Grind Fairly Fest took over Atlanta’s Westside Cultural Arts Middle, and the conversations, connections, and neighborhood constructed in the course of the occasion are nonetheless resonating with attendees.
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Based by media entrepreneur Mimi Johnson, Grind Fairly Fest as soon as once more introduced collectively bold girls from numerous industries for a day full of schooling, networking, inspiration, wellness, leisure, and actual alternatives to develop personally and professionally.
One of many standout conversations of the day was The AI Impact on Media panel, hosted by Janeé Bolden. As synthetic intelligence continues to rework the best way entrepreneurs and creatives work, panelists shared sensible instruments and methods attendees might instantly apply to their companies.
Desiree Talley, VP of Authorized & Enterprise Affairs at Revolt, dropped a number of gems when discussing the AI platforms she presently makes use of.
“There are some dangers, however I’m actually utilizing ChatGPT for something inventive. In terms of enterprise construction, I’m utilizing Claude, and for information analytics, I’m utilizing DeepC. And to get higher at prompting, I’m utilizing programs.”
Talley additionally inspired entrepreneurs to leverage AI for analysis and enterprise planning earlier than launching services and products.
“The AI technique I like to recommend that girls entrepreneurs, all entrepreneurs use, is getting information and analytics earlier than you simply go to market. So once more, DeepSeek is de facto good for that. You simply inform it just a little bit about what you are promoting, who your target market is, and it gives you comparable enterprise information analytics so you should utilize that and enhance what you are promoting and make it extra refined.”
BOSSIP additionally caught up with Dr. Barnes, CEO of Barnes Media Group and Evals Fairness, who shared how AI has grow to be a vital a part of her enterprise operations.
“I believe the commonest device that we use is ChatGPT. It’s a kind of issues the place you may have excessive functioning folks that may use it and low functioning folks relating to AI. Like people who find themselves simply studying AI and the GPTs and people who find themselves like excessive in AI. So I might say ChatGPT. However it’s all about coaching your AI. You need to make the most of your AI as like your cousin. So my ChatGPT, his title is Cousin Chatty. So me and Cousin Chatty speak more often than not, no less than a few days per week. The increasingly more you speak to it, the extra it is aware of about you.”
One other memorable dialog got here in the course of the Energy of the Pivot panel hosted by Grind Fairly founder and CEO Mimi Johnson. The dialogue highlighted why occasions like Grind Fairly Fest proceed to matter.
Advertising and marketing and enterprise govt Alexis Kerr shared a robust testimony concerning the influence of merely exhibiting up. In response to Kerr, after attending a earlier Grind Fairly Fest, somebody sitting behind her within the viewers later awarded her an honorary doctorate diploma. Her story served as a reminder that you just by no means know who’s within the room or how one dialog can change the trajectory of your life.
Kerr additionally emphasised that Grind Fairly Fest is greater than an occasion. It’s a place the place girls really feel seen, supported, celebrated, and reminded that their desires deserve room to develop.
Mimi herself took a second in the course of the competition to thank attendees and mirror on her personal journey. She revealed that this was one of many first years she felt calm and at peace all through the occasion. As an alternative of being consumed by nervousness, she was in a position to absolutely benefit from the expertise, attend panels, join with friends, and take every little thing in.
The celebration continued with a efficiency from Nivea, who additionally graced the duvet of Grind Fairly Journal’s particular summer time version themed “Nivea: A Rose By The Rain.” The duvet was formally unveiled the day after the competition in Atlanta.
From the seller market and networking alternatives to the giveaways, panel discussions, and unforgettable performances, Grind Fairly Fest as soon as once more delivered an expertise that blended enterprise, tradition, and neighborhood.
For those who missed Atlanta, don’t fear. Grind Fairly Fest heads to Chicago on August 29. Tickets can be found now at GrindPretty.com.
