

How I AI
Brooke Gramer
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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Sep 2, 2025 • 28min
How Community Founders Use AI to Build Global Ecosystems
In this engaging discussion, Jonathan Foltz and Umer Hadeed, co-founders of Collective AI, delve into the transformative power of community in the AI landscape. Jonathan, an AI integrator focused on developing conscious leaders, shares insights on personal growth through community support. Umer emphasizes the importance of collaboration and innovation, showcasing the Vortex AI platform. They explore how a strong network fosters resilience and accelerates success, making a compelling case for community-led advancement in the fast-evolving world of AI.

Aug 26, 2025 • 39min
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:POMAPOMA 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.For listeners ready to dive deeper into AI, The Collective offers a 7-Day Free Trial that includes the AI Mastery Challenge, a vault of advanced trainings, and recordings from past 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.Want to be featured? Apply at howiaipodcast.com Ready 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 GPTMore About Brooke:Website: brookex.comLinkedIn: Brooke GramerMore About the Podcast:Instagram: howiai.podcastWebsite: howiaipodcast.com"How I AI" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

Aug 19, 2025 • 27min
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 Ready 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 GPTFor listeners ready to dive deeper into AI, The Collective offers a 7-Day Free Trial that includes the AI Mastery Challenge, a vault of advanced trainings, and recordings from past webinars. If 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:Website: brookex.comLinkedIn: Brooke GramerMore About the Podcast:Instagram: howiai.podcastWebsite: 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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Aug 12, 2025 • 38min
How a Public Relations Strategist Uses AI to Save Time and Create Media Impact
Tianna Robinson, an award-winning publicist and founder of Intertwine Agency, shares her expertise on harnessing AI in public relations. She discusses the evolution of PR in the AI era and the critical need for AI literacy among communicators. Tianna provides insights on how AI can streamline press outreach, cutting weeks of work down to mere hours. She emphasizes the importance of maintaining authenticity and building a personal brand while integrating automation, all while advocating for equitable access to AI resources for marginalized communities.

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Aug 5, 2025 • 32min
How a Doctor and Scientist Uses AI in Medical Imaging and Diagnostics
Dr. Akash Parvatikar is a computational pathologist and medical imaging scientist with a Ph.D. in Computational Biology. He discusses how AI is revolutionizing cancer diagnosis, improving accuracy through digital pathology and remote capabilities. Akash shares insights on the risks of traditional workflows and how AI mitigates them, emphasizing the importance of explainability and regulatory compliance. He also touches on the potential of AI tools like Python and NumPy in enhancing medical practices, making cancer care more accessible and efficient.

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Jul 29, 2025 • 37min
How an E-Commerce Founder Uses AI to Scale to $10M on Amazon
Kyle Binder, founder of PetLovers, shares his journey from a $2,000 startup to a $10 million e-commerce success in the pet hair removal niche. He reveals how he built the custom AI system, PetLovers Cortex, to optimize operations and manage team workflows. Kyle emphasizes the importance of careful AI integration, using tools like ChatGPT for strategy and decision-making. He discusses the challenges of scaling on Amazon and the value of developing sustainable, tailored solutions for e-commerce founders looking to innovate.

Jul 22, 2025 • 46min
How a Hollywood Sculptor Turned AI Filmmaker Is Reimagining Cinema
This week on How I AI, I’m joined by James Jones, a Hollywood sculptor turned award-winning AI filmmaker and the creative force behind Satire AI. With credits on X-Men, Pirates of the Caribbean, Spider-Man, and Into the Wild, James brings decades of practical effects and storytelling experience to the world of generative cinema.Now, he’s using AI to create surreal shorts, reconstruct childhood memories, and explore social commentary through tools like Runway, Midjourney, and Stable Diffusion. His projects have been recognized at Berlin Independent Film Festival and beyond..and he’s just getting started.If you’ve ever wondered what AI filmmaking actually looks like behind the scenes, or how to get started, this episode will give you a whole new perspective.🔥 Topics We Cover:How James transitioned from big-budget Hollywood sets to solo AI filmmakingWhy he used Stable Diffusion to recreate a childhood trauma, and how it became unexpectedly therapeuticBehind the scenes of Runway’s AI Film Festival and how it's reshaping independent storytellingHis approach to character consistency using tools like Photoshop and reference promptsWhat it means to "greenlight your own work" and why AI makes it more possible than ever🛠️ AI Tools & Workflow James Uses:Image Generation: Midjourney (style refs, omni refs), Stable Diffusion, KreaVideo Generation: Runway, Veo, Luma Ray 2, Kling, Minimax, HiggsfieldEditing & VFX: Photoshop (for character isolation), CapCut, Premiere, Filmora, DaVinci ResolveVoice & Sound Design: 11 Labs, Udio, Sono.ai, BBC Sound Effects, YouTube AudioLanguage & Accessibility: Translate Mom, Subtitles in Portuguese, Spanish, Italian, and FrenchWriting & Conceptualizing: Claude, ChatGPT🎥 Links & Resources Mentioned:YouTube: Satire AI – watch his shorts and experimental filmsMachine Cinema WhatsApp Community – global collective of AI filmmakersFLEX Tech Summit – AI x creativity conferenceFilmFreeway – submit your work to indie and AI film festivalsDream Recorder – an AI tool for visualizing dreams📲 Connect with James Jones:Website: https://satireai.comIMDb: James JonesYouTube: Satire_AIEnjoy 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.For listeners ready to dive deeper into AI, The Collective offers a 7-Day Free Trial that includes the AI Mastery Challenge and recordings from past webinars. Explore all my resources in one place → https://stan.store/BRXSTUDIOFree AI Guide • 45-Minute AI Audit • AI Community • Custom GPTMore About Brooke:Website: brookex.comLinkedIn: Brooke GramerMore About the Podcast:Instagram: howiai.podcastWebsite: 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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Jul 17, 2025 • 20min
Solo Episode: What I’d Do Differently If I Was Learning AI for the First Time
Discover key insights about the future of work as AI agents emerge. Learn why the U.S. government is pouring hundreds of millions into AI companies. Find out which jobs are at the highest risk of automation based on recent research. Get practical tips on defining your AI learning path without getting overwhelmed. Hear about the importance of personalizing your AI journey to enhance productivity. Exciting announcements about the podcast’s expansion add to the appeal for both newbies and seasoned AI enthusiasts.

Jul 10, 2025 • 41min
How a Metaverse Visionary Uses AI to Build Digital Avatars That Scale Creative Brands
In this engaging conversation, Natalia Tkacheva, known as Meta Muse, discusses her groundbreaking work in creating AI-powered avatars that can manage brands autonomously. She reveals her vision for merging human consciousness with technology and the concept of 'vibe coding'—designing tech with intention and voice. Natalia also shares insights on automating content and marketing, emphasizing a future where digital identities thrive. Her bold predictions for multi-metaverses and FemTech's evolution provide a captivating glimpse into tomorrow's landscape.

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Jul 2, 2025 • 35min
How a Visual Artist and AI Educator Uses AI to Launch Courses and Automate Content
Emaan Faith, known as Faith the Creator, is a self-taught visual artist and creative technologist. She discusses her transition from painting to harnessing AI tools like Midjourney to streamline her artistic process. Faith shares insights on automating social media and creating her platform, GetEducated.ai, which focuses on niche-specific AI skills. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity in art amidst rising automation and explores the future of educational tools and digital identity in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.


