This week, host Zuryna reunites with fellow Stevenson University alum Dwight to discuss tech fatigue, the state of AI, and advice for small business owners. They reminisce about college days and share insights for new freshmen. Dwight also looks into his role at Litera and his side hustle, TechFluent Creative. Tune in for an engaging discussion filled with tech tips and fond memories.

00:00 Introduction to Operations Unfiltered
00:41 Meet Dwight: Tech Consultant and Stevenson Alum
01:18 College Memories and Life Lessons
05:46 Dwight's Career Journey and Side Hustle
08:30 Tech Tools and AI in Professional Life
11:24 Challenges and Opportunities in Tech
15:45 Dream Clients and Future Aspirations
16:50 Advice for Freshmen and Closing Remarks

Meet The Host Zuryna
Zuryna Livermore is a project management professional from Houston, Texas. She graduated from Stevenson University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Communication. Zuryna's diverse career includes founding Live More Agency LLC, where she excels in operations project management for small businesses, professional athletes, and content creators. Known affectionately as "Air Traffic Control for Marketing Operations," Zuryna splits her time between Baltimore and Houston, ensuring her clients have the right people, processes, and tools to achieve their business goals.

Follow along on Instagram (@LadyZSays) and (@LiveMoreAgency).

Meet The Guest - Dwight
Dwight Foote is a Senior Customer Success Manager at Litera, with a master's degree in business and technology management and a keen enthusiasm for legal tech. As a former black business owner, Dwight provided tech consulting to small businesses and continues to offer his expertise on a per diem basis. His passion lies in leveraging technology to help people and solve problems. A native of Baltimore, MD, Dwight is true to his roots, enjoying a good crab cake and the tradition of cracking Maryland blue crabs. A proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, Dwight is dedicated to uplifting and supporting fellow members in a positive light.

This week, we're having a Mustang Meetup with a fellow alumni from Stevenson University, Alaina Maracotta (BS, Business Communications - Class of 2016). We'll talk about our times in the admissions office, explore the operations side of Alaina's career in health tech and brand strategy, and end with some advice for future Mustangs.

00:00 Introduction to Operations Unfiltered
00:09 Mustang Memories with Alaina
03:34 Career Journey and Current Role
05:43 Side Hustles and Passion Projects
06:39 Tools and Technologies for Success
13:15 Challenges in Brand Strategy
23:36 Advice for Stevenson Freshmen
25:26 Conclusion and Farewell

Meet The Host Zuryna
Zuryna Livermore is a project management professional from Houston, Texas. She graduated from Stevenson University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Communication. Zuryna's diverse career includes founding Live More Agency LLC, where she excels in operations project management for small businesses, professional athletes, and content creators. Known affectionately as "Air Traffic Control for Marketing Operations," Zuryna splits her time between Baltimore and Houston, ensuring her clients have the right people, processes, and tools to achieve their business goals.

Follow along on Instagram (@LadyZSays) and (@LiveMoreAgency).

Meet This Week's Guest - Alaina Maracotta
Alaina Maracotta is a dynamic professional from Baltimore, Maryland. She graduated from Stevenson University in 2016 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Communication. Alaina's diverse career includes internships and full-time roles across music, city agencies, professional sports media, and health tech. Currently, she excels in operations at GRAIL, a pioneering biotech company in cancer diagnostic testing, while also running a successful side business as a brand strategy manager for beauty and aesthetic brands in Baltimore.
Follow along on Instagram (@alainamaracotta)

In this episode of Operations Unfiltered, titled "AI Is The Answer," I dive into the transformative power of outsourcing for efficiency through the lens of operations and project management. As someone who juggles multiple roles—from corporate professional to fractional project manager and podcast host—I've found that artificial intelligence tools like ChatGPT and the AI note taker app, Fathom, have been game-changers in maximizing my productivity. I discuss how these tools help streamline my processes, save time, and reduce stress, both personally and professionally. Additionally, I share insights on the importance of outsourcing tasks such as hiring virtual assistants, cleaning services, and childcare to maintain balance and improve overall efficiency. Tune in to learn how AI and strategic outsourcing can revolutionize your workflow!

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