Access the ShowAll platforms & past episodes: https://coffeeforthebrain.com/podcasts/Direct Link to This Episode: https://coffeechug.simplecast.com/episodes/221Listen & Subscribe:[Apple Podcasts] | [Spotify] | [YouTube] | [Simplecast]Episode SnapshotJackie’s journey from burnout and “doing all the things” to rebuilding life and work around what actually mattersWhy 80% of AI projects fail—and what schools and organizations can do differentlyThe “Disney trash” lesson: stop chasing flashy AI and start with the boring, high-impact problemsWomen, confidence, and creating safer spaces to learn and lead with AI“...our value is in who we are, not in what we do”: using AI to rediscover identity, not erase itPractical, non-tech-bro ways to play with AI in your daily life (email, trip planning, speaking practice, and more)Episode HighlightsJackie’s story of walking away from a job that broke her health and identity and rebuilding life and work from NashvilleWhy 2023 felt like a turning point with ChatGPT and how it pulled her from digital marketing into AI adoption and strategyWhat “AI adoption” actually means (beyond tools) and why communication, culture, and expectations matter more than featuresThe harsh reality: most AI projects fail, not because of the tech, but because of people, processes, and misaligned outcomesThe “Disney trash” example: how starting with boring, high-volume, repetitive tasks beats chasing sexy, impossible AI dreamsA compassionate look at why many women hesitate to jump into AI and how community, safety, and “permission to not know” change thatEveryday use cases Jackie loves: practicing presentations with AI video, drafting hard emails, energizing workouts, travel planning, and using voice tools in playful waysThe deeper theme: AI shows us how not-special our tasks are, but it also clarifies how irreplaceable our humanity isConnect with Jackie CelskeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacquelinecelske/Website – The Prose Co.: https://www.theproseco.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theproseco/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theprosecoQuoteBeing human is your superpowerResourcesRand study 80% AI projects failWomen are avoiding AI: HBRGender DivideSupport the ShowIf this conversation helped you pause, reflect, or think differently about AI and learning, please share it with a colleague or friend. Leaving a review or tagging the show helps others discover these important conversations.