Conscious Co-Creation and Leadership with AI (Live from Miami)
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.AI Concepts Mentioned:– Nervana App – AI-Guided Somatic therapy essions– The Deal Machine – an AI-powered investor relations platform– Hack Your Education – Jonathan Barry’s book on project-based learning– Alpha School – a new model of education expanding to FloridaIf 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 to me directly below.Ready to cut through the overwhelm?Grab a 30-minute AI Jumpstart Session and walk away with a clear plan to match the right tools to your goals so you can finally move forward with ease.Check out my free AI Starter Guide and get the basics explained simply so you can start using AI with confidence.Explore Collective AI memberships and mastermindsIf you enjoy this episode, please rate and review the show. Sharing it with a friend who’s AI-curious helps this growing brand reach more people.Special thank you to byartproductions.com for filming this special event.More About Brooke: Instagram: @thebrookegram Website: brookex.com LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer 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.
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How AI Is Transforming Legacy Industries: Finance and Memorial Services
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 CoverCreating automation tools to enhance client serviceWhen AI tools make sense and when they do notThe risk of lookalike products and how to stand outBuilding custom AI agents for niche professionalsThe value of slow, intentional tech adoptionGuests Featured:Walker Posey Website: poseycares.comDaniel Yoo Website: finmate.aiReady to cut through the overwhelm?Grab a 30-minute AI Jumpstart Session and walk away with a clear plan to match the right tools to your goals so you can finally move forward with ease.Check out my free AI Starter Guide and get the basics explained simply so you can start using AI with confidence.Explore Collective AI memberships and mastermindsIf you enjoy this episode, please rate and review the show. Sharing it with a friend who’s AI-curious helps this growing brand reach more people.More About Brooke: Instagram: @thebrookegram Website: brookex.com LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer 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.
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How Community Founders Are Growing With AI
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 – Brooke’s Collective AI offers - Listeners of this episode can access a special reduced rate for the upcoming mastermind in Tulum this October.--> 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.)Want to be featured? Apply at howiaipodcast.com.More About Brooke: Instagram: @thebrookegram Website: brookex.com LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer 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.
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How an Engineer and Founder Builds Energy-Efficient AI for Smarter Results
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 tokensWhy “made-up answers” happen and simple ways to curb themWhen smaller models can beat bigger ones in practiceWhere 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: https://poma-ai.com/ Follow POMA on LinkedIn: POMA LinkedInReady to cut through the overwhelm?Grab a 30-minute AI Jumpstart Session and walk away with a clear plan to match the right tools to your goals so you can finally move forward with ease.Check out my free AI Starter Guide and get the basics explained simply so you can start using AI with confidence.Explore Collective AI memberships and mastermindsIf you enjoy this episode, please rate and review the show. Sharing it with a friend who’s AI-curious helps this growing brand reach more people.Want to be featured? Apply at howiaipodcast.comMore About Brooke: Instagram: @thebrookegram Website: brookex.com LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer 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.
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Solo Episode: Privacy Risks, the White House AI Plan, and Sam Altman’s Viral Interview
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 CoverLeadership lessons from Noelle Russell from her book Scaling Responsible AI: From Enthusiasm to ExecutionSam Altman’s viral interview with Theo Von and what it reveals about creativity and adaptabilityThe 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 conversationEleven Reader’s summary of the Action PlanCoverage of ChatGPT’s legal caseA preview of upcoming guest episodes🎯 Looking for Support?Book a 30-minute AI Jumpstart Session — a strategy call to align tools with your goals and cut through overwhelmGet my free AI Starter Guide for beginnersExplore Collective AI memberships and mastermindsIf you enjoy this episode, please rate and review the show. Sharing it with a friend who’s AI-curious helps this small but growing brand reach more people.Want to be featured? Apply at howiaipodcast.comMore About Brooke: Instagram: @thebrookegram Website: brookex.com LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer 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.
How I AI showcases the people shaping the future with artificial intelligence. Host Brooke Gramer spotlights founders, innovators, and creatives who share not just the tools they use, but the transformations they’ve experienced. Human-centered storytelling meets visionary insights on business, culture, and the future of innovation.
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