“I’m personally a very kinetic learner. I’m gonna get in here, break something, put it back together. That’s just how I work.” —Tyler Fisk, CEO & Co-Founder of AI Build Lab
Hi Reader,
Something keeps happening.
Every time a new AI tool arrives, I feel a little spark of wonder. It's this amazing sense of possibility, of doors opening that I didn't even know existed. But almost immediately, there's this low, creeping sense of disorientation. Like the ground shifted slightly, and suddenly I'm scrambling again, wondering how I've managed to fall behind.
Talking with Tyler Fisk last week helped a lot—not because he had some wild take, but because of the way he's navigating this world. He didn't show up with impressive credentials or a perfect grasp of everything AI. He came into it with curiosity and started building, and that really resonated with me.
What we're seeing right now with AI—these agents, companions, all these no-code workflows—is fundamentally changing who gets to create and how they do it. Tyler reminded me that readiness might be less about having all the right tools and more about staying in motion and following our curiosity even when the destination isn't clear.
I'm still unpacking that for myself—and for us.
✍️ Featured Writer
Week 2 from Valerie Ehrlich, PhD, on how she used AI this week. Subscribe to the Mission Bloom newsletter.
AI is often pitched as a shortcut for writing. (That’s why we’re so upset about em dashes, right?)
But what if it could be a thought partner? What does that actually look like in practice?
As I worked on a long, complex research report, I used AI not to write for me — but to write WITH me. It was my volleying partner that kept me going when I needed to bounce around ideas and figure out how to get moving again.
From outlining early drafts to refining transitions and surfacing patterns, I used it the way I might use a trusted colleague or editor: to reflect, prompt, and help me move forward.
This post walks through five specific writing challenges I faced and how AI helped me stay aligned with my thinking, not hand it over.
If you’re navigating your own big writing project, this might offer some helpful ways to bring AI into the
process. (PDF opens in Google Drive.)
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Hi, I’m Valerie—founder of Mission Bloom. I help mission-driven leaders leverage AI responsibly. Whether you’re experimenting, feeling overwhelmed, or just curious about where to start, I offer trusted guidance to help you lead with intention in an AI-shaped world. Want support bringing AI into your work, team, or organization with purpose and integrity? Message me—I’d love to connect. |
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Casandra Silva Sibilin is a Philosophy Lecturer at CUNY York College, leading conversations on AI ethics and pedagogy. A Mellon Transformative Learning Fellow, she champions creative, student-centered education. Casandra heads a CUNY-wide initiative on ethical AI, delivers keynotes and workshops, and founded the Custom Bots/GPTs Subgroup. Her work bridges philosophy and technology, shaping responsible, inclusive approaches to AI learning and use.
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🎨 Featured Artist
Week 2 featuring art from Sara Chevalier, founder of SC Design Studio Inc. Connect with her on LinkedIn!
Can We Stay Human in the Age of the Machine?
By Sara Chevalier for She Leads AI
Where do our ideas really come from?
The mind? The heart? A thread of something deeper?
This week, I found myself craving space to reconnect with the source—
The part of me that writes before I think, that listens before I speak.
Even as I walk these new digital paths, I want to stay grounded.
Barefoot. Awake. A little wild.
This piece holds that question—not the answer, but the resonance. Will you join this conversation and journey with me?
🎙️Podcast Updates
Empowered by AI: The SLAI Effect with Michelle Muncy-Silva
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Small Boats, Big Wins: Pallavi Sharma on AI, Automation, and Building Smarter |
Host Michelle Muncy-Silva spoke with marketing powerhouse Pallavi Sharma, who transitioned from GE to founding her own AI-driven agency. Pallavi explained how entrepreneurs could streamline their marketing through automation, discussed what true AI-readiness looked like, and emphasized why domain expertise, not just mastering tools, was the real competitive edge in the AI era.
🎧 Listen below or on your favorite podcast platform:
The AI Readiness Project with Anne Murphy and Kyle Shannon
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Curiosity Over Credentials: Tyler Fisk on Building Confidence and AI Agents |
In last week's AI Readiness Project, hosts Anne Murphy and Kyle Shannon welcomed Tyler Fisk, founder of AI Build Lab, to discuss agentic workflows, overcoming tech anxiety, and embracing curiosity in AI adoption. Tyler shared insights from teaching non-technical users to build sophisticated AI agents, highlighting the empowering shift from passive users to active AI creators.
Thanks for being here with us!
Warmly,
Anne Murphy
Founder, SheLeadsAI
Founder and CEO, Empowered Fundraiser Consulting and Coaching
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