Welcome back to How I AI. In this solo episode, I’m diving into why custom GPTs are more than experiments and how they can act as real funnels for your business. I share my own journey building the How I AI Podcast Companion GPT and how it’s now a personal guide to the entire show, surfacing the right guest, story, or resource at the exact moment you need it.

Along the way, I highlight insights from the Global Wellness Institute’s 2025 Micro-Trends report, share my take on tool fatigue from Cien Solon, and talk through experiments with Eleven Labs Music for YouTube. I also preview the incredible lineup of guests coming to the podcast.

📌 Resources Mentioned:

• Try the How I AI Podcast Companion GPT 
• 2025 Global Wellness Institute Micro-Trends Report (AI section starts on page 21): Read the report
• “Are You Burning AI Out?” by Cien Solon Read on Substack

🛠️ Tools and Platforms Mentioned:

Wellness
Clare&me
Limbic Care
Whoop Coach
ElliQ

Creativity & Media
Eleven Labs Music
Replika

Business & Problem-Solving
Launch Lemonade App
Bolt

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Welcome back to How I AI. I’m your host, Brooke Gramer. Today I’m sharing something special.. a panel recorded live in Miami on August 7th at an event I co-hosted and moderated called Conscious Co-Creation and Leadership with AI. 

This wasn’t your typical tech talk. The panel opened with my co-host, Marian Bacol, leading the room through a somatic breathing exercise and introducing her new project, the Nervana app: A tool designed to regulate the nervous system in an age where AI is moving faster than our bodies can keep up.

From there, the conversation unfolded into a mix of bold ideas and grounded perspectives. You’ll hear:
 Osiris Santos on sovereignty, why he doesn’t fully trust AI even as he builds with it, and how he once used AI to represent himself in a lawsuit and won.
Jonathan Barry on how AI felt like a kundalini awakening that unleashed his creativity, and how he’s building The Deal Machine to transform investor relations.
– My reflections on ethical leadership, education, and why critical thinking will be the differentiator in an AI-driven future.

We explored questions like:
– How can leaders create with AI responsibly when the pressure to move fast is overwhelming?
– Are we at risk of becoming cognitively lazy by outsourcing too much to machines?
– What does the future of education look like in an AI world, and what can we learn from models like Alpha School?

The episode closes with a dynamic audience Q&A on data privacy, surveillance, and how founders can stay resilient when AI is evolving faster than their ideas.

Concepts Mentioned:

• Nervana App – AI-Guided Somatic therapy sessions
• The Deal Machine – an AI-powered investor relations platform
• Hack Your Education – Jonathan Barry’s book on project-based learning
• Scaling Responsible AI: From Enthusiasm to Execution, Book by Noelle Russell
• Alpha School – a new model of education expanding to Florida

If you’re curious about how to balance innovation with integrity or if you’re interested in curating panels and programming like this for your company, community, or conference then reach out below.

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Welcome to a Power Series episode of How I AI — a special format where I feature two or more shorter conversations, highlighting real people using AI in unique ways across different industries. If you’re curious about how AI is quietly transforming traditional industries and how people with deep domain expertise are guiding that shift than this episode is for you.

This episode spotlights two powerful use cases for AI in financial advisory and funeral services, featuring real-world insights from Daniel Yoo and Walker Posey. 

Walker Posey is a fourth-generation funeral director who is integrating AI tools like aftercare video services, and even early-stage hologram memorials. He serves as a national spokesperson for the NFDA, advocating for thoughtful modernization in the industry.

Daniel Yoo is a former senior financial advisor who managed $800 million in assets at TD Ameritrade before pivoting into the tech world. Now the founder of FinMate AI, Daniel builds custom AI agents for financial professionals. 

🔑 Topics We Cover

• Creating automation tools to enhance client service
• When AI tools make sense and when they do not
• The risk of lookalike products and how to stand out
• Building custom AI agents for niche professionals
• The value of slow, intentional tech adoption

Guests Featured:

Walker Posey
Websites: poseycares.com 

nfda.org   https://www.rememberingalife.com/

Daniel Yoo
Website: finmate.ai

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In this episode, I share my own journey into AI, what it’s been like to transition back into entrepreneurship, and why I joined an AI community called the Collective. You’ll hear from co-founders Jonathan Foltz and Umer Hadeed on what it means to be an AI integrator, the role of community, and their vision of being “AI Enhanced.”

For me, The Collective has been more than a network.. it’s been a space to learn, connect, and expand alongside other visionaries. This conversation explores why community matters right now, especially as we integrate AI into daily work and build companies of the future.

Resources & Notes:

•  The Collective AI
•  For listeners ready to dive deeper into AI, The Collective offers a 7-Day Free Trial that includes the AI Mastery Challenge, a vault of advanced trainings, and recordings from past webinars. 

 My podcast episode reviewing their Bali mastermind here.

Some of the links here may support the show if you choose to join through them  at no extra cost to you.

•  My AI Starter Guide (a simple free intro resource.)

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In this episode of How I AI, Dr. Alex Kihm, founder of POMA, explains a practical way to make AI more accurate while using less compute and energy. We talk about his path from early plug-in hybrid work in Germany to building tools that reduce waste and deliver more reliable results in everyday workflows. 

🔥 Topics We Cover:

•  How thoughtful data prep and retrieval improve answer quality with fewer tokens
• Why “made-up answers” happen and simple ways to curb them
• When smaller models can beat bigger ones in practice
• Where energy-aware design lowers costs for teams 

Tools and Platforms Mentioned:

•  Tools we mention include frameworks like POMA’s approach, plus platforms such as LlamaIndex, LangChain, Mistral, ChatGPT, and Claude 

Connect with Dr. Alex Kihm & Learn More:

• POMA
• POMA LinkedIn

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Welcome back to How I AI! In this solo episode, I unpack some of the biggest conversations in AI right now and share my perspective as a creator, moderator, and consultant working at the frontlines of this evolving space.

🔥 Topics We Cover

• Leadership lessons from Noelle Russell from her book Scaling Responsible AI: From Enthusiasm to Execution
• Sam Altman’s viral interview with Theo Von and what it reveals about creativity and adaptability
• The Vogue AI model controversy and what it shows about fashion’s future (Instagram coverage)
• The US AI Action Plan and what’s missing in the conversation
• Eleven Reader’s summary of the Action Plan
• Coverage of ChatGPT’s legal case
• A preview of upcoming guest episodes

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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

🎧 If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with a friend working in healthcare, AI, or life sciences. How I AI is here to spotlight the quiet builders and brilliant minds using artificial intelligence to elevate real human impact.

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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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