Podcast
How I AI
Hosted by Brooke Gramer · EN
How I AI showcases the people shaping the future with artificial intelligence. Host Brooke Gramer spotlights founders, innovators, and creatives who share not just the tools they use, but the transformations they’ve experienced. Human-centered storytelling meets visionary insights on business, culture, and the future of innovation.
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How a Writer and Producer Uses AI to Prototype High-Budget Film Ideas Fast
Mar 1000:41:27Tap to summarizeI 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 viewWhy node-based systems are becoming a superpower for creatorsThe creative partner ecosystem and how creators are getting supported by platformsAI video as the new production pipeline: ideation, assets, edit, voice, soundWhat Jagger’s seeing in creator education right now and what people struggle with mostA quick SXSW pulse and what she’s bringing to the CapCut Creator PanelTools & Concepts Mentioned in This Episode:AI Image + VideoMidjourneySeedance 2.0 (Video Generator): ByteDance tool for cinematic, multi-shot storytelling with audio, and the ability to upload multiple assets for more controlSeedream (Image/Video): high-res generative images and video inside ByteDance’s broader “Seed” ecosystemNano Banana (Image Generator): image-to-image/text-to-image tool known for strong character consistency across different scenesCreator Programs + EducationCreative Partner Program (CPP) 2.0College of Influence (G&B)Workflow + Production SystemsNode-based systemsComfyUISpacesDesign Assets + EditingFreepik, CapCutAudio + VoiceEpidemic Sound, ElevenLabsConnect with JaggerLinkedIn 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 Tech5% 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.More About Brooke:Website: brookex.comLinkedIn: Brooke GramerMore About the Podcast:Instagram: howiai.podcastWebsite: howiaipodcast.com"How I AI" 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
Mar 300:36:22Tap to summarizeI 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 businessWhy organized finances are less about spreadsheets and more about systemsHow AI can support team training, documentation, and repeatable workflowsTurning meetings into clear next steps, tasks, and accountabilityThe mindset side of wealth and why clarity creates confidence Tools & Concepts Mentioned in This Episode:Finance + AccountingQuickBooksProject + Workflow ManagementAsanaTrelloZapierTime + FocusEverhourTime trackersMotion CalendarCommunication + Team OpsSlackMeetings + NotesFathomOtterDocumentation + TrainingLoomScribeSchedulingCalendlyAI Email + AutomationJace AI Connect with KelliKelli Works: Kelliworks.comEntrepreneurs 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 Tech5% 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.More About Brooke:Website: brookex.comLinkedIn: Brooke GramerMore About the Podcast:Instagram: howiai.podcastWebsite: howiaipodcast.com"How I AI" 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
Feb 2400:38:39Tap to summarizeI 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 educatorWhy today’s 60+ generation cannot afford to ignore AI and blockchainThe digital confidence gap and how she helps clients move from overwhelm to empowermentHow VR platforms are helping seniors build social connectionWhy tech literacy is now tied to financial safety and independenceScams, crypto fear, and protecting older adults in digital spacesThe role of longevity health tech in modern retirementWhy simplicity matters when teaching AI to the 50+ communityTools & Platforms Mentioned in This Episode:AI & ResearchChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Delphi AIAudio & CreationAudacityVR & MetaverseMeta Quest headsets, Alcove (VR social platform for seniors), MyndBlockchain & Web3 ConceptsTokenomics, ROBLOX economy references, Crypto wallets and digital assetsHealth & Longevity TechTelehealth platforms, Emerging longevity-focused technologiesConnect with Sandra:Onboard60 Stan Store https://stan.store/onboard60Linkedin 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/BRXStudioAI 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 Tech5% off with affiliate code: BROOKEMore About Brooke:Website: brookex.comLinkedIn: Brooke GramerMore About the Podcast:Instagram: howiai.podcastWebsite: howiaipodcast.com"How I AI" 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
Feb 1700:14:01Tap to summarizeI’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 AIFeb 24 Live Podcast Event Miami RSVP https://luma.com/8fkrjm2rFeb 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 Tech5% off with affiliate code: BROOKEMore About Brooke:Website: brookex.comLinkedIn: Brooke GramerMore About the Podcast:Instagram: howiai.podcastWebsite: howiaipodcast.com"How I AI" 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
Feb 1000:43:43Tap to summarizeI 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 sellerEarly AI days: Clubhouse, Jasper, and what changed when ChatGPT hitThe AI confidence boost: using LLMs as a thinking partner, not a magic answer machineWhy “semantic alignment” is becoming the real game of discoveryHow to create SOPs + delegate to AI (and eventually agents) without breaking your siteWhy context optimization beats content optimization in 2026 searchBuilding a business that supports your life, not just your revenueTools & Concepts Mentioned in This Episode:AI + LLMsChatGPT, Claude, OpenClaw ClawBotsGemini (comparison/testing mindset)Custom GPTs (for podcast workflows + client systems)Seer AI Assessment Podcast + ProductionDescriptBuzzsproutAuphonic (audio leveling)Platforms + CommunityShopify (themes, SOPs, site systems)Skool, YouTube, ClubhouseSurfer SEOConnect with CrystalSimple and Smart SEO: https://www.simpleandsmartseo.com/AI SEO Skool (7 day challenge): https://aiseoskool.comReady 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 • How I AI Companion GPT Support your body against the invisible stress of EMFs with Leela Quantum Tech5% 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.More About Brooke:Website: brookex.comLinkedIn: Brooke GramerMore About the Podcast:Instagram: howiai.podcastWebsite: howiaipodcast.com"How I AI" 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
Feb 300:39:51Tap to summarizeI 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 productionWhy context engineering is critical for reliable AI systemsHow AI is reshaping the workforce in India and globallyWhy AI should be treated like a new hire, not a magic fixHow voice agents can be used for thinking, decision making, and leadershipThe future of enterprise AI, agentic workflows, and internal operationsTools & Concepts Mentioned in This Episode:AI & Product Platforms- ChatGPT Claude Code VercelEnterprise AI & Agents- Nurix.ai SprinklrProductivity & Workflow Tools- Granola Cluely ExpensifyConnect 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 Tech5% 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.More About Brooke:Website: brookex.comLinkedIn: Brooke GramerMore About the Podcast:Instagram: howiai.podcastWebsite: howiaipodcast.com"How I AI" 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
Jan 2700:30:08Tap to summarizeI 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-dayCheating vs learning: where Ali draws the line and why boundaries matterCollege and how AI is changing the value of traditional educationVibe coding a real MVP: how Ali’s building a PC configurator + chatbotBuilding in public at 14: confidence, pressure, and learning at startup speedFail fast mindset: getting beta testers and feedback instead of guessing foreverTools, Platforms, and References Mentioned:ChatGPT, Gemini 3 Pro, Claude 4.5 OpusAlpha 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 AIParents trying to navigate “should my kid use AI?” (spoiler: they already are)Educators and school leaders thinking about ethical AI policies and real guardrailsAnyone 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 Tech5% 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.More About Brooke:Website: brookex.comLinkedIn: Brooke GramerMore About the Podcast:Instagram: howiai.podcastWebsite: howiaipodcast.com"How I AI" 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
Jan 2000:30:49Tap to summarizeI 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 ROITech-first vs consumer-first thinking and how to design for real humansWhy observation beats assumptions when building for behavior change“Copilot, not autopilot”: how Bryan uses AI without giving up authorshipUsing ChatGPT as a communications teammate for editing, tone, and clarityThe hidden problem of “work slop” and how AI can help interpret messy writingWhy incentivizing AI adoption inside companies actually mattersSkill atrophy: what we lose when we automate too much, and what we should build insteadTools, Platforms, and References Mentioned:ChatGPTOpenAI’s AI Leadership GuideGM Super Cruise, Tesla AutopilotHow to Make AI Useful (book, co-authored with futurist Magnus Lindkvist)Who this episode is for:Founders and operators building AI into products or teamsLeaders trying to create an AI strategy that actually makes senseAnyone navigating trust, safety, and ethics in automationBuilders who care about human behavior, not just featuresLearn more about Bryan Reimer:Book: How to Make AI Useful (available on Amazon)Bryan Reimer on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bryan-reimerReady 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 Tech5% 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.More About Brooke:Website: brookex.comLinkedIn: Brooke GramerMore About the Podcast:Instagram: howiai.podcastWebsite: howiaipodcast.com"How I AI" 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 CTO and Founder Uses AI to Cut Cloud Waste
Jan 1300:33:21Tap to summarizeIn this episode of How I AI, I sit down with Leon Kuperman, CTO and Co-Founder of CAST AI, right after his keynote at the Miami AI Summit during Art Basel Week.Leon brings over 20 years of experience across software engineering, cybersecurity, and infrastructure at scale. After selling his first company to Oracle, he now focuses on one of the most overlooked forces shaping the AI economy: how efficiently we run what we build.If you’re building with AI, scaling a product, or trying to understand what’s really happening under the hood of the modern cloud stack, this episode will change how you think about growth. Topics we cover:What Kubernetes actually is and why it matters for AI-powered productsHow workload rightsizing reduces cloud waste, energy use, and spendWhy cloud overprovisioning has become an industry-wide problemHow startup velocity is increasing with smaller, more technical teamsWhen founders should stop relying on third-party AI APIsWhy security and compliance must be built in from day oneWhat Application Performance Automation (APA) unlocks in 2026Tools, Platforms, and References Mentioned:Coursera (machine learning foundations)CAST AI Kubernetes Cost Benchmark ReportKubernetesAWS startup creditsGoogle Cloud Platform startup programsMicrosoft Azure startup programsPCI DSS (Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard)Amazon Rufus (AI-assisted shopping agent)The Lean Startup (book)Who this episode is for:Founders building or scaling AI-powered productsCTOs, engineers, and technical leaders running cloud workloadsStartups navigating cloud costs and infrastructure decisionsOperators focused on efficiency, margins, and sustainabilityAnyone curious about how AI actually runs behind the scenesLearn more about CAST AI:Website: cast.aiTrust & Security: trust.cast.aiLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cast-ai/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 • How I AI Companion GPTIf 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.Support your body against the invisible stress of EMFs with Leela Quantum Tech.More About Brooke:Website: brookex.comLinkedIn: Brooke GramerMore About the Podcast:Instagram: howiai.podcastWebsite: howiaipodcast.com"How I AI" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.
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Open Source, Autonomy, and AI’s Next Wave (Live from Miami AI Summit)
Jan 700:44:10Tap to summarizeIn this special episode of How I AI, I’m live from Miami during Art Basel week, reporting from the Tech Basel Miami AI Summit in partnership with eMerge Americas.This episode is a field report from the ground, pulling together the biggest themes shaping AI as we move into 2026, from open source infrastructure and autonomous systems to trust, storytelling, and real-world execution.I start by sharing my key takeaways from the opening and closing keynote talks. The opening keynote focused on why the future of AI is open source, featuring insights from Clem Delangue of Hugging Face alongside leaders shaping the next generation of AI infrastructure. The closing keynote featured Cathie Wood, Founder, CEO, and CIO of ARK Invest, who mapped the exponential future ahead, including the rapid rise of autonomous vehicles and autonomous systems. From there, I share two live sit-down interviews recorded at the summit.First, I sit down with Sherrell Dorsey, host of TED Tech, to talk about narrative as strategy, why trust matters more than raw computing power, and how storytelling remains the most powerful technology we have as AI becomes more ubiquitous.Then, I’m joined by Bora Celenk, Co-Founder and CEO of 4A Labs, who brings the conversation back to execution. We talk about startup survival, validating ideas faster with AI, why founders must avoid becoming “just a feature,” and how small teams can ship real products in a rapidly changing landscape.This episode connects the macro future of AI with the human realities of building, adapting, and staying relevant in 2026 and beyond.🔥 Topics we cover:Why open source is infrastructure, not ideologyHow power, access, and policy are shaped by who controls AI modelsThe rise of autonomous vehicles as a signal of broader AI operational shiftsWhy narrative and trust outperform raw computing powerWhat it means to not become “just a feature” in the AI economyHow startups and solopreneurs can validate ideas faster with AI🔗 Connect & Learn More:Hugging Face: https://huggingface.co/ARK Invest: https://ark-invest.com/Sherrell Dorsey: https://www.sherrelldorsey.com/Bora Celenk at 4A Labs: https://4alabs.com/eMerge Americas (Miami, April 22–24, 2026): https://emergeamericas.com/Leela Quantum Tech for EMF support🎙 Want event coverage or a moderator in Miami?If you’re hosting a conference, panel, or founder conversation and want thoughtful event coverage or a moderator who can translate complex tech into human conversations, reach out. This is my world.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 GPTIf 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.More 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.
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