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🎙️ Episode 29 |  Using AI Without Losing Your Human Edge

January 13, 2026•1 min read

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AI is everywhere right now in our inboxes, feeds, content, and workflows. While it promises efficiency and scale, many people are starting to feel overwhelmed, disconnected, and unsure how to use it responsibly.

In this episode of Growth Conversations with Ashley Frank, Ashley explores the growing “AI ick” and the ways over-reliance on automation can quietly hurt trust, relationships, and long-term credibility in business.

You’ll also learn how Ashley uses AI in practical, grounded ways to support productivity, creativity, and decision-making without outsourcing his thinking, voice, or leadership.

Whether you’re actively using AI, experimenting with it, or simply curious about where it’s headed, this episode will help you approach AI with clarity, intention, and balance.

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Ashley Frank is the host of Growth Conversations, a podcast and blog exploring the intersection of business and personal growth. With over 15 years of experience in sales leadership and entrepreneurship, Ashley brings real-world insights, honest stories, and practical strategies to help people grow—not just in business, but as humans.

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