How I AI

• How an AI Builder and Strategist Uses Tech to Solve Big Business Problems

  In this episode, I’m joined by Lucas Lorenzo Peña, a systems thinker, Creative Technologist, and AI Builder. Lucas sits at the intersection of strategic design, innovation frameworks, and emerging AI tools. This conversation dives deep into how AI is shaping the way we think, not just the way we work.We explore how tools can be extensions of our thought processes, how engineering mindsets can drive creative innovation, and why resilience in the age of AI is less about learning every tool and more about learning how to think across systems. If you’ve ever wondered how to bridge artistic vision with technical skill, or how to build future-ready infrastructure for the ideas in your head, this one’s for you.🔥 Topics We Cover:How AI tools are helping Lucas prototype and refine complex ideasLucas’s approach to creative problem solving through systems thinkingThe difference between art, design, and engineering in the AI eraWhy learning to “vibe code” isn’t enough, and how to build a real foundationHis strategy of “backcasting” and imagining from the future backwardsWhy staying adaptable with tools matters more than mastering any one platform🧰 Tools Mentioned in This Episode:For thinking + writing: ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, DeepSeekFor coding + prototyping: Python, JavaScript, LLaMAFor organizing ideas: NotionContact Lucas:LinkedIn: lucaslpena Substack: traverseinspace🔗 Links Mentioned in the Episode:Future of Education InstagramLego + Generative AI Article on LinkedInTraverse-in-space WebsiteWant to be featured?Have a compelling AI use case or experimental workflow? Apply to be a guest at howiaipodcast.com.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. More 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 Global Entrepreneur Adapts Mindset and Family for an AI-Driven Future

  In this episode of "How I AI," I sit down in Bali with Umer Hadeed - Innovation Architect, Serial Entrepreneur, and co-founder of The Collective AI. But rather than a tech-heavy breakdown, this conversation goes deeper. We explore the mindset shift required to adapt in the age of AI, how history mirrors today’s digital revolution, and what it means to raise families during this unprecedented time of change.Whether you’re a founder, a freelancer, or a parent navigating what to teach the next generation, Umer offers a grounded, big-picture perspective. We unpack the emotional friction many feel, why tech stacks are constantly evolving, and how automation is redefining the value of human work. If you’ve been craving a thoughtful, human-centered take on this AI wave, this episode is for you.What We Cover:How Umer entered the AI space after years in engineering, e-comm, blockchain, and creative techThe role of community and connection in accelerating AI adoptionWhy AI isn’t eliminating jobs - it’s displacing them, and what that means for your next moveRaising kids in an AI-first world: mindset, responsibility, and opportunityHow to future-proof yourself in a world of constant changeTech + Tools Mentioned:ChatGPT – for text generation and automationClaude – for deeper, nuanced LLM queries11 Labs – for advanced AI voice and audio generationDeepSeek – for research and deep summarizationMake.com – for low-code automations across platformsn8n – open-source workflow automationZapier – no-code tool for connecting apps and automating tasksConnect with Umer: LinkedIn – Umer Hadeed Instagram – @umerhadeedThe Collective AI  Links + Resources:My AI Starter Guide InKind Affiliate for $25 Off More 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: Inside an AI Mastermind – Tools, Agents, and Automation Strategies from Bali

  Hi there, I'm back with a solo episode of “How I AI,” and this time, I’m recording straight from Bali. I just wrapped up a 5-day AI Mastermind hosted by The Collective, and I’m giving you an inside look at the most forward-thinking tools, creative experiments, and automation breakthroughs we explored together.From building AI influencers and launching digital twins, to experimenting with no-code tools and automation agents, this episode is a rapid-fire debrief of what’s happening at the edge of the AI creator economy. I also share highlights from each speaker.🎧 Tune in to learn what’s happening in real time…and what’s coming next.🔥 Topics I Cover:• What it’s like to attend an immersive AI mastermind • The future of AI influencers, digital avatars, and Web3 automation • How to build smarter workflows using N8N and Make • The future of digital avatars and building your own AI influencer🧰 Tools Mentioned in This Episode:• Voice + Audio AI: ElevenLabs, Resemble AI • Visual + Creative: Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, Kling AI • Virtual Styling: Kolors Virtual Try-On • Chat + Prompting: ChatGPT • Automation Systems: N8N Assistant GPT Make.com, Apify, Emergent, Vortex AI • Web + UI Design: Framer, Google Stitch, Bolt, Lovable.devLinks + Resources:My AI Starter GuideInKind Affiliate for $25 Off AI Agents Emergency Debate (YouTube)My 5-Minute Summary via Eleven Reader👤 Speakers Featured in This Episode:• Faith the Creator – Visual artist and AI educator on using Midjourney, Firefly, and product-aligned AI influencer content • Lucas Lorenzo Peña – Creative technologist and founder sharing his “Futures Wheel” GPT prompt for product acceleration • Natalia (MetaMuse) – Metaverse architect and avatar developer who helped us build digital twins inside Telegram • Erik Faz Jurgensen – No-code pioneer on automation stacks, vibe coding, and building at the speed of instinct • Umer Hadeed – Serial entrepreneur demoing N8N and Make automation with his son’s faceless AI YouTube channel • Jonathan Foltz – Co-founder of The Collective, blending exponential growth systems with mindset and conscious AI leadershipMore 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 Newsletter Founder Uses AI to Scale Content and Save Hours a Day

  In this week’s episode of “How I AI”, I’m joined by Elena Nikiforia, founder of Supercharged AI, a fast-scaling newsletter for entrepreneurs navigating the AI revolution. Elena has grown her email list from 200 to over 35,000 subscribers in under a year and she’s just getting started.🎙️ Elena shares how she uses AI agents, automation tools, and custom GPTs to streamline her workflow, curate daily content, and help others do the same without sacrificing authenticity or human connection. She also opens up about parenting in the AI age and why she believes educating the next generation starts now.Whether you're an early-stage founder, solo creator, or just trying to simplify your stack, this episode offers real-world insights on building smarter systems with AI.🎧 Tune in now to hear how Elena’s creating daily impact with lean tools and bold vision.🔥 Topics We Cover:How she scaled Supercharged AI to 35K+ subscribersThe AI agents and automations behind her daily contentWhy she uses Beehive and how she collaborates with other newslettersHer take on parenting with AI and raising the next generation of digital nativesThe most underrated platforms for solo founders building in publicHow she teaches entrepreneurs to build AI workflows… no dev background needed🧰 Tools Mentioned in This Episode:Writing, Research & Automation: ChatGPT, Custom GPTs, Gamma, Make.comContent Curation & Repurposing: Opus Clips, Higgsfield AI, Kling AI, Beehive (newsletter platform)Agent Marketplaces & Builders: Swarms.ai, Clay.com, N8N 📲 Connect with Elena Nikiforia:Instagram: @elenikiforia LinkedIn: Elena Nikiforia Newsletter: GetSupercharged.aiWant to be featured? Have a cool AI use case or workflow? Apply to be a guest at howiaipodcast.comEnjoy 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 hereMore 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 Tech Founder Uses AI to Automate Content and Build a Lean Startup

  Welcome back to How I AI! In this episode, I’m joined by Iman Oubou, co-founder of Vocable.ai, entrepreneur, and former Miss New York, who’s redefining how we create, scale, and automate content using AI.🎙️ Iman shares how she’s building a no-code, AI-enhanced platform that helps founders, creators, and small businesses repurpose their knowledge into high-impact content without needing a massive team or deep technical skills. Whether you’re a bootstrapped builder, content creator, or early-stage founder wondering how to launch smarter, this episode is packed with insights that will change how you think about content, capital, and community in the age of AI.🎧 Tune in now to learn how to use AI to amplify your vision even on a budget.🔥 Topics We Cover:How she is scaling @vocable.ai and advice for early-stage foundersHer pivot from media brand to AI-powered platformThe shift from personal branding to personal publishingCapital-raising insights on aligning product, positioning, and pressure Her take on the rise of AI agents and what’s coming nextWhy she moved to Miami and what makes its tech scene uniquely energizing🧰 Tools Mentioned in This Episode:Writing, Research & Ideation:ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Perplexity, GammaVisual & Design Tools:Midjourney, Canva, Photoshop, Leonardo.aiVideo Generation & Editing:Sora (OpenAI), Pika, Runway,Cloning & Voice Content:ElevenLabs (used to clone her voice), Eleven Reader, HeyGenContent Repurposing Platform:Vocable.ai (Iman’s own platform for automated content creation)Systems & Automation Tools:Notion, Airtable, ZapierStartup-Friendly Deals:AppSumoConnect with Iman Oubou:Instagram: @imanoubouLinkedIn: Iman OubouWebsite: vocable.aiWant to be featured?Have a cool AI use case or workflow? Apply to be a guest at howiaipodcast.comEnjoy 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 hereMore 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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