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Truth in the wild content strategy and personal creative exploration

Date: Wednesday, April 2, 2025
Participants: Gary Sheng, Arielle Noel

Summary​

Gary Sheng and Arielle Noel discussed AI creative tools, Arielle's current CEO role challenges, upcoming strategic opportunities, and personal/spiritual growth.

Transcript​

AI Creative Tools Demo & Training​

  • Gary demonstrated several AI tools for content creation:
    • Converting images to anime style using various AI platforms
    • Animating still photos into videos using FloraFauna
    • Using natural language prompts to generate and modify content
    • Cursor app for note-taking and meeting transcript analysis
  • Key point: Tools are constantly improving and becoming more specialized
  • Emphasized importance of experimenting with tools to understand capabilities
  • Recommended workflow: Send inspiring content/images to work with AI tools

Professional Update - CEO Role Challenges​

  • Currently managing 40 people across two companies (EZ Care Link and Metis)
  • Key issues with current CEO position:
    • Underpaid relative to responsibilities
    • Managing company sale process with 2 LOIs received
    • Supporting 35 families while dealing with financial constraints
    • Secured $200k loan to maintain operations
    • Negotiating exit compensation package
  • Learning experience: Importance of having proper C-suite support (CFO needed)
  • Next steps: Need to formally establish equity percentage before sale completion

Upcoming Strategic Opportunities​

  • White House visit scheduled for May 2025
    • Connection through Dr. Mitcham and Paula White
  • Potential mentor relationship with Loida Lewis:
    • First Filipino-Asian American woman to pass the bar
    • Former wife of first black billionaire Reginald Lewis
    • Initial Zoom meeting scheduled for after April 6
  • Recent social media success:
    • NBA player Jayson Tatum retweet
    • Growing Instagram following
    • Need to upgrade content quality

Personal & Spiritual Growth​

  • Morning scripture reflection: Tree planted by rivers of water metaphor
  • Discussion of faith through action principle
  • Recognition of personal growth and development
  • Focus on transitioning to more fulfilling work aligned with personal mission
  • Need to document experiences and lessons learned for future storytelling

Original Chat transcript: https://notes.granola.ai/p/ea16acf6-f686-4d75-8594-2019bc542595