMA’s approach, plus platforms such as LlamaIndex, LangChain, Mistral, ChatGPT, and Claude Connect with Dr. Alex Kihm & Learn More:POMAPOMA LinkedInReady to cut through the overwhelm?Grab a 30-minute AI Jumpstart Session and walk away with a clear plan to match the right tools to your goals so you can finally move forward with ease.Check out my free AI Starter Guide and get the basics explained simply so you can start using AI with confidence.For listeners ready to dive deeper into AI, The Collective offers a 7-Day Free Trial that includes the AI Mastery Challenge, a vault of advanced trainings, and recordings from past webinars. If you enjoy this episode, please rate and review the show. Sharing it with a friend who’s AI-curious helps this growing brand reach more people.Want to be featured? Apply at howiaipodcast.com Ready to cut through the AI overwhelm?Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXSTUDIOFree AI Guide • 45-Minute AI Audit • AI Community • Custom GPTMore About Brooke: Website: brookex.com LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer More About the Podcast: Instagram: howiai.podcast Website: howiaipodcast.com "How I AI" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

Welcome back to How I AI! In this solo episode, I unpack some of the biggest conversations in AI right now and share my perspective as a creator, moderator, and consultant working at the frontlines of this evolving space.🔥 Topics We CoverLeadership lessons from Noelle Russell from her book Scaling Responsible AI: From Enthusiasm to ExecutionSam Altman’s viral interview with Theo Von and what it reveals about creativity and adaptabilityThe Vogue AI model controversy and what it shows about fashion’s future (Instagram coverage)The US AI Action Plan and what’s missing in the conversationEleven Reader’s summary of the Action PlanCoverage of ChatGPT’s legal caseA preview of upcoming guest episodes Ready to cut through the AI overwhelm?Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXSTUDIOFree AI Guide • 45-Minute AI Audit • AI Community • Custom GPTFor listeners ready to dive deeper into AI, The Collective offers a 7-Day Free Trial that includes the AI Mastery Challenge, a vault of advanced trainings, and recordings from past webinars. If you enjoy this episode, please rate and review the show. Sharing it with a friend who’s AI-curious helps this small but growing brand reach more people.Want to be featured? Apply at howiaipodcast.comMore About Brooke: Website: brookex.com LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer More About the Podcast: Instagram: howiai.podcast Website: howiaipodcast.com "How I AI" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

Tianna Robinson, an award-winning publicist and founder of Intertwine Agency, shares her expertise on harnessing AI in public relations. She discusses the evolution of PR in the AI era and the critical need for AI literacy among communicators. Tianna provides insights on how AI can streamline press outreach, cutting weeks of work down to mere hours. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining authenticity and building a personal brand while integrating automation, all while advocating for equitable access to AI resources for marginalized communities.

Dr. Akash Parvatikar is a computational pathologist and medical imaging scientist with a Ph.D. in Computational Biology. He discusses how AI is revolutionizing cancer diagnosis, improving accuracy through digital pathology and remote capabilities. Akash shares insights on the risks of traditional workflows and how AI mitigates them, emphasizing the importance of explainability and regulatory compliance. He also touches on the potential of AI tools like Python and NumPy in enhancing medical practices, making cancer care more accessible and efficient.

Kyle Binder, founder of PetLovers, shares his journey from a $2,000 startup to a $10 million e-commerce success in the pet hair removal niche. He reveals how he built the custom AI system, PetLovers Cortex, to optimize operations and manage team workflows. Kyle emphasizes the importance of careful AI integration, using tools like ChatGPT for strategy and decision-making. He discusses the challenges of scaling on Amazon and the value of developing sustainable, tailored solutions for e-commerce founders looking to innovate.

This week on How I AI, I’m joined by James Jones, a Hollywood sculptor turned award-winning AI filmmaker and the creative force behind Satire AI. With credits on X-Men, Pirates of the Caribbean, Spider-Man, and Into the Wild, James brings decades of practical effects and storytelling experience to the world of generative cinema.Now, he’s using AI to create surreal shorts, reconstruct childhood memories, and explore social commentary through tools like Runway, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion. His projects have been recognized at Berlin Independent Film Festival and beyond..and he’s just getting started.If you’ve ever wondered what AI filmmaking actually looks like behind the scenes, or how to get started, this episode will give you a whole new perspective.🔥 Topics We Cover:How James transitioned from big-budget Hollywood sets to solo AI filmmakingWhy he used Stable Diffusion to recreate a childhood trauma, and how it became unexpectedly therapeuticBehind the scenes of Runway’s AI Film Festival and how it's reshaping independent storytellingHis approach to character consistency using tools like Photoshop and reference promptsWhat it means to "greenlight your own work" and why AI makes it more possible than ever🛠️ AI Tools & Workflow James Uses:Image Generation: Midjourney (style refs, omni refs), Stable Diffusion, KreaVideo Generation: Runway, Veo, Luma Ray 2, Kling, Minimax, HiggsfieldEditing & VFX: Photoshop (for character isolation), CapCut, Premiere, Filmora, DaVinci ResolveVoice & Sound Design: 11 Labs, Udio, Sono.ai, BBC Sound Effects, YouTube AudioLanguage & Accessibility: Translate Mom, Subtitles in Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and FrenchWriting & Conceptualizing: Claude, ChatGPT🎥 Links & Resources Mentioned:YouTube: Satire AI – watch his shorts and experimental filmsMachine Cinema WhatsApp Community – global collective of AI filmmakersFLEX Tech Summit – AI x creativity conferenceFilmFreeway – submit your work to indie and AI film festivalsDream Recorder – an AI tool for visualizing dreams📲 Connect with James Jones:Website: https://satireai.comIMDb: James JonesYouTube: Satire_AIEnjoy dining out? Use my inKind link to get $25 off your next $50+ meal. This is a referral link and I may receive a small reward if you use it.For listeners ready to dive deeper into AI, The Collective offers a 7-Day Free Trial that includes the AI Mastery Challenge and recordings from past webinars. Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXSTUDIOFree AI Guide • 45-Minute AI Audit • AI Community • Custom GPTMore About Brooke: Website: brookex.com LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer More About the Podcast: Instagram: howiai.podcast Website: howiaipodcast.com "How I AI" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

Discover key insights about the future of work as AI agents emerge. Learn why the U.S. government is pouring hundreds of millions into AI companies. Find out which jobs are at the highest risk of automation based on recent research. Get practical tips on defining your AI learning path without getting overwhelmed. Hear about the importance of personalizing your AI journey to enhance productivity. Exciting announcements about the podcast’s expansion add to the appeal for both newbies and seasoned AI enthusiasts.