Leveraging AI in Your Business
Description:
AI becoming an accessible, affordable tool for small and midsize businesses. In this webinar, we’ll explore how business owners can realistically use AI to save time, improve customer experiences, and streamline everyday operations without losing the human touch that makes local businesses special.
Our panel of experts will break down what AI can (and can’t) do right now, share real-world examples, and offer practical guidance on getting started responsibly. Whether you’re curious, cautious, or already experimenting, this session will help you understand how to leverage AI as a support tool, not a replacement, for your business.
About Our Speakers
Kate Stallings is the owner of Kate Creative Media LLC, a web design and digital marketing company located in Canton, MA and Delray Beach, Florida. Whether you need to spruce up your current website or searching for the right local company to help bring your business online this year with a sophisticated website, she can help.
Ruth Agbaji is an entrepreneur, educator, and AI strategist dedicated to helping small business owners unlock growth through innovation. She is the founder of Thraive AI, where she builds custom AI-powered knowledge assistants that transform the way franchisors, healthcare systems, and coaching brands deliver training, support, and scale.
Ruth’s journey began in Nigeria, where she developed her passion for problem-solving and technology. After moving to the United States, she combined her technical expertise with her love for teaching to launch Code Wiz, a children’s coding and robotics franchise that grew to over 40 locations nationwide. Her leadership and vision earned her recognition as a thought leader in both education and entrepreneurship.
Today, Ruth brings the same spirit of innovation to her work in AI. She is the author of The 25-Hour Day, a forthcoming book that shows small business owners how to reclaim time and accelerate growth with practical AI tools. She also speaks at conferences and universities, including Babson College, where she helps entrepreneurs embrace emerging technologies with confidence.
Beyond business, Ruth is deeply committed to empowering underrepresented voices and building tools that make knowledge more accessible. Her TEDx talk, “Think Like a Coder,” highlights her belief in creativity, grit, and the transformative power of building something from nothing.
April Hunter (she/they) is an Energetic Business Growth Specialist, Business Psychic Medium, and Fractional CFO. As the founder of Metaphysical Money, April blends Human Design, intuitive guidance, and financial systems to help spiritual entrepreneurs structure their business with soul. Her integration and implementation using AI guides clients from vision to sovereignty, without bypassing their energy, identity, or purpose.