AI: Voice or Victim?

Imagine cloning yourself—digitally—and letting that version do all the content creation while you sleep. That’s not science fiction. That’s what Austin Armstrong is building.

In this episode of AI: Voice or Victim, Erica Rooney and Greg Boone sit down with Austin Armstrong, CEO of Syllaby, a platform helping everyday people create faceless videos, AI avatars, and fully-automated content with just a few clicks.

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AI isn’t optional anymore — it’s mission-critical. But how do leaders move beyond the buzzwords and actually adopt AI in a way that drives real business outcomes?

In this episode of AI: Voice or Victim, hosts Erica Rooney and Greg Boone (aka AISerious™) sit down with Jason Johns, CEO of ConnXions, an AI-powered sourcing and procurement platform. Jason has spent decades in emerging tech, from open-source Linux to the AI fron...

What if you could automate your most tedious tasks—without writing a single line of code?

That’s exactly what Eric Levy is doing. In this episode, we sit down with the creative entrepreneur behind Clean Plate FX to explore how AI tools like Claude and Cursor are helping him save time, reduce errors, and unlock new revenue streams—without replacing people, just replacing pain points.

Eric’s not a tech expert. He’s not a coder...

Feeling AI-anxious? You're not alone—and you're not stuck.

In this episode of AI: Voice or Victim, hosts Erica Rooney and Greg Boone sit down with Dana Peebles—President of Baystone Transformation Group, former AVP of Change Management at Duke Health, and a true master of helping people embrace uncertainty and thrive through change. Whether you're leading a team or just trying to keep up with rapid AI advances, Dana breaks ...

Today on AI: Voice or Victim, we’re busting the myth that AI is only for tech companies and Silicon Valley startups. Tony Ferreira—digital transformation expert and VP at Ranch Group—is here to show us how AI is revolutionizing traditional industries, from HVAC and plumbing to electrical services.

We explore:

• How AI is helping technicians troubleshoot in real-time with nothing more than a photo
• Why qualitative, unstructur...

Why does AI feel so threatening—especially in the workplace? In this episode of AI: Voice or Victim, Erica Rooney and Greg Boone sit down with Sharman Ghio, a seasoned marketing leader and workplace wellness advocate. Together, they explore how companies can adopt AI without losing their soul.

Sharman shares practical strategies for integrating AI in a way that empowers people rather than replaces them, including why AI is ...

Today on AI: Voice or Victim, we talk to Chris Andrassy, co-founder and CEO of Astral Insights, an AI enablement firm helping Fortune 500 companies modernize their supply chains. From spreadsheets to smart assistants, Chris walks us through how AI is actually being deployed—not just theorized—to streamline operations, enhance forecasting, and preserve institutional knowledge on the factory floor.

We dive into:

• The real d...

Jackie Ferguson is no stranger to transformative conversations. As co-founder of The Diversity Movement and host of the Diversity: Beyond the Checkbox podcast, she’s helped redefine what inclusive leadership looks like in the modern workplace. But what happens when that workplace is powered by artificial intelligence?

In this episode of AI: Voice or Victim, hosts Greg Boone and Erica Rooney sit down with Jackie to explore h...

AI isn’t new—it’s been here for a while. So why are so many businesses still stuck on the sidelines?

Recorded LIVE at CED Venture Connect 2025 in Raleigh, NC, this episode features Fadi Hindi—AI transformation advisor, professor, and digital twin pioneer. Fadi has been working in AI since the late ’80s, and he joins hosts Erica Rooney and Greg Boone (aka AISerious™) to break down what’s holding companies and individuals bac...

Runbin Dong, founder and CEO of Scale Social AI, joins AI: Voice or Victim to share his inspiring journey from a family restaurant to founding a tech company redefining marketing for small businesses. In a world increasingly saturated with AI-generated noise, Runbin explains how true growth today depends on human connection — not just automation.

He shares how Scale Social AI empowers small businesses to capture authentic c...

If AI can do your job faster and cheaper—what's stopping it from replacing you? In this episode of AI: Voice or Victim?, hosts Greg Boone and Erica Rooney answer that question as they reconnect with longtime colleague and web applications expert John Zeren to explore how AI is disrupting the workplace, and what smart professionals and companies are doing about it. From real stories of job loss due to AI to success stories ...

In this energizing episode of AI: Voice or Victim?, hosts Greg Boone and Erica Rooney sit down with global AI speaker and tech veteran Dan Chuparkoff for a deep dive into how AI is reshaping creativity, leadership, and decision-making. Dan breaks down why AI won’t steal your job, but it might expose how inefficiently you work and why leaders need to stop fearing AI and start experimenting with it today. From the power of p...

Is AI making you obsolete, or is it your secret weapon for career success?

In the premiere episode of AI: Voice or Victim?, Greg Boone, marketing executive and AI strategist, and author, speaker, and gender equality advocate, Erica Rooney dive into the AI revolution with career strategist Loren Greiff. They expose the truth behind the “overqualified” label and reveal how professionals over 40 can use AI to stay ahead, not g...

AI isn’t coming—it’s already here. In this trailer for AI: Voice or Victim?, hosts Greg Boone, marketing executive and AI strategist, and Erica Rooney, author, speaker, and gender equality advocate, introduce a bold new show that explores how AI is transforming the way we work, lead, and grow. Whether you're AI-curious or AI-serious, get ready for real-world insights, expert interviews, and actionable strategies to help yo...