In this Beyond the Curve conversation, Golden J. Johnson sits down with Richie Cotton — Senior Data Evangelist at DataCamp — to explore the intersection of AI literacy, data literacy, and digital visibility.Richie shares insider insights on why data fluency will outrank content alone, how automation is reshaping the visibility game, and what creators, founders, and organizations must do to stay relevant in a search-driven, algorithmic world.This episode is part of the Signature STACK Series, showcasing how Strategy, Tools, Automation, Content, and Knowledge weave together to create lasting digital legacies.Expect practical strategies, future-focused truths, and a refreshing, down-to-earth conversation that makes data approachable … and shows why it belongs at the center of your brand’s next move.Chapters00:00 Intro – Richie’s role and background00:51 What actually lasts online for 10+ years02:11 Using AI as a career partner04:19 Why text descriptions make images discoverable06:11 Podcasts and webinars as authority assets10:50 Public vs. private data in your “AI biography”12:10 First skills: data visualization and prompting14:44 AI agents and automated workflows18:03 Course creation and documentation with AI18:46 Sharing knowledge to build credibility23:26 Why professionals struggle with consistency online27:58 Soft skills that outlast tech29:55 Mindsets for adapting to change30:37 Three non-negotiables for a future-proof career32:12 Deepfakes, voice cloning, and critical thinking35:12 Planting seeds in the algorithm36:54 Search is shifting beyond Google38:04 Automation tools like Zapier for content workflows39:02 What the internet might look like in 10 years40:40 DataCamp’s Data and AI Literacy MonthResourcesGet access to the full Refining Suite: https://www.houseofgolde.com/digitall...Datacamp courses: https://www.datacamp.com/Listen to more of Richie on his Podcast: https://www.datacamp.com/podcast