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AI for Personal Growth: Conscious Use, Risks, and the Next Generation with Lee Russel
21st August 2025 • BizBlend • Sana and Avik Chakraborty - by Healthy Mind by Avik ™. All rights reserved.
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In this thought-provoking episode of the BizBlend Podcast, host Sana sits down with Lee Russel, AI strategist and best-selling author, to explore the deeper side of artificial intelligence—beyond productivity hacks and profit margins.

Together, they unpack how AI can be used as a tool for personal development, conscious growth, and self-discovery, while also acknowledging the risks of overreach, deepfakes, and digital harms affecting today’s youth.

From safeguarding students online to reimagining education for an AI-powered future, Lee brings valuable insight into how we can prepare ourselves and the next generation to use AI responsibly and with intention.

Key Topics Covered:
  • How AI can be leveraged for personal and conscious development

  • The risks of AI misuse: deepfakes, cyberbullying, and digital harm

  • Why education systems must evolve in the age of AI

  • The balance between AI curiosity and human connection for kids

  • The responsibility of parents, educators, and tech designers

  • Practical ways to encourage critical thinking in the AI era

Guest Bio – Lee Russel:

Lee Russel is an AI strategist, author, and tech leader with hands-on experience in building AI systems for business and safeguarding solutions for students online. Known for separating hype from reality, Lee is passionate about ensuring that AI serves humanity’s growth without compromising ethics, safety, and mental well-being. 

Connect with Lee:

https://www.minimalviablelaunch.io/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lee-russel/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@minimalviablelaunch

Why Listen?

If you’re curious about the intersection of AI, human development, and education, this episode will shift the way you think about technology—not just as a tool for efficiency, but as a mirror reflecting both our strengths and blind spots.

 

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