AI Readiness Project

AI Readiness Project

The AI Readiness Project is a weekly show co-hosted by Anne Murphy of She Leads AI and Kyle Shannon of The AI Salon, exploring how individuals and organizations are implementing AI in their business, community, and personal life. Each episode offers a candid, behind-the-scenes look at how real people are experimenting with artificial intelligence—what’s actually working, what’s not, and what’s changing fast. You’ll hear from nonprofit leaders, small business owners, educators, creatives, and technologists—people building AI into their day-to-day decisions, not just dreaming about the future. If you're figuring out how to bring AI into your own work or team, this show gives you real examples, lessons learned, and thoughtful conversations that meet you where you are. • Conversations grounded in practice, not just theory • Lessons from people leading AI projects across sectors • Honest talk about risks, routines, wins, and surprises New episodes every week.

Episodes

August 20, 2025 53 mins

Show Overview:

This week, Anne Murphy and Kyle Shannon welcome My Luu and Amber Trivedi to explore how AI can guide young people through life’s biggest questions—starting with “Who am I, and what should I do next?” They share the origin story of LifeSpark Labs, how their immersive game blends self-discovery with practical career skills, and why they believe work and wellbeing should never be separate conversations. Along the way, th...

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SHOW OVERVIEW:

Most AI systems still reflect a narrow picture of intelligence. In this conversation, Vanessa Chang invites us to widen that frame — asking what might change if we included more ways of knowing and thinking. What strengths do women and other underrepresented voices bring to that shift? And how can we work with AI in ways that keep us connected to, rather than distanced from, our most human traits?

We explore the gap be...

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Our 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 whe...

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Our 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 s...

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🎧 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 ...

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👤 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 V...

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𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿’𝘀 𝗚𝘂𝗶𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝗜 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗧𝘆𝗹𝗲𝗿 𝗙𝗶𝘀𝗸

Join 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 appro...

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This 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...
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How 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 un...

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In 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...

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Join 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 n...

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Join 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...

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Join 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...
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Join 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...

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In 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-forwa...

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This 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 curre...

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AI and Accessibility: Embracing Neurodiversity

This 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...

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What 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, h...

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In 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 media
  • How she's navigating ...
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This 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 e...

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