How a Coach Uses AI to Build a Video First Business
Welcome back to "How I AI!" In this episode I’m joined by Natasha Clower, Microsoft leader turned Clarity Coach. She's a Youtuber, author, and mentor for men who’s helping leaders get out of their own way and into their purpose.This conversation goes beyond just tools and tactics. Natasha shares how AI helped her find the courage to get on camera, the surprising emotional hurdles that creators face, and how she leverages modern tech to support clarity and confidence in both her business and content creation journey.Whether you’re a video creator, e-course builder, or spiritual entrepreneur curious about AI, this one’s a soulful yet tactical guide to getting started without losing your essence.🎧 Tune in now for an empowering conversation that’ll have you rethinking how you use AI in your creative workflow.🔥 Topics We Cover:Natasha’s journey from corporate tech to spiritual coachingHow AI helped her overcome fear of being seen onlineTools that give her creative superpowers as a course and video creatorThe emotional power of AI as a mirror, not just a machineWhat she’d build if she had a magic AI wand (hint: quality over quantity)🧰 Tools Mentioned in This Episode:Copilot (Microsoft)Claude (her go-to “editor” and creative thought partner)Gemini (for research + citations)Canva (especially Magic Draw and visual storytelling)Filmora (video editing, captions, A/B roll syncing)VidIQ (YouTube SEO, hashtags, and Thumbnail AI)Thumbnail AI (in-app generator via VidIQ)Lumen5 (for faceless explainer videos)Hypefury (to overcome writer’s block + schedule X/Twitter content)Astra (AI-powered website builder for beginners)Mindstamp (interactive video platform for e-courses)[Possibly] Aragon AI, BetterPick, or Dreamwave (for AI-generated headshots)Connect with Natasha Clower:Website: natashaclower.comYouTube: Peak Life Mastery Twitter/X: @natashaclowerLinkedInWant to be featured? Have a cool AI use case or workflow? Contact Brooke or apply to be a guest at howiaipodcast.comAffiliate mention:Enjoy dining out? Use my inKind link to get $25 off your next $50+ meal. This is a referral link, and I may receive a small reward if you use it. Claim your $25 here.Send us a textMore About Brooke: Instagram: @thebrookegram Website: brookex.com LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer Explore: The Collective’s AI Offers 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: AI Trends I’m Watching and How I’m Helping Clients Pivot
In this solo episode of How I AI, I’m pulling back the curtain on my own AI journey—what I’ve learned, what I’m building, and how I’m helping clients adapt in this new era of automation and creativity.I share how my background in entertainment, tech, wellness, and marketing brought me to this point, why I believe AI is the career skill of the decade, and what I'm personally focused on right now—from Zapier flows to agent orchestration to business repositioning in an AI-saturated market.This episode is part life update, part strategy session, and part pep talk. I hope it inspires you to act faster on your ideas, adapt more freely, and lead with what makes you human.🧠 In This Episode I Cover:My journey from film premieres to AI consulting (and why it makes sense)The Microsoft Work Trend Index + Future of Jobs Report by WEFWhat it means to be an “agent boss” and why that matters nowThe automation platforms I’m learning (and which one I actually like)How I’m positioning myself and my clients in an AI-dominated era🛠 Tools & Concepts Mentioned:ZapierMake.comRelevance AIN8NRAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation)Google Drive integrations with GPTsSlack, Notion, Trello, AirtableCustom GPTsReferenced Links: Microsoft 2025 Work Trend Index ReportWorld Economic Forum Future of Jobs Report 2025What is Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)?Apply for the Bali Hacker House (29 May – 2 June 2025)Affiliate Offer: 🍽 Enjoy dining out? Use my inKind referral link and get $25 off your next $50+ meal: Claim your $25 here. This is a referral link, and I may receive a small reward if you use it. Available to new users only. Want to be featured? Have a cool AI use case, workflow, or tool you’re loving? DM me or apply to be a guest at howiaipodcast.com.Send us a textMore About Brooke: Instagram: @thebrookegram Website: brookex.com LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer Explore: The Collective’s AI Offers 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 Entrepreneur and Advisor Uses AI
Welcome back to How I AI! In this episode, I’m joined by Seema Alexander—co-founder and president of Virgent AI, AI strategist, and co-chair of DC Startup Week. We dive deep into what it means to responsibly and intentionally integrate AI across industries and why this is the most innovative moment in history.Seema shares her journey from corporate strategy to AI acceleration, her favorite tools, and how she advises companies on identifying the highest ROI, lowest-effort applications of AI. We talk agents, data, leadership shifts, and the future of how work gets done.Whether you're new to AI or deep in the build phase, this one is packed with insights on how to rethink the way you work—and what's coming next.🎧 Tune in now and get inspired to experiment, restructure, and build with purpose.🔥 Topics We Cover:What “AI acceleration” looks like from the insideHow to restructure your business with intelligent agentsWhy personalization and precision will define the future of every industryThe difference between being AI-powered and actually using it smartlyCreating AI wrappers and agents for internal business functionsShow-and-tell moments that change adoption mindsetsResponsible innovation and the long-term impact of what we buildConnect with Seema & Learn More:Virgent AI: https://www.virgent.aiFollow Seema on Instagram: @seema.alexanderMore about Seema’s work: https://www.seemaalexander.com Tools and Platforms Mentioned:· ChatGPT Pro· Cursor· Gemini· Replit· Lovable· Applaud Recorder ML· Perplexity· Descript· Opus Clips· RunwayML· Midjourney· Sonu· Hugging Face· GitHubAffiliate mention:Enjoy dining out? Use my inKind link to get $25 off your next $50+ meal. This is a referral link, and I may receive a small reward if you use it. Claim your $25 here.Want to be featured?Have a cool AI use case or workflow? Contact Brooke or apply to be a guest.Send us a textMore About Brooke: Instagram: @thebrookegram Website: brookex.com LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer Explore: The Collective’s AI Offers 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 AI Attorney Uses AI
Welcome back to How I AI — the podcast that features real people and use cases of artificial intelligence in action.In this episode, I sit down with Nicolle Lafosse, Tech & AI Attorney. Nicolle is a go-to expert for understanding legal gray areas in emerging tech—and her passion for accessible education has made her a thought leader in the LatAm tech space. With a TEDx talk under her belt and an upcoming AI software for law firms in the works, Nicolle brings a wealth of insight on AI policy, data privacy, intellectual property, and why most people don’t realize how close they are to a lawsuit.🔍 Whether you're a solo founder, a scaling startup, or just getting into AI tools — this episode is a must-listen for navigating risk and regulation while staying creative.In this episode:What exactly is an “AI attorney” — and why we need themThe biggest legal mistake users make with AI toolsScraping, licensing, and the lawsuits you didn’t hear aboutCopyright updates for AI-generated content (and why 2025 changed everything)How she’s building a litigation prediction AI tool in-houseAI literacy as a global necessityMentioned tools:ChatGPT – Language generation and research assistantClaude – Preferred for legal and long-form processingBuffer – Social media schedulingAI undetecting and humanization tools (unnamed but referenced)Connect with Nicolle Lafosse:LinkedIn: Nicolle LafosseInstagram: @lafosselawLafosse Law | Legal and PixelsTEDx Talk: “AI Mindset in the Legal Practice” – Nicolle Lafosse Affiliate mention:🍽 Enjoy dining out? Use my inKind referral link and get $25 off your next $50+ meal: Claim your $25 here. This is a referral link, and I may receive a small reward if you use it. Available to new users only.Want to be featured?Have a cool AI use case, workflow, or tool you’re loving? DM me or apply to be a guest at howiaipodcast.com.Send us a textMore About Brooke: Instagram: @thebrookegram Website: brookex.com LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer Explore: The Collective’s AI Offers 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 a Creative and Strategist Uses AI
Welcome back to How I AI — the podcast that features real people, real stories, and real use cases of artificial intelligence in action.This episode features Osiris Santos — a designer, strategist, and creative technologist working at the intersection of enterprise innovation and experimental tech. With nearly two decades of design experience and a career spanning everything from art to surgical robotics, Osiris shares how AI is reshaping his workflow, thinking, and creative output across industries.In this episode:How Osiris transitioned from traditional design to AI-first strategyHis first hands-on AI project in fintech and what changed afterwardOvercoming resistance to tools like Midjourney and embracing AI as a co-creatorSupporting large organizations in navigating AI adoptionWhy newer companies have a strategic edge over legacy institutionsHis evolving tech stack and why he spends nearly $1,000 per month on toolsMentioned tools:Core LLMs: ChatGPT, Claude, GeminiAutomation: Make.com, n8n, ZapierBot builders: Typebot, Agentic workflows, custom GPTsDevelopment stack: OpenAI/Claude APIs, JavaScript, Python, TypeScriptSpotlight: LeadMe.Pro Osiris also shares the story behind his latest venture — LeadMe.Pro — an AI-powered lead generation platform that delivers high-intent leads directly to your inbox, often before they even find you. Built for founders and teams who want to save time and increase conversions without relying on cold outreach or ads.Connect with Osiris:Website: osirissantos.comInstagram: @osirissantosHis Product: leadme.proWhether you’re building solo or scaling a company, this episode offers a practical look into how someone deep in tech is using AI not just to keep up — but to lead.Affiliate mention: Enjoy dining out? Use my inKind link to get $25 off your next $50+ meal. This is a referral link, and I may receive a small reward if you use it. Claim your $25 here.Want to be featured?Have a cool AI use case or workflow? DM Brooke or apply to be a guest via the form at howiaipodcast.com.Send us a textMore About Brooke: Instagram: @thebrookegram Website: brookex.com LinkedIn: Brooke Gramer Explore: The Collective’s AI Offers 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" is an interview-style podcast hosted by Brooke Gramer that pulls back the curtain on how everyday individuals are using artificial intelligence tools to transform their personal and professional lives. By sharing real-world stories and practical insights, this podcast demystifies the rise of AI and empowers listeners to integrate these powerful technologies into their own workflows.Each episode dives into the creative, strategic, and innovative ways people are harnessing AI—from automating mundane tasks to scaling businesses, enhancing creativity, or managing personal projects. With a focus on accessibility and relatability, How I AI provides actionable takeaways to help listeners get started or amplify their own AI journey.Every episode concludes with a clear call to action, offering resources such as free trials for popular tools, affiliate links for software memberships, educational AI courses, or insights into technologies to explore further. "How I AI" is more than just a podcast; it’s a gateway to embracing innovation and reimagining what’s possible with AI in everyday life.Connect on Instagram @Howiai.podcast"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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