AI in College: Educating Future Jewelers - A Conversation with Vivienne Varay, Visual Artist and Lecturer

Episode Summary:Journey to Metalworking Artist: Vivienne Varay shares her path from photography and design to metalworking, leading to a Master of Fine Arts in jewelry from the University of Georgia.Sales Experience and Partnerships: Vivienne discusses her sales role with a company partnered with major retailers, focusing on customer engagement and sales analysis.Career Journey and Transition: Her career spans roles at Macy's, Nordstrom, and more, leading to her current position as a lecturer at Washington State University.Teaching Experiences and Courses: Vivienne teaches social media and 3D digital animation, sharing insights on incorporating AI into her curriculum.Comparing Corporations and Small Businesses: Insights on managing large vs. small businesses, emphasizing tailored processes and training for success.Sales Journey and Engagement Strategies: Highlights the importance of understanding products and customers, and engaging effectively through social media.Communication and Design Tools: Discusses using Adobe suite and other tools for inclusive learning and business communication.AI Journey and Legal Concerns: Explores the evolving role of AI in teaching and its potential legal challenges, emphasizing the need for quality data input.AI's Impact on Animation and Sora Feature: Talks about AI's transformative potential in animation and introduces the Sora feature for creating movie-style videos.Tips for Success and AI Training: Offers advice on staying open to learning and change, and highlights AI training resources for business success.Links And Resources:Instagram: @viviennevarayThank you for joining us this week!Connect with us on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn and other social platforms to stay ahead of the competition.Visit us at Jewelrybox.ai for a free trial and a free demo to witness the future of AI in the jewelry industry.