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Your AI Roadmap
Your AI Roadmap the podcast is on a mission to decrease fluffy HYPE and talk to the people actually building AI. Anyone can build in AI. Including you.
Whether you’re terrified or excited, there’s been no better time than today to dive in! Now is the time to be curious and future-proof your career and ... ultimately your income.
This podcast isn't about white dudes patting themselves on the back, this is about you and me and ALL the paths into cool projects around the world!
What's next on your AI Roadmap? Let's figure it out together. You ready? This is Your AI Roadmap the Podcast.
Ready for more about the age of AI, projects, careers, money, and joy?
Check out the podcast's companion Wiley book: YourAIRoadmap.com
Episodes
53 episodes
Why Go to College? Navigating AI in Education: A Student's Perspective
In this last episode before a hiatus, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek and cousin Lucas Bajorek (he/him) explore the evolving landscape of education and the role of AI in shaping future careers. They discuss the importance of networking in college, th...
AI in Manufacturing and Compliance with Chief Innovation Officer, Kristina Kristina Hloptsidis, of Signify
In this conversation, Kristina Hloptsidis, Chief Innovation Officer at Signify, discusses the challenges of compliance management in heavily regulated industries, particularly manufacturing, with Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek. She emphasizes the ro...
To the Graduating Class of 2025: Real Talk Career Advice for High School and College Grads
What's strong advice for graduates in 2025?[Audio fixed! Thank you to our devoted listeners for letting us know about the echo issue on the first upload! :D]Worried about careers in the age of AI?What advice would you give ...
Car Purchase Gone Wrong to Hardware Lifecycles and Building AI Products You Want
What if the product you want doesn't yet exist?We start with the example of a car buying experience gone wrong...In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses her experiences with car purchasing, the challenges of hardware...
4 AI Tools I Use Weekly and How Much They Cost... Totaling LESS than $70 USD/Month
What AI tools do I actually use REGULARLY? 📊 ✍️ 🎨 🎙️I share my favorite 4 AI tools and how much they cost.EACH saves me hours of time and work daily.Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses 4 essential AI tools that e...
Shape of Teams of the Future: AI Builds, Workforces, Jobs, and Skillsets in 2025 and Beyond
How big of a team do you need for teams of the future? What skill sets to do these people need?Learn from conversations being had in customer meetings in May 2025.In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusse...
Allegory of the 5 Companies: Which Do YOU Believe Will Be Around in a Decade?
What types of companies will be around in 10 years? In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the allegory of 4... well 5 companies in the dairy industry to illustrate different approaches to adopting AI and technology. S...
Building AI Castles: 3 Takeaways from Customer Stories in AI Product Development
What does it mean to build AI products in 2025? What conversations are being had behind closed doors? Let's talk about it-In this episode of Your AI Roadmap, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the evolving landscape of AI product develo...
Turning CO2 into Graphite: Climate Innovation with Homeostasis from French Fest Fireside Chat
Have you heard about turning carbon dioxide turning into graphite? In this lively fireside chat, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek sits down with CEO and co-founder Makoto Eyre to explore why new ideas in climate tech matter more than ever—especially w...
OpenAI in 2025: 5 Reasons I'm Betting Against Them
Let's talk about OpenAI's viability as a company. In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses OpenAI and its flagship product, ChatGPT, while expressing concerns about the company's future. Hear the detailed feedback and ma...
BONUS: I got laid off, then I closed an $100k contract
Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek shares her personal journey from being laid off to closing her first $100k contract and establishing 22 income streams, emphasizing the need for individuals to create their own stability in an uncertain job market....
Why is AI taking off now? Technical Trifecta for AI: GPUs, Big Data, and Machine Learning
Why is AI taking off now? Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek answers a common question given the rapid advances around us in AI. This episode ties previous episodes together.The current hype surrounding AI technology is based on advances in on th...
“Everyone got laid off but me” Stories of Layoffs and Career Surprises
Layoffs keep happening. Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the emotional and practical challenges of navigating layoffs and job insecurity. She shares a personal story about a friend facing layoffs in her workplace where her boss and her whole...
Help me find a NYC Venue for the Book Tour? March 29, 2025
🗽 Hey NYC, can YOU help me find a venue for a book event?📚Got a lead? Email hello@hireclarity.aiHere's what we're looking for:Location: NYC 🗽Bookstore. Library. Restaurant...
3 Steps to Take ASAP if YOU are Worried about Layoffs
Are you ready if you got laid off tomorrow? 3 steps to take ASAPIn this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses being in 2 layoffs and actionable steps to take if you’re feeling fear Learn 3 Steps to take ASAP if you ar...
My friend makes $1.3M per year but... sneak peek of Wealth Building Part 2 of Book
Ready to talk about money in the age of AI?Here’s a story about my friend who works in AI and makes $1.3M base salary per year… but there’s a catch …In this bonus episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek shares a sneak peak of Chapter ...
BONUS DeepSeek Shocks the Market! Competitive Strengths and Weaknesses
What is DeepSeek??! Let's unpack DeepSeek strengths and weaknesses. Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the emergence of DeepSeek, a new AI startup, and its implications in the AI landscape. She compares DeepSeek with established player...
A Game Designer, AI, and Your Money Making Money
In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek talks about meeting a game designer who expresses concerns about the impact of AI on job security in the gaming industry. The designer reflects on the historical context of technological changes in ani...
My Mentor Made Me Happy Cry! Clips from Seattle Book Launch Event
Clips from the Seattle Book Launch Event!In this conversation, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek shares the stage with her mentor Kimfer Flanery-Rye (she/her) to discuss the book, their relationship, and a lens of integrating a diversity, equit...
Sneak Peek! Chapter 1 of Your AI Roadmap (Future-Proof Your Career)
Ready for a preview of the book? In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses her new book "Your AI Roadmap," which serves as a roadmap for navigating careers in the age of AI. She shares personal experiences of job loss, the importance...
BONUS! Shocking AI Layoff Story... with a Lucky Twist
Through a personal encounter at her gym, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek shares a shocking story of someone who has lived through an AI layoff the same day!!!50% of Americans are experiencing layoff anxiety (HBR)This person at the gym...
AI Tools I Love #4: PodPitch: AI that Gets YOU onto Podcasts
Want to get placed on podcasts? Check out PodPitchIn this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses the AI tool PodPitch, which h...
AI Tools I Love #3: Perplexity: Search with Citations, Images, and No Ads
SummaryIn this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek introduces Perplexity, an innovative AI tool that seems like a combination of ChatGPT and Google. She discusses its capabilities, including providing rich answers with citations, and hig...
AI Tools I Love #2: Aragon.ai: AI Makes Quality Headshots of You for $35
AI for headshots!In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek discusses Aragon.ai, a generative AI tool designed to create professional headshots. She highlights the ease of use, privacy features, and the impressive output quality of the ...
BONUS! Ballsy Money Real Talk with Bonnie Bajorek Daneker (Joan's Aunt!)
In this episode, Dr. Joan Palmiter Bajorek talks with her aunt Bonnie Bajorek Daneker about careers, money, and the Your AI Roadmap book! They have a fun and candid conversation about money, negotiating worth, and building financial confidence,...
