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AI Readiness ProjectWriting the Future: AI, Education, and the Craft of Critical Thinking with Leon FurzeOur Guest:Leon Furze is a consultant, best-selling author, and PhD candidate with more than fifteen years in secondary and tertiary education. Based on a working farm in southwest Victoria, Australia, Leon brings both global perspective and grounded experience to his research on the impact of generative AI on how—and why—we write.Show Overview:On August 6, Leon will join Anne Murphy and Kyle Shannon live to explore what happens when writing, thinking, and AI meet in the classroom. With wit and clarity, he’ll share why teaching writing isn’t just about gr...2025-08-071h 00
AI Readiness ProjectSystems That Stick: Tam Nguyen on Practical AI for TeamsOur Guest: Tam Nguyen, Founder of Dawn Again AI, brings a rare mix of accounting, automation, and systems design to the table. Her work helps teams adopt AI in ways that are genuinely useful.Show Overview:In this episode, Tam shares how she went from spreadsheets and consulting to helping businesses design AI-powered systems that actually work for people. With a focus on sustainable, human-centered strategies, Tam talks about how small shifts in thinking and design can make a big difference. From building processes that teams can stick with to rethinking what “automation” real...2025-07-3159 min
AI Readiness ProjectThe AI Readiness Project Podcast with Guest Matt Karabinos: Where Does Education Need to Go in a World with AI?🎧 About the Episode:Matt talks with Kyle Shannon and Gwyn Chafetz (standing in for Anne Murphy) about the real-world challenges teachers face and how AI can actually help—without replacing the human touch that makes education meaningful. From his classroom in Pennsylvania to online workshops for teachers and school leaders, Matt brings a fresh, honest perspective on how educators can use AI to support every learner and bring more creativity into their workday.🧭 Key Takeaways:What students actually need in an AI-influenced futureWhy teacher trust and curiosity matter more than tech toolsHow to keep things play...2025-07-241h 01
AI Readiness ProjectMax, the Chaos Goblin, and Honest AI Conversations with Vikki Baptiste👤 Our Guest:This week, we're joined by Vikki Baptiste — Chief Digital Alchemist at 3 Bees Digital, AI image wrangler, and creator of curious tech things. If you’ve wandered into the quirky corners of the internet, chances are you’ve seen her work. Vikki shares her thoughts at vikki.wiki and collects titles with the flair of a digital Pokémon trainer.🎧 About the Episode:In this episode, Anne Murphy and Kyle Shannon sit down with Vikki to explore what it means to have honest conver...2025-07-1744 min
AI Readiness ProjectThe AI Readiness Project with Guest Tyler Fisk𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝘆𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗸Join hosts Anne Murphy (She Leads AI) and Kyle Shannon (The AI Salon) for a high-energy, practical show with Tyler Fisk, CEO & Co-Founder of AI Build Lab. Tyler’s been “building the plane while flying it” for over 20 years—and now, he’s helping entrepreneurs do the same with AI. From greenhouse manufacturing to e-commerce, Tyler’s approach fuses operational grit with clever automation, and he’s got the chicken math to prove it.In this show, Tyler shares what it really looks like to turn AI into a revenue-generating machine—not a distraction. You'll learn why he always “shows up with a mockup,” and how building bespoke AI agents before the first sales call can dramatically shift the room. Wi...2025-07-101h 01
AI Readiness ProjectThe AI Readiness Project: Turning Ideas Into Action with Tara BonhorstThis week on The AI Readiness Project, hosts Anne Murphy and Kyle Shannon welcome Tara Bonhorst, founder of Do That Dave, a company dedicated to helping aspiring entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life. With a background in learning design, Tara is on a mission to make AI tools approachable and practical, empowering creators to move from inspiration to real-world outcomes.𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻?Hear how Tara uses AI in unexpected ways — including how she took her cat to the Grand Canyon!Learn strategies for making AI accessible and meaningful, especially for those just starting out.Discover resources like the Future Product Playground cou...2025-07-031h 00
AI Readiness ProjectThe AI Readiness Project: The Magic of Branding with AI, with Marisol RiosHow do you integrate branding, intuition, and automation without compromising your voice or values? In this episode of The AI Readiness Project, we welcome Marisol Rios—better known as The AI Witch—for a conversation about how AI can be a tool for self-expression and business transformation. With a background in digital strategy, visual design, and mystical practice, Marisol brings a thoughtful perspective on using technology to unlock creative power.𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱?Explore how AI can support more authentic branding and aligned client experiencesLearn how neurodivergent, intuitive, and visionary entrepreneurs are shaping their workflows using accessible toolsGain practical insights on using AI to stay fo...2025-06-2657 min
AI Readiness ProjectThe AI Readiness Project with Anne Murphy and Kyle ShannonIn this no-guest episode of The AI Readiness Project, Anne Murphy and Kyle Shannon dig into the real obstacles keeping people from embracing AI—fear, overwhelm, and the “I’ll deal with it later” mindset. They share candid stories, hard truths, and a new framework called Feed Your Prompt, designed to help you get the most out of yourself with AI. From janky tech moments to practical strategies for making AI personally relevant, this conversation blends empathy, tough love, and actionable advice for anyone stuck on the sidelines.2025-06-191h 00
AI Readiness ProjectThe AI Readiness Project: Turning AI into Action with Christian RobinsJoin us for a dynamic episode of The AI Readiness Project with Christian Robins, Chief Creative Officer and co-founder of 11 Dollar Bill, and co-founder of Agent11. Christian brings over 25 years of experience at the intersection of design, visual effects, and emerging tech—and he’s now guiding creative teams through real-world adoption of AI tools inside high-pressure production environments. This is not theory—this is happening now. 𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗧𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝗜𝗻?Go behind the scenes with a creative leader who’s integrating generative AI into live-action and post-production workflows.Hear what it actually feels like to run a business that’s embraced AI from the inside out.See...2025-06-121h 01
AI Readiness ProjectThe AI Readiness Project producate with CJ FletcherJoin us for an inspiring show with CJ Fletcher, generative artist and improviser, as we explore the intersection of creativity, identity, and machine-made art. Based in Denver, CJ uses AI tools to translate internal stories into vivid visuals, blending corporate elegance with the edge of speculative fiction. In this conversation, we’ll dive into how culture, code, and narrative converge—and why storytelling still matters in a world full of automation.Explore how generative art challenges traditional narratives and reshapes how we express identity.Learn how CJ blends performance, tech, and design to make storytelling mult...2025-06-051h 00
AI Readiness ProjectThe AI Readiness Project podcast with Tracey "the Safety Lady" HawkinsJoin us for a timely show featuring Tracey “the Safety Lady” Hawkins, a veteran safety educator and AI cybersecurity advocate, as we dive into how individuals and organizations can stay secure in the age of generative AI. Tracey brings decades of hands-on experience helping people manage risk, now applied to the new frontier of deepfakes, scams, and psychological safety in tech-driven workplaces.𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗔𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱?Learn how to spot and respond to AI-generated scams, phishing attempts, and deepfake content.Discover what “cyber safety” really means in a world where generative AI is everywhere.Explore how to create environments where teams feel secure and supported—bot...2025-05-291h 03
AI Readiness ProjectThe AI Readiness Project with Hunter Lee Canning: AI, Authenticity, and the Art of Showing UpJoin us for a rich and refreshingly real conversation with Hunter Lee Canning, Chief Creative Officer of Plumwheel—the “production studio that fits in your pocket.” From Broadway stages to browser tabs, Hunter blends storytelling, visual creativity, and technical playfulness to explore one of today’s biggest questions: Can AI help us show up more fully, or does it risk erasing what’s real?In this episode of The AI Readiness Project, we dive into the evolving tension between automation and authenticity—touching on avatars, ethical overwhelm, creator burnout, and the awkward-but-liberating journey of clicking “record” without a script. Hunter...2025-05-221h 19
AI Readiness ProjectThe AI Readiness Project with Michelle Muncy-Silva: Reconstructing Limitation, Rediscovering PlayIn this deeply honest and energizing episode, Kyle Shannon and Anne Murphy sit down with Michelle Muncy-Silva—educator, podcaster, and founder of Empowered by AI. Together, they explore what it means to unlearn outdated beliefs, reconstruct personal limitations, and use AI not just as a tool, but as a trusted thought partner.Michelle shares her own journey from burnout to curiosity, explaining how adopting a playful, question-forward approach to AI changed everything—from launching a travel blog to creating a podcast that amplifies women’s voices in tech. The trio dives into generational narratives, the emotional labor of AI...2025-05-151h 00
AI Readiness ProjectThe AI Readiness Project: Halima Muhammad on AI, Identity, and Creative PowerThis week on the AI Readiness Project, we’re joined by Halima Muhammad , AI Artist, Technologist, and founder of byH, a creative agency helping artists and entrepreneurs bring their ideas to life through AI-powered branding, storytelling, and automation. Halima brings a rare mix of technical fluency and creative force, with more than 20 years of experience spanning full-stack development, visual arts, and digital strategy.She currently advises new learners at the Secret AI Society (SAIS), and her work — from murals to gallery installations — reflects a deep commitment to both innovation and accessibility. In this show, Halima joins hosts Kyle S...2025-05-0855 min
AI Readiness ProjectThe AI Readiness Project: AI and Accessibility - Embracing Neurodiversity with Guest Angelina MartinAI and Accessibility: Embracing NeurodiversityThis week on the AI Readiness Project, host Anne Murphy sits down with Angelina Martin, CEO of Online Media Solutions, to explore how an AI mindset can support neurodiverse professionals—particularly those navigating ADHD—in adapting to a fast-paced, tech-driven world. (Kyle is away this week!)With over a decade of experience in strategic communications, community outreach, and disaster response for both people and animals, Angelina shares how tools powered by AI have helped her stay grounded and effective, even in high-pressure situations. Her approach combines empathy with action—and highli...2025-04-241h 05
AI Readiness ProjectThe AI Readiness Project with Karl Yeh: How Construction and Manufacturing Are Using AI TodayWhat does it take to get real results with AI in industries like construction and manufacturing—today? Join us for a candid show with Karl Yeh, Chief AI Officer at 0260.AI, as he shares how companies rooted in tradition are achieving tangible wins by applying AI in practical, no-nonsense ways.Karl gets straight to what’s working on the ground. Whether you’re exploring where to begin or trying to steer clear of expensive mistakes, his perspective is sharp, practical, and worth hearing.Why Attend?Learn how AI is being applied in “old school”...2025-04-171h 02
AI Readiness ProjectThe AI Readiness Project with Kimberly Offord: Telling Untold Stories with AIIn this episode of the AI Readiness Project, hosts Kyle Shaman and Anne Murphy are joined by filmmaker, real estate agent, and creative force Kimberly Offord. What started as curiosity with image tools led Kimberly to a remarkable commission: a music video collaboration with Grammy-winner Lalah Hathaway and Willow Smith.Kimberly talks about:The need for more honest and diverse representation in visual mediaHow she's navigating new tools without getting buried in themHer new project, the Playground Pastime Film Contest, designed to spotlight overlooked stories and voicesThe messy, often nonlinear process of experimenting with emerging tech2025-04-101h 01
AI Readiness ProjectThe AI Readiness Project: AI Persona Dream Teams with Kay StonerThis week on the AI Readiness Project, we're joined by Kay Stoner—creator of the AI Persona Dream Team.Kay brings a unique mix of counterculture curiosity and deep tech experience, showing us what it really means to relate to AI, not just use it. We dive into her accessible system for building AI teams that collaborate like real humans—arguing, aligning, and solving complex problems.This episode explores how to move beyond prompt engineering into relational AI, where your best skill might simply be: asking the right question. If you're feeling overwhelmed by AI or s...2025-04-031h 06
AI Readiness ProjectThe AI Readiness Project: Finding the JOY in AI with Mary MasseyAI isn’t just about automation—it’s about creativity, empowerment, and making life easier! In this episode of The AI Readiness Project, hosts Kyle Shannon and Ann Murphy welcome the incredible Mary Massie, aka The AI Joy Dealer, to explore how AI can help educators, small businesses, and everyday users embrace technology without fear—and have FUN doing it!𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗼𝗽𝗶𝗰𝘀 𝗖𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗱:✅ How to overcome AI resistance and start playing with it today✅ Why choosing just ONE AI tool and mastering it is key to success✅ How AI can save time, reduce stress, and spark creativity in your work✅ The importance of AI...2025-03-191h 04
AI Readiness ProjectThe AI Readiness Project: Curiosity, Creativity, and Culture Shift with Guest Adnan IftekharIn this episode of the 𝗔𝗜 𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁, hosts Kyle Shannon and Anne Murphy dive into the rapidly evolving world of AI and discuss how to thrive in an AI-driven future. They explore the importance of developing the right mindset—one that embraces creativity, adaptability, and curiosity.Kyle shares his journey of rediscovering the joy of play through AI tools like Luma Labs and ChatGPT, introducing the concept of "vibe storytelling," where AI is used to create without rigid goals. Anne talks about the challenge of balancing efficiency with exploration and why it's important to stay curious and open to the possibilities AI offers.The episode also feat...2025-03-121h 01
AI Readiness ProjectThe AI Readiness Project: How to Integrate AI Into Your Workflow with Guest Josh HustonForget trying to keep up with AI—it’s moving too fast! Instead, let’s focus on adopting the right mindset and strategies to thrive in an AI-driven world. In this episode of The AI Readiness Project, hosts Kyle Shannon and Ann Murphy dive into practical AI adoption, overcoming stress barriers, and the importance of asking better questions when working with AI.𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁: 𝗝𝗼𝘀𝗵 𝗛𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻Josh shares his journey from business strategy and consulting to becoming an AI adoption expert. Learn how he helps professionals optimize their workflows, leverage AI automation, and break through resistance to change.Key Topics Covered:How stress impacts AI adoption & breaking old h...2025-03-051h 02
AI Readiness ProjectThe AI Readiness Project with Guest Joy Purdy: So you think you're ready for AI?In this launch episode of the AI Readiness Project, co-hosts Kyle Shannon and Anne Murphy take you on a bold new journey—one that ditches the overwhelm of "keeping up" and focuses instead on building a mindset that thrives in an AI-driven world. They explore the shift from AI literacy to AI readiness, what that really means, and how we all need to unlearn more than we learn to stay agile in this ever-changing landscape.Their first guest is the unforgettable Joy Purdy.Joy shares how she went from barely knowing how to use ChatGPT to...2025-02-261h 00