My guest today made me stop and think about AI in a completely different way.

We talk about what it really means to live in an intergenerational world, why people over 50 are so often underestimated with technology, and how AI can act as a powerful leveller rather than another barrier.

Simon Long describes himself as an “age astronaut” and once you hear him explain why, it makes perfect sense.

We explore deeply human topics, from dementia and Alzheimer’s to loneliness, social isolation and mental health. We look at how voice-based AI, natural language tools and simple interfaces could help people stay connected to family, memories, music and community, without pretending that AI should ever replace real human connection.

Simon also shares the AI tools he uses day to day, how he thinks about boundaries with AI, and why curiosity matters more than age.

This is a hopeful, thoughtful conversation about where AI fits into real lives, not just work.

Could AI help us feel more connected, rather than less?

“AI should help people feel connected, not replaced.” – Simon Long

You’ll hear about:

Episode Resources:

ChatGPT - https://chat.openai.com

Perplexity AI - https://www.perplexity.ai

Claude by Anthropic - https://claude.ai

Gamma AI - https://gamma.app

Notion - https://www.notion.so

WhisperFlow - https://whisperflow.ai

Pi (Personal AI) - https://pi.ai

Connect With Simon Long:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/simon-r-long/

Connect With Me:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/accessible-ai/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heather_aifnt/?hl=en

AI for Non-Techies - https://nontechies.ai/home

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@aifornontechies

Join my Academy - https://nontechies.ai/ai-academy

Produced by Between Tracks - https://www.betweentracks.com/

Ever stared at an error message with no clue how to fix it? Me too…

In this episode, I talk to finance manager and ACCA accountant Sirajuddin Mohammed about the moment Copilot helped him fix a failed BACS payment and turn panic into pure relief.

Siraj shares how he uses Copilot safely at work, from debugging Excel formulas to building PowerPoint skeletons. He also talks about how Copilot has helped him become more confident with his email writing in English, as it is his second language. How amazing is that?!

We dig into why those “tiny” 5–10 minute time savers add up to meaningful hours back each week, and why AI is less a robot overlord and more like a friendly teammate sitting beside you.

We also talk about the reality of AI adoption in finance teams, why so many accountants are still stuck in manual processes, and how small experiments with tools like Copilot, Power Automate and Power Apps can quietly transform the way finance works. If you’ve ever thought “AI isn’t for me” or “I don’t have time to learn this,” this conversation might just change your mind.

If you’re in finance, buried in manual tasks or nervous about trying AI at work, this one’s for you.

“Time is money, so use AI to save both.” – Sirajuddin Mohammed

You’ll hear about:

Connect With Sirajuddin Mohammed:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/sirajuddinmohammed/

Connect With Me:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/accessible-ai/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heather_aifnt/?hl=en

AI for Non-Techies - https://nontechies.ai/home

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@aifornontechies

Join my Academy - https://nontechies.ai/ai-academy

Produced by Between Tracks - https://www.betweentracks.com/ 

Ever feel like AI sounds great in theory… but hard to actually use day to day?

That’s exactly what my guest, Georgia Palmer, figured out how to do  in two completely different worlds. She’s a medical editor by day and a yoga teacher by night, and she’s found smart, practical ways to make AI save her time in both, without losing her voice or her values.

Georgia shares how she uses tools like ChatGPT and Gemini for writing, research, and creativity,  plus how she built her own custom GPTs “Sally the Substantiator” and “Polly the Prompt Partner” to make her work faster and more accurate.

We talk about the good stuff, the messy bits, and the reality of using AI in industries where accuracy and trust matter.

If you’ve been wondering how to bring AI into your workflow without it taking over, this episode will give you a ton of ideas to start testing right away.

“Good prompts make AI feel genuinely collaborative.” - Georgia

You’ll hear about:

Connect With Georgia Palmer:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/georgia-palmer57/

Connect With Me:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/accessible-ai/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heather_aifnt/?hl=en

AI for Non-Techies - https://nontechies.ai/home

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@aifornontechies

Join my Academy - https://nontechies.ai/ai-academy

Produced by Between Tracks - https://www.betweentracks.com/ 

Is this your business life?

Mountains of post-it notes are cluttering your desk, flip charts galore, your phone full of notes you’ve jotted down, in short – it’s chaos.

For Ingrid Brown, my guest in this episode, this was her daily experience. But it didn’t stay that way…

Ingrid is a seasoned brand and culture adviser with experience in B2B consultancy across the UK and Europe. She opens up about the initial fear many she and professionals face when approaching AI, and how gaining just a little knowledge can unlock game-changing results — especially for small businesses.

You’ll hear how she uses tools like Otter.ai, Perplexity, and Custom GPTs to turn qualitative research into meaningful brand narratives, freeing her to focus on the strategic work she loves.

Whether you're a consultant, strategist, or small business owner, this episode is packed with practical examples of AI supporting growth, improving productivity, and enhancing creativity — without losing the human touch.

Ready to go from curious to confident with AI? Hit play and learn how to make these tools work for you.

“I was drowning in insights” - Ingrid

You’ll hear about:

Connect With Ingrid:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/brown-ingrid/

Bright Space - https://www.brightspacecomms.co.uk/

Bright Space on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brightspacecommsuk/

Bright Space on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/bright-space-communications/

Connect With Me:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/accessible-ai/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heather_aifnt/?hl=en

AI for Non-Techies - https://nontechies.ai/home

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@aifornontechies

Join my Academy - https://nontechies.ai/ai-academy

Produced by Between Tracks - https://www.betweentracks.com/ 

I know AI can help but where do I start?!

The conundrum of many a small business owner.

With so many tools, it can be hard to know where to begin, but good old experimentation is still the best way to find the right ones for you.

In this episode I am joined by Alasdair Walker, Chartered Financial Planner and Managing Director of Optimum Path Financial Planning. Alasdair shares the surprising tool that has been a life saver for him in creating cash flow reports: Copilot!

He also shares the problems he has faced using AI and how note takers like Fireflies make his meetings more efficient and enhance the time he spends with clients.

There is a lot to learn here from Alasdair for any small business owner looking to find the right tools to start on your AI journey!

"Copilot made life so much easier!”- Alasdair

You’ll hear about:

Connect With Alasdair:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/financialwalker/

Optimum Path Financial Planning - https://optimumpath.co.uk/

Alasdair’s Linktree - https://linktr.ee/financialwalker

Connect With Me:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/accessible-ai/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heather_aifnt/?hl=en

AI for Non-Techies - https://nontechies.ai/home

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@aifornontechies

Join my Academy - https://nontechies.ai/ai-academy

Produced by Between Tracks Media Productions - https://www.betweentracks.com/ 

AI is like having a super smart intern, working for you 24/7

This is how my guest in this episode, Neha Kirpalani, describes the impact AI has had on her brand consultancy business.

Chat GPT and Claude are Neha’s go to AI tools that helped her productivity skyrocket. From creating pitch decks in 2 days, to supporting her with everyday life decisions, Neha couldn’t run her business without it now.

Neha also shares the big lessons she has learned from using AI, such as start small and always check the results you get.

Whether you're overwhelmed by AI hype or just starting to explore the tools, Neha offers a grounded, expert take on how to get value without getting lost.

Tune in to hear how Neha uses AI as her behind-the-scenes business partner — and how you can too.

"AI is like a secret co-founder”- Neha

You’ll hear about:

Connect With Neha:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/nehakirpalani/

Neha’s newsletter - https://nehakirpalani.kit.com/marketing-macarons-2

Neha’s Linktree - https://linktr.ee/nehakirpalani

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nehakirpalani

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@NehaKirpalani

Find out more about Neha’s resources on timeboxing and time management:

Connect With Me:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/accessible-ai/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heather_aifnt/?hl=en

AI for Non-Techies - https://nontechies.ai/home

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@aifornontechies

Join my Academy - https://nontechies.ai/ai-academy

Produced by Between Tracks Media Productions - https://www.betweentracks.com/ 

How could AI transform your business?

A question that is more relevant every day. From making your business more efficient to creating slick operations, but what does that actually look like for a small business owner?

In this episode I am joined by the wonderful Maria Kelly, an executive coach who transitioned from the corporate world to entrepreneurship. Maria started out very shyly using AI to eventually being blown away by the results it could get her.

We discuss the learning curve she has had to go through to be able to use tools like Chat GPT, what she uses AI for now in her business and what that means to her as a business owner.

There are so many potentials for growth for small businesses when using AI, knowing when and how to use it is key.

Join me and Maria to find out how it could change your business!

"I always ask - could I do this with ChatGPT?" - Maria

You’ll hear about:

Connect With Maria:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/askmariakelly/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/askmariakelly

Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@askmariakelly

Ask Maria Kelly - https://askmariakelly.com/

Maria’s Linktree - https://linktr.ee/AskMariaKelly

Connect With Me:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/accessible-ai/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heather_aifnt/?hl=en

AI for Non-Techies - https://nontechies.ai/home

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@aifornontechies

Join my Academy - https://nontechies.ai/ai-academy

Produced by Between Tracks Media Productions - https://www.betweentracks.com/ 

Hello and welcome to How I Use AI!

You’ll hear about real life stories of everyday people just like you, using AI and getting proper results.

I'm Heather Murray, founder of AI for Non-Techies. An AI training company that offers AI training for non-techie beginners. I'm a keynote speaker, AI consultant, and I advise global brands and the UK government.

AI is absolutely everywhere and hardly anybody's talking about real life results!

That’s why I asked non-technical people to show me how they're using AI, the tools that they're using, workflows they've built, and crucially the results that they're actually getting.

And I promise there won't be a single bit of jargon!

So, you're going to find out which tools to bother with, which ones to avoid, nifty tips, nifty tricks, and the tangible impact that AI is having on real life businesses just like yours.

We're going to cut through all the techie jargon and get to the really, really good stuff.

The show is launching in March 2025. So, get subscribed and I'll let you know when the first episode is out.

And as a bonus, the first 10 people to subscribe and leave a review will get free lifetime access to my AI Academy.

So, get going to grab your place!

Connect With Me:

LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/accessible-ai/

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/heather_aifnt/?hl=en

AI for Non-Techies - https://nontechies.ai/home

YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@aifornontechies

Join my Academy - https://nontechies.ai/ai-academy

Produced by Between Tracks Media Productions - https://www.betweentracks.com/