Your Brand Amplified® by AI w/ Anika Jackson — USC Professor & Podcast Host (LST #139)

Learn Speak Teach Episode #139 with Anika Jackson. Artificial Intelligence (AI) is influencing nearly every industry and transforming the way we live, work, and connect with the world. Nevertheless, it’s essential to understand that AI is designed to enhance and support human efforts, not replace them. Joining us on the show is Anika Jackson, a professor at USC Annenberg specializing in digital media management and social media, where she pioneered an AI-first curriculum. She is also the founder and podcast host of Your Brand Amplified®. Anika shares insights on the latest trends in teaching AI. She explains what artificial intelligence is here to do for us, where it’s headed, and how its relationship with humans is evolving. She also opens up about her bold decision to leave her full-time job to pursue podcasting. Anika takes us through her podcasting journey, explaining why she started Your Brand Amplified®, the motivation behind it, and the strategies she’s using to grow and succeed in the podcasting world. For a fun twist, the episode wraps up with an AI-generated rap recap that creatively summarizes the key insights from the conversation. During this episode, you will learn about: [00:00] Trailer  [01:08] Trends in Teaching AI [08:48] From Underdog to Empowering Growth-Minded Leaders: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKvTFcaQaBU [10:34] Understanding AI [20:50] Quitting Full-Time Job [25:48] Podcasting Journey [41:00] Podcasting Goals [43:11] From Underdog to Empowering Growth-Minded Leaders: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKvTFcaQaBU [43:34] Connect & Support Anika Podcast: https://yourbrandamplified.com/ Website: https://www.yourbrandedpodcast.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anikajackson/ [45:15] AI Rap Recap Key Takeaways: • As humans, we know where we’re headed and the goals we want to accomplish. AI helps us get there. ~Anika Jackson [08:12] • AI is a new species. ~Anika Jackson [10:35] • AI is your partner. It’s here to support you, not take your place. ~Anika Jackson [15:50] • The essence of being human lies in forming genuine connections. ~Anika Jackson [17:35] • There are enough people in the world for everyone to have a business. ~Anika Jackson [23:18] • If you follow your passion and what you’re highly skilled at, money will follow. ~Anika Jackson [25:40] • AI helps, but it doesn’t lead. ~Anika Jackson [46:36] People Mentioned and Other Resources: 1. Suno AI 2. Claude Keep In Touch with Anika Jackson: Podcast: https://yourbrandamplified.com/ Website: https://www.yourbrandedpodcast.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anikajackson/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amplifywithanika/ — Follow Balbert… Facebook: www.facebook.com/realbusinessconnections Instagram: www.instagram.com/realbenalbert/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/realbenalbert/ Website:  https://www.realbusinessconnections.com/ – LST is made possible by www://balbertmarketing.com/