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  • The Teen Who Interviewed Billionaires: Lessons for the AI Generation

    The Teen Who Interviewed Billionaires: Lessons for the AI Generation
    2025/10/13
    “Safe is a fallacy.” That’s the mindset that turned Shamus Madan, a 19 year-old entrepreneur who started his first podcast at 15, into one of Gen Z’s most ambitious builders. In this episode, we dive deep into how Shamus went from sending cold emails as a teenager to building a media company, landing interviews with billionaires like Mark Cuban, and now helping founders grow through AI-powered content. We talk about: 1. Why “safe” is the biggest lie you’ve been told about your career 2. How teens can use AI as a superpower, not a shortcut 3. The truth about networking vs partnering 4. How overdelivering turned his first $5K deal into a full-blown business 5. What parents need to understand about the new generation of builders Whether you’re a teen trying to make your first big move or a parent trying to understand the new world your kids are growing up in, this episode will completely change how you think about ambition, AI, and the future of work. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 01:19 – Who Is Sheamus Madden? The Teen Who Built a Media Company at 15 02:23 – Landing His First Billionaire Interview (and How Mark Cuban Replied) 04:12 – The Sales Lesson That Changed Everything: “Nobody Cares About You” 06:10 – Pivoting at 15: When the First Podcast Failed 07:34 – Deleting “Work-Life Balance” and Building Without Burnout 08:56 – Partnering vs Networking: The Secret to Real Relationships 09:49 – How Overdelivering Turned a $5K Deal into a Business 10:46 – The “Show Up In Person” Rule That Led to a Life-Changing Trip 13:00 – What He Learned from Bumping into Jack Altman 14:56 – From Hustling Cold Emails to Building with AI 15:54 – Is AI Making Gen Z Lazy or Smarter? 17:19 – Why Schools That Punish AI Are Setting Students Up to Fail 18:15 – How Teens Can Stand Out in an AI-Dominated World 19:46 – The 3 Things That Make a Business Stand Out Today 20:31 – What AI Can’t Teach You (and Why Human Mentors Still Matter) 23:09 – The One Thing Every 15-Year-Old Should Do in the AI Era 24:41 – Building Without Code: Why the Future Belongs to Creators 25:08 – Final Message to Teens and Parents: Stop Waiting, Start Building Find Rayyan:

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_YveALQKZud6U6wycjqi_w Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19Ens04rVPTbIla73sVxPL?si=96d802812f384582 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ai-parenting-institute-podcast/id1843665900

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayyan-s-ali/

    Find Shamus: Podcast:

    https://mbitpodcast.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shamus-madan

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    26 分
  • The Truth About AI as a Friend, Therapy & Mental Health No One’s Talking About ft. (Angelina Fomina)

    The Truth About AI as a Friend, Therapy & Mental Health No One’s Talking About ft. (Angelina Fomina)
    2025/10/06

    AI isn’t just changing how we work, it’s changing how we feel, connect, and think.

    In this deep and eye opening conversation, Angelina Fomina (former Meta & BetterUp expert turned intuitive coach) joins us to reveal:

    1. How AI is silently shaping teen mental health and human emotion

    2. The hidden risks of AI companions and therapy chatbots

    3. How to use AI for self-growth without losing your humanity

    4. Why critical thinking will be the new “superpower” in the age of AI

    If you care about mental health, emotional intelligence, or the future of AI, this episode will completely change how you see technology.

    Find Rayyan:

    YouTube: @aiparentinginstitute

    Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/19Ens04...

    Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...

    LinkedIn: / rayyan-s-ali Find Angelina: https://www.angelinafomina.com/

    https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelina-fomina/

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    42 分
  • The Biggest Parenting Mistake in the AI Era (Nir Eyal Explains)

    The Biggest Parenting Mistake in the AI Era (Nir Eyal Explains)
    2025/09/29

    What happens when kids grow up in a world where AI is their first habit?

    In this powerful conversation with Nir Eyal, bestselling author of Hooked and Indistractable, we dive deep into how AI is shaping parenting, learning, and the future of childhood.

    From ChatGPT being seen as “the only one who listens” to whether AI can replace therapy, Nir shares eye-opening insights every parent, educator, and teen needs to hear. We unpack:

    Are kids becoming too dependent on AI?

    1. Should parents worry or be excited about the next generation?

    2. The truth about “AI therapy” for teens.

    3. How schools are failing to adapt.

    Practical frameworks for raising resilient, indistractable kids in the AI era.

    If you’ve ever wondered whether AI is helping or hurting your child, this episode will change the way you see technology forever.

    Subscribe to the AI Parenting Institute for more expert conversations on raising kids in the digital age. Find us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SyP7agcdLiI

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    35 分
  • Will AI Make My Child Dumb? ft. Satyajeet Salgar

    Will AI Make My Child Dumb? ft. Satyajeet Salgar
    2025/09/22

    Parents everywhere are asking the same question: Will AI make my kids dumb?

    In this episode of the AI Parenting Institute Podcast, I sit down with Satyajeet Salgar from Google, one of the minds shaping how billions use AI every day. We unpack the fears parents have, like whether AI kills curiosity or critical thinking, and explore the real opportunities AI brings, from 10x faster learning to sparking creativity in kids.

    You’ll hear practical advice on:

    • How to use AI to support your child’s learning, not replace it
    • The difference between shortcuts that hurt vs. tools that unlock curiosity
    • How parents can model positive AI use at home
    • What skills kids really need to thrive in an AI-first world

    If you’ve ever wondered how to guide your child through this AI-driven era without losing their spark, this conversation will change how you see both AI and parenting.

    Subscribe for more conversations bridging AI experts with parents and teens shaping the future.

    Find Rayyan Ali on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayyan-s-ali/ Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AIParentingInstitute

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    30 分
  • Coding Is Poetry: A New Way to Teach Kids AI

    Coding Is Poetry: A New Way to Teach Kids AI
    2025/09/21

    In this episode of the AI Parenting Institute Podcast, host Rayyan Ali sits down with Linda Liukas, Finnish programmer, author, illustrator, and creator of the globally loved Hello Ruby series.

    We explore how to teach kids coding not as dry grammar but as creative poetry, why hands-on play is essential for understanding AI, and how parents can shift from fear to confidence when introducing technology to their children.

    Linda shares stories about making AI learning playful, the human side of technology, and even draws lessons from Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein about the responsibility of creators.

    This is a must-listen for parents, educators, and teens preparing for the future of AI. Don’t forget to subscribe for more insightful conversations on AI, parenting, and building a future of responsible innovation.

    Subscribe to our YouTube Channel:

    https://www.youtube.com/@AIParentingInstitute

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    21 分
  • The #1 Skill Your Kids Need in the Age of AI (It’s Not Coding)

    The #1 Skill Your Kids Need in the Age of AI (It’s Not Coding)
    2025/09/21
    Welcome to the first episode of AI Parenting Institute! Host Rayyan Ali sits down with Jeremy Shiffling, bestselling author of ChatGPT for Job Searching, founder of The Job Insiders, and AI trainer for over 300 top universities (including Google), to discuss how parents and teens can future-proof careers in the age of AI. From avoiding the FOMO trap to mastering storytelling and empathy in a world of AI, Jeremy shares real, actionable advice to help the next generation thrive. In this episode, you’ll learn:
    • The biggest mistake people make when building their online identity
    • How teens can use AI the right way for job hunting & skill building
    • Why soft skills like communication and empathy matter more than ever
    • How AI is reshaping career paths, and how to stay ahead of it
    • Jeremy’s personal journey from education to AI innovation
    About AI Parenting Institute: Our mission is to bridge the gap between today’s leading AI experts and the parents & teens shaping the world of tomorrow. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@AIParentingInstitute
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    16 分