Episode 5: Protecting Your Small Business as AI Rises

In this Bright Bite episode of the Bright Ideas Podcast, host Desiree Booker-Sharpe takes a candid look at what it really means to protect your small business in the age of AI. Building on part one of this two-part series, which explored career protection for corporate leaders, Desiree now shifts her focus to entrepreneurs and small business owners who are running lean teams and navigating an uncertain economy. She acknowledges the real struggles—rising costs, constant pivots, and the overwhelming pace of AI adoption—while offering clear strategies to help you stay resilient. You'll learn three practical ways to safeguard your company. Desiree also shares her own experiences with expense creep, AI adoption in her workflows, and the early development of a new AI-powered fintech tool designed to help small businesses cut costs. If you've been wondering how to harness AI for small business success, reduce overhead, and future-proof your company, this episode is packed with insight and encouragement to help you adapt and thrive.