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MCP080: Beyond Prompts: Building Virtual AI Employees for Your Business w/ Rachel Garnett

  • E81
  • 44:42
  • May 28th 2025

Hey everyone! Today’s #MeetCoolPeople episode is a must-listen if you want to make the most of AI in your business, without getting overwhelmed or lost in the hype. I sat down with Rachael Garnett, the “AI Whisperer,” cofounder of Eaas AI, and all-around optimist, to dig into what it really looks like to add AI into your business and nonprofit workflows.

Rachael’s story is pretty unique. She didn’t chase AI because it was “the next big thing”—she started out experimenting with AI-generated art, especially cat-themed pieces (she is, after all, the LinkedIn Cat Lady), before bringing her prompting skills into her nonprofit grant writing and fundraising work. Over time, she figured out how to use AI to actually save time, reduce overwhelm, and get better results for both small businesses and mission-based organizations.

One thing that makes Rachael stand out? She’s not selling quick hacks or the latest tool. She focuses on a process she calls the “AI Persona Method,” which turns AI into customized, task-specific team members that sound and work like you (or even better, as she admits!).

🚀 Key Takeaways:

  • AI Personas, Not Just Prompts: Rachael recommends creating distinct “AI employees” for specific tasks instead of trying to do everything with one generic chatbot. Each persona is job-specific and trained in your voice, making output more effective and authentic.
  • Start Where You Are: Don’t get stuck figuring out the “best” AI tool. Rachael suggests using what you’re most comfortable with first, then stacking different platforms (like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini) for different strengths.
  • Save Time & Money Without Losing Your Human Touch: AI can help you buy back your time, especially if hiring is out of reach or you’ve had bad experiences with agencies. The key is still checking, refining, and putting your personal touch on the output.
  • Nonprofit Superpowers: If you’re running lean on resources but high on mission, AI can help you multiply your impact—think faster grant writing, communications, or event planning… without increasing costs.
  • Experiment, Learn, and Don’t Be Afraid: You can’t break AI by trying, so start small and keep improving as you go. The field is always changing, and Rachael stresses the value of curiosity and ongoing education.

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#MeetCoolPeople

We have this amazing technology that keeps us closer than we've ever been yet we're less connected than ever and have become slaves to our technology. 

The same technology that was meant to be a tool to help us make life easier and be closer.

The #MeetCoolPeople Movement is to change that. 

It's a reminder to put the phone down and pay attention to the people you're with right now.

It's a reminder that social media is there to connect and add value to the people of the world. Use it to Promote what you love, not bash what you don't.

It's a reminder to use that technology to reach out to someone that you can help and be there for them. Find out what they need right now and use your vast network to help make their day better.

It’s a reminder to thank someone for helping you out.

It’s a reminder to introduce someone you meet to someone you know can help them.

And it's a reminder that we can grow to amazing successes but not alone. It requires the help of others. 

So surround yourself with people that make you better and make it your mission to #MeetCoolPeople!

Thank you again for helping spread the word and have an amazing day!