𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘄 𝗢𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄:

In this episode of 𝘛𝘩𝘦 𝘈𝘐 𝘙𝘦𝘢𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘦𝘴𝘴 𝘗𝘳𝘰𝘫𝘦𝘤𝘵, Jennifer Hufnagel joins Kyle Shannon and guest co-host Kellye Kamp to explore what it really means to be ready for AI. From her early days at Hootsuite to launching her own consultancy, Jennifer shares how her journey led her to AI and why many businesses still aren’t ready to take advantage of it. The conversation covers everything from managing AI overwhelm to building company-wide literacy—and the surprising ways rural companies are navigating the transition.

𝗞𝗲𝘆 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲𝗮𝘄𝗮𝘆𝘀:

• Why AI readiness starts with curiosity—not expertise.

• The overlooked importance of digital literacy in rural businesses.

• What it means to think like a producer (or general contractor) in an AI-driven workflow.

• Why AI adoption is about solving real business problems, not chasing shiny tools.

• How to spot the people in your organization most likely to succeed with AI—and how to support them.

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗚𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁:

Jennifer Hufnagel is a veteran learning and development leader with a background in business analysis and corporate training. Her career has spanned from software companies to global events like the 2010 Olympics, and today, she helps businesses prepare for AI adoption through practical, operations-focused training. Based on Vancouver Island, she brings a uniquely grounded perspective to digital transformation, particularly in rural and under-resourced settings.

𝗟𝗶𝗸𝗲, 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗶𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲!

The AI Readiness Project airs every Wednesday at 3pm Pacific, hosted by Anne Murphy of She Leads AI and Kyle Shannon of The AI Salon. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts and join the conversation helping people prepare for what's next. Want to get a head start? Visit https://ruready4ai.com/ to check out the AI Readiness Training program.