Automate Yourself

Dina Levitan, Chill Labs

The AI Disruption is shifting the job and career ecosystem. This publication shares real stories of how we are all adapting to the new reality. Let's approach the future with excitement instead of fear! What if the best career move you could make is to automate yourself out of your job? Here's the thing - while everyone's worried about AI taking their jobs, some people are leaning into the "Automate Yourself" mindset, using automation to catapult themselves into new and exciting opportunities. They're saving 20+ hours a week, creating space for higher-impact work, and reinventing themselves.

Episodes

  1. Scale Yourself with AI Employees: How One CEO Multiplied His Impact with 40+ AI Agents

    09/18/2025

    Scale Yourself with AI Employees: How One CEO Multiplied His Impact with 40+ AI Agents

    In this episode of the Automate Yourself podcast, Dina Levitan and Jacob Bank, CEO of relay.app , discuss the transformative potential of AI and automation in the workplace. They discuss how individuals can leverage these technologies to enhance productivity, redefine their careers, and focus on higher-impact work. Jacob shares insights from his journey in building AI tools, emphasizing the importance of understanding the unique capabilities of AI employees compared to human workers. The discussion also touches on the evolving landscape of job security, the necessity of human skills in an AI-driven world, and the proactive steps individuals can take to adapt to these changes. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Jacob Bank and His Journey03:24 The Evolution of Productivity Tools06:02 The Role of AI in Workflows09:07 AI Agents and Their Impact on Small Businesses11:49 Understanding AI Employees vs Human Employees15:06 The Future of Work and Human Skills16:18 Navigating the AI Landscape18:53 Building AI Solutions for Business Needs21:43 Final Thoughts and Future Directions Keywords AI, automation, productivity, career evolution, future of work, human skills, job security, AI tools, innovation, technology FIND ME ONLINE LinkTree: http://linktr.ee/chillaborate Newsletter: http://newsletter.chillaborate.com Podcast: http://bit.ly/automate-yourself-podcast X/Twitter: http://x.com/@chillaborate LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/company/chill-labs Instagram: http://instagram.com/chillaborate TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chillaborate FIND JACOB ONLINE LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacobbank YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@relayapp

    27 min
  2. 07/28/2025

    I Can Do Anything Now: How AI Renewed One Netflix Developer's Love for Engineering

    Summary In this conversation, Dina Levitan speaks with Deonna Hodges about the transformative power of automation and AI in the workplace. Deonna shares her journey as a software engineer at Netflix, discussing how she has embraced AI to enhance her productivity, foster community knowledge sharing, and redefine her professional identity. The discussion highlights the emotional journey of adapting to AI, the importance of leadership through knowledge sharing, and the potential for democratizing technology in various fields. Takeaways Automating tasks can free up time for higher impact work.Embracing AI can renew enthusiasm in your career.Knowledge sharing is crucial for community growth.AI can significantly enhance productivity and efficiency.Building relationships is essential in a tech-driven world.Fear of AI taking jobs can be mitigated by using it effectively.Investing time in learning AI tools is necessary for success.Innovative projects can democratize technology for broader audiences.Leadership can emerge from sharing knowledge and experiences.Automation can redefine professional identity and career paths. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Deonna Hodges 02:05 Embracing AI in Software Engineering 05:00 AI's Impact on Work Culture 08:12 Sharing Knowledge and Leading by Example 10:50 Transforming Work with Automation 13:45 The Shift in Career and Skills 18:37 Addressing Fears About AI 22:47 Building Exciting Projects and Community 26:06 Outro 26:47 Automate Yourself by Chill Labs Keywords automation, AI, career development, software engineering, knowledge sharing, professional identity, leadership, community building, efficiency, emotional journey

    27 min

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The AI Disruption is shifting the job and career ecosystem. This publication shares real stories of how we are all adapting to the new reality. Let's approach the future with excitement instead of fear! What if the best career move you could make is to automate yourself out of your job? Here's the thing - while everyone's worried about AI taking their jobs, some people are leaning into the "Automate Yourself" mindset, using automation to catapult themselves into new and exciting opportunities. They're saving 20+ hours a week, creating space for higher-impact work, and reinventing themselves.