{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2F1f605c1b-f598-4835-815e-de61de47cbd2","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"","title":"From Coffee to Code AI Systems with Alisha Esmail","description":"On AIBiz, host Sayan sits down with Alisha Esmail to unpack what it really takes to evolve from purpose-led entrepreneurship into a modern AI strategist. Alisha shares how she built Road Coffee, a mission-first brand designed to close the gap between coffee farmers and consumers by paying farmers above production cost and addressing predatory lending cycles.\nThen the conversation pivots into the real operator stuff. Building scalable systems, creating SOP-driven workflows, and why \u201cvision without systems\u201d is basically a hobby. Alisha breaks down how she built an internal AI brain using multiple custom GPTs to centralize company knowledge, speed up customer response time, and reduce operational drag.\nYou also get her 5 Tanks Framework for founder energy (emotional, mental, physical, relational, spiritual) and a practical AI playbook starting with inbox, calendar, and finance automation. This episode is for founders who want impact and income without frying their nervous system.\nAbout the Guest\u00a0\u00a0:\nAlisha Esmail is a founder, strategist, and speaker working at the intersection of AI, entrepreneurship, and human performance. She founded Road Coffee, led global development and IT work across multiple countries, and now helps founders implement AI systems that scale operations while protecting focus, energy, and mission alignment.\nKey Takeaways :\n\n\nPurpose-led brands scale only when systems and workflows are real, documented, and owned.\n\n\nAI should free your genius, not replace your thinking or decision-making.\n\n\nAlisha built an internal AI brain using multiple custom GPTs trained on SOPs, culture, tone, and departmental knowledge.\n\n\nThe AI brain can route questions to the right function and standardize responses across sales, ops, and customer care.\n\n\nFounder sustainability improves when you track energy like a KPI using the 5 Tanks Framework.\n\n\nA fast self-audit is rating each tank 1 to 10 then choosing one action to refill the lowest tank.\n\n\nAI implementation works best as top-down direction plus bottom-up experimentation from employees closest to problems.\n\n\nStart AI automation with inbox and calendar because they run your day and stress levels.\n\n\nFinance is ripe for disruption because bookkeeping and accounting workflows are highly structured and numeric.\n\n\nHow Listeners Can Connect With The Guest\u00a0\u00a0\nYou can connect with Alisha here:\n\n\nEmail: alishaesmail@gmail.com\n\n\nInstagram: connect via DM\n\n\nLinkedIn: Connect with Alisha Esmail and send a direct message\n\n\nhttps://roadcoffeeco.com/\n\n\nAlisha welcomes DMs from founders and impact driven entrepreneurs who want to talk AI, automation, ethical supply chains and building companies that give more than they take.\nWant to be a guest on Healthy Mind, Healthy Life? DM on PM. Send me a message on PodMatchDM Me Here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/avik\nDisclaimer: This video is for educational and informational purposes only. The views expressed are the personal opinions of the guest and do not reflect the views of the host or Healthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f. We do not intend to harm, defame, or discredit any person, organization, brand, product, country, or profession mentioned. All third-party media used remain the property of their respective owners and are used under fair use for informational purposes. By watching, you acknowledge and accept this disclaimer.\u00a0\u00a0\nHealthy Mind By Avik\u2122\ufe0f is a global platform redefining mental health as a necessity, not a luxury. Born during the pandemic, it\u2019s become a sanctuary for healing, growth, and mindful living. Hosted by Avik Chakraborty. Storyteller, survivor, wellness advocate. This channel shares powerful podcasts and soul-nurturing conversations on:\n\n\nMental Health and Emotional Well-being\n\n\nMindfulness and Spiritual Growth\n\n\nHolistic Healing and Conscious Living\n\n\nTrauma Recovery and Self-Empowerment\n\n\nWith over 4,400+ episodes and 168.4K+ global listeners, join us as we unite voices, break stigma, and build a world where every s","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/cfa1318a-87ca-47b9-8261-9910260da96c/untitled-design-5-a2swm.jpg"}