In this solo episode of How I AI, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own AI journey—what I’ve learned, what I’m building, and how I’m helping clients adapt in this new era of automation and creativity.

I share how my background in entertainment, tech, wellness, and marketing brought me to this point, why I believe AI is the career skill of the decade, and what I'm personally focused on right now—from Zapier flows to agent orchestration to business repositioning in an AI-saturated market.

This episode is part life update, part strategy session, and part pep talk. I hope it inspires you to act faster on your ideas, adapt more freely, and lead with what makes you human.

🧠 In This Episode I Cover:

• My journey from film premieres to AI consulting (and why it makes sense)
• The Microsoft Work Trend Index + Future of Jobs Report by WEF
• What it means to be an “agent boss” and why that matters now
• The automation platforms I’m learning (and which one I actually like)
• How I’m positioning myself and my clients in an AI-dominated era

🛠 Tools & Concepts Mentioned:

• Zapier
• Make.com
• Relevance AI
• N8N
• RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
• Google Drive integrations with GPTs
• Slack, Notion, Trello, Airtable
• Custom GPTs

Referenced Links:

• Microsoft 2025 Work Trend Index Report
• World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report 2025
• What is Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)?
• Apply for the Bali Hacker House (29 May – 2 June 2025)

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"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 episode, I’m joined by Seema Alexander—co-founder and president of Virgent AI, AI strategist, and co-chair of DC Startup Week. We dive deep into what it means to responsibly and intentionally integrate AI across industries and why this is the most innovative moment in history.

Seema shares her journey from corporate strategy to AI acceleration, her favorite tools, and how she advises companies on identifying the highest ROI, lowest-effort applications of AI. We talk agents, data, leadership shifts, and the future of how work gets done.

Whether you're new to AI or deep in the build phase, this one is packed with insights on how to rethink the way you work—and what's coming next.

🎧 Tune in now and get inspired to experiment, restructure, and build with purpose.

🔥 Topics We Cover:

• What “AI acceleration” looks like from the inside
• How to restructure your business with intelligent agents
• Why personalization and precision will define the future of every industry
• The difference between being AI-powered and actually using it smartly
• Creating AI wrappers and agents for internal business functions
• Show-and-tell moments that change adoption mindsets
• Responsible innovation and the long-term impact of what we build

Connect with Seema & Learn More:

Virgent AI: https://www.virgent.ai

Follow Seema on Instagram: @seema.alexander

More about Seema’s work: https://www.seemaalexander.com

Tools and Platforms Mentioned:

· ChatGPT Pro

· Cursor

· Gemini

· Replit

· Lovable

· Applaud Recorder ML

· Perplexity

· Descript

· Opus Clips

· RunwayML

· Midjourney

· Sonu

· Hugging Face

· GitHub

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Welcome back to How I AI — the podcast that features real people and use cases of artificial intelligence in action.

In this episode, I sit down with Nicolle Lafosse, Tech & AI Attorney. Nicolle is a go-to expert for understanding legal gray areas in emerging tech—and her passion for accessible education has made her a thought leader in the LatAm tech space.

With a TEDx talk under her belt and an upcoming AI software for law firms in the works, Nicolle brings a wealth of insight on AI policy, data privacy, intellectual property, and why most people don’t realize how close they are to a lawsuit.

🔍 Whether you're a solo founder, a scaling startup, or just getting into AI tools — this episode is a must-listen for navigating risk and regulation while staying creative.

In this episode:

• What exactly is an “AI attorney” — and why we need them
• The biggest legal mistake users make with AI tools
• Scraping, licensing, and the lawsuits you didn’t hear about
• Copyright updates for AI-generated content (and why 2025 changed everything)
• How she’s building a litigation prediction AI tool in-house
• AI literacy as a global necessity

Mentioned tools:

• ChatGPT – Language generation and research assistant
• Claude – Preferred for legal and long-form processing
• Buffer – Social media scheduling
• AI undetecting and humanization tools (unnamed but referenced)

Connect with Nicolle Lafosse:

• LinkedIn: Nicolle Lafosse
• Instagram: @lafosselaw
• Lafosse Law | Legal and Pixels
• TEDx Talk: “AI Mindset in the Legal Practice” – Nicolle Lafosse

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Welcome back to How I AI — the podcast that features real people, real stories, and real use cases of artificial intelligence in action.

This episode features Osiris Santos — a designer, strategist, and creative technologist working at the intersection of enterprise innovation and experimental tech. With nearly two decades of design experience and a career spanning everything from art to surgical robotics, Osiris shares how AI is reshaping his workflow, thinking, and creative output across industries.

In this episode:

• How Osiris transitioned from traditional design to AI-first strategy
• His first hands-on AI project in fintech and what changed afterward
• Overcoming resistance to tools like Midjourney and embracing AI as a co-creator
• Supporting large organizations in navigating AI adoption
• Why newer companies have a strategic edge over legacy institutions
• His evolving tech stack and why he spends nearly $1,000 per month on tools

Mentioned tools:

• Core LLMs: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
• Automation: Make.com, n8n, Zapier
• Bot builders: Typebot, Agentic workflows, custom GPTs
• Development stack: OpenAI/Claude APIs, JavaScript, Python, TypeScript

Spotlight: LeadMe.Pro
Osiris also shares the story behind his latest venture — LeadMe.Pro — an AI-powered lead generation platform that delivers high-intent leads directly to your inbox, often before they even find you. Built for founders and teams who want to save time and increase conversions without relying on cold outreach or ads.

Connect with Osiris:

• Website: osirissantos.com
• Instagram: @osirissantos
• His Product: leadme.pro

Whether you’re building solo or scaling a company, this episode offers a practical look into how someone deep in tech is using AI not just to keep up — but to lead.

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Welcome to the very first episode of How I AI. For our premiere episode, I’m joined by futurist, entrepreneur, and tech wizard Jonathan Foltz, co-founder of The Collective AI — the very community that supercharged my own AI journey. Together, we dive into how he’s using AI to streamline operations, amplify creativity, and completely rethink how business gets done.

From building custom GPTs and autonomous agents to using AI in health, spirituality, and even songwriting — Jonathan’s approach is both expansive and deeply personal. We talk about his tech stack (spoiler: it’s wild), lessons from early adoption, the shift from SaaS to custom AI, and what it really means to “download your consciousness” into a digital assistant.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why Jonathan sold his company and went all in on AI
• His favorite tools and custom GPTs (you’ll want to take notes)
• How AI is replacing (and upgrading) parts of his business operations
• Ways we both use AI in our personal lives — from wellness to spirituality
• Why emotional intelligence and creativity are your real edge in the age of AI
• The future of tech, business models, and what’s coming next

Mentioned Tools:

Custom GPTs, Team GPTs, Operator, Google AI Studio, Gemini, MidJourney, Sora, Pi.ai, Eleven Labs, Zapier, and more.

Connect with Jonathan: @rain.in.the.making on Instagram

Learn more about The Collective AI on Instagram

More on the Podcast & Resources:

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