Me, Myself and AI: Lena Robinson’s Creative Journey

In this unconventional episode Lena Robinson, host and guest, dives into a self-reflective and candid conversation about creativity, technology, and the intersection of the two. Faced with a scheduling hiccup, Lena takes the opportunity to interview herself, offering listeners a rare glimpse into her multifaceted life as a creative, Kiwi entrepreneur, creative thinker, and champion of emerging tech.

From her early exposure to creativity through her parents' artistic pursuits to her current ventures with The FTSQ Gallery, Lena explores how creativity has shaped her career and personal growth. She shares insights on her journey as an early tech adopter, discussing how tools like AI are not only streamlining her work but also sparking curiosity and enhancing her creative output. Lena candidly reflects on her experiences using AI for idea generation, research, and overcoming mental blocks on challenging days.

The episode also touches on Lena's vision for the future of AI, emphasising collaboration over competition between humans and machines. With her characteristic warmth and humour, Lena invites listeners to embrace curiosity and take on a creative challenge using AI, making this episode a thought-provoking exploration of the evolving creative landscape.

Links mentioned in this episode:

• Lena's Plant/Flower Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/flora.lishus/
• The FTSQ Gallery - https://ftsqgallery.co.uk/
• FTSQ Consultancy - https://ftsq.co.uk/
• Oscar Mitchell-Heggs - https://www.instagram.com/omhlondon/
• The Snug - One Hundred Shoreditch - https://www.onehundredshoreditch.com/social-spaces/
• ChatGPT - https://chatgpt.com/
• Tom Morley - https://www.instagram.com/_tommorley_/
• Midjourney - https://www.midjourney.com/home
• Canva - https://www.canva.com/
• Vista Print - https://www.vistaprint.co.uk/
• Popology Networks - https://www.popologynetworks.com/
• Stephen Fry - https://www.instagram.com/stephenfryactually/
• Stephen Fry - Quote mentioned - https://www.openculture.com/2024/07/stephen-fry-explains-why-artificial-intelligence-has-a-70-risk-of-killing-us-all.html

Where to find Lena Robinson on Social Media:

• LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinsonlena/
• Twitter - https://x.com/LenaRobinson
• Instagram -