When I was editor of the school paper, the editor who preceded me, who then became the head of Associated Press,

that's what he left on my typewriter, and said, don't let the bastard scary you enough taking that everywhere I've gone and the

other one is I have a sign right above my computer and it says don't say anything

stupid which is harder. Step into the world of success with your brand amplified, the ultimate podcast designed

to unravel the intricacies of thriving businesses.

I'm your host, Onica Jackson, and I'm on a mission to uncover the stories, strategies,

and secrets that have propelled entrepreneurs and business leaders to success.

My guest today has been at the forefront of every emerging digital technology and then some.

And I was just blown away the first time I met her and had the opportunity to learn

about all the things she's been doing and how she really blazed a lot of trails and continues to do so.

Vial Akman now is focused on helping non-geeks learn AI, which if you are not on the AI bandwagon, you better get on it because there

is not going to be a job that it doesn't touch in the very near future.

So Viel, thank you so much for giving some time to me today.

Oh, thank you for having me. I'm excited to have this conversation with you.

Yes, I'd love to revisit a little bit of our previous conversation where you really walked me through and my jaw just dropped the floor.

All the different things that you've done from being at the forefront of social media and

podcasting.

So will you give us a little bit of background

on your forays into the world of marketing communication strategy?

Well, I have to go back a long way because before I was online I owned a

PR firm and I had six people working for me and I had national clients I had

the American Dairy Association. I had miracle grow. I had the American Dairy Association. I had

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