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.

📌 Website: Co-Parenting Companion 📌 Follow Tiffany on Socials: Facebook LinkedIn Instagram 📌 Free AI Guide for Co-Parents: Download Here 📌 Six Steps to Co-Parenting Success (Free Mini-Course): Access Here

✔️ Subscribe to The AI Grapple ✔️ Share this episode with a friend who could benefit ✔️ Leave a review to help others discover the podcast

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

If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe to The AI Grapple on your favourite podcast platform and leave a review. We would love to see you in the AI Success Lab Facebook group too!

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

Thank you for tuning in to this episode of The AI Grapple! If you enjoyed this conversation with Sreyna Rath, be sure to subscribe and explore our other episodes featuring thought leaders shaping the future of AI. Don’t forget to leave us a review on your favourite podcast platform - it helps more listeners discover the show and join the conversation.

For more insights and updates, visit The AI Grapple website and follow us on social media. See you next time!

In this episode of The AI Grapple, host Kate vanderVoort sits down with Alberto Chierici to explore the intersection of AI, ethics, and humanity. Drawing on his extensive experience as an entrepreneur, machine learning engineer, and AI advisor, Alberto shares insights into how businesses can responsibly adopt AI while staying true to human-centered values.

From his early days building actuarial models to his current work at the Gradient Institute, Alberto brings a wealth of practical and philosophical perspectives to the table. Whether you’re a business leader, AI enthusiast, or simply curious about how technology is reshaping the world, this conversation is packed with actionable advice and thought-provoking ideas.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

1. Alberto’s Journey:

   • How his early career as an actuary led to his passion for building AI systems that serve humanity.
   • The pivotal moments that inspired him to focus on AI ethics and human impact.

2. AI and Business Transformation:

   • The importance of starting with “why” when integrating AI into your business.
   • Why aligning AI strategies with core business values is crucial for success.

3. Practical Steps for Ethical AI Implementation:

   • Alberto’s five-step roadmap: knowledge, organizational structure, data quality, risk management, and ethics.
   • How leaders can upskill their teams and rethink operational processes to embrace AI responsibly.

4. The Promise and Perils of AI Decision-Making:

   • Real-world examples of where AI has succeeded in improving safety and efficiency—and where it has failed due to bias or poor implementation.
   • The growing role of agentic AI and the need for thoughtful, intentional design in automation.

5. AI’s Impact on Humanity:

   • How AI can reshape the way we work, fostering autonomy and connection—or creating new challenges.
   • Why balancing innovation with human values is the key to sustainable technological progress.

Connect with Alberto Chierici:

• LinkedIn: Alberto Chierici
• Learn more about the Gradient Institute: gradientinstitute.org

If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to The AI Grapple on your favourite podcast platform, and don’t forget to leave a review! For more insights on ethical and transformative AI, visit gradientinstitute.org or follow Alberto on LinkedIn.

In this thought-provoking episode of The AI Grapple, host Kate vanderVoort sits down with Dr. Harvey Castro MD, a pioneer in the integration of artificial intelligence into healthcare. Dr. Castro shares his remarkable journey from developing life-saving medical apps to becoming a global advocate for AI's transformative potential in healthcare. Together, they explore how AI is reshaping patient care, tackling global challenges like workforce shortages, and addressing ethical dilemmas such as data privacy and decision-making biases.

If you're a healthcare professional, business leader, or tech enthusiast, this episode provides a roadmap to understanding and leveraging AI in the ever-evolving healthcare landscape.

Key Highlights:

1. Dr. Castro’s Journey to AI in Healthcare:

   • His inspiration to create the first medication-dosing app during the iPhone's early days.
   • Writing a book on ChatGPT’s applications in healthcare within weeks of discovering the tool.

2. Innovations in AI and Patient Care:

   • Using generative AI to create personalised educational tools like colouring books, songs and comic strips for children with medical conditions.
   • AI's role in enabling doctors to communicate with patients in different languages and cultural contexts.

3. Hyper-Personalisation and Predictive Medicine:

   • How AI enables personalised medication and treatment plans tailored to a patient’s genetics.
   • Examples like predictive analytics for Parkinson's disease, offering early detection years before symptoms appear.

4. Ethical and Practical Challenges:

   • Data privacy concerns with AI in healthcare, including lessons from cases like 23andMe.
   • The importance of maintaining human oversight in AI decision-making, especially in critical medical contexts.

5. AI as a Partner in Healthcare:

   • The future of AI-powered robots assisting with repetitive tasks, freeing up doctors and nurses to focus on human connections.
   • The potential for AI to enhance empathy and improve communication skills in healthcare professionals.

6. The Future of Healthcare with AI:

   • How wearable tech and voice analysis could shift healthcare from reactive to proactive.
   • The promise of technologies like AlphaFold for accelerating drug development and reducing costs.

About Our Guest: Dr. Harvey Castro MD aka Dr. GPT, is an esteemed innovator at the forefront of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare. As a physician, entrepreneur, and consultant, Dr. Castro harnesses AI to transform healthcare practices, improve patient outcomes, and streamline operations. Discover his journey and how his keynote speeches illuminate AI's potential to revolutionise the healthcare industry. Join us in envisioning a future where technology and healthcare merge to enhance the quality of care.

Where to Connect with Dr. Castro:

• Website: www.harveycastromd.com
• Social Media: @HarveyCastroMD (available on all platforms)
• YouTube Channel: Harvey Castro MD
• TEDx Talk: How AI and humans can revolutionize medicine together | Harvey Castro MD

Listen now to discover how AI is revolutionising healthcare and what it means for the future of medicine. Don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your network. For more insights, visit The AI Grapple website or follow us on social media.

In this episode of The AI Grapple Podcast, host Kate vanderVoort dives into the transformative journey of Lucas Meadowcroft, a pioneer in IT and artificial intelligence. Lucas shares his evolution from an IT support technician to the co-founder of groundbreaking ventures like CROFTI, Tribu, and Pivot. The conversation explores how AI is shaping the business landscape, from automation of mundane tasks to creating personalised, efficient systems. Together, Kate and Lucas discuss the challenges, opportunities, and ethical considerations of integrating AI into businesses, offering valuable insights for anyone looking to stay ahead in the digital revolution.

1. Lucas’s Journey into AI and Technology:

   • How a chance IT internship shaped Lucas's career.
   • The evolution from providing IT support to pioneering AI-driven solutions.
   • Early AI projects and the development of custom large language models before the ChatGPT era.

2. Unlocking the Power of AI in Business:

   • Streamlining workflows by automating repetitive tasks like data entry and email triage.
   • Building knowledge bases and tailored AI models for business ecosystems.
   • Examples of transforming inefficiencies into opportunities for growth and innovation.

3. Navigating Challenges in AI Adoption:

   • Why data quality is crucial for successful AI implementation.
   • Overcoming leadership resistance and addressing fears about change.
   • Educating teams and creating a culture of curiosity and experimentation around AI.

4. The Human-Centred Approach to AI:

   • Ensuring employees feel empowered during the transition to AI-led systems.
   • Reimagining roles and encouraging personal growth as automation redefines traditional tasks.
   • Balancing efficiency with a commitment to employee wellbeing and societal impact.

5. Future Trends in AI and Robotics:

   • Predictions for the integration of robotics in everyday life by 2030.
   • The ethical implications of advanced AI systems and their impact on data privacy.
   • How businesses can start small with niche AI tools while preparing for broader adoption.

• Start small: Use AI tools to solve niche problems and build trust within your team.
• Focus on outcomes: Identify inefficiencies and work backwards to create AI-driven solutions.
• Educate your organisation: Foster a culture of learning and experimentation around AI technologies.
• Protect your data: Keep your AI ecosystem secure within trusted platforms like Microsoft, Google, or Amazon.

• Website: crofti.com
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucasmeadowcroft

Don’t miss this episode’s insights on how AI can revolutionise your business. Subscribe to The AI Grapple Podcast on your favourite platform and share your thoughts on how AI is impacting your work. Let’s continue the conversation!

In this important episode of The AI Grapple, host Kate vanderVoort, Founder and CEO of Social Mediology and The AI Success Lab, sits down with Stephanie Worrell, a communications expert, professor, and the visionary founder of AI-MPOWERU. Stephanie is on a mission to help families and educators prepare for an AI-driven world, equipping parents and teachers with the knowledge and resources to guide children in using AI safely and positively. Her expertise as the author of Raising AI-Smart Kids brings practical and powerful advice to parents seeking to navigate the impact of AI on their children’s lives.

1. Stephanie’s Journey into AI Education

   • Stephanie shares her career journey in communications and education, explaining how she became passionate about AI’s role in children’s development and the motivation behind launching AI-MPOWERU.

2. Practical Tips from Raising AI-Smart Kids

   • Stephanie offers actionable strategies from her book on how parents can safely introduce AI to young children, discussing the best age to start AI conversations, setting boundaries, and using AI as a collaborative tool for education rather than a shortcut for answers.

3. AI’s Role in Creative Thinking and Critical Skills

   • A key theme of the discussion is how AI can impact children’s creativity and problem-solving skills. Stephanie advises on balancing AI’s convenience with opportunities for kids to develop their own critical thinking abilities and creativity without over-relying on technology.

4. Navigating AI’s Risks: Privacy, Safety, and Bias

   • Stephanie addresses parents’ concerns about data privacy, bias in AI, and the potential for misinformation. She emphasizes the importance of teaching children to question AI-generated content, be cautious with personal information, and understand the biases that can exist within AI systems.

5. The Role of Schools and Educators in AI Preparedness

   • With a deep background in education, Stephanie discusses how schools can support AI literacy, helping students build the skills they’ll need in a technology-driven world. She touches on the current challenges schools face in policy development and ways parents can engage with educators to foster a cohesive approach to AI education.

6. The Future of AI in Learning and Assessment

   • Stephanie explores how AI could revolutionize personalized learning, assisting educators in addressing students' individual needs and reducing time spent on administrative tasks. She and Kate discuss the potential for AI to support educators in creating more engaging, tailored, and inclusive learning environments.

7. Encouraging a Positive and Balanced Approach to AI

   • Wrapping up, Stephanie shares her optimistic view on AI’s future, highlighting its potential to enhance lives if used responsibly. She encourages parents and educators to stay informed and proactive, using AI as an enhancement to life and learning rather than a replacement for human interaction.

• AI-MPOWERU – Stephanie’s platform for AI education resources for parents and educators (www.aimpoweru.com)
• Raising AI-Smart Kids – Stephanie’s guide for parents on introducing AI in age-appropriate ways.

Tune in to this episode for an essential guide on navigating AI with children, featuring practical advice, real-world examples, and expert insights to empower parents and teachers alike.