In this episode of Empowered by AI, Michelle sits down with Rene Clayton to explore how entrepreneurs can move from curiosity to confident execution with AI. Rene demystifies strategy, shares practical examples of automation, and reveals how even the most introverted among us can leverage faceless video tools to build visibility, income, and influence—without ever appearing on camera.

⏱️ Episode Breakdown:

• [00:01:00] Rene’s background in IT, automation, and launching ByteStrategy.ai
• [00:03:00] Early days of AI: from RPA to NLP and the real difference in today’s AI era
• [00:06:00] Why this AI boom is different—and here to stay
• [00:07:00] How values-aligned companies can start integrating AI
• [00:08:00] Shifting mindset: the first step in any AI journey
• [00:09:30] Rene’s personal ChatGPT example: organizing sticky note chaos
• [00:11:30] Faceless video creation 101: why it matters and how to get started
• [00:14:00] Tools spotlight: ElevenLabs, HeyGen, CapCut, Canva, ReelFarms, ChatGPT 3.5/4
• [00:18:00] Finding your niche and turning it into content using AI
• [00:21:00] Use cases: client communication, onboarding, personalization
• [00:25:00] Voice mirroring, emotion, and multilingual messaging with HeyGen
• [00:29:00] Elevating brand presence with cinematic video from Google VEO & Runway
• [00:31:00] Why AI unleashes creativity in people who never saw themselves as creative
• [00:33:00] Rene’s challenge to listeners: pick a passion and start experimenting with CapCut

Whether you're camera-shy or camera-ready, there's a space for you to thrive with AI. Start small, stay curious, and let tools like CapCut or Blotato help you bring your ideas to life.

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