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Artificial Intelligence (A.I.) Episodes

Sept. 17, 2025

182: “Smarter Than the Machines”: Andy Shean on AI Literacy, Human In…

In this episode of EdUp L&D, Holly Owens interviews Andy Shean, the Chief Learning Officer of Penn Foster Group. They discuss the transformative power of technology in education, the need for reimagining traditional educational pathways, and how Penn Foster is making education accessible and career…

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Sept. 3, 2025

179: Democratizing Content Creation: Shivali Goyal on Trupeer’s AI-Po…

In this episode of EdUp L&D, host Holly Owens interviews Shivali Goyal, founder of Trupeer.ai, a platform that revolutionizes content creation for learning and development professionals. Shivali shares her journey from working at Boston Consulting Group to launching her own AI-powered startup. The …

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Aug. 6, 2025

171: Stop Waiting for Permission—Start Leading with Joy: James Gilchr…

In this episode of EdUp L&D, Holly Owens interviews James Gilchrist, an influential figure in the Learning and Development (L&D) space. James shares his unique journey from theater to L&D, emphasizing the importance of storyt...

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Aug. 4, 2025

170: Don’t Just Apply—Align: What’s Actually Hiring Now (And Why Clar…

In this episode of EdUp Learning and Development, Holly Owens and Chelsea Maude Avirett discuss the evolving landscape of learning and development (L&D), focusing on career transitions, job market saturation, the impact of AI...

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July 28, 2025

168: Smarter, Faster, More Human: Fred Thompson on Designing the Futu…

In this episode of EdUp Learning and Development, host Holly Owens interviews Fred Thompson, founder of Thirst.io. They discuss the intersection of technology, innovation, and learning, exploring the challenges faced by L&D p...

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July 21, 2025

166: The Future Isn’t Flashier—It’s Smarter: Christy Tucker on Buildi…

In this episode of EdUp L&D, Holly Owens welcomes back Christy Tucker, a seasoned expert in instructional design and scenario-based learning. They discuss Christy's journey from K-12 education to corporate training, the nuanc...

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July 14, 2025

164: Create What’s Missing: Cedric Scott, Jr. on Representation, Rein…

In this episode of Ed Up Learning and Development, host Holly Owens speaks with Cedric Scott Jr., an educator and edtech influencer, about his journey from a background in chemistry to becoming a leader in the education space...

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July 9, 2025

163: Transforming Doubt into Drive: Whitney Kilgore’s Path from Educa…

In this episode, Whitney Kilgore shares her inspiring journey from being a first-grade teacher to co-founding iDesign, a leading organization in instructional design. She discusses the importance of recognizing educators' ski...

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Nov. 19, 2024

Episode 2: The Digging in Series - The Human Element in AI Learning w…

In this episode, Holly Owens and Shaunak Roy discuss the transformative role of AI in education, exploring its evolution, implications for learning, and the importance of maintaining human connections. They delve into the eth...

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July 10, 2024

143: Using the iSpring AI Assistant for Course Creation ft. Anna Poli…

In this video episode of EdUp Learning and Development, host Holly Owens and guest Anna Poli from iSpring discuss the updates and new features of iSpring Suite Max. Anna showcases the iSpring Cloud platform and demonstrates h...

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