Simply Business: Next Gen

Mariam Garcia
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Welcome to Simply Business: Next Gen — a podcast for people building something. I'm Mariam Garcia, and this is where business, growth, and real life collide. We talk honestly about showing up online, building meaningful work, and navigating the messy middle of becoming who you want to be. Expect a mix of personal reflections, practical business insights, and real conversations — no pretending, no perfection, just learning in real time.

  1. I Don't Want To Waste 2026 | 4 Am Rant

    Jan 6

    I Don't Want To Waste 2026 | 4 Am Rant

    If you want to watch the video version instead, check it out on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hoJeb8lp4yk This episode is a early morning reflection on time, growth, and that quiet feeling of knowing you're capable of more. I talk honestly about not wanting to drift through another year on autopilot — and what it means to choose intention over comfort, even when you don't have everything figured out. If you're entering this year feeling reflective, restless, or ready for something more, this one's for you. Build smarter, not harder: If you're trying to show up online, build something of your own, or create systems that actually support your growth, I personally use GoHighLevel to manage content, funnels, and automation in one place. You can check it out here → https://rebrand.ly/ghl-usb-lp (No pressure — just a tool that's helped me build more intentionally :) CONNECT WITH ME Instagram Facebook Linkedin

    10 min
  2. Chatgpt Just Promised to Stop Lying...

    03/07/2025

    Chatgpt Just Promised to Stop Lying...

    AI has a history of getting a little creative with the truth, but OpenAI swears GPT-4.5 is different. No more hallucinations, no more fake sources, and—fingers crossed—no more AI confidently telling you that Abraham Lincoln was a software engineer. In this episode, we dive into: ✅ What makes GPT-4.5 OpenAI's most "thoughtful" AI yet 🤯 ✅ Whether emotional intelligence is the next big thing in AI 🤝 ✅ Why businesses and content creators might love (or hate) this new model 🎨💼 ✅ The shocking price tag—because nothing good comes cheap 💸 ✅ Will AI actually feel more human, or is this just clever marketing? 🧐 With OpenAI shifting focus from raw computational power to better conversation and understanding, is this the next evolution of AI—or a side step in the wrong direction? Let's break it all down. Tune in for all the details, a bit of AI skepticism, and maybe a joke about robots taking over the world. Cheers 🥂 Ready to have a never ending flow of customers? GoHighLevel is your secret to sucess: Learn More As always,  My new book on unlocking AI's potential is here! Discover how it can elevate your life 👇 AI, You & Me You can find my debut book Start Up Stars here👇 Amazon Exclusive Interested in KDSPY: Learn More Stay in touch with Strategy Growth👇 Instagram Facebook Linkedin

    9 min
  3. Are You Ready for Chatgpt 5?

    02/19/2025

    Are You Ready for Chatgpt 5?

    OpenAI just shook up the AI world, and we need to talk about it. Forget o3—it's gone. Instead, OpenAI is rolling out a fully integrated GPT-5 system, streamlining their entire AI lineup into a unified, adaptive model. What does this mean for users like you and me? More intelligence, less confusion, and AI that actually works smarter, not harder. In this episode, we dive into: ✅ Bye-bye, o3 – Why OpenAI scrapped it and what GPT-5 brings instead. ❌ ✅ GPT-4.5 'Orion' – The last stop before GPT-5 and what makes it special. ✨ ✅ Free vs. Paid Tiers – What you'll get at each level (and is Pro worth it?). 💰 ✅ Why This Matters – How OpenAI is changing the AI game (again) and what this means for the future of business, content creation, and everyday users. 📈 If you've ever wondered what the next big AI leap looks like, this is it. Whether you're an entrepreneur leveraging AI for efficiency, a tech enthusiast following every move, or just someone wondering what's coming next, this episode breaks it all down. The future of AI just got a whole lot clearer. Let's dive in. Cheers 🥂 Ready to have a never ending flow of customers? GoHighLevel is your secret to sucess: Learn More As always,  My new book on unlocking AI's potential is here! Discover how it can elevate your life 👇 AI, You & Me You can find my debut book Start Up Stars here👇 Amazon Exclusive Interested in KDSPY: Learn More Stay in touch with Strategy Growth👇 Instagram Facebook Linkedin

    8 min
  4. AI Takes Over Super Bowl 2025: Game-Changing Ads or Fumbles?

    02/12/2025

    AI Takes Over Super Bowl 2025: Game-Changing Ads or Fumbles?

    In this exciting episode, we're diving into Super Bowl 2025—but it's not the game or halftime show stealing the spotlight. It's the commercials, and trust me, they were on another level this year. AI wasn't just present—it dominated, with heavy hitters like OpenAI, Google, Meta, Salesforce, and GoDaddy dropping millions on ad slots to showcase their latest innovations. Join me as we break down: ✅ OpenAI's First-Ever Super Bowl Ad: A bold, artsy black-and-white spot that compared ChatGPT to electricity and space travel. Ambitious or over-the-top? You decide. ⚡🚀 ✅ Google's Gemini Live: An emotional story about a father juggling job hunting and parenting, backed by AI. Heartwarming... but also nearly derailed by a cheese fact controversy. 🧀 ✅ Meta's Ray-Ban Smart Glasses: Featuring Chris Hemsworth and Chris Pratt, these AI-powered shades might just be the future—or are we living in a Black Mirror episode? 🤖🕶️ ✅ AI Business Tools: Salesforce and GoDaddy got practical, unveiling AI platforms to help businesses grow and thrive. 🚀 We'll explore why this year's ads were more than just flashy—they signaled a major cultural shift. AI is no longer just a tool for techies; it's becoming part of our everyday lives, and we're watching it happen in real-time. So, grab your favorite drink, sit back, and let's talk about what this means for the future. Cheers to innovation and new possibilities! 🥂✨ Ready to have a never ending flow of customers? GoHighLevel is your secret to sucess: Learn More As always,  My new book on unlocking AI's potential is here! Discover how it can elevate your life 👇 AI, You & Me You can find my debut book Start Up Stars here👇 Amazon Exclusive Interested in KDSPY: Learn More Stay in touch with Strategy Growth👇 Instagram Facebook Linkedin

    9 min
  5. The French Are Coming for ChatGPT—And They Might Just Win

    02/07/2025

    The French Are Coming for ChatGPT—And They Might Just Win

    In today's episode, we're unpacking a massive shake-up in the AI assistant wars—French AI lab Mistral just made a move that could change the game entirely. With Flash Answers claiming to be 10x faster than ChatGPT and Claude, plus an enterprise strategy that challenges OpenAI's dominance, we have to ask: Is this the moment AI assistants stop being "cool" and start being indispensable? 🤯 Let's break it down: ✅ Speed Over Smarts? Why AI might be shifting from intelligence to pure performance—just like Google did to search engines. ⚡ ✅ Mistral's Boldest Move Yet: On-premise AI, custom deployments, and giving businesses what OpenAI won't. 🏢 ✅ A Threat to ChatGPT? New pricing, new plans, and a business-first strategy—Mistral isn't playing around. 💰 ✅ The AI Power Struggle: Could OpenAI and Google actually lose their grip on the market? What happens if they do? 👀 With AI assistants no longer just tech experiments but business-critical tools, we're diving into the biggest question yet: Will speed and flexibility beat intelligence in the AI race? And if Mistral actually delivers on its promises, could OpenAI be in trouble? Get ready for a spicy discussion. Let's talk about it. Cheers and 🥂!   Ready to have a never ending flow of customers? GoHighLevel is your secret to sucess: Learn More As always,  My new book on unlocking AI's potential is here! Discover how it can elevate your life 👇 AI, You & Me You can find my debut book Start Up Stars here👇 Amazon Exclusive Interested in KDSPY: Learn More Stay in touch with Strategy Growth👇 Instagram Facebook Linkedin

    10 min
  6. ChatGPT's Deep Research Outsmarts Other AI—How It Crushed Humanity's Test!

    02/04/2025

    ChatGPT's Deep Research Outsmarts Other AI—How It Crushed Humanity's Test!

    What happens when you put AI through one of the toughest critical thinking exams designed for humans? OpenAI's Deep Research just scored an insane 26.6% on Humanity's Last Exam—blowing past other AI models like Gemini Thinking (6.2%) and even GPT-4o (3.3%). This isn't just an upgrade; it's a whole new way of thinking about AI-powered research. In this episode, we're diving into: ✅ What Deep Research is and why it's a game-changer for AI-powered analysis. ✅ How it scored so much higher than other AI models on Humanity's Test. ✅ Who gets access (hint: it's exclusive for now, but that might change soon). ✅ How this shifts AI from quick responses to full-scale research workflows. ✅ What this means for students, entrepreneurs, researchers, and anyone who relies on deep, accurate information. This is more than just a new feature—it's a glimpse into the future of AI-driven knowledge work. If AI can outperform humans in research and analysis, what does that mean for the way we work, learn, and make decisions? And more importantly… how can you use this to your advantage before the rest of the world catches up? Let's break it all down. Buckle up—this one's big. Cheers🥂 Ready to have a never ending flow of customers? GoHighLevel is your secret to sucess: Learn More As always,  My new book on unlocking AI's potential is here! Discover how it can elevate your life 👇 AI, You & Me You can find my debut book Start Up Stars here👇 Amazon Exclusive Interested in KDSPY: Learn More Stay in touch with Strategy Growth👇 Instagram Facebook Linkedin

    9 min
  7. Is OpenAI Giving This Away… or Are We the Product?

    02/01/2025

    Is OpenAI Giving This Away… or Are We the Product?

    In this episode, we're diving into o3-mini, OpenAI's latest free AI model that's way smarter than it has any right to be. Seriously—why is OpenAI just giving this away? Is this their way of flexing on the competition? A test run for something even bigger? Or is it just that good that they want everyone hooked? 🤔 Join me as we break down: ✅ What makes o3-mini so different? It's free, but it's packing advanced reasoning skills. 🧠 ✅ How OpenAI is shaking up the AI industry (again)—and why rivals should be worried. 😬 ✅ Real-world use cases—from brainstorming sessions to automating customer interactions like a pro. 💼 ✅ The smartest ways to use o3-mini right now—and how it can supercharge your business. 🚀 ✅ The big picture: What does this mean for the future of free AI? Is this just the beginning? 👀 Whether you're an entrepreneur, an AI enthusiast, or just someone curious about what's coming next, this episode is your inside scoop on why o3-mini might be OpenAI's most strategic move yet. Grab a seat, get comfortable, and let's talk AI. Cheers! 🥂

    9 min
  8. ChatGPT's Cooler Cousin? Meet DeepSeek, the AI Model Shaking Things Up

    01/28/2025

    ChatGPT's Cooler Cousin? Meet DeepSeek, the AI Model Shaking Things Up

    What if I told you there's a new AI in town, and it's already giving ChatGPT and DALL-E 3 a run for their money? That's right—this episode is all about DeepSeek's Janus-Pro, the multimodal AI model that's redefining creativity, innovation, and what's possible in tech. From jaw-dropping image quality to an open-source release that's sparking global excitement, this AI is making waves. 🌊 Join me as we explore: ✅ What Janus-Pro Can Do: Generating ultra-realistic images from text prompts with accuracy that's leaving its competitors in the dust. 🖼️ ✅ Why It's a Game-Changer: Open-source and cost-efficient, this model is shaking up industries and sparking a global AI race. 🚀 ✅ The DeepSeek Revolution: Following their viral R1 launch, Janus-Pro is yet another sign that AI innovation isn't just happening in Silicon Valley anymore. 🌏 ✅ Implications for the Future: What this means for entrepreneurs, creatives, and anyone curious about the future of AI. 🤔 If you thought the AI revolution was slowing down, think again. Whether you're a tech enthusiast, a creative, or just here for the fun, this episode has something for everyone. Cheers to the future of AI and the creativity it's unleashing! 🥂 Ready to have a never ending flow of customers? GoHighLevel is your secret to sucess: Learn More As always,  My new book on unlocking AI's potential is here! Discover how it can elevate your life 👇 AI, You & Me You can find my debut book Start Up Stars here👇 Amazon Exclusive Interested in KDSPY: Learn More Stay in touch with Strategy Growth👇 Instagram Facebook Linkedin

    9 min
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Welcome to Simply Business: Next Gen — a podcast for people building something. I'm Mariam Garcia, and this is where business, growth, and real life collide. We talk honestly about showing up online, building meaningful work, and navigating the messy middle of becoming who you want to be. Expect a mix of personal reflections, practical business insights, and real conversations — no pretending, no perfection, just learning in real time.

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