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• How a Chief AI Officer Is Building Miami’s Future of Innovation

  In this episode of How I AI, I sit down with Burhan Sebin, Chief AI Officer at eMerge and the community builder behind Miami AI Hub. Burhan has played a major role in Miami’s transformation into one of the fastest growing AI ecosystems in the world, supporting hundreds of startups and helping shape a tech culture driven by real-world innovation, collaboration, and momentum.We explore what makes Miami such a powerful environment for founders and technologists, how AI adoption is accelerating across industries, and why this city has become a launchpad for global builders. Burhan also shares an inside look at the upcoming Tech Basel Miami AI Summit and the vision behind Miami AI School, the region’s hybrid program helping professionals integrate AI into their daily work.This episode offers a grounded perspective on Miami’s rise, the trends shaping 2026, and why community-led innovation is becoming the backbone of the city’s tech boom.Topics We Cover:How Miami AI Hub grew from a handful of builders to a citywide ecosystemWhy Miami has become a top destination for founders, engineers, and emerging talentWhat the next year of AI adoption will look like across robotics, agents, and enterprise useHow eMerge Americas is scaling its AI programming and eventsThe purpose and impact of Miami AI School and how it supports professionalsWhat to expect at this year’s Tech Basel Miami AI Summit and the larger Miami tech weekResources Mentioned:Tech Basel Miami AI SummitMiami AI HubeMerge AmericasConnect with Burhan LinkedIn: Burhan SebinReady to cut through the AI overwhelm?Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXSTUDIOFree AI Guide • 45-Minute AI Audit • AI Community • Custom GPTStep into The Collective’s 7-Day Free Trial and unlock instant access to our AI Mastery Challenge, a vault of high-level trainings, and recordings from our most mind-shifting webinars.If 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: 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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• The Future of AI, Agents, and Creativity: What I Learned at Blockchain Futurist Miami

  Welcome back to How I AI. In this solo episode, I’m sharing my full download from the Blockchain Futurist Conference in Miami, where I spent the day surrounded by founders, futurists, and creatives shaping the next wave of AI and Web3 innovation.From autonomous agents and AI-to-AI payments to digital identity, ownership, and creative collaboration, this episode breaks down the key quotes, takeaways, and insights that stood out most.This is a fast, honest breakdown of the ideas that matter most and why they’re going to shape how we build in 2025 and 2026.The rise of autonomous agents and what “intent” really meansWhy AI search is becoming the new homepageHow blockchain ties into IP, royalties, and digital ownershipWhy kids and seniors are adopting AI faster than we thinkThe new rules of trust, transparency, and verifiability in AIResources Mentioned:Delphi AI – David Ghiyam’s AI spiritual coaching platformBlockchain Futurist Conference Speaker List – View the full lineup of speakers and panelsReady to cut through the AI overwhelm?Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXSTUDIO Free AI Guide • 45-Minute AI Audit • AI Community • Custom GPTStep into The Collective’s 7-Day Free Trial and unlock instant access to our AI Mastery Challenge, a vault of high-level trainings, and recordings from our most mind-shifting webinars.If 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: 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 11-Year-Old is Building with AI and Making $10K a Month

  In this episode of How I AI, I sit down with Lucio Boccardi, he is eleven years old and a digital creator, innovator, and builder who’s already earning five figures a month online by experimenting fearlessly with AI.Lucio’s story is a reminder that learning through trial, curiosity, and persistence still matters. From building a math video game using an AI app builder to generating royalty income from custom GPTs, he’s showing what’s possible when creativity meets consistency.We talk about the rules he’s set for himself when using AI in school so he’s still learning the material, how he built his first Shopify store (and waited two months for that first sale), and how he turned 3D printing into another income stream. His first YouTube video reached 12,000 views.Lucio proves that success with AI isn’t instant.. it’s built through iteration, experimentation, and staying curious enough to find your unique flow.Topics We Cover: • Building a YouTube channel that earns $10K+ months through AI-assisted workflows • How to use AI to create games and interactive learning tools • Earning royalties from custom GPTs • Finding your “AI learning balance” in school and life • The mindset of experimenting until something sticksTools Mentioned:Content Creation & Video Production InVideo AI, ShortX.ai, Adobe Creative SuiteGenerative Media & Visuals OpenAI Sora, Google Veo 3 AI3D Design & Prototyping 3D Genius, Bambu Lab X1 CarbonAI Agents & Custom GPTs ChatGPTE-commerce & Automation ShopifyProjects Referenced: • Lucio’s math video game built with an AI app builder • YouTube channel generating $10K+ per month • 3D printing business producing consistent revenueConnect with Lucio: YouTube: The AI Historian  Instagram: The_money_maker2031Ready to cut through the AI overwhelm?Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXSTUDIOFree AI Guide • 45-Minute AI Audit • AI Community • Custom GPTStep into The Collective’s 7-Day Free Trial and unlock instant access to our AI Mastery Challenge, a vault of high-level trainings, and recordings from our most mind-shifting webinars.More About Brooke: 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 Emmy Award–Winning Director Continues to Create and Evolve with AI

  In this episode of How I AI, I sit down with Michaela A. Ternasky-Holland. She is a Peabody-nominated, Emmy Award–winning director using immersive technology, animation, and AI to tell deeply human stories.Michaela has built a career at the intersection of creativity and innovation. She was also among the first filmmakers to premiere a short film created with OpenAI’s Sora at Tribeca Festival. We talk about how she’s evolving with new tools while staying grounded in story  using AI to expand what’s possible for independent creators and small studios without replacing human artistry. From worldbuilding and animation to ethical storytelling and cultural preservation, Michaela is redefining what it means to direct in the age of AI.Topics We Cover: • How AI is transforming animation and immersive storytelling • The economics of creative production in an AI-assisted workflow• The evolving relationship between artists, technologists, and AI tools  • The making of Kapwa and how cultural storytelling meets technologyTools Mentioned:AI Creation & Production Runway, Midjourney, OpenAI Sora, ElevenLabsDevelopment & Worldbuilding Unity, Unreal EngineVoice, Sound & Post-Production Descript, ElevenLabs Music StudioMachine Learning & Open Models Hugging FaceAI Research & Writing ChatGPTProjects Referenced • Kapwa • Sun Still Rises (AI-assisted short premiered at Tribeca Festival) • Reimagined Vol. III: Blue (animated series with 2.2M+ YouTube views)Connect with Michaela Instagram: michaela.ternaskyholland michaelaternaskyholland.comReady to cut through the overwhelm?Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXSTUDIOFree AI Guide • 45-Minute AI Audit • AI Community • Custom GPTStep into The Collective’s 7-Day Free Trial and unlock instant access to our AI Mastery Challenge, a vault of high-level trainings, and recordings from our most mind-shifting webinars.More About Brooke: 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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• Smart Cities, Blockchain, and AI: A Mayoral Candidate’s Vision for the Future of Money

  In this episode of How I AI, I sit down with Chairman Elijah John Bowdre, a civic leader and Executive Director of the Miami-Dade Digital Commission, who has spent more than a decade at the intersection of blockchain, public policy, and financial innovation.As Chairman of the Miami-Dade Cryptocurrency Task Force, Bowdre has advised government leaders on the responsible adoption of emerging technologies helping shape frameworks for blockchain integration, digital identity, and crypto payments across public systems. From his early ventures in China’s tech ecosystem to authoring Florida’s state bill for virtual assets, his work bridges global experience and local impact.I share how AI, digital wallets, and blockchain are transforming civic infrastructure, why decentralized systems are key to rebuilding public trust, and what it takes to future-proof a city in the era of intelligent machines.🔥 Topics We Cover: • How blockchain provides a trust layer for AI and financial automation • The convergence of cryptocurrency, identity, and civic accountability • The evolution of Miami as a global hub for digital innovationTools and Concepts Mentioned: AI Agents, Blockchain, Bitcoin, Digital Wallets, Smart Contracts, Coinbase, Zero-Knowledge Proof Systems, Quantum Computing, Cybernetics Connect with Chairman Bowdre: Instagram: chairmanbowdre Website: bowdre4mayor.comReady to cut through the overwhelm?Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXSTUDIOFree AI Guide • 45-Minute AI Audit • AI Community • Custom GPTStep into The Collective’s 7-Day Free Trial and unlock instant access to our AI Mastery Challenge, a vault of high-level trainings, and recordings from our most mind-shifting webinars.More About Brooke: 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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