Try AI for Growth

In this episode of Try AI for Growth, Sara Vicente Barreto explores how AI—this time Gemini, not ChatGPT—became her partner in curiosity. After finishing the book May Contain Lies, Sara turned to AI to help her not only summarize the content but to push further: turning highlights into checklists, generating follow-up reading lists, and even mapping resources for her upcoming critical thinking workshop. What started as a recap turned into a full research trail—layered, tailored, and thought-provoking. A perfect episode for curious minds, readers, and anyone building learning tools with AI.

In this episode of Try AI for Growth, Sara Vicente Barreto explores how AI is transforming the way we capture and process meeting notes. From CEO advisory calls to investor pitches and charity meetings, Sara shares her personal experience using AI tools—especially Fathom—to save time, boost productivity, and focus more on the conversation. From choosing the right app to real-time highlights and auto-generated follow-ups, this episode is a practical guide for anyone tired of drowning in meeting admin. A must-listen for multitaskers, leaders, and anyone curious about the future of AI in everyday work.

In this episode of Try AI for Growth, Sara Vicente Barreto shares how AI transformed a surprise campervan trip to Serra da Estrela into an immersive, engaging, and culturally rich experience. From helping her choose the destination, planning logistics, and surfacing hidden murals to turning a simple walk into a storytelling adventure for her kids, AI proved to be the ultimate travel companion. Whether you're looking for ways AI can enhance your trips or curious about how it can uncover cultural gems and history on the go, this episode is packed with insights and inspiration for your next journey.

In this episode of Try AI for Growth, Sara Vicente Barreto shares how AI became her secret tool for transforming handwritten notes into structured, actionable content. From meeting notes to book summaries, she discusses how AI helped her transcribe, organize, and refine her ideas—turning scattered thoughts into structured insights.

If you've ever stared at pages of notes, wondering what to do with them, this episode is for you. Tune in to discover how AI can help bring clarity, efficiency, and structure to your notes—saving hours of work!

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In this episode of Try AI for Growth, Sara Vicente Barreto explores how AI tools, like the Khan Academy agent in ChatGPT, are transforming study time with her kids into a collaborative and exciting learning experience. From solving divisibility puzzles and practising math methods to summarizing tricky science concepts, Sara shares her real-life examples of using AI to simplify learning while fostering curiosity and creativity. Perfect for parents looking to explore new ways to engage with their kids' education or anyone curious about how AI can support learning at home.

In this episode of Try AI for Growth, Sara Vicente Barreto shares how AI helped her enhance a Vision Board Workshop. From brainstorming reflection prompts to structuring the agenda, Sara discusses how technology brought creativity, structure, and inspiration into the process. Discover how AI went beyond execution, sparking ideas and providing tailored suggestions to create a meaningful experience for participants. Whether you're planning your own vision board or hosting a workshop, this episode is packed with actionable tips and lessons learned.

In this episode of Try AI for Growth, Sara Vicente Barreto shares how ChatGPT helped her daughter prepare for the role of Molly in Annie. From character insights to performance tips, this experiment turned a school play into an opportunity to explore creativity, confidence-building, and collaboration.

Discover how AI can bring a fresh perspective to everyday challenges, even on the stage! Whether you're a parent, a creative, or just curious about the possibilities, this story will inspire you to try AI in surprising ways.

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In this episode of Try AI for Growth, Sara Vicente Barreto explores how AI revolutionizes data analysis for leaders and entrepreneurs. Using real-world examples from her NGO work, Sara shares how she transformed overwhelming datasets into actionable insights with the help of AI.

From evaluating children's health metrics to leveraging AI for sales and survey data, Sara demonstrates practical applications of AI in business and beyond. Whether you're running a nonprofit, a small business, or a large organization, this episode offers valuable lessons on simplifying data workflows and uncovering trends.

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In this episode of Try AI for Growth, Sara Vicente Barreto shares how she used AI to tackle a holiday challenge we all face—finding thoughtful, budget-friendly gifts for loved ones. With a mix of creativity, intention, and smart prompting, Sara turned to ChatGPT for help brainstorming unique gift ideas tailored to her family's diverse interests and needs.

From refining prompts to exploring where to find the perfect items, Sara uncovers how AI can transform the gift-giving process from overwhelming to enjoyable. Along the way, she highlights the importance of specificity, collaboration, and curiosity in working with AI for everyday tasks.

🎧 Tune in to hear Sara's holiday experiment, discover tips for using AI to simplify your shopping, and get inspired to try something new this season!

In this episode of Try AI for Growth, Sara Vicente Barreto tackles a daunting task many business owners and leaders avoid: performance reviews. With the help of AI, Sara transformed a process she had been procrastinating on into something manageable, insightful, and even empowering for her team.

Learn how she combined job descriptions, past reviews, and thoughtful prompts to craft a streamlined performance review system tailored to her organization's needs. Along the way, discover practical tips for using AI to simplify workflows, analyze data, and save time. Whether you're rethinking your processes or just looking for inspiration to tackle your next big challenge, this episode will show you how AI can help you take the first step—and beyond.

🎧 Tune in to hear Sara's experiment, lessons learned, and how you can apply these strategies in your own business!