Ep 57 Why your business needs both AI & you to thrive in 2026 with Fay Jennings

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Welcome to another powerful episode of the Christmas Advent Calendar podcast, and today we are bringing a conversation that every modern businesswoman needs to hear. I’m your host, Lisa-Marie Elkhadraoui, Business coach and mentor, empowering women through strategy, soul, and the mindset shifts required to grow confidently into 2026.


Today’s episode is a deep dive into the world of AI, automation, authenticity, and human connection, and I am joined by the incredible Fay Jennings, a business and digital strategist helping women leverage technology without losing their voice. This conversation is timely, relevant, and honest. AI is rising faster than ever. Tools are getting smarter. Automation is becoming the norm. And yet,  the businesses thriving the most are the ones who know how to combine the power of AI with personal connection.


In this episode, Fay and I explore:


• How AI is transforming industries at an unprecedented speed
 • Why women in business must leverage AI, not fear it
 • The importance of keeping your unique voice at the centre of your brand
 • How AI can automate heavy tasks without replacing personal delivery
 • Why flipping the way you think about AI can yield better results
 • How video remains the most powerful tool for connection and trust
 • Why authenticity and personal presence matter more than ever
 • The pitfalls of over-using AI and how to avoid generic, robotic content
 • How AI can enhance lead generation, content creation, and audience engagement
 • Why a hybrid model,  AI + human,  is the future of business growth
 • And why embracing automation now will give you back time, energy, and creativity in 2026


This conversation is a wake-up call, an invitation, and a permission slip to be bold.
 To step into visibility.
 To use technology strategically.
 And to let AI amplify,  not replace, the brilliance you already have.


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