In today’s episode, Camille dives into real survey results about how people are feeling — and struggling — with AI skills in their careers. Spoiler: most of us aren’t feeling very confident yet, but that’s exactly why now is the time to start leveling up. Camille shares practical examples, including how AI can speed up time-consuming tasks, why job seekers who know AI stand out, and how even those farther along should keep growing their skills.

Key Highlights:

• Most respondents rated their AI skills low, showing honest awareness of the gap.
• Learning AI is critical whether you’re job searching, employed, or figuring out your next move.
• Cost and timing are the top barriers to AI training — but free and affordable resources exist!
• Combining your experience with AI makes you a “superhero candidate” in today’s job market.
• AI can reveal insights even doctors might miss — but it’s a tool, not a replacement.

Takeaways:

• Don’t wait to start learning AI — even small steps make a big difference.
• Use AI as a thought partner, productivity booster, and creative assistant.
• If you’re job searching, AI skills dramatically increase your hireability.
• Employers may not ask for AI skills yet, but that’s changing fast — be ready.
• Invest in your growth by exploring AI workflows and automations as your next step.
• Your work ethic and experience, combined with AI, give you a powerful edge.

Tune in to get inspired and motivated to take action on AI skills today. Don’t get left behind — the future is now!

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AI Skills Survey Results Revealed

Host Camille Attell is a remote work strategist, career coach, and the host of The Remote Work Retirement Show. After leaving a 20-year corporate career, she transitioned to a flexible, location-independent lifestyle and has since helped thousands of professionals do the same. Through her Remote Work School program, Camille empowers mid-career professionals and retirees to find meaningful remote work opportunities, build financial security, and design a work-life on their own terms.

Take her FREE remote work training:

www.camilleattell.com/remote-training

Learn how to leverage your digital products or service:

www.camilleattell.com/remoteworkschool

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Linkedin: Camille Attell, MA

Read more about the RV and Remote Work Lifestyle at https://www.morethanawheelin.com/

In this special interview, Camille sits down with AI strategist and Bright Spark AI founder Heather Revens to demystify the hype around artificial intelligence—and explain why understanding AI is no longer optional, especially for remote workers and business owners over 50. From navigating life transitions to future-proofing your skills, Heather shares practical insights into how AI can streamline your work, increase your value, and become your secret weapon—no matter your tech level.

They also introduce AI Made EZ, a live, two-part workshop designed to take you from AI curious to AI capable. Whether you’re running a small business, working freelance, or reimagining your career, this episode will show you how to confidently step into the AI-powered future.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• Why AI is the next wave of workplace transformation—and how it compares to the rise of email and the internet
• What practical tasks AI can already do for you in remote work and business settings
• Why people over 50 have a unique advantage in adopting AI
• How to identify your own skills and career tasks AI can amplify—not replace
• What’s inside the AI Made EZ workshop and how to claim your seat

Visit Click here to enroll today and take $100 off! to learn more and register.

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AI Made EZ with Heather Reven

Heather Revens is the Founder and Chief AI Officer of Bright Spark AI, where she helps businesses and individuals confidently embrace artificial intelligence. With nearly 30 years of experience in marketing and advertising, Heather is known for making emerging technologies approachable and practical. Her work focuses on helping others stay competitive and creative in a rapidly evolving workforce by integrating AI into everyday workflows for greater efficiency and innovation.

After a major career and personal setback at age 50, Heather reinvented her professional path with a mission to guide others through the age of AI. She has a proven track record of spotting and leading disruptive trends—first with email marketing in 2008 and then with social media in 2011 at CareCredit. Today, she applies that same foresight to AI, blending real-world examples with hands-on strategies that empower people to go from AI curious to AI capable.

Host Camille Attell is a remote work strategist, career coach, and the host of The Remote Work Retirement Show. After leaving a 20-year corporate career, she transitioned to a flexible, location-independent lifestyle and has since helped thousands of professionals do the same. Through her Remote Work School program, Camille empowers mid-career professionals and retirees to find meaningful remote work opportunities, build financial security, and design a work-life on their own terms.

Take her FREE remote work training:

www.camilleattell.com/remote-training

Learn how to leverage your digital products or service:

www.camilleattell.com/remoteworkschool

Click below to connect with Camille online:

Instagram: @camille.attell

Linkedin: Camille Attell, MA

Read more about the RV and Remote Work Lifestyle at https://www.morethanawheelin.com/

In this episode, Camille sits down with remote work coach Mark Kilby to explore how AI is transforming the workplace—and why understanding it is now essential. From admin roles to project management, every job is being reshaped. But rather than replacing people, AI can become a thought partner, helping you work faster, learn new skills, and stay competitive.

They also tackle scams—both fake jobs and fake candidates—and explain why your authenticity and human skills matter more than ever in today’s weird job market.

You’ll Learn:

• Why AI literacy is the new baseline skill
• How to use AI as a collaborator, not a crutch
• What AI means for your current job title (or the one you want)
• How to detect scam jobs—and avoid being mistaken for a scammer
• Why being human is your best edge in a tech-heavy world

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AI Work Trends You Need to Know

Mark Kilby is a remote work expert & career mentor with 20+ years of experience helping professionals navigate distributed work environments. As co-author of "From Chaos to Successful Distributed Agile Teams: Collaborate to Deliver," he's been pioneering remote work practices since the early 2000s across multiple industries.

Mark coaches students at Remote Work School, helping semi-retirees & career transitioners successfully pivot to remote work opportunities. His expertise spans the intersection of AI, distributed teams, & sustainable work practices. Mark shares his insights at markkilby.com & through his Differability newsletter.

Host Camille Attell is a remote work strategist, career coach, and the host of The Remote Work Retirement Show. After leaving a 20-year corporate career, she transitioned to a flexible, location-independent lifestyle and has since helped thousands of professionals do the same. Through her Remote Work School program, Camille empowers mid-career professionals and retirees to find meaningful remote work opportunities, build financial security, and design a work-life on their own terms.

Take her FREE remote work training:

www.camilleattell.com/remote-training

Learn how to leverage your digital products or service:

www.camilleattell.com/remoteworkschool

Click below to connect with Camille online:

Instagram: @camille.attell

Linkedin: Camille Attell, MA

Read more about the RV and Remote Work Lifestyle at https://www.morethanawheelin.com/

This episode helps beginners ease into the world of artificial intelligence by sharing a simple, five-step approach anyone can follow—no tech background required.

Rather than getting caught up in the hype or fear, listeners are encouraged to treat AI with curiosity and explore it through tools they already use. From testing out chat-based tools like ChatGPT to leveraging built-in AI features in everyday software like Gmail, Microsoft Word, and Canva, small, consistent use can lead to big confidence gains.

The key is not to overthink it—just start where you are, use it for things you already do, and build from there. And when you're ready to level up, we share a trick for writing better prompts to get the most out of AI tools.

5 Simple Steps to Start Using AI:

1. Approach AI with curiosity instead of complexity.
2. Try chat-based tools like ChatGPT using voice or text.
3. Use AI to assist with tasks you're already doing regularly.
4. Explore AI features built into software like Gmail, Canva, or Microsoft Copilot.
5. Practice writing more specific prompts for better results.

Top Takeaways:

• You don’t need to be tech-savvy to use AI.
• Start small and build your confidence over time.
• Use tools you already know to make AI less intimidating.
• Better prompts = better results.
• Practicing weekly can turn AI into a powerful everyday assistant.

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Five Ways to Get Started with Artificial Intelligence

Host Camille Attell is a remote work strategist, career coach, and the host of The Remote Work Retirement Show. After leaving a 20-year corporate career, she transitioned to a flexible, location-independent lifestyle and has since helped thousands of professionals do the same. Through her Remote Work School program, Camille empowers mid-career professionals and retirees to find meaningful remote work opportunities, build financial security, and design a work-life on their own terms.

Take her FREE remote work training:

www.camilleattell.com/remote-training

Learn how to leverage your digital products or service:

www.camilleattell.com/remoteworkschool

Click below to connect with Camille online:

Instagram: @camille.attell

Linkedin: Camille Attell, MA

Read more about the RV and Remote Work Lifestyle at https://www.morethanawheelin.com/

Think you're too old, too behind on tech, or too overwhelmed to start a business? In this episode, Camille tackles those fears with real talk and actionable advice. Whether you're 50, 60, or even 80, it’s not too late to start something new—especially if that “something” is a business that fits your lifestyle and future goals.

Camille also shares a powerful free training called The Rise of the Digital CEO by her longtime mentor James Wedmore. This 3-part series walks you through how to stop spinning your wheels and start building a business with clarity, confidence, and a solid plan.

You’ll learn:

• Why starting a business later in life can actually be your superpower
• The truth about “tech overwhelm” and why you know more than you think
• Why AI is your new best friend (and not as scary as it sounds)
• How to build a simple, low-cost business that fits your energy, time, and budget
• What you’ll get inside the free Digital CEO training—and how to join

Some Key Takeaways:

1. Age Is Not the Problem—Your Mindset Might Be
   Your experience is an asset. Nearly 25% of new businesses in 2021 were started by people aged 55–64 (Kauffman Foundation).
2. You Know More Tech Than You Think
   If you can stream Netflix, use online banking, or listen to this podcast—you’ve already got transferable tech skills.
3. Overwhelm Comes from Too Many Choices, Not from You
   Simple is better. Go with an all-in-one platform, skip the bells and whistles, and build from there.
4. You Don’t Need to Be an AI Expert to Use It Well
   AI tools like ChatGPT and Perplexity are easy to learn—and can fast-track your content, offers, and marketing.
5. Online Businesses Have Lower Costs and Higher Potential
   Skip the storefront. A digital business lets you work from anywhere, sell anytime, and scale without inventory or overhead.

🎯 Ready to stop wondering if it’s too late—and start taking action?

Click here ot join this FREE Three-Part series The Rise of The Digital CEO

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Is It Too Late to Start a Business?

Host Camille Attell is a remote work strategist, career coach, and the host of The Remote Work Retirement Show. After leaving a 20-year corporate career, she transitioned to a flexible, location-independent lifestyle and has since helped thousands of professionals do the same. Through her Remote Work School program, Camille empowers mid-career professionals and retirees to find meaningful remote work opportunities, build financial security, and design a work-life on their own terms.

Take her FREE remote work training:

www.camilleattell.com/remote-training

Learn how to leverage your digital products or service:

www.camilleattell.com/remoteworkschool

Click below to connect with Camille online:

Instagram: @camille.attell

Linkedin: Camille Attell, MA

Read more about the RV and Remote Work Lifestyle at https://www.morethanawheelin.com/

Meet financial advisor Eric La Manna as he breaks down what investing really means, especially for those over 50 pivoting to remote work or business ownership. He shares smart metaphors, clears up the mystery around cryptocurrency & explains how to approach retirement planning when you're self-employed.

You’ll learn:

• Why picking investments is like choosing how you get to work
• What cryptocurrency actually is—and why younger investors are drawn to it
• The difference between short-term fear and long-term market trends
• Retirement planning tips for freelancers and small business owners
• The one thing more important than your investment choices: having a plan

Some Key Takeaways:

1. Start Where You Are, Even If You're Late to the Game
It's never too late to start planning for retirement.

2. Know Your Risk Tolerance and Time Horizon
Understanding how much risk you're comfortable with and how much time you have until retirement is critical

3. Diversify, Don’t Gamble
Cryptocurrency and individual stocks can play a role, but Eric stresses the importance of diversification and caution.

4. Plan with Purpose
Retirement isn’t just about money — it’s about the lifestyle you want.

You don’t need to be a financial expert to get started but you do need clarity on where you’re headed. If you want a companion on that road Eric’s someone who brings wisdom without the jargon.

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Investing in Uncertain Times for Folks 50+

Want to connect with Eric La Manna?

Visit: http://www.edwardjones.com/eric-lamanna

Call: (832) 592-0041

Eric La Manna is a financial advisor with Edward Jones in The Woodlands, TX. He began his career in financial services in 2006 in California, and in 2019 opened his personal practice with Edward Jones. Eric holds the Accredited Asset Management Specialist designation. He focuses on helping individuals, families, and business owners simplify and organize their financial lives, along with financial goal planning.

Host Camille Attell is a remote work strategist, career coach, and the host of The Remote Work Retirement Show. After leaving a 20-year corporate career, she transitioned to a flexible, location-independent lifestyle and has since helped thousands of professionals do the same. Through her Remote Work School program, Camille empowers mid-career professionals and retirees to find meaningful remote work opportunities, build financial security, and design a work-life on their own terms.

Take her FREE remote work training:

www.camilleattell.com/remote-training

Learn how to leverage your digital products or service:

www.camilleattell.com/remoteworkschool

Click below to connect with Camille online:

Instagram: @camille.attell

Linkedin: Camille Attell, MA

Read more about the RV and Remote Work Lifestyle at https://www.morethanawheelin.com/

We interview Brittany Ratsmith, hiring expert & business owner, to uncover what hiring managers are really looking for in remote job candidates. She will share practical advice from both the job seeker & employer perspectives whether you're looking to land a remote role or grow a remote team.

What you'll learn:

1. Why it's critical to show ownership and autonomy when applying for remote roles
2. The importance of over-communicating your interest, availability, & expectations as a remote worker
3. Red flags hiring managers watch for in remote interviews & how to avoid them
4. How to stand out in your application & follow-up process
5. What hiring managers wish job seekers would do more often
6. Tips for business owners hiring remotely, especially first-time employers

Bonus Insight:
Brittany shares a story about a candidate who impressed her w/confidence, clarity, & thoughtful follow-up, revealing what really makes someone memorable.

Key Takeaways:

1. Remote hiring is about more than skills—communication, self-management, & culture fit are equally important.
2. Candidates who demonstrate qualities like organization & follow-through stand out more than those who just talk about them.
3. Self-awareness and the ability to reflect on your own work style are green flags for hiring managers.
4. Business owners should develop a thoughtful hiring process instead of rushing to fill a role.
5. Remote teams thrive when members balance independence w/consistent communication.
6. Whether you’re applying or hiring, clarity is key, vagueness is a red flag on both sides.

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What Remote Hiring Managers Actually Look for in Candidates

Brittany Rastsmith is a Remote Systems & Operations Consultant and the founder of Bloom Remote. She helps early-stage founders build remote teams that do the day-to-day work better than they could themselves, freeing them up to focus on the work only they can do. From scalable hiring and onboarding to communication and performance systems, she helps remote startups grow without chaos. Brittany is also a founding member of the Future of Work Alliance, a collective reimagining work to be more sustainable, effective, and human. Learn more at bloomremote.com or connect with her on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/brittanyrastsmith.

Host Camille Attell is a remote work strategist, career coach, and the host of The Remote Work Retirement Show. After leaving a 20-year corporate career, she transitioned to a flexible, location-independent lifestyle and has since helped thousands of professionals do the same. Through her Remote Work School program, Camille empowers mid-career professionals and retirees to find meaningful remote work opportunities, build financial security, and design a work-life on their own terms.

Take her FREE remote work training:

www.camilleattell.com/remote-training

Learn how to leverage your digital products or service:

www.camilleattell.com/remoteworkschool

Click below to connect with Camille online:

Instagram: @camille.attell

Linkedin: Camille Attell, MA

Read more about the RV and Remote Work Lifestyle at https://www.morethanawheelin.com/