How I AI

I sit down with Gazal Vakili (FutureSelf), Marian Bacol (Somarae), and Rebecca Krauthamer (QuSecure) during a packed live recording at Mindspace Wynwood during Miami Venture Week.
For the one-year anniversary of How I AI, we recorded Women Building With AI live to spotlight 3 Florida female founders building in AI. From AI-powered wellness and identity simulation technology to next-generation cybersecurity protecting against AI and quantum threats, this conversation dives into what it really takes to build responsibly in the AI era. 
Topics Covered
Building and testing AI-powered products in the early stages
How founders narrow down an MVP without feature overload
Grassroots distribution and community building
Bootstrapping vs venture capital fundraising
What founders should understand about AI security and quantum risk
Lessons learned from scaling teams and hiring early employees
Featured Guests
Gazal Vakili — Founder of FutureSelf
 A neuroscience-backed identity simulation platform helping users interact with their future self through AI-powered experiences.
Marian Bacol — Founder of Somarae
 An AI-powered somatic wellness platform supporting nervous system regulation and emotional resilience through technology and community.
Rebecca Krauthamer — Co-Founder & CEO of QuSecure
 A cybersecurity company building quantum-resistant encryption to protect enterprises and governments from emerging AI and quantum threats.
 
Tools & Platforms Mentioned
AI & Creative Tools
ElevenLabs – AI voice generation and cloning technology
Lovable – AI-powered wellness and community support platform
Gemini – generative AI assistant
Veo – AI video and cinematic content tool
Startup & Networking
Connectd – platform connecting startups with advisors, fractional experts, and board roles 
Two Bear Capital – early-stage VC firm investing in breakthrough tech
Quantum & Next-Gen Tech (context)
IonQ – quantum computing company developing trapped-ion systems 
Rigetti Computing – quantum computing hardware and cloud software provider 
D-Wave Quantum – commercial quantum computing company (annealing systems) 
Quantinuum – integrated quantum hardware/software company advancing quantum computing and cryptography tools 
Quantum Australia – national initiative supporting quantum research and commercialization in Australia
 
Thank you to our partners: Lovable, Mindspace Wynwood, Venture Week Miami, Law and Pixels, By Art Productions

Watch the Live Video Replay on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XCfjiUeH-Do

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Brooke Gramer hosts and moderates conversations at the intersection of AI, entrepreneurship, and emerging technology. She is available for live panel moderation, conference programming, and curated founder conversations.
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"How I AI" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

I sit with Jagger Waters, a multidisciplinary AI creator, writer, and producer, to talk about what’s changing in video right now and what it actually looks like to use AI in a real creative workflow.
Jagger shares how she thinks about AI as a creative collaborator, not a shortcut, and how creators can prototype “high-budget” ideas fast, test concepts, and build worlds that used to require an entire studio pipeline. We also get into the creative mindset shift, why learning in public matters, and what’s coming next for AI-driven storytelling.

🔥 Topics We Cover:
What it means to be an AI creator as a writer and producer (not just “a tool user”)
How to prototype cinematic ideas fast without losing your creative point of view
Why node-based systems are becoming a superpower for creators
The creative partner ecosystem and how creators are getting supported by platforms
AI video as the new production pipeline: ideation, assets, edit, voice, sound
What Jagger’s seeing in creator education right now and what people struggle with most
A quick SXSW pulse and what she’s bringing to the CapCut Creator Panel

Tools & Concepts Mentioned in This Episode:
AI Image + Video
Midjourney
Seedance 2.0 (Video Generator): ByteDance tool for cinematic, multi-shot storytelling with audio, and the ability to upload multiple assets for more control
Seedream (Image/Video): high-res generative images and video inside ByteDance’s broader “Seed” ecosystem
Nano Banana (Image Generator): image-to-image/text-to-image tool known for strong character consistency across different scenes
Creator Programs + Education
Creative Partner Program (CPP) 2.0
College of Influence (G&B)
Workflow + Production Systems
Node-based systems
ComfyUI
Spaces
Design Assets + Editing
Freepik, CapCut
Audio + Voice
Epidemic Sound, ElevenLabs
Connect with Jagger
LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaggerwaters/
Instagram https://www.instagram.com/glamorousreptile/ 
 
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"How I AI" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

I sit down with Kelli Lewis, an outsourced CFO, author, and wealth coach for small businesses, to talk about the unsexy stuff that makes a business run: the day-to-day financial operations and the systems behind them.
Kelli shares how she uses AI as a behind-the-scenes operator to train her team faster, document processes as SOPs, and stop repeating herself across clients and staff. We talk about how Kelli uses AI to streamline her team’s workflows, turn meetings into action, and reduce the constant back-and-forth that keeps businesses stuck in financial chaos. 
We also get into what most people skip: the prompts. Kelli breaks down the kinds of questions to ask AI when you’re trying to get your finances under control, from organizing bank activity to clarifying what’s actually happening in your business each month.
 
🔥 Topics We Cover:
What “day-to-day finance management” really includes inside a small business
Why organized finances are less about spreadsheets and more about systems
How AI can support team training, documentation, and repeatable workflows
Turning meetings into clear next steps, tasks, and accountability
The mindset side of wealth and why clarity creates confidence
 
Tools & Concepts Mentioned in This Episode:
Finance + Accounting
QuickBooks
Project + Workflow Management
Asana
Trello
Zapier
Time + Focus
Everhour
Time trackers
Motion Calendar
Communication + Team Ops
Slack
Meetings + Notes
Fathom
Otter
Documentation + Training
Loom
Scribe
Scheduling
Calendly
AI Email + Automation
Jace AI
 
Connect with Kelli
Kelli Works: Kelliworks.com
Entrepreneurs Anonymous Book: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GJQQJ1YP
 
Ready to cut through the AI overwhelm?
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If you enjoyed this episode, please rate and review the show. Sharing it with a friend who’s AI-curious helps How I AI reach more people.
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"How I AI" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

I sit down with Sandra Abrams, lifelong learner turned Web3 guide and founder of Onboard60, who is helping adults 50+ navigate AI, blockchain, VR, and health tech with calm, practical clarity.
Sandra’s story is powerful. Just a few years ago she was learning how to copy and paste. Today, she’s guiding seniors through AI tools, crypto literacy, virtual reality, and digital safety so they can stay independent and connected in a rapidly changing world.
In this conversation, we unpack what it really means to “bring our elders with us” into the AI era. We talk about fear, scams, financial literacy, telehealth, and how something as simple as five minutes a day with the right tools can completely shift someone’s confidence.
This episode is less about hype and more about dignity, autonomy, and inclusion.

🔥 Topics We Cover:
Sandra’s journey from self-described “I’m old” beginner to Web3 educator
Why today’s 60+ generation cannot afford to ignore AI and blockchain
The digital confidence gap and how she helps clients move from overwhelm to empowerment
How VR platforms are helping seniors build social connection
Why tech literacy is now tied to financial safety and independence
Scams, crypto fear, and protecting older adults in digital spaces
The role of longevity health tech in modern retirement
Why simplicity matters when teaching AI to the 50+ community

Tools & Platforms Mentioned in This Episode:
AI & Research
ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, Delphi AI
Audio & Creation
Audacity
VR & Metaverse
Meta Quest headsets, Alcove (VR social platform for seniors), Mynd
Blockchain & Web3 Concepts
Tokenomics, ROBLOX economy references, Crypto wallets and digital assets
Health & Longevity Tech
Telehealth platforms, Emerging longevity-focused technologies

Connect with Sandra:
Onboard60 Stan Store https://stan.store/onboard60
Linkedin https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandra-abrams-5b408a239/

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"How I AI" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.

I’m breaking down the OpenClaw moment and why people are losing their minds over AI agents right now. We’re officially shifting from “chat with AI” to “delegate to AI,” and that comes with both massive potential and massive safety tradeoffs.
I also share my key takes from the Consumer Trends 2026 report. Then I zoom into what this means for ecommerce, including OpenAI’s Instant Checkout inside ChatGPT.  I wrap with a live update on what I’m building in Miami right now including BRXStudio and my upcoming live podcast event February 24th.

🛠️ Tools and Platforms Mentioned:
OpenClaw
GitHub
ChatGPT Shopping Instant Checkout
BRXStudio (Brooke’s Studio on Stan Store)  https://stan.store/BRXStudio
 
How I AI Live Podcast: Women Building With AI
Feb 24 Live Podcast Event Miami RSVP
 https://luma.com/8fkrjm2r
Feb 24 Watch live on YouTube
 https://www.youtube.com/live/XCfjiUeH-Do?si=0EIKomzxcf93nIK_
 
📌 Resources Mentioned:
Consumer Trends 2026 (The New Consumer)
https://newconsumer.com/trends/consumer-trends-2026/
Buy it in ChatGPT (Instant Checkout announcement)
 https://openai.com/index/buy-it-in-chatgpt/
Agentic Commerce Protocol developer guide
 https://developers.openai.com/commerce/guides/get-started/
OpenClaw
 https://openclaw.ai/
OpenClaw demo: “Master OpenClaw in 30 min”
 https://youtu.be/ji_Sd4si7jo?si=kq_L4-EebkQOWsvV
 
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More About Brooke:
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"How I AI" is a concept and podcast series created and produced by Brooke Gramer of EmpowerFlow Strategies LLC. All rights reserved.