Innovation

Cereal Namer Custom GPT
Nov 15, 2023

Cereal Namer Custom GPT

The Challenge

The challenge was to test my ability to design and implement a custom GPT in the new OpenAI GPT Store. We are calling them ChatGPT GPTs which is oddly phrased and confusing. I 100% approve of the name ChatGPT Minis that came later. I took this project on because I wanted to know if I knew “enough” to tinker and create something meaningful. With new tech I tend to do something small an whimsical first before unleasing my time on something trendy. This was a imple experiment to see if they could build a comprehensive, professional-grade, and commercially-aware AI tool.The goal was to create a fun specialized assistant that could holistically solve a real-world creative and business problem.

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Beyond Bots, an AI Leadership Workshop for Small Businesses and Nonprofits
Oct 03, 2025

Beyond Bots, an AI Leadership Workshop for Small Businesses and Nonprofits

This is what you’ve been waiting for. Our AI Strategy Lab is a 3-hour, intensive working session designed specifically for a small cohort of business owners, executives, and nonprofit leaders. This is not a passive webinar where you watch a demo. This is an action lab where you will architect the strategy for your own private AI.

You will leave this session with a tangible, actionable document: your company’s own Private AI Implementation Blueprint. This is the strategic foundation you need to make an informed, confident decision on your AI future for your business or nonprofit.

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Jan 22, 2025

You Might Be A Tall Poppy

The Mind Shift Divide: Four Key Factors Explain Why They Think You’re Crazy, and Why You’re Probably Not!

Innovation and entrepreneurship are the lifeblood of progress, yet those who dare to build and create often encounter resistance from unexpected places. This resistance is not just rooted in external challenges but also in the mindsets of the people they encounter. As an innovator, a small business owner, or the founder of a nonprofit, understanding the psychological and social dynamics at play can make navigating these challenges less personal and more strategic. In other words - you’re (probably) not crazy! Discover these four key factors—Tall Poppy Syndrome, Crabs in a Bucket Mentality, Gaslighting, and Perception Bias —offering insight into why some people resist or struggle to embrace new ideas or ambitious efforts and tell you you can’t do it!

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29 Practical Ways to Support Black Business, Culture, and Growth
Aug 01, 2024

29 Practical Ways to Support Black Business, Culture, and Growth

As we celebrate Black Business Month it’s important to look towards the future and take tangible actions that uplift and empower the Black community. One powerful way to do this is by actively supporting Black businesses, culture, and growth.

Here are 29 practical ways you can make a difference:

1. Shop at Black-owned businesses:

Seek out Black-owned businesses in your community and make a conscious effort to support them. Whether it’s a local bookstore, restaurant, or clothing boutique, your patronage can make a significant impact.

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Seeking Tomorrow, Starts Today
Jan 31, 2024

Seeking Tomorrow, Starts Today

As we step into the future, we carry with us the spirit of those who came before. The innovators and pioneers whose creativity lit the way.

Normatives

I used to think that I could not be an artist, that I was not creative in the way that creators create, artistically. I couldn’t shape a vase to save my life and the paintbrush was not my friend. There were never crepes or paper machetes in my toolkit. Nope, I definitely wasn’t an artist.

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Tech Navigator GPT
Nov 16, 2023

Tech Navigator GPT

Find your path into tech, using simple everyday terms.

Introducing Tech Navigator GPT, ChatGPT plus subscribers can use it to discover personalized, inclusive tech guidance, determine your tech stack and gain access to resources. I’m excited to share this tool that empowers and connects the tech community. Step into a future of tech and start shaping a more diverse future!

Easy to Use
Powered by ChatGPT,

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Free to Use