In this episode of The AI Advantage, host Solomon Williams sits down with Sarah Jolly, Managing Partner at Jolly Creative Agency, to explore a question many creative leaders are quietly wrestling with: as AI reshapes search, branding, and marketing - what should agencies protect, and what must evolve?

Drawing from more than 13 years of experience running a family-owned creative agency, Sarah shares grounded insights on preserving storytelling, individuality, and human connection in an increasingly automated world. Together, Solomon and Sarah unpack how AI is changing search visibility, content creation, and client expectations - while reinforcing why experience, judgment, and heart still matter more than ever.

This conversation isn’t about chasing tools or trends. It’s about making intentional choices so creativity and technology can coexist - without losing the soul of the work.

Key Moments:

05:48 "Heart-Centered Storytelling Origins"

09:13 "AI's Role: Amplify, Not Replace"

12:38 "AI as Assistant, Not Substitute"

16:25 "AI: The Future of Search"

19:31 "AI Boosting Local Small Businesses"

21:33 "AI's Current Limits in Creativity"

25:54 AI's Impact on Engineering and Business

27:51 "Navigating Investment Risks in Marketing"

30:24 "Focusing on What Moves Needle"

34:56 "Is AI Ready for You?"

39:28 "Transparency Issues in Our Industry"

42:57 Authenticity and Progress in Business

44:02 Mentorship and Overcoming Challenges

47:11 "Intentional Connection and Presence"

51:19 "Insights on Branding and Marketing"

About the guest :

Sarah Jolly is a seasoned digital marketing professional who works at her family-run digital marketing and website agency. With over 13 years in the business, Sarah and her team specialize in building custom websites and providing comprehensive digital marketing solutions. She finds it fascinating to witness firsthand how AI is transforming the industry and continues to keep her agency at the forefront of these changes.

How to connect Sarah : https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarah-jolly-b022ba10b/

About the host :

Solomon Williams is the founder of Solonox and the host of the podcast "AI Advantage." Dedicated to helping modern leaders navigate the future of technology, Solomon cuts through the noise and hype to deliver clear, insightful conversations about AI and automation. On his podcast, he shares his expertise, sometimes solo, sometimes alongside the brightest minds in tech, offering practical advice on what it really takes to grow smarter in a rapidly evolving digital world. With "AI Advantage," Solomon invites listeners to join him on a journey to decode the technologies shaping tomorrow.

Contact Solomon:

Website: https://solonox.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swilliams1992/

In this episode of The AI Advantage, host Solomon Williams sits down with Alex King-Harris, Founder and CEO of Evolve Well, for a refreshing conversation at the intersection of AI, wellness, and conscious leadership.

Alex shares his unconventional journey from jazz musician to wellness-tech entrepreneur, and how his early work in music therapy evolved into building digital platforms that support mental health at scale. Through ventures like Yogi Tunes and now Evolve Well, Alex has focused on one core belief: technology should deepen human connection - not replace it.

Together, Solomon and Alex explore how AI can empower coaches, support self-awareness, and enhance personal growth - while still honoring rest, creativity, and emotional well-being. They also unpack the realities of startup life, the importance of reflection during pivots, and why sustainable success requires moving beyond grind culture.

This episode is for founders, leaders, and innovators who believe the future of AI isn’t just faster or smarter - but more human. You will learn :

• How AI can support wellness and mental health without dehumanizing care
• The role of music, creativity, and self-awareness in scalable coaching
• Why rest and reflection are strategic advantages - not weaknesses
• Building company culture around growth, presence, and community
• Lessons from startup pivots in wellness and mental health tech
• How human insight and AI can work together in coaching platforms

Key Moments:

03:09 "Music Therapy to Scaled Impact"

06:23 Mentorship, Wellness, and Startup Wisdom

10:26 "Grinding, Creativity, and Balance"

14:13 "Niche Success Through Relationships"

18:51 "AI's Evolving Role in Wellness"

21:53 "Augmenting Learning with AI Tools"

25:38 "AI Coaching vs. Human Guidance"

27:56 "AI for Scalable Human Interaction"

32:21 "Thriving Authentically Amid AI Advances"

36:15 "Revolutionary Change Through Reflection"

38:00 "Feeling Over Thinking in Teams"

41:56 "Business and Spiritual Harmony"

46:02 "AI as Trusted Virtual Guide"

About the guest:

Alex King-Harris grew up with a passion for both music and technology, tinkering with computers from a young age. After studying jazz and classical music in college, he moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dream of a music career. There, Alex discovered his love for startups and entrepreneurship, weaving his artistic background together with his affinity for tech. Now living on Vancouver Island, Canada, Alex continues to craft companies that let him thrive as both an artist and entrepreneur.

How to connect Alex :

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alexkingharris

Website: https://www.evolvewell.com/

About the host :

Solomon Williams is the founder of Solonox and the host of the podcast "AI Advantage." Dedicated to helping modern leaders navigate the future of technology, Solomon cuts through the noise and hype to deliver clear, insightful conversations about AI and automation. On his podcast, he shares his expertise, sometimes solo, sometimes alongside the brightest minds in tech, offering practical advice on what it really takes to grow smarter in a rapidly evolving digital world. With "AI Advantage," Solomon invites listeners to join him on a journey to decode the technologies shaping tomorrow.

Contact Solomon:

Website: https://solonox.net/
LinkedIn:

In this episode of The AI Advantage, host Solomon Williams sits down with Anatoly Shilman, CEO and Co-Founder of Cog Bias AI, to explore a surprising truth: even the smartest teams make bad decisions - and it’s rarely because of bad data.

Drawing on experience from global brands, startup accelerators, and enterprise research, Anatoly breaks down how cognitive bias quietly distorts judgment, skews questions, and leads to costly outcomes. Together, Solomon and Anatoly unpack why intelligence alone isn’t enough and how AI can act as a thinking partner to surface hidden assumptions, challenge flawed reasoning, and guide teams toward clearer decisions.

This conversation goes beyond tools and trends. It’s about improving judgment, reducing risk, and building decision-making systems that help leaders see what they’re currently missing before it’s too late.

Key Moments:

04:07 "Why Products and Startups Fail"

08:28 "Rethinking AI for Bias Detection"

12:39 Bias Mitigation in AI Development

14:38 "Improving AI Reliability and Decisions"

18:09 "Decision Education for Better Choices"

21:56 "Building Startups and Leadership Insights"

25:05 "Starting Right: Questions and Teamwork"

28:57 "Start Assuming Nobody Wants It"

32:25 "Focus on Merit, Not Labels"

36:07 Revolutionizing Marketing Research with AI

39:24 "Embracing the New and Unproven"

43:17 Customer Insights Through Questions

46:47 "Scaling Within Qualtrics and Beyond"

47:42 "Reducing Bias in Decision-Making"

About the Guest :

Anatoly Shilman

Company Website: https://www.cogbias.ai

Linkedin URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anatolyshilman/

Business Linkedin URL: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cogbias-ai/

email: Anatoly.shilman@cogbias.ai

About the host :

Solomon Williams is the founder of Solonox and the host of the podcast "AI Advantage." Dedicated to helping modern leaders navigate the future of technology, Solomon cuts through the noise and hype to deliver clear, insightful conversations about AI and automation. On his podcast, he shares his expertise, sometimes solo, sometimes alongside the brightest minds in tech, offering practical advice on what it really takes to grow smarter in a rapidly evolving digital world. With "AI Advantage," Solomon invites listeners to join him on a journey to decode the technologies shaping tomorrow.

Contact Solomon:

Website: https://solonox.net/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/swilliams1992/