Media and technology strategist Evo Heyning (CEO of Reality Craft, VP of XR Guild) sits down with Melinda Lee in this episode of the Speak in Flow Podcast to explore how AI is reshaping communication, creativity, and disaster resilience, while revealing why slowing down might be the key to wielding these tools effectively. From rebuilding homes after wildfires to crafting ethical AI policies, Evo shares how to lead with intention in a noisy digital world.

In This Episode, You Will Learn:

The Double-Edged Sword of AI Tools

Evo dives into the paradox of generative AI. While it can accelerate workflows, like turning smartphone scans into permit-ready architectural plans for disaster zones, it also demands fierce discernment.

"Can I trust the company behind this tool?"

Evo urges us to ask ourselves this question before entering our data into an AI tool.

The Art of "Promptcraft"

"If the output looks cool but isn’t what you imagined, you’re being led by the tool, not leading it."

Evo shares how her teams blend AI with human intuition, warning against losing your vision in the process.

Less Input, More Insight

AI’s verbosity is a trap. "Large language models give you tons of information, very little meaning," Evo laughs. The fix? "Step back, and ask: Does this add insight, or just noise?"

The Ultimate Question for Creators

Evo leaves us with a challenge.

"Generative tools invite us to give language to our vision. But first, ask: What world do I actually want to create? If you’re stuck in dystopian headlines, you’ll just recreate noise."

Connect with Evo Heyning

Website: https://evo.ist/

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/evonne/

YouTube: @RealitycraftArt

Instagram: @amoration

About the Guest:

Evo Heyning is a pioneering media technologist and futurist at the forefront of AI and XR innovation. Blending generative tools and immersive experiences, Evo shapes ethical and creative futures. As the founder of Realitycraft and the VP of the XR Guild, Evo has led groundbreaking projects, championing technology that amplifies human potential rather than replacing it.

Fun-facts:

• 🌐 Virtual Diplomat: Served as the first avatar ambassador between diplomatic offices in virtual worlds (2009).
• 🎥 AI Trailblazer: Taught YouTube to integrate AI tools back in 2014 and produced the Affordable Care Act’s launch campaign.
• 🎨 Multidisciplinary Creator: When not sculpting digital worlds, Evo bakes gluten-free treats and hunts antiques for storytelling inspiration.

Melinda Lee is a Presentation Skills Expert, Speaking Coach, and nationally renowned Motivational Speaker. She holds an M.A. in Organizational Psychology, is an Insights Practitioner, and is a Certified Professional in Talent Development as well as Certified in Conflict Resolution. For over a decade, Melinda has researched and studied the state of “flow” and used it as a proven technique to help corporate leaders and business owners amplify their voices, access flow, and present their mission in a more powerful way to achieve results.

She has been the TEDx Berkeley Speaker Coach and has worked with hundreds of executives and teams from Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Caltrans, Bay Area Rapid Transit System, and more. Currently, she lives in San Francisco, California, and is breaking the ancestral lineage of silence.

Website: https://speakinflow.com/

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/speakinflow

Instagram: https://instagram.com/speakinflow

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mpowerall

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