AI Readiness Project

This week on The AI Readiness Project, hosts Anne Murphy and Kyle Shannon welcome Tara Bonhorst, founder of Do That Dave, a company dedicated to helping aspiring entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life. With a background in learning design, Tara is on a mission to make AI tools approachable and practical, empowering creators to move from inspiration to real-world outcomes.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻?

• Hear how Tara uses AI in unexpected ways — including how she took her cat to the Grand Canyon!
• Learn strategies for making AI accessible and meaningful, especially for those just starting out.
• Discover resources like the Future Product Playground course that helps turn future-focused ideas into concrete steps.
• Gain insight from Tara’s journey supporting creators and building tools that help bring ideas to life.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁:

Tara Bonhorst is the founder of Do That Dave, where she guides entrepreneurs from spark to execution. With a background in learning design, Tara is passionate about helping others explore AI in ways that are creative, practical, and approachable. Connect with Tara on LinkedIn or visit dothatdave.com for more.

How do you integrate branding, intuition, and automation without compromising your voice or values? In this episode of The AI Readiness Project, we welcome Marisol Rios—better known as The AI Witch—for a conversation about how AI can be a tool for self-expression and business transformation. With a background in digital strategy, visual design, and mystical practice, Marisol brings a thoughtful perspective on using technology to unlock creative power.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱?

• Explore how AI can support more authentic branding and aligned client experiences
• Learn how neurodivergent, intuitive, and visionary entrepreneurs are shaping their workflows using accessible tools
• Gain practical insights on using AI to stay focused, creative, and in flow
• Hear how spiritual practice and tech can coexist in the modern business landscape

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁:

Marisol Rios is the founder of The AI Witch, a platform that helps entrepreneurs bring more magic, clarity, and confidence into their brands through AI. With 16 years of experience across design, education, and marketing, and a Master’s in Digital Marketing, she helps clients use technology as a creative ally. Her work centers those often left out of traditional business spaces, offering tools that resonate with both heart and strategy.

In this no-guest episode of The AI Readiness Project, Anne Murphy and Kyle Shannon dig into the real obstacles keeping people from embracing AI—fear, overwhelm, and the “I’ll deal with it later” mindset. They share candid stories, hard truths, and a new framework called Feed Your Prompt, designed to help you get the most out of yourself with AI. From janky tech moments to practical strategies for making AI personally relevant, this conversation blends empathy, tough love, and actionable advice for anyone stuck on the sidelines.

Join us for a dynamic episode of The AI Readiness Project with Christian Robins, Chief Creative Officer and co-founder of 11 Dollar Bill, and co-founder of Agent11. Christian brings over 25 years of experience at the intersection of design, visual effects, and emerging tech—and he’s now guiding creative teams through real-world adoption of AI tools inside high-pressure production environments. This is not theory—this is happening now.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻?

• Go behind the scenes with a creative leader who’s integrating generative AI into live-action and post-production workflows.
• Hear what it actually feels like to run a business that’s embraced AI from the inside out.
• See how traditional storytelling craft can evolve—not be replaced—by machine intelligence.
• Discover how brands like Ocean Spray, Netflix, Red Bull, and Adidas are navigating this shift.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁:

Christian Robins is a multi–Emmy Award-winning creative director and co-founder of 11 Dollar Bill, a post-production studio known for bold, design-led storytelling. He’s also behind Agent11, an AI consultancy helping creatives deploy generative tools in real-world pipelines. Christian’s work spans clients like Manchester United and Domino’s, and his talks on creativity, leadership, and AI-human collaboration have earned him a respected voice in the field. Whether directing high-profile campaigns or composing music as Moses Rae, he’s always exploring the edge of what’s next.

Join us for an inspiring show with CJ Fletcher, generative artist and improviser, as we explore the intersection of creativity, identity, and machine-made art. Based in Denver, CJ uses AI tools to translate internal stories into vivid visuals, blending corporate elegance with the edge of speculative fiction. In this conversation, we’ll dive into how culture, code, and narrative converge—and why storytelling still matters in a world full of automation.

Explore how generative art challenges traditional narratives and reshapes how we express identity.

Learn how CJ blends performance, tech, and design to make storytelling multidimensional.

Understand the personal and cultural responsibility that comes with creating using AI tools.

Get inspired by CJ’s journey—from improv stage to digital canvas—and how play fuels innovation.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁:

CJ Fletcher is a polymath and generative artist whose work spans galleries, publications, and public design projects. He is best known for his highly requested Black History Month library card series and his role in District 9, Denver’s longest-running BIPOC improv comedy troupe. With a “Yes, And…” approach rooted in theater and storytelling, CJ builds bridges between tech and culture, bringing deeply personal stories to life through generative design. His artistic voice is equal parts poetic, playful, and precise—powered by imagination and shaped by purpose.

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This show is perfect for creatives, tech-curious minds, and anyone interested in how AI can deepen—not dilute—human expression. Join us as CJ shares the stories behind the code and reveals how generative art can become a tool for both introspection and innovation.

Join us for a timely show featuring Tracey “the Safety Lady” Hawkins, a veteran safety educator and AI cybersecurity advocate, as we dive into how individuals and organizations can stay secure in the age of generative AI. Tracey brings decades of hands-on experience helping people manage risk, now applied to the new frontier of deepfakes, scams, and psychological safety in tech-driven workplaces.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱?

• Learn how to spot and respond to AI-generated scams, phishing attempts, and deepfake content.
• Discover what “cyber safety” really means in a world where generative AI is everywhere.
• Explore how to create environments where teams feel secure and supported—both online and off.
• Hear from Tracey, whose style blends clarity, compassion, and a deep sense of purpose to help others feel confident, not fearful, when working with AI tools.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁:

Tracey “the Safety Lady” Hawkins is a nationally respected safety and cybersecurity speaker, podcast host, and instructor with more than 30 years of experience helping people navigate risk. Now, she focuses on helping everyday users and organizations face generative AI with knowledge and confidence. Tracey’s work bridges tech and humanity, empowering people to take control of their digital safety and wellbeing. She is also a content creator and educator known for making security education practical, relatable, and even fun.

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This show is a must-attend for anyone concerned about safety in the AI era. Tracey brings real-world wisdom, expert insights, and a contagious sense of confidence that will leave you feeling equipped—not overwhelmed—by today’s digital challenges.

Join us for a rich and refreshingly real conversation with Hunter Lee Canning, Chief Creative Officer of Plumwheel—the “production studio that fits in your pocket.” From Broadway stages to browser tabs, Hunter blends storytelling, visual creativity, and technical playfulness to explore one of today’s biggest questions: Can AI help us show up more fully, or does it risk erasing what’s real?

In this episode of The AI Readiness Project, we dive into the evolving tension between automation and authenticity—touching on avatars, ethical overwhelm, creator burnout, and the awkward-but-liberating journey of clicking “record” without a script. Hunter shares how Plumwheel makes powerful video content in everyday spaces—cars, kitchens, couches—by putting connection first, not perfection.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁:

Hunter Lee Canning is a trained actor, photographer, and the creative force behind Plumwheel, a virtual-first production studio helping real people tell real stories. Whether he's interviewing global leaders, coaching creators through content blocks, or organizing the perfect shot from a minivan dashboard, Hunter leads with empathy, humor, and the belief that authenticity scales—if you let it.

This episode is a must for marketers, nonprofit leaders, educators, and creative professionals who want to stay true to their voice while embracing the future of AI-powered storytelling.

In this deeply honest and energizing episode, Kyle Shannon and Anne Murphy sit down with Michelle Muncy-Silva—educator, podcaster, and founder of Empowered by AI. Together, they explore what it means to unlearn outdated beliefs, reconstruct personal limitations, and use AI not just as a tool, but as a trusted thought partner.

Michelle shares her own journey from burnout to curiosity, explaining how adopting a playful, question-forward approach to AI changed everything—from launching a travel blog to creating a podcast that amplifies women’s voices in tech. The trio dives into generational narratives, the emotional labor of AI adoption, and why we all need to stop apologizing and start asking better questions.

Topics covered:

• Why AI is about relief, not more overwhelm
• What "relational AI" really looks like
• How Gen X baggage intersects with 21st-century empowerment
• Why learning to play is one of the most strategic moves you can make

If you've ever felt like you had to “do it all” or wondered how AI might actually make your life easier, this episode is for you.

This week on the AI Readiness Project, we’re joined by Halima Muhammad , AI Artist, Technologist, and founder of byH, a creative agency helping artists and entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life through AI-powered branding, storytelling, and automation. Halima brings a rare mix of technical fluency and creative force, with more than 20 years of experience spanning full-stack development, visual arts, and digital strategy.

She currently advises new learners at the Secret AI Society (SAIS), and her work — from murals to gallery installations — reflects a deep commitment to both innovation and accessibility. In this show, Halima joins hosts Kyle Shannon of The AI Salon and Anne Murphy of She Leads AI to talk about how AI is reshaping our creative lives — and how we can stay grounded and intentional in the process.

She’ll also reflect on her recent talk at Atlanta AI Week, where she stirred the room with bold questions around AI, intuition, and the parts of ourselves that technology may be helping us remember — not replace.

AI and Accessibility: Embracing Neurodiversity

This week on the AI Readiness Project, host Anne Murphy sits down with Angelina Martin, CEO of Online Media Solutions, to explore how an AI mindset can support neurodiverse professionals—particularly those navigating ADHD—in adapting to a fast-paced, tech-driven world. (Kyle is away this week!)

With over a decade of experience in strategic communications, community outreach, and disaster response for both people and animals, Angelina shares how tools powered by AI have helped her stay grounded and effective, even in high-pressure situations. Her approach combines empathy with action—and highlights how inclusive technology can open new doors for productivity, well-being, and impact.

𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱?

• Understand what it means to adopt an “AI mindset” and how it supports focus, organization, and self-advocacy.
• Hear real-world examples of how Angelina uses AI tools to manage complex communications in disaster response scenarios.
• Explore the intersection of accessibility, neurodiversity, and emerging tech in nonprofit and public service work.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁:

Angelina Martin is the CEO of Online Media Solutions and a seasoned communications strategist with more than a decade of experience supporting nonprofits, government agencies, and disaster response teams. She’s worked with organizations like Shelterly, Jameson Humane, and Community Animal Response Teams (CARTs), leading compassionate, clear messaging during crises affecting both people and animals. A graduate of the Maritime Academy and holder of a U.S. Coast Guard Third Mate License, Angelina brings a steady hand, creative thinking, and a deep belief in human (and animal) resilience to everything she does.