In this episode, Kate VanderVoort, founder and CEO of Social Mediology and the AI Success Lab, speaks with Tiffany Rochester, a clinical psychologist and co-parenting coach. Tiffany is the founding director of Co-Parenting Companion, an evidence-based service that helps separated parents reduce conflict, communicate effectively, and raise children across two homes with integrity and empathy.

Together, they discuss how AI can simplify co-parenting, remove emotional triggers from communication, and help parents set clear boundaries. Tiffany shares practical AI strategies that parents can implement immediately - along with the hidden risks of using AI without proper guidance.

• Over 20 years of experience working with complex family dynamics, including high-conflict separation cases in the family court system.
• Transitioned from mandated therapy in court settings to proactive coaching, helping parents create healthy co-parenting relationships before conflicts escalate.
• Inspired by her son’s passion for AI, she began exploring how AI could simplify the administrative and emotional burden of co-parenting.

• AI as a Co-Parenting Ally: How AI can help parents reframe communication, reduce emotional triggers, and avoid reactionary responses.
• Tackling Emotional Emails: Using AI to extract key points, remove inflammatory language, and draft calm, constructive replies.
• Saving Time & Energy: How AI-powered strategies give parents more time to focus on their children instead of constant conflict management.

• AI’s Agreeable Nature: Why AI is designed to affirm users—and how this can reinforce harmful narratives if not used correctly.
• Prompting Mistakes: How biased or leading prompts can generate misleading advice, escalating rather than de-escalating conflict.
• Fact-Checking AI Advice: Why parents should always double-check AI-generated legal or psychological advice to avoid misinformation.

• Are Co-Parenting Apps Still Necessary? Tiffany explains why she no longer recommends most co-parenting apps - and what free AI-powered alternatives work better.
• Customising AI for Co-Parenting Needs: How parents can train AI to reflect compassionate, values-driven communication.

• AI as a Neutral Third Party: How AI can help parents see situations from their co-parent’s perspective, fostering better understanding.
• AI & Autonomous Agents: The exciting future of AI-powered personal assistants that can handle co-parenting logistics and prevent knee-jerk emotional reactions.
• Tiffany’s Vision: How AI can help parents separate unhealthy relationships in healthy ways, ensuring kids grow up in a more stable, supportive environment.

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In this episode, Kate vanderVoort, founder and CEO of Social Mediology and the AI Success Lab speaks with Michael Stelzner, the CEO and founder of Social Media Examiner and host of the AI Explored Podcast. Michael is a pioneer in social media marketing and a leading voice in the integration of AI in marketing. Together, they discuss how AI is transforming marketing strategies, reshaping content creation, and addressing some of the challenges marketers are facing in adopting AI. Michael shares actionable insights into leveraging AI tools, enhancing creativity, and staying ahead in the rapidly changing digital marketing landscape.

• Michael’s Background and Journey Michael shares his entrepreneurial journey, starting with his early career in writing and creative agency work, leading to the founding of Social Media Examiner in 2009.

  • Social Media Examiner’s evolution from a blog to a leading marketing resource, conference, and podcast platform.
  • His recent pivot into AI, launching the AI Explored Podcast and the AI Business Society in 2024.

• Leading the AI Transformation at Social Media Examiner

  • Why Michael hesitated to jump into AI after his experience with crypto and blockchain.
  • The creation of an internal AI committee and a company-wide AI policy to guide ethical and productive use of AI tools.
  • Mandatory AI training and how every team member reports on their AI usage weekly to integrate it into their workflow.

• AI’s Impact on Marketing and Content Creation

  • AI as a strategic advisor: Training AI tools to reflect company values and assist with decision-making.
  • Examples of AI enhancing creativity: Custom-trained models that generate on-brand emails, match customer testimonials, and produce innovative marketing campaigns.
  • The role of AI in personalizing content and hyper-segmenting audiences.

• Challenges and Future of AI in Marketing

  • Overcoming fears of synthetic content and maintaining authenticity in marketing.
  • Addressing marketer overwhelm with practical, incremental approaches to adopting AI.
  • Predictions for the future: AI agents in customer service, hyper-personalization, and how AI will redefine consumer engagement on social media.

• Michael’s Perspective on Social Media’s Future with AI

  • The risk of synthetic content tuning out audiences and how marketers can combat it with authenticity and storytelling.
  • The balance between leveraging AI for efficiency and maintaining a human touch in marketing.

• Exciting Innovations to Watch

  • AI-generated video and audio agents for customer service and sales.
  • Tools like Opus Clip and Riverside for creating short-form video content from long-form recordings.
  • Advanced AI tools for analyzing open-ended data and crafting data-driven strategies.

• Social Media Examiner: www.socialmediaexaminer.com

• AI Explored Podcast on YouTube

• Kate's interview on the AI Explored Podcast: View here

• 2024 Generative AI Marketing Industry Report: Download here

• Connect with Michael on: LinkedIn, X (Twitter), Facebook

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Welcome to another exciting episode of The AI Grapple! Today, host Kate vanderVoort dives into the world of AI companionship with the brilliant Sreyna Rath, founder and CEO of Jaimee. Jaimee is not just another AI app - it’s an empathetic digital companion designed by women, for women. It’s there to support, uplift, and connect in ways that feel human, authentic, and meaningful.

Sreyna shares her incredible journey, from escaping the Khmer Rouge regime as a Cambodian refugee to becoming a leader in the tech world. With over 17 years of experience in digital innovation, including over a decade at Accenture, she’s now channeling her expertise into building Jaimee, a groundbreaking AI platform that challenges gender bias and promotes inclusivity in technology.

This episode is packed with insights on AI ethics, the evolving role of AI in human relationships, and the importance of creating tech that benefits everyone. Whether you're passionate about technology, intrigued by the future of human-AI interaction, or looking for inspiration, this episode has something for you.

Key Highlights from the Conversation:

1. The Inspiration Behind Jaimee:

   • Sreyna reveals how her experience with gender-biased responses in early AI tools like ChatGPT inspired her to create Jaimee, a digital companion built to prioritise women’s needs and perspectives.

2. A Unique AI Experience:

   • Jaimee is designed to be more than just a chatbot—it’s a companion you can laugh with, vent to, and even seek advice from. With backstories and relatable personas, Jaimee fosters authentic emotional connections.

3. Ethical AI Design:

   • Learn how Jaimee is addressing the ethical challenges of AI companionship, from safeguarding user privacy to creating frameworks that ensure safety and inclusivity.

4. Sreyna’s Personal Journey:

   • Hear Sreyna’s story of resilience, from fleeing Cambodia as a child to becoming a trailblazer in the tech industry. She shares how her upbringing shaped her drive to break barriers and create meaningful change.

5. Empowering Women in AI:

   • Sreyna discusses her mission to close the gender data gap and make AI more inclusive by encouraging women to join the tech industry. Jaimee isn’t just an app—it’s a movement toward equitable technology.

6. Addressing Social Concerns:

   • Sreyna tackles misconceptions about AI companionship and explains how Jaimee is designed to enhance, not replace, human relationships by offering a safe, judgment-free space for emotional release.

7. AI’s Potential for Mental Wellbeing:

   • Discover how Jaimee can act as a sounding board to help users decompress, gain perspective, and improve their interactions in real-world relationships.

8. Privacy and Security:

   • With encrypted data, no PII storage, and strict privacy measures, Jaimee ensures that users feel safe sharing their thoughts and experiences.

9. Future Goals for Jaimee:

   • Learn about Jaimee’s upcoming launch, how you can sign up for the beta, and Sreyna’s vision to make AI companionship mainstream, just like Bumble revolutionised online dating.

Links and Resources Mentioned:

• Jaimee Website: www.jaimee.ai
• Connect with Sreyna Rath on LinkedIn: Sreyna’s LinkedIn Profile
• Sign Up for the Beta: Join the Jaimee Waitlist
• Instagram: Jaimee on Instagram

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