Episode 10

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12th Mar 2026

How Suzel W. Jones Uses AI and Lovable to Turn Ideas Into Working Apps

What happens when AI moves from being a writing tool to becoming a true thinking partner?

In this episode of Empowered by AI, Michelle Muncy-Silva sits down with transformation strategist Suzel W. Jones to explore how entrepreneurs can use AI to think through ideas, prototype tools, and even build working applications faster than ever before.

Suzel brings decades of experience leading transformation and agile initiatives in telecom and tech. In this conversation, she demonstrates how AI can support real business problem-solving and product creation. The episode includes a live demonstration using the AI development platform Lovable, showing how a simple prompt can begin building a working application in real time.

This conversation is especially relevant for women entrepreneurs who want to move from curiosity about AI to actually building with it.

00:00 Introduction to Empowered by AI

Michelle introduces the show and the mission of helping women entrepreneurs use AI intentionally in their work and businesses.

01:00 Meet Suzel W. Jones

Suzel shares her background leading large transformation initiatives in telecom and tech and explains how her work has evolved alongside emerging AI tools.

05:30 Moving Beyond AI as a Writing Tool

The conversation explores how AI can function as a strategic thought partner for ideation, research, and problem solving.

09:40 Why Iteration Matters When Working With AI

Suzel discusses the importance of experimenting, refining prompts, and learning through cycles of testing and improvement.

14:30 AI as a Builder, Not Just an Assistant

The discussion shifts to how AI tools can now help users move from ideas to prototypes much faster than traditional development cycles.

18:40 Designing a Simple AI-Powered Product Concept

Suzel walks through how she begins thinking about an application idea and the type of prompt she gives ChatGPT to structure the concept.

22:00 Live Lovable Demonstration

Suzel demonstrates the platform Lovable and shows how a prompt can initiate the creation of a working app, including database setup and feature design.

23:00 Watching AI Build in Real Time

The group discusses how Lovable continues working in the background while the user focuses on other tasks, illustrating the new pace of AI-assisted development. EBAI Branding Transition

24:00 Michelle’s Experience Iterating With AI Tools

Michelle shares her own experiment using AI to build a tool that could scrape saved posts from TikTok and Instagram, highlighting the iterative collaboration between human and AI.

You can grab Suzel's book here https://bit.ly/4bxanGr

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Empowered by AI
Women Entrepreneurs Leading the Way
Empowered by AI is the go-to podcast for women entrepreneurs and leaders who are ready to harness AI, no tech background required. Hosted by Michelle Muncy-Silva, founder of Innovative AI Studio and Executive Director of She Leads AI Academy, this show spotlights trailblazing women who are not just using AI; they're demanding a seat at the table in shaping it. From practical tools to ethical frameworks, every episode delivers real talk and actionable strategies for women building businesses and leading boldly in the age of AI. Whether you're automating your workflows, building a standout brand, or navigating the intersection of AI and equity, this is your community. Each episode features conversations with women at the forefront of AI and entrepreneurship, plus the tools, strategies, and stories you can put into practice immediately. We explore AI-enhanced storytelling, using AI to streamline and scale, and what it looks like when women lead the AI revolution on their own terms. Every episode ends with one question to our guests: What's next? Empowered by AI — your weekly dose of inspiration, strategy, and community. Hit subscribe and let's build the future together.

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Michelle Muncy-Silva

Michelle Muncy-Silva is an AI educator, innovator, and Executive Director of the She Leads AI Academy. She is also the founder of Data Parity AI and host of the Empowered by AI podcast. Her work helps educators, founders and institutions use AI with clarity, ethics, and purpose. With a background in curriculum design and human-centered data practices, Michelle makes emerging technologies practical and accessible for non-technical leaders.