How to Get Started with AI (Without Feeling Overwhelmed)

This episode of helps beginners ease into the world of artificial intelligence by sharing a simple, five-step approach anyone can follow—no tech background required.

Rather than getting caught up in the hype or fear, listeners are encouraged to treat AI with curiosity and explore it through tools they already use. From testing out chat-based tools like ChatGPT to leveraging built-in AI features in everyday software like Gmail, Microsoft Word, and Canva, small, consistent use can lead to big confidence gains.

The key is not to overthink it—just start where you are, use it for things you already do, and build from there. And when you're ready to level up, we share a trick for writing better prompts to get the most out of AI tools.

5 Simple Steps to Start Using AI:

1. Approach AI with curiosity instead of complexity.
2. Try chat-based tools like ChatGPT using voice or text.
3. Use AI to assist with tasks you're already doing regularly.
4. Explore AI features built into software like Gmail, Canva, or Microsoft Copilot.
5. Practice writing more specific prompts for better results.

Top Takeaways:

• You don’t need to be tech-savvy to use AI.
• Start small and build your confidence over time.
• Use tools you already know to make AI less intimidating.
• Better prompts = better results.
• Practicing weekly can turn AI into a powerful everyday assistant.

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Five Ways to Get Started with Artificial Intelligence

Host Camille Attell is a remote work strategist, career coach, and the host of The Remote Work Retirement Show. After leaving a 20-year corporate career, she transitioned to a flexible, location-independent lifestyle and has since helped thousands of professionals do the same. Through her Remote Work School program, Camille empowers mid-career professionals and retirees to find meaningful remote work opportunities, build financial security, and design a work-life on their own terms.

Take her FREE remote work training:

www.camilleattell.com/remote-training

Learn how to leverage your digital products or service:

www.camilleattell.com/remoteworkschool

Click below to connect with Camille online:

Instagram: @camille.attell

Linkedin: Camille Attell, MA

Read more about the RV and Remote Work Lifestyle at https://www.morethanawheelin.com/

Think you're too old, too behind on tech, or too overwhelmed to start a business? In this episode, Camille tackles those fears with real talk and actionable advice. Whether you're 50, 60, or even 80, it’s not too late to start something new—especially if that “something” is a business that fits your lifestyle and future goals.

Camille also shares a powerful free training called The Rise of the Digital CEO by her longtime mentor James Wedmore. This 3-part series walks you through how to stop spinning your wheels and start building a business with clarity, confidence, and a solid plan.

You’ll learn:

• Why starting a business later in life can actually be your superpower
• The truth about “tech overwhelm” and why you know more than you think
• Why AI is your new best friend (and not as scary as it sounds)
• How to build a simple, low-cost business that fits your energy, time, and budget
• What you’ll get inside the free Digital CEO training—and how to join

Some Key Takeaways:

1. Age Is Not the Problem—Your Mindset Might Be
   Your experience is an asset. Nearly 25% of new businesses in 2021 were started by people aged 55–64 (Kauffman Foundation).
2. You Know More Tech Than You Think
   If you can stream Netflix, use online banking, or listen to this podcast—you’ve already got transferable tech skills.
3. Overwhelm Comes from Too Many Choices, Not from You
   Simple is better. Go with an all-in-one platform, skip the bells and whistles, and build from there.
4. You Don’t Need to Be an AI Expert to Use It Well
   AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity are easy to learn—and can fast-track your content, offers, and marketing.
5. Online Businesses Have Lower Costs and Higher Potential
   Skip the storefront. A digital business lets you work from anywhere, sell anytime, and scale without inventory or overhead.

🎯 Ready to stop wondering if it’s too late—and start taking action?

Click here ot join this FREE Three-Part series The Rise of The Digital CEO

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Is It Too Late to Start a Business?

Host Camille Attell is a remote work strategist, career coach, and the host of The Remote Work Retirement Show. After leaving a 20-year corporate career, she transitioned to a flexible, location-independent lifestyle and has since helped thousands of professionals do the same. Through her Remote Work School program, Camille empowers mid-career professionals and retirees to find meaningful remote work opportunities, build financial security, and design a work-life on their own terms.

Take her FREE remote work training:

www.camilleattell.com/remote-training

Learn how to leverage your digital products or service:

www.camilleattell.com/remoteworkschool

Click below to connect with Camille online:

Instagram: @camille.attell

Linkedin: Camille Attell, MA

Read more about the RV and Remote Work Lifestyle at https://www.morethanawheelin.com/

Meet financial advisor Eric La Manna as he breaks down what investing really means, especially for those over 50 pivoting to remote work or business ownership. He shares smart metaphors, clears up the mystery around cryptocurrency & explains how to approach retirement planning when you're self-employed.

You’ll learn:

• Why picking investments is like choosing how you get to work
• What cryptocurrency actually is—and why younger investors are drawn to it
• The difference between short-term fear and long-term market trends
• Retirement planning tips for freelancers and small business owners
• The one thing more important than your investment choices: having a plan

Some Key Takeaways:

1. Start Where You Are, Even If You're Late to the Game
It's never too late to start planning for retirement.

2. Know Your Risk Tolerance and Time Horizon
Understanding how much risk you're comfortable with and how much time you have until retirement is critical

3. Diversify, Don’t Gamble
Cryptocurrency and individual stocks can play a role, but Eric stresses the importance of diversification and caution.

4. Plan with Purpose
Retirement isn’t just about money — it’s about the lifestyle you want.

You don’t need to be a financial expert to get started but you do need clarity on where you’re headed. If you want a companion on that road Eric’s someone who brings wisdom without the jargon.

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Investing in Uncertain Times for Folks 50+

Want to connect with Eric La Manna?

Visit: http://www.edwardjones.com/eric-lamanna

Call: (832) 592-0041

Eric La Manna is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in The Woodlands, TX. He began his career in financial services in 2006 in California, and in 2019 opened his personal practice with Edward Jones. Eric holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist designation. He focuses on helping individuals, families, and business owners simplify and organize their financial lives, along with financial goal planning.

Host Camille Attell is a remote work strategist, career coach, and the host of The Remote Work Retirement Show. After leaving a 20-year corporate career, she transitioned to a flexible, location-independent lifestyle and has since helped thousands of professionals do the same. Through her Remote Work School program, Camille empowers mid-career professionals and retirees to find meaningful remote work opportunities, build financial security, and design a work-life on their own terms.

Take her FREE remote work training:

www.camilleattell.com/remote-training

Learn how to leverage your digital products or service:

www.camilleattell.com/remoteworkschool

Click below to connect with Camille online:

Instagram: @camille.attell

Linkedin: Camille Attell, MA

Read more about the RV and Remote Work Lifestyle at https://www.morethanawheelin.com/