AI is no longer just a buzzword; it’s transforming industries, automating repetitive tasks, and reshaping careers.In this episode of Vibe Your Vibe, Kirk sits down with Alex Schmidt to unpack:🔐 How to integrate AI securely without exposing sensitive data📉 Why repetitive roles are at the highest risk of automation💡 How professionals can pivot and build careers that last in the AI era🚀 Why Elon Musk calls AI a trillion-dollar industry and what that means for the futureFrom building one of the most secure AI platforms in the U.S. to helping businesses safeguard their data, Alex shares what leaders and professionals must do now to thrive in the middle of this AI revolution.👉 Follow for more conversations on authenticity, growth, and navigating change.👉 Drop a comment: What’s one skill you think AI can’t replace?

What happens when fly fishing, creativity, and community collide?In this second conversation with Matt Canter, guide, fly shop owner, and community builder, we go beyond the water:⚫ Fly tying in action: Kirk and Matt sit down with beers and bobbins, walking through the process of creating a custom fly (with dragon tails and bucktail) while sharing laughs and fishing wisdom.⚫ Stories from the river: From peacock bass in Brazil to carp crushing cicadas, Matt explains why the right fly can turn a day on the water into an unforgettable memory.⚫ Community impact: Hear how a backyard idea turned into a charity concert that raised $200,000 for Habitat for Humanity, proving fishing isn’t the only way Matt hooks significant results.⚫ Life lessons from guiding: Why even the best anglers hire guides, how to handle days when the fish don’t bite, and the deeper meaning of making memories outdoors.This episode blends fishing, storytelling, and authenticity—the perfect reminder that it’s not just about the catch, it’s about the connection.👉 If you’ve ever wondered what fly fishing teaches about patience, creativity, and community, this one’s for you.

What happens when a storyteller, marketer, and professor sit down to talk about the future of storytelling in the age of AI?In this episode of Vibe Your Vibe, Kirk Francis and Shlomi Ron dive deep into:🎥 Shlomi’s journey from IBM and Amex to founding the Visual Storytelling Institute📚 Teaching brand storytelling at the University of Miami Business School🤖 How AI is reshaping startups, design, and the role of creativity📈 Why consistency and authenticity matter more than ever in a noisy digital world📰 Building an audience through newsletters, podcasts, and authentic contentThis is a conversation about stories, technology, and the human touch that keeps it all real.👉 Subscribe for more conversations with founders, creators, and leaders breaking through obscurity.#podcast #virtualstorytelling #kirkfrancis #vibeyourvibe