Episode 11

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27th May 2025

From Overwhelm to Empowered: Trudy-Ann Armand on Using AI to Lead Yourself First

In this episode of Empowered by AI, we welcome Trudy-Ann Armand—a corporate learning strategist, AI enthusiast, and the visionary behind Her-Mine.ai. Trudy shares her deeply personal journey of navigating burnout, rediscovering her voice through experimentation with AI, and ultimately building a space that helps women feel confident exploring emerging tech. With a background in enterprise learning systems and a passion for community-centered leadership, Trudy offers both emotional resonance and tactical tools to help solo entrepreneurs move from fear to fluency.

If you’ve ever asked, “Where do I even start with AI?”—this episode is for you.

🔗 Visit Trudy’s work: https://her-mine.ai

Timestamps:

  • 00:00 – Meet Trudy: From burnout to brave experimentation
  • 02:45 – Her early resistance to AI—and what changed
  • 05:15 – How AI helped her reconnect to purpose after disillusionment
  • 07:30 – Finding flow through tools like ChatGPT and Mindgrasp
  • 09:50 – Building confidence and momentum by treating AI like a creative partner
  • 12:20 – What Her-Mine.ai is really about: permission to be curious
  • 14:40 – Supporting women with “safe to brave” frameworks
  • 17:10 – Advice for solo entrepreneurs: Why starting messy is better than not starting
  • 19:00 – The emotional labor of learning something new, and how to support yourself
  • 22:00 – Reframing AI from productivity tool to confidence amplifier
  • 25:15 – Trudy’s favorite low-stress AI tools for content creation and reflection
  • 27:00 – How to recognize your own growth—and know when to ask for help
  • 30:00 – What’s next for Trudy and Her-Mine.ai


Trudy-Ann Armand reminds us that AI isn’t just about optimization—it’s about ownership. Her work at Her-Mine.ai offers women a brave, welcoming space to explore emerging technologies without pressure or perfectionism. Whether you’re burned out or just beginning to experiment, this episode invites you to treat AI not as a threat—but as a thought partner in your reinvention.

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Empowered by AI
Women Entrepreneurs Leading the Way
Welcome to Empowered by AI, where women entrepreneurs harness the power of AI to transform their businesses, break new ground, and lead confidently. Hosted by Michelle Muncy-Silva, founder of Innovation AI Studios, this podcast is your go-to resource for stories, strategies, and tools that help women combine creativity with cutting-edge technology to build the brands of tomorrow.
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