The Apply AI Show
Focused Conversations on Applying AI
The Apply AI Show explores how AI can be executed in real work — through honest conversations, practical tools, and lessons you can use right away.
Each episode is a conversation about putting AI to work with clarity and momentum. We’ll break down what works, what doesn’t, and what it takes to achieve practical wins.
Latest Episode:
“Shadow” or Secret AI = Trust and Process Problem
Shadow (secret) AI is being used in your organization whether or not leadership approves. This week we unpack why even smart teams go “underground” with AI use and the real risks involved, including security, compliance, and bad decision-making.
We also take a look at the bigger opportunity: how to bring AI into the open with clear guardrails, approved tools, and workflows that maintain speed without chaos.
About the Hosts
Jeff Kahler
Co-Host
Jeff Kahler
Jeff Kahler is the HelpApplyAI guy. He brings a clear, practical voice to how this work actually shows up in business and helps people make sense of it without oversimplifying what matters. A lifelong New York Giants fan, he mixes logic, humor, and storytelling in a way that keeps conversations grounded and engaging.
Jeff is especially passionate about creative customer service and helping people think more clearly about work, money, and everyday decisions. When people text him for advice, it is often about finance or budgeting, and sometimes about relationships, though he is quick to admit he has learned just as much from what not to do on tht front. If he ever gave a TED Talk, it would be about selling yourself before you sell a product — because for Jeff, connection always comes before conversation.
Kelly Sundberg
Kelly brings curiosity, depth, and quick thinking to every conversation. She is at her best in the moment, listening closely and making connections that help big ideas feel personal and relevant. She’s not interested in forced optimism, but she is very good at helping people find meaning in messy and uncertain situations.
She has a natural instinct for language, cultural patterns, and the small details that reveal how people actually think and work. A self-proclaimed game show enthusiast and a sharp observer of everyday life, Kelly brings humor and perspective in a way that feels spontaneous and grounded without losing sight of what matters.
As a host, Kelly is focused on creating conversations that feel honest and useful. Her goal is simple. Leave listeners encouraged, curious, and a little better off than when they started.
Kelly Sundberg
Co-Host
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