In this episode of the 𝗔𝗜 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁, hosts Kyle Shannon and Anne Murphy dive into the rapidly evolving world of AI and discuss how to thrive in an AI-driven future. They explore the importance of developing the right mindset—one that embraces creativity, adaptability, and curiosity.

Kyle shares his journey of rediscovering the joy of play through AI tools like Luma Labs and ChatGPT, introducing the concept of "vibe storytelling," where AI is used to create without rigid goals. Anne talks about the challenge of balancing efficiency with exploration and why it's important to stay curious and open to the possibilities AI offers.

The episode also features a special guest, Adnan Iftekhar, an AI humanist, who discusses how AI can enhance human relationships and creativity. He shares his personal tipping points for going all-in on AI, from automating financial decisions to co-writing a book with his daughters.

𝘼𝙄 𝘾𝙪𝙡𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝙎𝙝𝙞𝙛𝙩: 𝙁𝙧𝙖𝙢𝙚𝙬𝙤𝙧𝙠𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙀𝙡𝙚𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙚 𝙋𝙚𝙤𝙥𝙡𝙚 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝙏𝙧𝙖𝙣𝙨𝙛𝙤𝙧𝙢 𝙊𝙧𝙜𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙯𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 by Adnan Iftekhar and Brian Moynihan: (https://www.aicultureshift.org/index.html)

Key takeaways include the importance of play, redefining productivity, and how AI can amplify human intelligence without replacing it. This conversation is a must-watch for anyone interested in navigating the future of work and creativity in an AI-powered world.

Forget trying to keep up with AI—it’s moving too fast! Instead, let’s focus on adopting the right mindset and strategies to thrive in an AI-driven world. In this episode of The AI Readiness Project, hosts Kyle Shannon and Ann Murphy dive into practical AI adoption, overcoming stress barriers, and the importance of asking better questions when working with AI.

𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗵 𝗛𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻

Josh shares his journey from business strategy and consulting to becoming an AI adoption expert. Learn how he helps professionals optimize their workflows, leverage AI automation, and break through resistance to change.

Key Topics Covered:

• How stress impacts AI adoption & breaking old habits
• Using ChatGPT Projects & Custom GPTs to streamline work
• Why asking better questions is the key to AI success
• AI’s role in transforming workplace productivity
• The future of AI training & how to get started

Quick AI Wins by Josh Huston: Learn how to save hours daily with AI

(https://quickwins.ai/)

In this launch episode of the AI Readiness Project, co-hosts Kyle Shannon and Anne Murphy take you on a bold new journey—one that ditches the overwhelm of "keeping up" and focuses instead on building a mindset that thrives in an AI-driven world. They explore the shift from AI literacy to AI readiness, what that really means, and how we all need to unlearn more than we learn to stay agile in this ever-changing landscape.

Their first guest is the unforgettable Joy Purdy.

Joy shares how she went from barely knowing how to use ChatGPT to writing songs, creating award-worthy short films, and mentoring others—proving that curiosity and play can unlock an entirely new version of ourselves.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁:

Joy Purdy is a sleep technician, artist, and emerging filmmaker whose creative life has been completely transformed through AI. With no prior experience in filmmaking, she used AI tools to write, produce, and edit her first short film—proving that access and mindset can outpace credentials. Her story is one of personal reinvention and proof that AI can be a catalyst for rediscovering your creative identity.