AI IN FOCUS

Garima

AI in Focus is all about honest conversations with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals who are using AI in real, practical ways. We’ll explore: ✅ What’s working ❌ What’s not 🔮 And what’s next No hype. Just smart insights and real stories from people making AI work in business.

Episodes

  1. JAN 13

    Using AI for Social Good in Care

    🎙️ AI in Focus with Garima Singh | Ep. — Using AI for Social Good in Care with Lauren from Care Seekers In this episode of AI in Focus, I’m joined by Lauren, co-founder of Care Seekers, for an honest and deeply human conversation about building purpose-led technology in one of Australia’s most complex industries, care. Built from a personal family experience, Care Seekers has grown into a national platform connecting families with trusted in-home carers across disability and aged care. In this episode, Lauren shares the real journey behind the platform, the hard decisions along the way, and how AI is being used carefully, ethically, and responsibly, without losing the human touch. 💡 In this episode, we explore: The personal story behind founding Care Seekers Building a marketplace in disability and aged care How Care Seekers ensures safety, compliance, and trust on both sides What really happens behind the scenes when matching carers with families Where AI genuinely helps today smarter matching, reduced admin, better workflows Why human oversight is essential in care Where AI can become risky, culturally, ethically, and emotionally What a smarter, AI-enabled future NDIS could look like Hard-earned lessons from nearly a decade of building in care Balancing purpose, scale, family, and business as sister co-founders This episode is a powerful example of AI as an enabler, not a replacement — and how technology can support dignity, safety, and better outcomes when guided by human values. 🔗 Learn more about Care Seekers: https://careseekers.com.au 👩‍⚕️ Want to become a carer? Register directly on the platform 🏠 Need care for a loved one? Post a job and get support from the Care Seekers team 🎧 Host: Garima Singh – Co-founder, AI2Easy | AI in Focus Podcast

    45 min
  2. 11/30/2025

    AI for Content Creators

    AI in Focus with Garima Singh | Ep. How Micd’Up Podcast Studios Uses AI to Transform Content Creation In this episode of AI in Focus, I sit down with Daniel, founder of Micd’Up Podcast Studios, for a raw and insightful conversation about how AI is changing the future of content creation and why hands-on videography still matters more than ever. From working in retail, to running a rock-climbing gym, to building a successful web design agency, and finally pivoting into AI-powered content production, Daniel’s story is one of resilience, reinvention, and creativity. When AI disrupted web design and marketing in 2023, Daniel chose not to fight it, he pivoted with it. The result? Micd’Up Podcast Studios, a purpose-built, affordable, AI-enhanced production space now empowering creators across Western Sydney.💡 In this episode, you’ll learn: • How Daniel went from web design to full-time video production • Why AI made traditional web design unsustainable • The moment he realised hands-on filming is the one area AI can’t replace (yet!) • How Micd’Up uses AI to speed up editing: • Automated multicam switching • Emotion-aware reel detection • Smart captions • Faster cleanup, audio enhancement & cutdowns • How the studio delivers edits in hours, not weeks • Why Micd’Up is building six new studios across Western Sydney • What creators should never cheap out on (storage!) • The rise of AI avatars and how they’ll impact creators • Why authenticity still requires human presence, even in an AI-driven workflow 🎥 If you’re a podcaster, creator, or business owner who wants to scale your content, this episode shows exactly how AI and human creativity work together. 📍 Recorded at: Micd’Up Podcast Studios, Parramatta 🌐 Book your FIRST SESSION FREE: micduppodcaststudios.com 🎙️ Guest: Daniel – Founder, Micd’Up Podcast Studios 🎧 Host: Garima Singh – Co-founder, AI2Easy | AI in Focus Podcast🔔 Subscribe for real conversations about what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next in AI for business. #AInFocus #MicdUpStudios #AIPodcast #PodcastStudio #ContentCreation #AIEditing #WesternSydney #Videography #AIWorkflow #AIinBusiness

    1h 4m
  3. 10/17/2025

    Blockchain & AI

    In this episode of AI in Focus, Garima sits down with Michael, founder of Breakout Solutions, to explore how AI and blockchain are redefining wealth creation and financial independence. From coding at age 11 to building a multimillion-dollar software company, and later pivoting into crypto and AI-powered investing, Michael’s journey is packed with insights, failures, and breakthroughs every entrepreneur can learn from. In this episode, you’ll discover: • How Michael turned early coding passion into a 26-year tech and automation career • His near-collapse moment and how it led to building Breakout Solutions • What blockchain really is (explained simply!) and why it matters • The difference between Bitcoin, blockchain, and crypto and why most people get it wrong • How AI trading bots are helping thousands create passive income • The mission to help 1 million people achieve financial sovereignty by 2032 • Why mindset, health, and purpose matter just as much as money Whether you’re a business owner, investor, or just AI-curious, this conversation will open your eyes to how AI and decentralisation are changing the rules of finance. Guest: Michael – Founder, Breakout Solutions Learn more: https://breakoutsolutions.com.au Host: Garima Singh – Co-founder, AI2Easy | AI in Focus Podcast Connect with Garima on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/garimasingh-ai2easy Subscribe to AI in Focus for real conversations on what’s working, what’s not, and what’s next in AI for business.

    1h 5m
  4. 10/02/2025

    The Human-First Approach to AI Adoption

    Introduction:In this episode of AI in Focus, Garima Singh sits down with Leanne Shelton - founder of Human Edge AI Training and author of AI Human Fusion. Leanne shares her journey from running a successful copywriting agency to becoming a leading AI coach, helping non-technical professionals and teams adopt AI with clarity, confidence, and a human-first mindset.What You’ll Learn: • How to train AI tools like ChatGPT on your business, brand, and customer voice • Why many teams fail with AI due to poor direction and misaligned expectations • The importance of building healthy AI habits and ethical guardrails • Real-life examples of AI transforming workflows in small businesses • Why human creativity still matters — and how to amplify it with AILeanne’s Core Message:AI is not here to replace you, it’s here to amplify your expertise. But only if you lead it. Leanne’s framework helps teams avoid overwhelm, choose the right tools, and embed AI the right way across their organisation.About the Guest:Leanne Shelton is an AI trainer, keynote speaker, and founder of Human Edge AI Training. She helps leaders and teams confidently adopt AI without losing the human edge. Her book AI Human Fusion is now a bestseller on Amazon.Listen or Watch:🎧 Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube📘 Book: AI Human Fusion – available on Amazon, Booktopia, and Dymocks🌐 Learn more at: https://www.humanedgeai.comTags: #AIinFocus #LeanneShelton #AITraining #HumanFirstAI #AIForBusiness #FutureOfWork #ChatGPTForTeams

    38 min
  5. The Human-First Approach to AI Adoption

    10/01/2025

    The Human-First Approach to AI Adoption

    Introduction: In this episode of AI in Focus, Garima Singh sits down with Leanne Shelton - founder of Human Edge AI Training and author of AI Human Fusion. Leanne shares her journey from running a successful copywriting agency to becoming a leading AI coach, helping non-technical professionals and teams adopt AI with clarity, confidence, and a human-first mindset. What You’ll Learn: • How to train AI tools like ChatGPT on your business, brand, and customer voice • Why many teams fail with AI due to poor direction and misaligned expectations • The importance of building healthy AI habits and ethical guardrails • Real-life examples of AI transforming workflows in small businesses • Why human creativity still matters — and how to amplify it with AI Leanne’s Core Message: AI is not here to replace you, it’s here to amplify your expertise. But only if you lead it. Leanne’s framework helps teams avoid overwhelm, choose the right tools, and embed AI the right way across their organisation. About the Guest: Leanne Shelton is an AI trainer, keynote speaker, and founder of Human Edge AI Training. She helps leaders and teams confidently adopt AI without losing the human edge. Her book AI Human Fusion is now a bestseller on Amazon. Listen or Watch: 🎧 Available on: Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube 📘 Book: AI Human Fusion – available on Amazon, Booktopia, and Dymocks 🌐 Learn more at: https://www.humanedgeai.com Tags: #AIinFocus #LeanneShelton #AITraining #HumanFirstAI #AIForBusiness #FutureOfWork #ChatGPTForTeams

    38 min

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AI in Focus is all about honest conversations with entrepreneurs, business leaders, and professionals who are using AI in real, practical ways. We’ll explore: ✅ What’s working ❌ What’s not 🔮 And what’s next No hype. Just smart insights and real stories from people making AI work in business.