In this episode of "How I AI," I sit down in Bali with Umer Hadeed - Innovation Architect, Serial Entrepreneur, and co-founder of The Collective AI. But rather than a tech-heavy breakdown, this conversation goes deeper. We explore the mindset shift required to adapt in the age of AI, how history mirrors today’s digital revolution, and what it means to raise families during this unprecedented time of change.

Whether you’re a founder, a freelancer, or a parent navigating what to teach the next generation, Umer offers a grounded, big-picture perspective. We unpack the emotional friction many feel, why tech stacks are constantly evolving, and how automation is redefining the value of human work. If you’ve been craving a thoughtful, human-centered take on this AI wave, this episode is for you.

What We Cover:

• How Umer entered the AI space after years in engineering, e-comm, blockchain, and creative tech
• The role of community and connection in accelerating AI adoption
• Why AI isn’t eliminating jobs - it’s displacing them, and what that means for your next move
• Raising kids in an AI-first world: mindset, responsibility, and opportunity
• How to future-proof yourself in a world of constant change

Tech + Tools Mentioned:

ChatGPT – for text generation and automation

Claude – for deeper, nuanced LLM queries

11 Labs – for advanced AI voice and audio generation

DeepSeek – for research and deep summarization

Make.com – for low-code automations across platforms

n8n – open-source workflow automation

Zapier – no-code tool for connecting apps and automating tasks

Connect with Umer:

 LinkedIn – Umer Hadeed

 Instagram – @umerhadeed

The Collective AI 

 

Links + Resources:

My AI Starter Guide
InKind Affiliate for $25 Off 

Send us a DM

More About Brooke:

Instagram: @thebrookegram

Website: brookex.com

LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer

Explore: The Collective’s AI Offers

More About the Podcast:

Instagram: @howiai.podcast

Website: howiaipodcast.com

"How I AI" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

Hi there, I'm back with a solo episode of “How I AI,” and this time, I’m recording straight from Bali. I just wrapped up a 5-day AI Mastermind hosted by The Collective, and I’m giving you an inside look at the most forward-thinking tools, creative experiments, and automation breakthroughs we explored together.

From building AI influencers and launching digital twins, to experimenting with no-code tools and automation agents, this episode is a rapid-fire debrief of what’s happening at the edge of the AI creator economy. I also share highlights from each speaker.

🎧 Tune in to learn what’s happening in real time…and what’s coming next.

🔥 Topics I Cover:

• What it’s like to attend an immersive AI mastermind
 • The future of AI influencers, digital avatars, and Web3 automation
 • How to build smarter workflows using N8N and Make
 • The future of digital avatars and building your own AI influencer

🧰 Tools Mentioned in This Episode:

• Voice + Audio AI: ElevenLabs, Resemble AI
• Visual + Creative: Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, Kling AI
• Virtual Styling: Kolors Virtual Try-On
• Chat + Prompting: ChatGPT
• Automation Systems: N8N Assistant GPT
Make.com, Apify, Emergent, Vortex AI
• Web + UI Design: Framer, Google Stitch, Bolt, Lovable.dev

Links + Resources:

My AI Starter Guide
InKind Affiliate for $25 Off 

AI Agents Emergency Debate (YouTube)
My 5-Minute Summary via Eleven Reader

👤 Speakers Featured in This Episode:

• Faith the Creator – Visual artist and AI educator on using Midjourney, Firefly, and product-aligned AI influencer content
• Lucas Lorenzo Peña – Creative technologist and founder sharing his “Futures Wheel” GPT prompt for product acceleration
• Natalia (MetaMuse) – Metaverse architect and avatar developer who helped us build digital twins inside Telegram
• Erik Faz Jurgensen – No-code pioneer on automation stacks, vibe coding, and building at the speed of instinct
• Umer Hadeed – Serial entrepreneur demoing N8N and Make automation with his son’s faceless AI YouTube channel
• Jonathan Foltz – Co-founder of The Collective, blending exponential growth system

Send us a DM

More About Brooke:

Instagram: @thebrookegram

Website: brookex.com

LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer

Explore: The Collective’s AI Offers

More About the Podcast:

Instagram: @howiai.podcast

Website: howiaipodcast.com

"How I AI" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

In this week’s episode of “How I AI”, I’m joined by Elena Nikiforia, founder of Supercharged AI, a fast-scaling newsletter for entrepreneurs navigating the AI revolution. Elena has grown her email list from 200 to over 35,000 subscribers in under a year and she’s just getting started.

🎙️ Elena shares how she uses AI agents, automation tools, and custom GPTs to streamline her workflow, curate daily content, and help others do the same without sacrificing authenticity or human connection. She also opens up about parenting in the AI age and why she believes educating the next generation starts now.

Whether you're an early-stage founder, solo creator, or just trying to simplify your stack, this episode offers real-world insights on building smarter systems with AI.

🎧 Tune in now to hear how Elena’s creating daily impact with lean tools and bold vision.

🔥 Topics We Cover:

• How she scaled Supercharged AI to 35K+ subscribers
• The AI agents and automations behind her daily content
• Why she uses Beehive and how she collaborates with other newsletters
• Her take on parenting with AI and raising the next generation of digital natives
• The most underrated platforms for solo founders building in public
• How she teaches entrepreneurs to build AI workflows… no dev background needed

🧰 Tools Mentioned in This Episode:

Writing, Research & Automation:
ChatGPT, Custom GPTs, Gamma, Make.com

Content Curation & Repurposing:
Opus Clips, Higgsfield AI, Kling AI, Beehive (newsletter platform)

Agent Marketplaces & Builders:
Swarms.ai, Clay.com, N8N

 

📲 Connect with Elena Nikiforia:

Instagram: @elenikiforia
LinkedIn: Elena Nikiforia
Newsletter: GetSupercharged.ai

Want to be featured?
Have a cool AI use case or workflow? Apply to be a guest at howiaipodcast.com

Enjoy dining out?
Use my inKind link to get $25 off your next $50+ meal. This is a referral link, and I may receive a small reward if you use it.
👉 Claim your $25 here

Send us a DM

More About Brooke:

Instagram: @thebrookegram

Website: brookex.com

LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer

Explore: The Collective’s AI Offers

More About the Podcast:

Instagram: @howiai.podcast

Website: howiaipodcast.com

"How I AI" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

Welcome back to How I AI! In this episode, I’m joined by Iman Oubou, co-founder of Vocable.ai, entrepreneur, and former Miss New York, who’s redefining how we create, scale, and automate content using AI.

🎙️ Iman shares how she’s building a no-code, AI-enhanced platform that helps founders, creators, and small businesses repurpose their knowledge into high-impact content without needing a massive team or deep technical skills. 

Whether you’re a bootstrapped builder, content creator, or early-stage founder wondering how to launch smarter, this episode is packed with insights that will change how you think about content, capital, and community in the age of AI.

🎧 Tune in now to learn how to use AI to amplify your vision even on a budget.

🔥 Topics We Cover:

• How she is scaling @vocable.ai and advice for early-stage founders
• Her pivot from media brand to AI-powered platform
• The shift from personal branding to personal publishing
• Capital-raising insights on aligning product, positioning, and pressure 
• Her take on the rise of AI agents and what’s coming next
• Why she moved to Miami and what makes its tech scene uniquely energizing

🧰 Tools Mentioned in This Episode:

• Writing, Research & Ideation:
  ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, Gamma
• Visual & Design Tools:
  Midjourney, Canva, Photoshop, Leonardo.ai
• Video Generation & Editing:
  Sora (OpenAI), Pika, Runway,
• Cloning & Voice Content:
  ElevenLabs (used to clone her voice), Eleven Reader, HeyGen
• Content Repurposing Platform:
  Vocable.ai (Iman’s own platform for automated content creation)
• Systems & Automation Tools:
  Notion, Airtable, Zapier
• Startup-Friendly Deals:
  AppSumo

Connect with Iman Oubou:

Instagram: @imanoubou

LinkedIn: Iman Oubou

Website: vocable.ai

Want to be featured?

Have a cool AI use case or workflow? Apply to be a guest at howiaipodcast.com

Enjoy dining out? Use my inKind link to get $25 off your next $50+ meal. This is a referral link, and I may receive a small reward if you use it. Claim your $25 here

Send us a DM

More About Brooke:

Instagram: @thebrookegram

Website: brookex.com

LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer

Explore: The Collective’s AI Offers

More About the Podcast:

Instagram: @howiai.podcast

Website: howiaipodcast.com

"How I AI" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

Welcome back to "How I AI!" In this episode, I'm joined by Aziza Azimova, founder of AZE Media and an incredible strategic mind in brand building and systems integration. Aziza shares how she's successfully leveraging AI to streamline operations, enhance creativity, and scale her business while also managing one of the most famous AI robots in the world, Sophia. Yes, the humanoid robot. 

If you're a brand strategist, agency owner, or entrepreneur aiming to optimize your systems with AI, this conversation is filled with practical insights to elevate your impact.

🎧 Tune in now to discover how strategic thinking combined with AI can drive maximum efficiency.

🔥 Topics We Cover:

• My conversation with Aziza about integrating AI into marketing and business systems
• The major efficiencies and transformative impacts AI has created for her agency
• How AI supports and boosts human creativity without replacing it
• Common challenges when adopting AI and how Aziza navigates them
• Why every founder should build a personal AI system before hiring their next assistant

🧰 Tools Mentioned in This Episode:

• For writing and research: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Gamma
• For visuals and content creation: Midjourney, Sora, Photoshop
• For organizing and scaling systems: Relevance AI, Custom-built AI CRM (Conversation AI, Voice AI)
• For AI generated influencer content: Topview AI

Connect with Aziza Azimova:

• Instagram: @aziizaa__
• AZ Media Instagram: @azemedia.xyz
• Website: azemedia.xyz
• LinkedIn: Aziza Azimova

Want to be featured? Have a cool AI use case or workflow? Contact me or apply to be a guest at howiaipodcast.com

Affiliate mention: Enjoy dining out? Use my inKind link to get $25 off your next $50+ meal. This is a referral link, and I may receive a small reward if you use it. Claim your $25 here.

Send us a DM

More About Brooke:

Instagram: @thebrookegram

Website: brookex.com

LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer

Explore: The Collective’s AI Offers

More About the Podcast:

Instagram: @howiai.podcast

Website: howiaipodcast.com

"How I AI" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

Welcome back to "How I AI!" In this episode I’m joined by Natasha Clower, Microsoft leader turned Clarity Coach. She's a Youtuber, author, and mentor for men who’s helping leaders get out of their own way and into their purpose.

This conversation goes beyond just tools and tactics. Natasha shares how AI helped her find the courage to get on camera, the surprising emotional hurdles that creators face, and how she leverages modern tech to support clarity and confidence in both her business and content creation journey.

Whether you’re a video creator, e-course builder, or spiritual entrepreneur curious about AI, this one’s a soulful yet tactical guide to getting started without losing your essence.

🎧 Tune in now for an empowering conversation that’ll have you rethinking how you use AI in your creative workflow.

🔥 Topics We Cover:

• Natasha’s journey from corporate tech to spiritual coaching
• How AI helped her overcome fear of being seen online
• Tools that give her creative superpowers as a course and video creator
• The emotional power of AI as a mirror, not just a machine
• What she’d build if she had a magic AI wand (hint: quality over quantity)

🧰 Tools Mentioned in This Episode:

• Copilot (Microsoft)
• Claude (her go-to “editor” and creative thought partner)
• Gemini (for research + citations)
• Canva (especially Magic Draw and visual storytelling)
• Filmora (video editing, captions, A/B roll syncing)
• VidIQ (YouTube SEO, hashtags, and Thumbnail AI)
• Thumbnail AI (in-app generator via VidIQ)
• Lumen5 (for faceless explainer videos)
• Hypefury (to overcome writer’s block + schedule X/Twitter content)
• Astra (AI-powered website builder for beginners)
• Mindstamp (interactive video platform for e-courses)
• [Possibly] Aragon AI, BetterPick, or Dreamwave (for AI-generated headshots)

Connect with Natasha Clower:

• Website: natashaclower.com
• YouTube: Peak Life Mastery 
• Twitter/X: @natashaclower
• LinkedIn

Want to be featured?
Have a cool AI use case or workflow? Contact Brooke or apply to be a guest at howiaipodcast.com

Affiliate mention:
Enjoy dining out? Use my inKind link to get $25 off your next $50+ meal. This is a referral link, and I may receive a small reward if you use it. Claim your $25 here.

Send us a DM

More About Brooke:

Instagram: @thebrookegram

Website: brookex.com

LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer

Explore: The Collective’s AI Offers

More About the Podcast:

Instagram: @howiai.podcast

Website: howiaipodcast.com

"How I AI" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

In this solo episode of How I AI, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own AI journey—what I’ve learned, what I’m building, and how I’m helping clients adapt in this new era of automation and creativity.

I share how my background in entertainment, tech, wellness, and marketing brought me to this point, why I believe AI is the career skill of the decade, and what I'm personally focused on right now—from Zapier flows to agent orchestration to business repositioning in an AI-saturated market.

This episode is part life update, part strategy session, and part pep talk. I hope it inspires you to act faster on your ideas, adapt more freely, and lead with what makes you human.

🧠 In This Episode I Cover:

• My journey from film premieres to AI consulting (and why it makes sense)
• The Microsoft Work Trend Index + Future of Jobs Report by WEF
• What it means to be an “agent boss” and why that matters now
• The automation platforms I’m learning (and which one I actually like)
• How I’m positioning myself and my clients in an AI-dominated era

🛠 Tools & Concepts Mentioned:

• Zapier
• Make.com
• Relevance AI
• N8N
• RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)
• Google Drive integrations with GPTs
• Slack, Notion, Trello, Airtable
• Custom GPTs

Referenced Links: 

• Microsoft 2025 Work Trend Index Report
• World Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report 2025
• What is Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)?
• Apply for the Bali Hacker House (29 May – 2 June 2025)

Affiliate Offer: 🍽 Enjoy dining out? Use my inKind referral link and get $25 off your next $50+ meal: Claim your $25 here. This is a referral link, and I may receive a small reward if you use it. Available to new users only. 

Want to be featured? Have a cool AI use case, workflow, or tool you’re loving? DM me or apply to be a guest at howiaipodcast.com.

Send us a DM

More About Brooke:

Instagram: @thebrookegram

Website: brookex.com

LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer

Explore: The Collective’s AI Offers

More About the Podcast:

Instagram: @howiai.podcast

Website: howiaipodcast.com

"How I AI" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

Welcome back to How I AI! In this episode, I’m joined by Seema Alexander—co-founder and president of Virgent AI, AI strategist, and co-chair of DC Startup Week. We dive deep into what it means to responsibly and intentionally integrate AI across industries and why this is the most innovative moment in history.

Seema shares her journey from corporate strategy to AI acceleration, her favorite tools, and how she advises companies on identifying the highest ROI, lowest-effort applications of AI. We talk agents, data, leadership shifts, and the future of how work gets done.

Whether you're new to AI or deep in the build phase, this one is packed with insights on how to rethink the way you work—and what's coming next.

🎧 Tune in now and get inspired to experiment, restructure, and build with purpose.

🔥 Topics We Cover:

• What “AI acceleration” looks like from the inside
• How to restructure your business with intelligent agents
• Why personalization and precision will define the future of every industry
• The difference between being AI-powered and actually using it smartly
• Creating AI wrappers and agents for internal business functions
• Show-and-tell moments that change adoption mindsets
• Responsible innovation and the long-term impact of what we build

Connect with Seema & Learn More:

Virgent AI: https://www.virgent.ai

Follow Seema on Instagram: @seema.alexander

More about Seema’s work: https://www.seemaalexander.com

Tools and Platforms Mentioned:

·       ChatGPT Pro

·       Cursor

·       Gemini

·       Replit

·       Lovable

·       Applaud Recorder ML

·       Perplexity

·       Descript

·       Opus Clips

·       RunwayML

·       Midjourney

·       Sonu

·       Hugging Face

·       GitHub

Affiliate mention:
Enjoy dining out? Use my inKind link to get $25 off your next $50+ meal. This is a referral link, and I may receive a small reward if you use it. Claim your $25 here.

Want to be featured?
Have a cool AI use case or workflow? Contact Brooke or apply to be a guest.

Send us a DM

More About Brooke:

Instagram: @thebrookegram

Website: brookex.com

LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer

Explore: The Collective’s AI Offers

More About the Podcast:

Instagram: @howiai.podcast

Website: howiaipodcast.com

"How I AI" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

Welcome back to How I AI — the podcast that features real people and use cases of artificial intelligence in action.

In this episode, I sit down with Nicolle Lafosse, Tech & AI Attorney. Nicolle is a go-to expert for understanding legal gray areas in emerging tech—and her passion for accessible education has made her a thought leader in the LatAm tech space.  

With a TEDx talk under her belt and an upcoming AI software for law firms in the works, Nicolle brings a wealth of insight on AI policy, data privacy, intellectual property, and why most people don’t realize how close they are to a lawsuit.

🔍 Whether you're a solo founder, a scaling startup, or just getting into AI tools — this episode is a must-listen for navigating risk and regulation while staying creative.

In this episode:

• What exactly is an “AI attorney” — and why we need them
• The biggest legal mistake users make with AI tools
• Scraping, licensing, and the lawsuits you didn’t hear about
• Copyright updates for AI-generated content (and why 2025 changed everything)
• How she’s building a litigation prediction AI tool in-house
• AI literacy as a global necessity

Mentioned tools:

• ChatGPT – Language generation and research assistant
• Claude – Preferred for legal and long-form processing
• Buffer – Social media scheduling
• AI undetecting and humanization tools (unnamed but referenced)

Connect with Nicolle Lafosse:

• LinkedIn: Nicolle Lafosse
• Instagram: @lafosselaw
• Lafosse Law | Legal and Pixels
• TEDx Talk: “AI Mindset in the Legal Practice” – Nicolle Lafosse 

Affiliate mention:

🍽 Enjoy dining out? Use my inKind referral link and get $25 off your next $50+ meal: Claim your $25 here.  This is a referral link, and I may receive a small reward if you use it. Available to new users only.

Want to be featured?

Have a cool AI use case, workflow, or tool you’re loving? DM me or apply to be a guest at howiaipodcast.com.

Send us a DM

More About Brooke:

Instagram: @thebrookegram

Website: brookex.com

LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer

Explore: The Collective’s AI Offers

More About the Podcast:

Instagram: @howiai.podcast

Website: howiaipodcast.com

"How I AI" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

Welcome back to How I AI — the podcast that features real people, real stories, and real use cases of artificial intelligence in action.

This episode features Osiris Santos — a designer, strategist, and creative technologist working at the intersection of enterprise innovation and experimental tech. With nearly two decades of design experience and a career spanning everything from art to surgical robotics, Osiris shares how AI is reshaping his workflow, thinking, and creative output across industries.

In this episode:

• How Osiris transitioned from traditional design to AI-first strategy
• His first hands-on AI project in fintech and what changed afterward
• Overcoming resistance to tools like Midjourney and embracing AI as a co-creator
• Supporting large organizations in navigating AI adoption
• Why newer companies have a strategic edge over legacy institutions
• His evolving tech stack and why he spends nearly $1,000 per month on tools

Mentioned tools:

• Core LLMs: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini
• Automation: Make.com, n8n, Zapier
• Bot builders: Typebot, Agentic workflows, custom GPTs
• Development stack: OpenAI/Claude APIs, JavaScript, Python, TypeScript

Spotlight: LeadMe.Pro
Osiris also shares the story behind his latest venture — LeadMe.Pro — an AI-powered lead generation platform that delivers high-intent leads directly to your inbox, often before they even find you. Built for founders and teams who want to save time and increase conversions without relying on cold outreach or ads.

Connect with Osiris:

• Website: osirissantos.com
• Instagram: @osirissantos
• His Product: leadme.pro

Whether you’re building solo or scaling a company, this episode offers a practical look into how someone deep in tech is using AI not just to keep up — but to lead.

Affiliate mention:
Enjoy dining out? Use my inKind link to get $25 off your next $50+ meal. This is a referral link, and I may receive a small reward if you use it. Claim your $25 here.

Want to be featured?
Have a cool AI use case or workflow? DM Brooke or apply to be a guest via the form at howiaipodcast.com.

Send us a DM

More About Brooke:

Instagram: @thebrookegram

Website: brookex.com

LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer

Explore: The Collective’s AI Offers

More About the Podcast:

Instagram: @howiai.podcast

Website: howiaipodcast.com

"How I AI" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.