The AI Movement Podcast (Formerly How I AI)

Building Miami's AI and Tech Ecosystem | Melissa Medina, eMerge Americas

Miami's tech scene took years of deliberate work to build. Melissa Medina, CEO and Co-Founder of eMerge Americas, joins Brooke to share how a conference created to fill a gap became a year-round platform for founders, investors and emerging technology. Season 2 opens with a conversation about what deserves attention now. Melissa explains how she looks past AI branding to find real customer traction. She also shares why quantum deserves more attention and why first-time adopters should begin before they feel ready. If AI still feels like a room where everyone else knows more than you, this episode is for you. In this conversation: How Melissa and her father built eMerge Americas What helped Miami grow into a global technology hub How investors separate meaningful AI companies from trend-chasing Why Melissa is bullish on quantum and deep tech The growing connection between technology and national security How the eMerge Global Startup Accelerator supports early-stage founders Melissa's advice for people who feel intimidated by AI About Melissa Melissa Medina is the CEO and Co-Founder of eMerge Americas and a Partner at Medina Ventures. She has more than 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur, investor, community leader and philanthropist. Under her leadership, eMerge Americas has grown into a global technology conference that attracts more than 20,000 attendees from over 50 countries. The organization also supports South Florida's technology community throughout the year with summits, startup programs, workshops and investment resources. Connect with Melissa Learn more about Melissa Medina Explore eMerge Americas Mentioned in this episode View eMerge Americas events and startup programs I’ll be attending the Miami AI Summit. Learn more and register to join me there. Listener offer: Save 5% on Leela Quantum Tech with code BROOKE. Affiliate disclosure: I may earn a commission if you purchase through this link, at no extra cost to you. How I AI is now The AI Movement Podcast. LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer Website: TheAIMovementPodcast.com "The AI Movement Podcast" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

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Introducing The AI Movement Podcast

The AI Movement Podcast, hosted by Brooke Gramer, explores how entrepreneurs, founders, creatives, and leaders are navigating the rapidly changing world of AI. Through real conversations with people building, experimenting, pivoting, and growing with AI, Brooke goes beyond the latest tools to uncover how this technology is changing the way we work, make decisions, build businesses, create, and define success. Each episode brings you inside the ideas, lessons, tensions, and opportunities shaping business and culture right now. From founder stories of AI in action to bigger conversations about creativity, ethics, career reinvention, leadership, and building a more intentional life in an AI-powered world. How I AI is now The AI Movement Podcast. LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer Website: TheAIMovementPodcast.com "The AI Movement Podcast" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

Vibe Coding with Lovable and Claude (Live from New York Tech Week)

I’m taking you inside She Ships, a live build workshop I co-hosted with Marian Bacol during New York Tech Week. It is a behind-the-scenes replay from inside the room, created for anyone curious about vibe coding, AI-powered building, and what becomes possible when ideas move from notes app to live prototype. Recorded live at Antler New York, this episode captures the energy of the room as we walk attendees through the early stages of building with AI. I open with a clarity exercise to help attendees identify what they are uniquely qualified to create, who their idea is for, and why it matters. Marian then guides the room through a live build session using Claude and Lovable, showing how to move from idea to prompt to published product. Topics Covered • How to identify what you are uniquely qualified to create • Using Claude to brainstorm, clarify, and create stronger prompts • Using Lovable to build landing pages, quizzes, prototypes, speaker pages, press kits, and simple apps • Why “working, not perfect” is often the most important first milestone • What it means to build with intention instead of chasing AI novelty Huge thank you to Antler New York for hosting us during New York Tech Week. Antler backs founders at the earliest stages and supports obsessed builders from idea to launch. Learn more about Antler: https://www.antler.co/us Connect with Marian Bacol: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianbacol Want to Bring This Experience to Your Event? Brooke Gramer hosts and moderates conversations at the intersection of AI, entrepreneurship, brand strategy, and emerging technology. She is available for live panel moderation, conference programming, event curation, founder conversations, workshops, and live podcast experiences. For event curation, hosting, moderation, workshops, or live podcast collaborations, contact Brooke below. Watch the Video Replay on YouTube: https://youtu.be/ZIsO2Lgz3XU Ready to cut through the AI overwhelm? Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXSTUDIO Free AI Guide • 45-Minute AI Jumpstart • How I AI Companion GPT Support your body against EMFs with Leela Quantum Tech - 5% off with affiliate code: BROOKE How I AI is now The AI Movement Podcast. LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer Website: TheAIMovementPodcast.com "The AI Movement Podcast" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

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How an AI Consultant Uses SEO to Rank in ChatGPT Search (Live from eMerge Americas)

I’m joined by Thiago E. Ferreira, Founder and CEO of Elevate AI Consulting and Adjunct Professor at the University of Miami, for a practical conversation on one of the biggest questions facing businesses right now: how do you get your business found and recommended in ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and AI search? Thiago breaks down how his own firm consistently appears as a top recommendation for AI consulting in Miami, competing for visibility alongside much larger firms. He explains why traditional SEO is evolving, how AI tools evaluate credibility, and what small businesses can do right now to improve their chances of showing up in AI-generated answers. I also take you behind the scenes of my own client work with a South Florida dental practice that wanted to show up when potential patients searched for a dentist through ChatGPT, including the AEO, FAQ, schema, visibility, and AI enablement work we built together. Whether you are a local business owner, consultant, entrepreneur, marketer, or founder, this episode will help you understand what it actually takes to build visibility in the age of AI search. 🔥 Topics we cover: -- How to get your business found in ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini -- What Answer Engine Optimization, or AEO, actually means -- Why credibility, case studies, testimonials, and reviews matter for AI visibility -- Why your website, LinkedIn, Google Business Profile, and other online information need to match -- How podcasts, media mentions, and third-party authority can strengthen visibility -- Why businesses should optimize around real customer prompts, not just keywords -- How Thiago’s firm competes for AI search visibility alongside much larger consulting companies -- How hands-on AI training can create immediate ROI inside organizations -- Why Thiago believes AI should enhance employees, not replace them 🔗 Connect & Learn More: Thiago E. Ferreira and Elevate AI Consulting Website: https://elevateaiconsulting.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elevatedaiconsulting LinkedIn: Search Thiago E. Ferreira eMerge Americas Website: https://www.emergeamericas.com eMerge Americas 2027 takes place March 2-4 in Miami Beach, with the Tech Expo running March 3-4. Ready to cut through the AI overwhelm? Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXSTUDIO Free AI Guide • 45-Minute AI Jumpstart • How I AI Companion GPT Support your body against EMFs with Leela Quantum Tech - 5% off with affiliate code: BROOKE How I AI is now The AI Movement Podcast. LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer Website: TheAIMovementPodcast.com "The AI Movement Podcast" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

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AI, Wellness Tech, Digital Twins & Trust (Live from Wellist Week Miami)

I take you behind the scenes of Wellist Week in Miami, the first ever large-scale gathering bringing together founders, investors, scientists, clinicians, creators, and brands shaping the wellness economy. First, I share my recap of the five AI panels I sat in on, covering everything from healthtech personalization and longevity science to digital twins, brand credibility, and what AI adoption actually looks like inside organizations right now. Then I sit down with Dr. Antonio Vasaiely, Chief AI Officer at Beyond Pilots, for a grounded conversation about where companies really are with AI, what agentic AI means for wellness and longevity brands, and why personalization is about to raise the bar for everything. Finally, I speak with Kunal Sood, founder of AudacityAI, about consciousness, leadership, infobesity, and why the most important thing any founder can do right now is get their story right before they train anything else. Two very different perspectives. One complete picture of where AI and wellness are headed. In this bonus episode between seasons, I am bringing you inside those conversations. 🔥 Topics we cover: Why AI personalization is moving from demographics to the individual level in health and wellness How brands are using AI to build real credibility, and how others are using it to fake it What digital twins actually are and why your data is already building a version of you The three organizational challenges blocking real AI adoption, according to brain science Why outsourcing tasks to AI lowers satisfaction, and what collaboration with AI looks like instead What agentic AI means for wellness and longevity companies right now Why founders need to master their story before they hand anything over to a machine What "infobesity" is and why it may be the next major wellness challenge 🔗 Connect & Learn More: Wellist Week returns to Miami April 12 through 18, 2027: https://www.wellistweek.com Dr. Antonio Vasaiely on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pavasaiely Kunal Sood on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kunalsood.ai Ready to cut through the AI overwhelm? Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXSTUDIO Free AI Guide • 45-Minute AI Jumpstart • How I AI Companion GPT Support your body against EMFs with Leela Quantum Tech - 5% off with affiliate code: BROOKE Disclaimer: This podcast is for general education only, not professional or medical advice. How I AI and its affiliates are not responsible for any outcomes from using this information. How I AI is now The AI Movement Podcast. LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer Website: TheAIMovementPodcast.com "The AI Movement Podcast" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

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Season 1 Finale: Switching to Claude, What I Actually Did on My First Login

I’m taking you inside what happened when I finally reactivated Claude Pro and started setting up my AI workspace in real life. I’m breaking down the bigger shift underneath this move, why Claude has been making headlines lately, what the launch of Claude for Small Businesses signals, and why I think the more useful question is no longer which platform is better, but what role each one plays in the way we actually think, create, and run a business. This episode is also about the habits underneath AI adoption. I talk about why file naming protocols, folder structure, desktop organization, and clearer workflow language matter more than ever once AI starts living closer to your workspace. I also share why more people may need to rethink calling themselves non-technical as job titles, resumes, and the language of work continue to change. This one is for founders, creatives, marketers, and AI-curious professionals who are starting to realize that the next level is not just better prompts, but better structure, better systems, and a setup that supports the way they actually work. Helpful resources mentioned: AMP / The AI Exchange job posting analysis: https://news.theaiexchange.com/p/special-edition-we-analyzed-24-000-job-postings Anthropic + PayPal AI Fluency for Small Businesses: https://anthropic.skilljar.com/ai-fluency-for-small-businesses NY Tech Week Events: Mixer RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1988914139732 Women’s Vibe Code Workshop RSVP: https://partiful.com/e/3utTkNZhe2NKwkVBuUdU Ready to cut through the AI overwhelm? Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXSTUDIO Free AI Guide • 45-Minute AI Jumpstart • My Favorite Custom GPTs If you’re a brand, event, or platform interested in sponsoring season two or collaborating around conference coverage, moderation, or thoughtful storytelling at the intersection of business, technology, and culture, I’d love to connect. Support your body against EMFs with Leela Quantum Tech - 5% off with affiliate code: BROOKE How I AI is now The AI Movement Podcast. LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer Website: TheAIMovementPodcast.com "The AI Movement Podcast" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

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Solo Episode: Moving from ChatGPT to Claude, My AI Setup Explained

In this solo episode, I’m taking you inside my real-time transfer from ChatGPT to Claude. I’m breaking down why Claude is having such a major moment, what’s changing in the AI platform landscape, and how I’m thinking about rebuilding my own AI setup with more intention. I also walk through the basics of what all these new AI workspace terms actually mean, including Claude Projects, Skills, Connectors, Plugins, Claude Code, Cowork, slash commands, and tasks. This episode is not about saying one tool is good and the other is bad. It’s about understanding the bigger evolution happening across AI platforms. I also share my current setup approach, including how I’m cleaning up ChatGPT memory and projects, deciding what context matters, creating new Claude Projects, building brand voice guidelines, adding Skills slowly, testing simple Tasks, and avoiding the temptation to overbuild too early. This episode is for founders, creators, marketers, podcasters, and AI-curious professionals whose ChatGPT or Claude workspace is starting to feel messy, and who are realizing the real unlock is not just better prompts, but better setup. Helpful resources mentioned: Anthropic Academy: https://anthropic.skilljar.com Claude prompt library and use cases: https://claude.com/resources/use-cases The Complete Guide to Building Skills for Claude: https://www.anthropic.com Search tip: Google “awesome Claude skills GitHub” to explore free libraries of pre-built Claude skills. Ready to cut through the AI overwhelm? Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXSTUDIO Free AI Guide • 45-Minute AI Jumpstart • AI Community • How I AI Companion GPT And if you’re a brand, event, or platform interested in sponsoring season two or collaborating around conference coverage, moderation, or thoughtful storytelling at the intersection of business, technology, and culture, I’d love to connect. How I AI is now The AI Movement Podcast. LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer Website: TheAIMovementPodcast.com "The AI Movement Podcast" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

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Season One Reflections: What I Learned About AI, Entrepreneurship, and What's Next

I’m taking a moment to reflect on what season one of the show has revealed to me, not just about AI, but about work, business, reinvention, and the kinds of conversations people are truly hungry for right now. In this solo episode, I’m sharing a few reflections from season one, some of the patterns I’ve been noticing, and a look at where the show is headed next as I begin shaping season two. I also talk about what’s coming up next, including my coverage from Wellist Forum and eMerge Americas here in Miami, and why those two worlds feel like the perfect bridge into the next chapter of the show. After a full season of interviews, one thing has become really clear: the strongest conversations were never about tools for the sake of tools. They were about what people are building, how they are thinking, and how work itself is changing. From CTOs of unicorn companies to student builders, this season showed me just how wide the doorway into AI really is and how many people are using this moment to rethink the way they create, earn, lead, and build. If you’ve been listening and want to help me shape season two, I’d love your input. Help shape season two: https://990zp3e5kgz.typeform.com/to/nFFrCyPO Ready to cut through the AI overwhelm? Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXSTUDIO Free AI Guide • 45-Minute AI Jumpstart • AI Community • How I AI Companion GPT And if you’re a brand, event, or platform interested in sponsoring season two or collaborating around conference coverage, moderation, or thoughtful storytelling at the intersection of business, technology, and culture, I’d love to connect. How I AI is now The AI Movement Podcast. LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer Website: TheAIMovementPodcast.com "The AI Movement Podcast" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

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Vibe Coding and the Future of Work: How a Product Designer Turns Ideas Into Apps

I sit with Jessica Campbell, product designer, creative technologist, and founder of Creative Currents, to talk about vibe coding, the future of work, and why this shift matters far beyond tech. Jessica shares how she first stumbled into vibe coding by accident and why the real magic starts before you ever prompt. We get into design thinking, starter prompts, onboarding flows, version control, deployment, and what it really looks like to build as a non-technical creative in public. I also talk about the bigger picture: how AI is changing the barrier to entry for building digital products, why more people are creating niche tools for their communities, and how vibe coding is opening the door for founders, creators, and curious builders. 🔥 Topics We Cover: Why the future of work is not just about automation, but reinvention, experimentation, and people learning to build What vibe coding actually is and why it matters right now Why pre-work matters before vibe coding, including writing, research, mood boards, competitive analysis, and human-first thinking What design thinking means in simple terms and how it helps people build better, more niche products How Jessica built Vibe Studio to help people bridge the gap between idea and execution What she learned from vibe coding 30 apps in 30 days Why version control, deployment, hosting, domains, and publishing are often skipped over in vibe coding conversations Tools, Platforms & Concepts Mentioned in This Episode: AI Building + Coding Tools Google AI Studio, Replit, Lovable, Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Bolt, Figma Deployment + Infrastructure GitHub, Google Cloud, Wix, Squarespace, Custom domains, Bitly Voice + Interface Trends Conversational interfaces Wispr by OpenAI Apps, Projects & Case Studies Mentioned MapMyMilk, SquadUp Jessica’s Vibe Code Studio Data Referenced Federal Reserve SHED 2024 U.S. Census Bureau Business Formation Statistics, Feb. 2026 World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report 2023 & 2025 IAB / TalkShoppe Creator Economy Report citing Goldman Sachs Connect with Jessica Website + April event details: https://www.creativecurrents.ai/ Instagram: creativecurrents.ai Ready to cut through the AI overwhelm? Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXSTUDIO Free AI Guide • 45-Minute AI Jumpstart • AI Community • How I AI Companion GPT Support your body against the invisible stress of EMFs with Leela Quantum Tech 5% off with affiliate code: BROOKE If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. Sharing it with a friend who’s AI-curious helps How I AI reach more people. How I AI is now The AI Movement Podcast. LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer Website: TheAIMovementPodcast.com "The AI Movement Podcast" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

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How AI Is Shaping Preventive Health, Diagnostics, and Personalized Care (Live from Biohackers World Los Angeles)

I went live at Biohackers World Los Angeles, bringing you conversations from the expo floor at the intersection of AI, health tech, diagnostics, and personalized wellness. First, I sit down with Paul Denslow, CEO and co-founder of Intus Bio, the company behind GutID. We talk about the microbiome as one of the biggest untapped frontiers in health, why collecting data is not the same as understanding it, and how AI is helping decode massive sequencing datasets to support prevention and more personalized care. Then I grab coffee with Dr. Stephanie Tran, founder of Modern Human MD, who shares how her clinic is using AI-powered heart scan technology to identify cardiovascular risk earlier and more precisely. She walks through a powerful patient story. I also catch up with David Korsunsky, founder of Heads Up Health, who I first interviewed at Biohackers World Miami. He breaks down the current state of AI adoption across patients, doctors, clinics, and the broader healthcare system. Finally, I have a candid conversation with Rori Montali a speaker and healer who shares how she built her own AI clone to support her thinking, business, focus, and decision-making. She opens up about how this tool has helped her navigate ADHD. From AI-powered heart scans and microbiome testing to clinical AI agents and even personal AI support for focus and ADHD, these conversations show what happens when artificial intelligence moves beyond tutorials and into real human use cases. 🔥 Topics we cover: How AI-powered heart scans are helping detect cardiovascular risk earlier Why microbiome testing may become central to preventive healthcare How AI is helping researchers and clinics interpret massive health datasets What current adoption trends reveal about AI in healthcare How AI agents are beginning to support real clinic workflows What it looks like to build a personal AI clone for focus, business support, and ADHD 🔗 Connect & Learn More: Biohackers World: https://biohackers.world/ Dr. Stephanie Tran: https://www.modernhumanmd.com/ Cleerly heart scan technology: https://cleerlyhealth.com/ Intus Bio / GutID: https://gutid.com/ Heads Up Health: https://headsuphealth.com/ Rock Health Consumer Report: https://rockhealth.org/insights/ Rori Montali's community True Connect Rorimontali.com Support your body against EMFs with Leela Quantum Tech - 5% off with affiliate code: BROOKE Ready to cut through the AI overwhelm? Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXSTUDIO Free AI Guide • 45-Minute AI Jumpstart • How I AI Companion GPT Disclaimer: This podcast is for general education only, not medical advice. Always check with your own healthcare provider before making changes. How I AI and its affiliates are not responsible for any outcomes from using this information. How I AI is now The AI Movement Podcast. LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer Website: TheAIMovementPodcast.com "The AI Movement Podcast" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

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How a Founder Uses AI to Improve Hurricane Tracking and Risk Assessment

I sit down with Eduardo Siman, founder and CEO of Worldsphere.ai, a Miami-based company using computer vision to better understand hurricanes and improve risk assessments, insurance intelligence, and evacuation decisions. Eddie shares how his path into AI started through enterprise software, angel investing, and an obsession with computer vision before eventually leading him into hurricanes and the mission behind Worldsphere. We talk about how Hurricane Andrew shaped his personal connection to this work, how AI can translate satellite imagery into hurricane wind fields, and why integrity, human oversight, and scientific rigor still matter in high-stakes AI. If you’re interested in AI beyond chatbots, this episode is a fascinating look at climate, risk, enterprise software, and the future of building with purpose. 🔥 Topics We Cover: How Hurricane Andrew shaped Eddie’s obsession with hurricanes and weather What computer vision actually is in plain English How AI translates satellite imagery into hurricane wind field predictions Building AI for weather tracking, insurance risk, and disaster decision-making Why human oversight still matters in high-stakes AI systems The rise of weather AI and what is accelerating in the field Vibe coding, enterprise software, and the future of programming Why resilience, mission, and deep industry understanding still matter Tools & Resources Mentioned in This Episode: Weather + Forecasting Data: ERA5, ECMWF, WeatherBench, satellite imagery, hurricane wind fields AI + Development: Computer vision, Claude Code, Codex, Replit, Lovable, vibe coding Business + Enterprise References: Flatlogic, SAP, NetSuite Concepts + Examples: photogrammetry, 6D.ai, Pokémon Go, The Lean Startup Connect with Eddie: Worldsphere.ai LinkedIn: Eduardo Siman Ready to cut through the AI overwhelm? Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXSTUDIO Free Product Framework Quiz • AI Resources • 45-Minute AI Jumpstart Call If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. Sharing it with a friend who’s AI-curious helps How I AI reach more people. How I AI is now The AI Movement Podcast. LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer Website: TheAIMovementPodcast.com "The AI Movement Podcast" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

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Women Building With AI: Female Founders and Tech Startups (Live from Venture Week Miami)

I sit down with Gazal Vakili (FutureSelf), Marian Bacol (Somarae), and Rebecca Krauthamer (QuSecure) during a packed live recording at Mindspace Wynwood during Miami Venture Week. For the one-year anniversary of How I AI, we recorded Women Building With AI live to spotlight 3 Florida female founders building in AI. From AI-powered wellness and identity simulation technology to next-generation cybersecurity protecting against AI and quantum threats, this conversation dives into what it really takes to build responsibly in the AI era. Topics Covered Building and testing AI-powered products in the early stages How founders narrow down an MVP without feature overload Grassroots distribution and community building Bootstrapping vs venture capital fundraising What founders should understand about AI security and quantum risk Lessons learned from scaling teams and hiring early employees Featured Guests Gazal Vakili — Founder of FutureSelf A neuroscience-backed identity simulation platform helping users interact with their future self through AI-powered experiences. Marian Bacol — Founder of Somarae An AI-powered somatic wellness platform supporting nervous system regulation and emotional resilience through technology and community. Rebecca Krauthamer — Co-Founder & CEO of QuSecure A cybersecurity company building quantum-resistant encryption to protect enterprises and governments from emerging AI and quantum threats. Tools & Platforms Mentioned AI & Creative Tools ElevenLabs – AI voice generation and cloning technology Lovable – AI-powered wellness and community support platform Gemini – generative AI assistant Veo – AI video and cinematic content tool Startup & Networking Connectd – platform connecting startups with advisors, fractional experts, and board roles Two Bear Capital – early-stage VC firm investing in breakthrough tech Quantum & Next-Gen Tech (context) IonQ – quantum computing company developing trapped-ion systems Rigetti Computing – quantum computing hardware and cloud software provider D-Wave Quantum – commercial quantum computing company (annealing systems) Quantinuum – integrated quantum hardware/software company advancing quantum computing and cryptography tools Quantum Australia – national initiative supporting quantum research and commercialization in Australia Thank you to our partners: Lovable, Mindspace Wynwood, Venture Week Miami, Law and Pixels, By Art Productions Watch the Live Video Replay on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCfjiUeH-Do Ready to cut through the AI overwhelm? Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXSTUDIO Free AI Guide • 45-Minute AI Audit • AI Community • How I AI Companion GPT Brooke Gramer hosts and moderates conversations at the intersection of AI, entrepreneurship, and emerging technology. She is available for live panel moderation, conference programming, and curated founder conversations. How I AI is now The AI Movement Podcast. LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer Website: TheAIMovementPodcast.com "The AI Movement Podcast" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

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How a Writer and Producer Uses AI to Prototype High-Budget Film Ideas Fast

I sit with Jagger Waters, a multidisciplinary AI creator, writer, and producer, to talk about what’s changing in video right now and what it actually looks like to use AI in a real creative workflow. Jagger shares how she thinks about AI as a creative collaborator, not a shortcut, and how creators can prototype “high-budget” ideas fast, test concepts, and build worlds that used to require an entire studio pipeline. We also get into the creative mindset shift, why learning in public matters, and what’s coming next for AI-driven storytelling. 🔥 Topics We Cover: What it means to be an AI creator as a writer and producer (not just “a tool user”) How to prototype cinematic ideas fast without losing your creative point of view Why node-based systems are becoming a superpower for creators The creative partner ecosystem and how creators are getting supported by platforms AI video as the new production pipeline: ideation, assets, edit, voice, sound What Jagger’s seeing in creator education right now and what people struggle with most A quick SXSW pulse and what she’s bringing to the CapCut Creator Panel Tools & Concepts Mentioned in This Episode: AI Image + Video Midjourney Seedance 2.0 (Video Generator): ByteDance tool for cinematic, multi-shot storytelling with audio, and the ability to upload multiple assets for more control Seedream (Image/Video): high-res generative images and video inside ByteDance’s broader “Seed” ecosystem Nano Banana (Image Generator): image-to-image/text-to-image tool known for strong character consistency across different scenes Creator Programs + Education Creative Partner Program (CPP) 2.0 College of Influence (G&B) Workflow + Production Systems Node-based systems ComfyUI Spaces Design Assets + Editing Freepik, CapCut Audio + Voice Epidemic Sound, ElevenLabs Connect with Jagger LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaggerwaters/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/glamorousreptile/ Ready to cut through the AI overwhelm? Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXSTUDIO Free AI Guide • 45-Minute AI Audit • AI Community • How I AI Companion GPT Support your body against the invisible stress of EMFs with Leela Quantum Tech 5% off with affiliate code: BROOKE If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. Sharing it with a friend who’s AI-curious helps How I AI reach more people. How I AI is now The AI Movement Podcast. LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer Website: TheAIMovementPodcast.com "The AI Movement Podcast" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

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How an Accounting Expert Uses AI to Organize Small Business Finances

I sit down with Kelli Lewis, an outsourced CFO, author, and wealth coach for small businesses, to talk about the unsexy stuff that makes a business run: the day-to-day financial operations and the systems behind them. Kelli shares how she uses AI as a behind-the-scenes operator to train her team faster, document processes as SOPs, and stop repeating herself across clients and staff. We talk about how Kelli uses AI to streamline her team’s workflows, turn meetings into action, and reduce the constant back-and-forth that keeps businesses stuck in financial chaos. We also get into what most people skip: the prompts. Kelli breaks down the kinds of questions to ask AI when you’re trying to get your finances under control, from organizing bank activity to clarifying what’s actually happening in your business each month. 🔥 Topics We Cover: What “day-to-day finance management” really includes inside a small business Why organized finances are less about spreadsheets and more about systems How AI can support team training, documentation, and repeatable workflows Turning meetings into clear next steps, tasks, and accountability The mindset side of wealth and why clarity creates confidence Tools & Concepts Mentioned in This Episode: Finance + Accounting QuickBooks Project + Workflow Management Asana Trello Zapier Time + Focus Everhour Time trackers Motion Calendar Communication + Team Ops Slack Meetings + Notes Fathom Otter Documentation + Training Loom Scribe Scheduling Calendly AI Email + Automation Jace AI Connect with Kelli Kelli Works: Kelliworks.com Entrepreneurs Anonymous Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJQQJ1YP Ready to cut through the AI overwhelm? Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXSTUDIO Free AI Guide • 45-Minute AI Audit • AI Community • How I AI Companion GPT Support your body against the invisible stress of EMFs with Leela Quantum Tech 5% off with affiliate code: BROOKE If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. Sharing it with a friend who’s AI-curious helps How I AI reach more people. How I AI is now The AI Movement Podcast. LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer Website: TheAIMovementPodcast.com "The AI Movement Podcast" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

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How a Digital Literacy Coach Uses AI and VR to Help Seniors Stay Connected

I sit down with Sandra Abrams, lifelong learner turned Web3 guide and founder of Onboard60, who is helping adults 50+ navigate AI, blockchain, VR, and health tech with calm, practical clarity. Sandra’s story is powerful. Just a few years ago she was learning how to copy and paste. Today, she’s guiding seniors through AI tools, crypto literacy, virtual reality, and digital safety so they can stay independent and connected in a rapidly changing world. In this conversation, we unpack what it really means to “bring our elders with us” into the AI era. We talk about fear, scams, financial literacy, telehealth, and how something as simple as five minutes a day with the right tools can completely shift someone’s confidence. This episode is less about hype and more about dignity, autonomy, and inclusion. 🔥 Topics We Cover: Sandra’s journey from self-described “I’m old” beginner to Web3 educator Why today’s 60+ generation cannot afford to ignore AI and blockchain The digital confidence gap and how she helps clients move from overwhelm to empowerment How VR platforms are helping seniors build social connection Why tech literacy is now tied to financial safety and independence Scams, crypto fear, and protecting older adults in digital spaces The role of longevity health tech in modern retirement Why simplicity matters when teaching AI to the 50+ community Tools & Platforms Mentioned in This Episode: AI & Research ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Delphi AI Audio & Creation Audacity VR & Metaverse Meta Quest headsets, Alcove (VR social platform for seniors), Mynd Blockchain & Web3 Concepts Tokenomics, ROBLOX economy references, Crypto wallets and digital assets Health & Longevity Tech Telehealth platforms, Emerging longevity-focused technologies Connect with Sandra: Onboard60 Stan Store https://stan.store/onboard60 Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-abrams-5b408a239/ Ready to cut through the AI noise? Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXStudio AI quickstarts, frameworks, and tools for non-technical founders adopting AI without the overwhelm. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. Subscribe to How I AI so you don’t miss future conversations. Support your body against the invisible stress of EMFs with Leela Quantum Tech 5% off with affiliate code: BROOKE How I AI is now The AI Movement Podcast. LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer Website: TheAIMovementPodcast.com "The AI Movement Podcast" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

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Solo Episode: OpenClaw Explained, ChatGPT Shopping, and the Live Podcast Event

I’m breaking down the OpenClaw moment and why people are losing their minds over AI agents right now. We’re officially shifting from “chat with AI” to “delegate to AI,” and that comes with both massive potential and massive safety tradeoffs. I also share my key takes from the Consumer Trends 2026 report. Then I zoom into what this means for ecommerce, including OpenAI’s Instant Checkout inside ChatGPT. I wrap with a live update on what I’m building in Miami right now including BRXStudio and my upcoming live podcast event February 24th. 🛠️ Tools and Platforms Mentioned: OpenClaw GitHub ChatGPT Shopping Instant Checkout BRXStudio (Brooke’s Studio on Stan Store) https://stan.store/BRXStudio How I AI Live Podcast: Women Building With AI Feb 24 Live Podcast Event Miami RSVP https://luma.com/8fkrjm2r Feb 24 Watch live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/live/XCfjiUeH-Do?si=0EIKomzxcf93nIK_ 📌 Resources Mentioned: Consumer Trends 2026 (The New Consumer) https://newconsumer.com/trends/consumer-trends-2026/ Buy it in ChatGPT (Instant Checkout announcement) https://openai.com/index/buy-it-in-chatgpt/ Agentic Commerce Protocol developer guide https://developers.openai.com/commerce/guides/get-started/ OpenClaw https://openclaw.ai/ OpenClaw demo: “Master OpenClaw in 30 min” https://youtu.be/ji_Sd4si7jo?si=kq_L4-EebkQOWsvV Ready to cut through the AI noise? Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXStudio AI quickstarts, frameworks, and tools for non-technical founders adopting AI without the overwhelm. If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. And send it to a friend who keeps saying “I should probably learn AI.” Support your body against the invisible stress of EMFs with Leela Quantum Tech 5% off with affiliate code: BROOKE How I AI is now The AI Movement Podcast. LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer Website: TheAIMovementPodcast.com "The AI Movement Podcast" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

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How a Former Teacher Uses AI to Make Shopify SEO Simple and Smart

I sit down with Crystal Waddell, founder of Simple and Smart SEO, a longtime educator-turned-SEO strategist who helps Shopify sellers stop guessing and start getting found. Crystal’s story is wild and human. She went from teaching and coaching to building a maker business, and she shares how a major health wake-up call reshaped what “success” even means. In this conversation, we unpack how AI is changing search from “keywords and volume” to intent, trust, and semantic alignment. Crystal breaks down her exact podcast and client workflows plus why “context” matters more than content now that anyone can generate content in seconds. 🔥 Topics We Cover: Crystal’s path from teacher and coach to SEO strategist and Shopify seller Early AI days: Clubhouse, Jasper, and what changed when ChatGPT hit The AI confidence boost: using LLMs as a thinking partner, not a magic answer machine Why “semantic alignment” is becoming the real game of discovery How to create SOPs + delegate to AI (and eventually agents) without breaking your site Why context optimization beats content optimization in 2026 search Building a business that supports your life, not just your revenue Tools & Concepts Mentioned in This Episode: AI + LLMs ChatGPT, Claude, OpenClaw ClawBots Gemini (comparison/testing mindset) Custom GPTs (for podcast workflows + client systems) Seer AI Assessment Podcast + Production Descript Buzzsprout Auphonic (audio leveling) Platforms + Community Shopify (themes, SOPs, site systems) Skool, YouTube, Clubhouse Surfer SEO Connect with Crystal Simple and Smart SEO: https://www.simpleandsmartseo.com/ AI SEO Skool (7 day challenge): https://aiseoskool.com Ready to cut through the AI overwhelm? Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXSTUDIO Free AI Guide • 45-Minute AI Audit • AI Community • How I AI Companion GPT Support your body against the invisible stress of EMFs with Leela Quantum Tech 5% off with affiliate code: BROOKE If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. Sharing it with a friend who’s AI-curious helps How I AI reach more people. How I AI is now The AI Movement Podcast. LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer Website: TheAIMovementPodcast.com "The AI Movement Podcast" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

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How a Product Leader Builds Enterprise AI Agents

I sit down with Anuj Jain, a seasoned product leader who’s been building AI products long before the current hype cycle and is now shaping how enterprise AI agents work in the real world. Anuj is the Head of Product at Nurix.ai, where he leads the development of advanced conversational and voice AI agents used by enterprises across customer support, sales, and internal operations. His background spans AI platforms, growth systems, and large scale enterprise tools, with early work leading AI product teams at Sprinklr during the first major deep learning wave. In this conversation, we go beyond demos and buzzwords. Anuj shares how AI is being adopted inside enterprises today, why context engineering matters more than the model itself, and why AI is not a silver bullet but a system that must be trained, trusted, and evolved over time. He also offers a fascinating look at how India’s tech culture is adapting to AI at scale, and how he personally uses a voice agent during his daily commute to think better, prepare for hard conversations, and challenge his own ideas. 🔥 Topics We Cover: What it really takes to ship enterprise AI agents into production Why context engineering is critical for reliable AI systems How AI is reshaping the workforce in India and globally Why AI should be treated like a new hire, not a magic fix How voice agents can be used for thinking, decision making, and leadership The future of enterprise AI, agentic workflows, and internal operations Tools & Concepts Mentioned in This Episode: AI & Product Platforms- ChatGPT Claude Code Vercel Enterprise AI & Agents- Nurix.ai Sprinklr Productivity & Workflow Tools- Granola Cluely Expensify Connect with Anuj: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anujjain23/ Company: https://nurix.ai Ready to cut through the AI overwhelm? Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXSTUDIO Free AI Guide • 45-Minute AI Audit • AI Community • How I AI Companion GPT Support your body against the invisible stress of EMFs with Leela Quantum Tech 5% off with affiliate code: BROOKE If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. Sharing it with a friend who’s AI-curious helps How I AI reach more people. How I AI is now The AI Movement Podcast. LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer Website: TheAIMovementPodcast.com "The AI Movement Podcast" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

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How a 14 Year Old Student is Building with AI at Alpha School

I sat down with Ali Romman, a 14-year-old freshman at Alpha School in Austin who’s already using AI like a co-founder. He’s vibe coding an MVP in public and building an AI-powered tool that helps people design and buy the right gaming PC, even if they know nothing about computers. This conversation is a real look at what kids are facing right now: AI in schools, cheating vs learning, what guardrails actually work, and why the new “gap” isn’t access to tools, it’s curiosity, initiative, and how fast you can learn. Topics we cover: AI isn’t “coming”, it’s already in the classroom: what that actually looks like day-to-day Cheating vs learning: where Ali draws the line and why boundaries matter College and how AI is changing the value of traditional education Vibe coding a real MVP: how Ali’s building a PC configurator + chatbot Building in public at 14: confidence, pressure, and learning at startup speed Fail fast mindset: getting beta testers and feedback instead of guessing forever Tools, Platforms, and References Mentioned: ChatGPT, Gemini 3 Pro, Claude 4.5 Opus Alpha School (https://alpha.school/) Cline (VS Code extension) (https://cline.bot/) Cursor “Fail Fast, Fail Often” (book) (https://www.amazon.com/Fail-Fast-Often-Losing-Help/dp/0399166254) Who this episode is for: Founders and builders who want a glimpse of what the next generation is actually doing with AI Parents trying to navigate “should my kid use AI?” (spoiler: they already are) Educators and school leaders thinking about ethical AI policies and real guardrails Anyone who needs proof that you don’t need permission, credentials, or a CS degree to build now Ready to cut through the AI overwhelm? Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXSTUDIO Free AI Guide • 45-Minute AI Audit • AI Community • How I AI Companion GPT Support your body against the invisible stress of EMFs with Leela Quantum Tech 5% off with affiliate code: BROOKE If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. Sharing it with a friend who’s AI-curious helps How I AI reach more people. How I AI is now The AI Movement Podcast. LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer Website: TheAIMovementPodcast.com "The AI Movement Podcast" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

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How an MIT Research Scientist Makes AI Useful

I sit down with Bryan Reimer, Ph.D., a Research Scientist at MIT who leads research on human-centered technology at the intersection of AI, human behavior, mobility, and public policy. Bryan has spent over two decades studying how people actually behave inside complex systems, especially in cars, organizations, and high-stakes environments where “automation” can help… or quietly make things worse. Topics we cover: Why companies rush into “AI strategy” without defining the use case or ROI Tech-first vs consumer-first thinking and how to design for real humans Why observation beats assumptions when building for behavior change “Copilot, not autopilot”: how Bryan uses AI without giving up authorship Using ChatGPT as a communications teammate for editing, tone, and clarity The hidden problem of “work slop” and how AI can help interpret messy writing Why incentivizing AI adoption inside companies actually matters Skill atrophy: what we lose when we automate too much, and what we should build instead Tools, Platforms, and References Mentioned: ChatGPT OpenAI’s AI Leadership Guide GM Super Cruise, Tesla Autopilot How to Make AI Useful (book, co-authored with futurist Magnus Lindkvist) Who this episode is for: Founders and operators building AI into products or teams Leaders trying to create an AI strategy that actually makes sense Anyone navigating trust, safety, and ethics in automation Builders who care about human behavior, not just features Learn more about Bryan Reimer: Book: How to Make AI Useful (available on Amazon) Bryan Reimer on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bryan-reimer Ready to cut through the AI overwhelm? Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXSTUDIO Free AI Guide • 45-Minute AI Audit • AI Community • How I AI Companion GPT Support your body against the invisible stress of EMFs with Leela Quantum Tech 5% off with affiliate code: BROOKE If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. Sharing it with a friend who’s AI-curious helps How I AI reach more people. How I AI is now The AI Movement Podcast. LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer Website: TheAIMovementPodcast.com "The AI Movement Podcast" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

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