AI, or artificial Intelligence, is not a future state possibility, it is a present day reality. But what is it and how is it affecting us as humans? With technology advancing faster and faster each day, the effects of AI, automation, and machine learning are far reaching and here to stay. In this podcast, we have a topline discussion about artificial intelligence and how it is changing society, the future of work, and the very essence of what it means to be human.

EQ is emotional intelligence, which is gained through self- and social awareness and the ability to recognize emotions and their impact on yourself and others. In this podcast, we engage in a lively discussion on the importance of emotional Intelligence, what it is, where it comes from, how it is developed, the impact it has on the human experience, and why EQ awareness matters now more than ever in both our personal and professional lives.

Emotions are energy set in motion by our thoughts as they move through our bodies and to the outside world. Tune into this podcast as we dive into our emotions, discussing from where they originate, how they influence our thoughts, and how to manage our emotions before we choose the actions that we take.

At its core, a relationship is an exchange and connection/bond from one individual to another or to a collective. In this time of uncertainty, social change, and the pandemic, our relationships have been tested like never before. In this podcast, we discuss exactly how our relationships—with ourselves, our partners/spouses, families, friends, and co-workers—are being tested. We look at the positive and negative implications and consequences that today’s crises are having on our relationships.

What if your job has changed dramatically or is not there as a result of the pandemic? What will you do? Understanding your own personal superpower is key. Knowing and cultivating the core foundation of your skills (what you are good at) and having the ability to adapt, learn, and engage are superpowers we can all access, develop, and harness.

With our personal space now increasing to 6 ft. because of COVID-19, we break down the term social distancing in this podcast—how it is defined, how it affects us emotionally, what the lack of human connection does to the social being, how we can minimize the negative consequences of being socially distant, and the surprising positive aspects that have arisen. And why it matters to remain socially engaged while being physically distant.

Welcome to our Ends with Z 101 episode—your introduction to our podcast. Ends with Z Podcast will discuss an array of topics from A to Z on how to thrive in life, as an individual, in your personal and work life, and as a community. Meet hosts Juan Fernandez and Cecile Munoz and learn how this podcast came into being and why we think it matters.