Standing Out in a World Full of AI

In this episode of the Kanawha Valley Hustlers podcast, I talk about how to stand out in a world full of AI and low trust. Tools like Google’s Veo 3 can create entire cinematic videos with no human input, and that has people worried about their jobs and relevance. But I don’t think AI will replace real human connection. Since 2008, we’ve lived in an era of information overload, and with that comes distrust. That’s why authenticity matters more than ever. Being real, telling your own story, and showing up as yourself is what builds trust. AI-generated avatars and synthetic voices might say the right things, but they don’t feel real—and people won’t buy from something that doesn’t feel real. Authenticity doesn’t mean low quality or unpolished; it just means being honest and personal. We’ll see more from AI, and it’ll be fun, but the people who win in this next era are the ones who stay grounded and true to themselves.