{"id":827328,"date":"2025-02-16T08:11:55","date_gmt":"2025-02-16T14:11:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/16\/changing-the-world-via-ai-with-five-kids-in-tow\/"},"modified":"2025-02-16T08:11:55","modified_gmt":"2025-02-16T14:11:55","slug":"changing-the-world-via-ai-with-five-kids-in-tow","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newsycanuse.com\/index.php\/2025\/02\/16\/changing-the-world-via-ai-with-five-kids-in-tow\/","title":{"rendered":"Changing the World via AI \u2026 with Five Kids in Tow"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\"Jessica<\/figure>\n

Ten years ago, Jessica Spencer was on a six-hour trip to Atlanta. Like many road trip warriors, she decided to pass the time with a podcast.<\/p>\n

That was the first time Jessica heard The Smart Passive Income Podcast<\/em>, a show that\u2019s still up and running weekly with Pat Flynn behind the mic. She was taken by Pat\u2019s approach to customer-centric marketing. What Jessica didn\u2019t<\/em> know, as her car floated gently down the Georgia highway, was where the podcast would lead her.<\/p>\n

Nine years later, she found SPI\u2019s All-Access Pass community and her entrepreneurial journey would never be the same.<\/p>\n

An Advocate for Artificial Intelligence (AI)<\/h2>\n

As an early adopter of AI, Jessica \u2014 who describes herself as a \u201ctotal computer nerd\u201d \u2014 quickly realized the potential for AI technologies to change the way we work, live, and run our businesses.<\/p>\n

It all started with an IBM Watson certification through Coursera, where Jessica built a model capable of identifying different dog breeds and created her own chatbot. \u201cIt opened so many doors,\u201d she says. Soon, she was exploring AI\u2019s capability to draft written content, write custom code for websites, and more.\u00a0<\/p>\n

But the real breakthrough came when she and her husband, a sixth-grade teacher, started to discuss what AI could do for people like him. That conversation was a jumping-off point for a course on using ChatGPT for teachers.<\/p>\n

\u201cAI is something that there\u2019s a lot of energy around,\u201d Jessica says. \u201cThere\u2019s a lot of opportunity to improve our lives with it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jessica\u2019s goals as an advocate for AI are ambitious, to put it lightly. \u201cI want to help thousands better their lives by learning how to leverage AI and other technologies in an authentic and aligned way,\u201d she says. On a more personal level, Jessica\u2019s goals include building transparency in the world of political investments and bringing awareness to the foster-to-adopt system, a cause she is deeply passionate about.<\/p>\n

Speaking of \u2014 Jessica does all of this as a mom to five<\/em>. When asked how she does it, she laughs and says \u201cI try to make sure I take my ADHD meds.\u201d She goes on, \u201cMy husband, Noah, has been absolutely amazing and so supportive of my journey as an entrepreneur. Setting expectations with the kids and staying firm with my boundaries is something that I\u2019ve been working on. One thing I\u2019ve started doing recently is blocking off time on my calendar for doing activities with the kids. Noah and I have also started making date nights a more regular thing. It\u2019s easy to get caught up in the daily whirlwind of to-do\u2019s, and it\u2019s been really important to stay mindful of where I spend my time to ensure that it\u2019s holistically aligned with my priorities.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"Jessica<\/figure>\n

Having left her corporate career \u2014 where she most recently worked as the Director of Marketing for a large healthcare IT firm \u2014 Jessica knew she needed a supportive community. Somewhere she could find inspiration, get questions answered, connect with other entrepreneurs, and learn critical skills as she continued to grow her brand. That place was the All-Access Pass, SPI\u2019s learning community built around community-driven courses.<\/p>\n

She soon found herself immersed in an inspirational community she could access anytime, anywhere. As she continued to build her LLC, Penguin Connective, she decided to transition to the SPI Pro community \u2014 a membership geared towards established entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n

\u201cBeing a part of that, where everyone\u2019s kind of driving each other but there\u2019s this high level of support \u2014 you see what\u2019s possible,\u201d she says. \u201cThere\u2019s accountability with it and it\u2019s been really motivating.\u201d<\/p>\n

Jessica cites the high level of engagement in SPI Pro as one of the key factors in her growth. Inside SPI\u2019s communities, she\u2019s found a place where she can go not just for validation or a quick answer, but to actually engage and dive further on topics through message threads, mastermind calls, and more. \u201cPeople take a genuine interest in each other\u2019s lives instead of just liking something to get visibility,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

She\u2019s been able to connect with other members one-on-one and unlock new opportunities for collaboration too. \u201cThere is a deeper level of connection than what I\u2019ve found in other places previously,\u201d she emphasizes.<\/p>\n

Tussling with Imposter Syndrome<\/h2>\n

Jessica doesn\u2019t hesitate to underscore just how much the community has helped her feel supported. However, the most important transformation she\u2019s experienced is in her mindset. \u201cWhen I started out as an entrepreneur, I thought that I\u2019d be able to just run with it\u2026 I had an MBA, a background in marketing, and nearly 20 years in corporate under my belt,\u201d she says. \u201cWhat I wasn\u2019t expecting was the mindset work I would need to do. Imposter syndrome is a bear.\u201d<\/p>\n

Through one-on-one calls with other members, Jessica found more direction and clarity through her journey, leading her to realize the next steps and uncover deeper work ahead. Moreover, her experience has given her a healthier perspective on the entrepreneurial journey; she now views \u201cfailure\u201d as an opportunity to learn and grow.<\/p>\n

A Podcast, a Community, and a Beautiful Future<\/h2>\n

During some of the one-on-one calls Jessica has had with other members, she realized she wanted to do something she hadn\u2019t thought of before \u2014 starting a podcast. Despite describing herself as an introvert, the community helped her realize that she had to share these fascinating conversations about AI with a wider audience. Being part of a community full of podcasters and entrepreneurs, she was in the perfect place to do so \u2014 many community members became guests on the show, and AI Genie<\/em> was born.<\/p>\n

Now, Jessica is building a community for others who want to leverage AI to make a meaningful impact in the world. AI Explorers<\/a> was born, with a mission to \u201cdemystify AI, to open your eyes to a world of possibilities that transcends the well-trodden path of content creation.\u201d She cites SPI\u2019s Community Business Blueprint course as key to her community\u2019s success. \u201cI think sometimes as entrepreneurs, we feel like we\u2019re just like throwing spaghetti at the wall to see what, see what sticks,\u201d she says. \u201cGoing through that course in particular, I definitely felt like I had a pathway to lay the foundation and create a really solid structure.\u201d<\/p>\n

As for what\u2019s next for Jessica, the word \u201crange\u201d comes to mind. She\u2019s currently creating a course on AI for musicians and another on AI for entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n

\u201cI want to be able to travel the world with my family and create awesome memories while building a more secure future for us on our own terms,\u201d she accentuates.<\/p>\n

With a strong community supporting her, she\u2019s well on her way.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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\n David Grabowski<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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