Welcome back to How I AI! In this episode, I’m joined by Tianna Robinson,  fractional Chief Communications Officer, award-winning publicist, founder of Intertwined Agency, and creator of AI for PR. Tianna has built her career representing culture-shifting talent and brands at the intersection of entertainment, sports, social impact, and technology. Now, she’s pioneering ways for communicators and small business owners to integrate AI into their PR and marketing workflows.

We talk about the changing PR landscape, the power of AI literacy, and why the human touch still matters in an increasingly automated world. Tianna shares real-world examples of how AI tools and agents have transformed her client campaigns from weeks of work to hours, her go-to platforms for PR pros, and why building a personal brand is no longer optional.

🔥 Topics We Cover:

• The evolution of PR in the AI era
• How to integrate AI into communications workflows
• Examples of AI agents automating press outreach and media list building
• The importance of AI literacy for communicators
• How to pivot your services to stay competitive
• Building a personal brand in the age of automation
• Balancing automation with authenticity
• Prompting like a publicist and why good prompts matter
• Serving marginalized communities in the AI revolution

 Connect with Tianna & Learn More:

• Intertwined Agency 
• LinkedIn: Tianna Robinson
• Instagram: @tiannanrobinson

 Resources & Links:

• Tianna’s Free AI for PR Playbook 
• Tianna’s Prompt Like a Publicist Guide

 AI & Productivity Tools Mentioned:

• ChatGPT
• DeepSeek
• Grammarly
• Notion
• Motion
• Zapier

 AI for PR & Media Tools:

• Propel AI
• Muck Rack
• Cision
• Canva Magic
• Firefly (transcription)
• HERO: Help a Reporter Out

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This week on How I AI, I am joined by Dr. Akash Parvatikar, a computational pathologist and medical imaging scientist who works at the intersection of AI and healthcare.

Akash earned his Ph.D. through the joint Carnegie Mellon–University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in Computational Biology and has been developing advanced AI workflows that support doctors in analyzing medical images and improving diagnostic accuracy.

We explore how large language models (LLMs), Python, and agentic workflows are being used in modern medical imaging labs, the move toward digital pathology, and the new possibilities that come with remote collaboration and telepathology. This episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at how scientists are approaching AI adoption in ways that are practical, regulated, and patient‑focused.

🔥 Topics We Cover

• How computational pathology is shaping the future of medical imaging
• The shift from physical slides to digital workflows in pathology
• How AI tools assist specialists by streamlining repetitive image analysis
• Agentic workflows and why they are not just for large language models
• The role of telepathology in connecting specialists globally

🛠️ AI Tools and Workflow Akash Mentions

• Python for building AI scripts
• NumPy for numerical computing
• Scikit-learn for machine learning tasks
• LLMs and agentic workflows for diagnostics
• Digital pathology platforms for slide digitization and quality review

📲 Connect with Dr. Akash Parvatikar

• LinkedIn: Akash Parvatikar
• Instagram

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This week on How I AI, I’m joined by Kyle Binder, the founder of PetLovers, an international e-commerce brand in the pet hair removal niche that now brings in $10 million a year in revenue.

Kyle started with just $2,000 and a student grant. What began as a simple lint roller listing on Amazon has grown into a lean, data-driven business operating in multiple countries. Kyle gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how he's using AI to run and scale his operations more efficiently than ever.

We talk about the early days of selling on Amazon, what it took to build a proprietary AI system called PetLovers Cortex, and how he’s integrating tools like ClickUp, Odoo, and the Amazon Seller API into a custom, context-aware automation engine. If you’re building an e-commerce brand or looking to apply AI to real operational challenges, this episode is packed with inspiration and insight.

🔥 Topics We Cover:

• The journey from $2K startup to $10M+ Amazon brand
• How Kyle uses AI to manage inventory, analytics, and team workflows
• What PetLovers Cortex is and why he built it in-house
• Why AI isn’t an instant fix, and the value of slowing down to build sustainable systems
• The surprising way ChatGPT became his go-to business advisor
• Tools and tech stack every e-commerce founder should know

🛠️ AI Tools and Workflow Kyle Mentions:

• ChatGPT – for strategy, naming, writing, and business consulting
• PetLovers Cortex – a custom-built AI system powered by LLMs
• ClickUp – project management and task automation
• Amazon Seller SP-API – for real-time sales, inventory, and advertising data
• Odoo – ERP for operations and inventory tracking
• Upwork – for hiring developers and AI engineers
• Other ERP systems mentioned: NetSuite, Brightpearl, ScoopCoupon, Freee

📲 Connect with Kyle Binder and PetLovers

• Instagram (personal): kyle_binder
• PetLovers website: www.petlovers.com
• Amazon shop: PetLovers on Amazon
• Instagram (brand): petlovers

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This week on How I AI, I’m joined by James Jones, a Hollywood sculptor turned award-winning AI filmmaker and the creative force behind Satire AI. With credits on X-Men, Pirates of the Caribbean, Spider-Man, and Into the Wild, James brings decades of practical effects and storytelling experience to the world of generative cinema.

Now, he’s using AI to create surreal shorts, reconstruct childhood memories, and explore social commentary through tools like Runway, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion. His projects have been recognized at Berlin Independent Film Festival and beyond..and he’s just getting started.

If you’ve ever wondered what AI filmmaking actually looks like behind the scenes, or how to get started, this episode will give you a whole new perspective.

🔥 Topics We Cover:

• How James transitioned from big-budget Hollywood sets to solo AI filmmaking
• Why he used Stable Diffusion to recreate a childhood trauma, and how it became unexpectedly therapeutic
• Behind the scenes of Runway’s AI Film Festival and how it's reshaping independent storytelling
• His approach to character consistency using tools like Photoshop and reference prompts
• What it means to "greenlight your own work" and why AI makes it more possible than ever

🛠️ AI Tools & Workflow James Uses:

• Image Generation: Midjourney (style refs, omni refs), Stable Diffusion, Krea
• Video Generation: Runway, Veo, Luma Ray 2, Kling, Minimax, Higgsfield
• Editing & VFX: Photoshop (for character isolation), CapCut, Premiere, Filmora, DaVinci Resolve
• Voice & Sound Design: 11 Labs, Udio, Sono.ai, BBC Sound Effects, YouTube Audio
• Language & Accessibility: Translate Mom, Subtitles in Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and French
• Writing & Conceptualizing: Claude, ChatGPT

🎥 Links & Resources Mentioned:

• YouTube: Satire AI – watch his shorts and experimental films
• Machine Cinema WhatsApp Community – global collective of AI filmmakers
• FLEX Tech Summit – AI x creativity conference
• FilmFreeway – submit your work to indie and AI film festivals
• Dream Recorder – an AI tool for visualizing dreams

📲 Connect with James Jones:

• Website: https://satireai.com
• IMDb: James Jones
• YouTube: Satire_AI

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In this episode of How I AI, I’m sharing key updates, must-know AI news, and a personal reflection on what I would do differently if I were starting my AI journey today.

You’ll hear about a powerful research paper on the future of work with AI agents, why the U.S. government just invested hundreds of millions into AI companies, and the viral YouTube interview that breaks down which jobs are at the highest risk of automation.

This solo episode is for anyone who feels behind, overwhelmed, or unsure how to begin using AI in a way that actually fits your business, energy, and creative goals.

🔍 Episode Highlights

• Why the Department of Defense awarded $800 million to OpenAI, Google, Anthropic, and xAI
 • The Stanford, MIT, and Georgia Tech study on which tasks humans want AI to take over.. and which ones we don’t
 • Jobs most at risk of AI replacement based on Geoffrey Hinton’s latest interview
 • A simple strategy to define your first step with AI (instead of chasing tutorials)
 • What I’ve learned helping creatives, founders, and small business owners use AI with intention
 • Announcements about the podcast expanding to YouTube, an upcoming Miami event, and a new listener format

🧰 Resources Mentioned

📺 Watch: Geoffrey Hinton on The Diary of a CEO
📄 Read: Future of Work with AI Agents Study
📢 News: Anthropic, Google, OpenAI and xAI granted up to $200 million for AI work from Defense Department
📅 Local Miami in-person event on August 7.  

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This week on “How I AI” I’m joined by Natalia Tkacheva, AKA Meta Muse, an AI artist, FemTech founder, and the creative force behind one of the most visionary avatar platforms being built today.

Based between Bali and Dubai, Natalia is helping shape the next era of identity, content, and automation with AI-powered digital avatars and agents that create, post, and even sell on your behalf 24/7.

From her Soviet manufacturing roots to vibe coding her business with her voice, this episode dives deep into what it really means to build the future through consciousness, creativity, and scalable automation.

If you’ve ever dreamed of scaling your personal brand without being on camera, launching a product without a full team, or turning your digital essence into a media presence.. this one will expand your entire perspective.

🎧 Tune in now to explore a future where your avatar can build, post, sell, and even teach without you lifting a finger.

🔥 Topics We Cover:

• How Natalia’s creating a one-stop platform to build and launch an AI avatar-led brand
• What it means to vibe code and build tech using your voice and intention
• Why she believes cloning consciousness is the next frontier of digital legacy
• How her avatar agency helps creators automate content, marketing, and monetization
• The philosophy behind “delay your impermanence” and live infinitely through tech
• Her bold predictions for multi-metaverses and the future of FemTech + AI

🧰 Tools Mentioned in This Episode:

AI Creation & Content Tools:
Midjourney, ChatGPT, Telegram bots, Pinterest (for vision boarding), Gabit Ring (biometric tracking)

Automation & Avatars:
Custom AI agents, voice-based vibe coding systems, Natalia’s proprietary avatar platform 

📲 Connect with Natalia (Meta Muse):
Instagram: nataly_tkacheva

Telegram

Stay tuned—her full international AI avatar platform is launching soon.

Other Concepts Mentioned:
DigitalDNA Labs (legacy & grief AI)

Natalia’s Telegram Neuro photo AI Avatar Bot 

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In this week’s episode of How I AI, I’m joined by Emaan Faith aka Faith the Creator, a self-taught visual artist and creative technologist who transitioned from painting murals around the world to building digital education platforms for the AI age. Faith shares how tools like Midjourney and HeyGen helped her scale her art career, how she automates social content using AI agents, and why authenticity is the only competitive edge that will matter in the future of digital presence.

This conversation explores how Faith is creating GetEducated.ai, her take on tokenization and blockchain as the next essential layer of creative credibility, and what it means to build in public while staying human in an increasingly automated world.

 

🔥 Topics We Cover:

•  How Faith used Midjourney to scale her mural business and save hours on ideation
•  What happened when she replaced herself on camera with an AI avatar
•  The challenges of staying focused in an ever-evolving AI landscape
•  Why she’s building GetEducated.ai to teach niche-specific AI skills
•  The platforms she tried before landing on Framer and Circle for community
•  Where she sees the future of education, regulation, and digital identity heading

 

🧰 Tools Mentioned in This Episode:

•  Avatars + Voice: HeyGen, 11 Labs
•  Learning Platforms: Kajabi, Go High Level, WordPress, LMS plugins
•  Design + Web: Framer, Canva, Adobe Firefly
•  Community: Circle, Skool 
•  Payment + Integrations: PayPal, Stripe, APIs
•  Automation + Agents: Genspark
•  Video + Try-Ons: Google Veo3, Google Virtual Try-On
•  AI Tool Discovery: ProductHunt.com

 

🔗 Connect with Faith:
• Education platform: https://geteducated.ai
• Instagram: @faith.creator

 

Extras Mentioned in the episode: 

• Faith’s vlog 
• Canva AI Model Hack 
• Liam Ottley AI Skool

 

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In this episode, I’m joined by Erik Faz Jurgensen, a visionary developer and one of the most creative builders I’ve met. Erik has worked across Web3, government tech, and AI innovation, often managing more than 20 projects at a time. He taught himself to code using YouTube and hands-on experimentation. 

This conversation explores what it means to “vibe code,” why Erik avoids full YOLO-mode with agents, and how he built an AI assistant that manages a whole team of task-specific AI agents. If you’ve ever wondered how to go from gamer to full-stack AI-enhanced dev, this one is for you.

🔥 Topics We Cover:

• How Erik taught himself to code without a CS degree
• His journey from gamer to solo dev with a profitable freelance business
• Vibe coding: what it means, why it works, and how AI accelerates everything
• How Erik built an AI agent team using Relevance AI and n8n
• Why developers should say “yes first, learn later” in the AI age
• What people are still sleeping on when it comes to AI adoption

🧰 Tools Mentioned in This Episode:

• Learning: YouTube, Stack Overflow, ChatGPT
• Coding + IDE: Cursor, GitHub
• Voice + Media: 11 Labs, Leonardo AI
• Models: GPT-4, Claude, Gemini (Google X), xAI (Twitter)
• Low/No-Code Platforms: n8n, Relevance AI
• UI Tools: Bolt.new, Lovable.dev, v0.dev

📚 Mentioned Book:
 Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy

🎥 Tutorial Discussed:
 Relevance AI: Build an AI Agent Team (YouTube)

🔗 Connect with Erik:

• Portfolio: https://portfolio-erik.vercel.app/
• Twitter/X: @erikfazj

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In this episode, I’m joined by Lucas Lorenzo Peña, a systems thinker, Creative Technologist, and AI Builder. Lucas sits at the intersection of strategic design, innovation frameworks, and emerging AI tools. This conversation dives deep into how AI is shaping the way we think, not just the way we work.

We explore how tools can be extensions of our thought processes, how engineering mindsets can drive creative innovation, and why resilience in the age of AI is less about learning every tool and more about learning how to think across systems. If you’ve ever wondered how to bridge artistic vision with technical skill, or how to build future-ready infrastructure for the ideas in your head, this one’s for you.

🔥 Topics We Cover:

• How AI tools are helping Lucas prototype and refine complex ideas
• Lucas’s approach to creative problem solving through systems thinking
• The difference between art, design, and engineering in the AI era
• Why learning to “vibe code” isn’t enough, and how to build a real foundation
• His strategy of “backcasting” and imagining from the future backwards
• Why staying adaptable with tools matters more than mastering any one platform

🧰 Tools Mentioned in This Episode:

• For thinking + writing: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeek
• For coding + prototyping: Python, JavaScript, LLaMA
• For organizing ideas: Notion

Contact Lucas:

LinkedIn: lucaslpena
Substack: traverseinspace

🔗 Links Mentioned in the Episode:

• Future of Education Instagram
• Lego + Generative AI Article on LinkedIn
• Traverse-in-space Website

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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 

Join Umer inside The Collective’s private Skool community. You’ll get biweekly live sessions, the 7-Day AI Mastery Challenge, Jonathan’s planning system, and access to tools, trainings, and templates.. all for $47/month. Cancel anytime.

Links + Resources:

My AI Starter Guide
InKind Affiliate for $25 Off 

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