Happy New Year from AI for the Creative Mind 🎉✨

2026 is going to be packed with fresh experiments, creative workflows, and behind-the-scenes AI storytelling.

Stay tuned — more informative, intriguing, and fun podcast episodes are coming from Steve & Nova in 2026.

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🦃 Happy Gobble Gobble – Here’s to the Lucky Ones!

This playful Thanksgiving poem was brought to life as part of my AI for the Creative Mind series. What started as a simple family project has grown into a fully animated holiday short created with a mix of modern AI tools.

How it was made:

• Poem written with ChatGPT

• Artwork created in DALL·E and MidJourney

• Animation with Runway Gen-4, Sora, Veo 3, and MidJourney Video

• Lip-sync and performance with Hedra

• Music by Udio

• Voice work with ElevenLabs and CapCut

• Final edit and sound design in CapCut

• Upscaling and cleanup with Topaz

If you enjoy creative AI storytelling or just want a fun Thanksgiving laugh, I hope this brings a smile.

👉 Read the related article for more details on LinkedIn:

AI at the Table: How Creatives Can Share More This Thanksgiving

https://lnkd.in/ebsnCugQ

Happy Gobble Gobble and happy creating!

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Here’s to the Lucky Ones – Happy Gobble Gobble!

’Twas the night before Thanksgiving, and all through the field,

Not a turkey was stirring, for they knew their fate sealed.

But so it was thought, till a ruckus was heard,

From the coop in the distance, not a gobble, but a slurring bird.

The farmer approached, with curiosity piqued,

As the harvest moon shone, and the barn door creaked.

Inside he looked, and to his surprise found,

Intoxicated turkeys, dancing and frolicking around.

“Let’s give thanks for those who no longer are near,

But now raise our glasses to the lucky ones here.”

They gobbled and laughed, in the warm candlelight,

Celebrating their luck, in the glow of the night.

“Here’s to the lucky ones who escaped this plight,

Let’s toast with good spirits on this thankful night!

For Farmer John’s fine beer, and all the corn we hold dear,

And here’s to the opportunity to plump up for another fine year.”

Wishing a Happy Gobble Gobble to all, and to all a good cheer!

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🎙️ Episode 032: Copilot Your Creativity – A Small Business Guide

Podcast: AI for the Creative Mind

Hosted by: Steve Albanese with co-host Nova Sage

What if your AI assistant could do more than automate tasks—and actually amplify your creative flow?

In this episode, Steve and Nova unpack practical ways Microsoft Copilot is transforming how small businesses and creative teams work in 2025. From drafting documents and designing slide decks to summarizing meetings and streamlining collaboration, Copilot is becoming more than a tool—it’s a team member.

They explore how to get started, what features stand out for creatives, and why building your own “Copilot Playbook” might be your smartest next step. Whether you’re flying solo or running a lean team, this episode is packed with real use cases and inspiration to help you move faster and create better.

🔎 In this episode:

🛠️ What Copilot is—and how it’s evolving beyond basic automation

📊 Real-world uses across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams

🎨 Using Copilot Studio to match your brand voice and automate workflows

🧰 Tips for building a Copilot Playbook and creative asset library

🧠 When not to use AI—and why your judgment still matters most

🎧 Listen now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or Amazon Music

📰 Read the full article on LinkedIn: Copilot Your Creativity: A Small Business Guide

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Drop us a comment—we’d love to hear from you.

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