Sip, Learn & Create - July 15th, 2025
Empowering Entrepreneurs Through AI
Jennifer is an AI educator, AI readiness specialist, and operations consultant who has trained over 2,000 professionals and hundreds of businesses globally. She has worked with organizations ranging from startups to global brands like 1-800-GOT-JUNK?, Hootsuite, KPMG, Intuit, Walmart, and the Vancouver 2010 Winter & Paralympic Games. Based on Vancouver Island, Jennifer is a leader in AI training across the island, BC and Canada, helping teams up-skill in generative AI and prepare them for the AI Freight Train.
In this fireside chat, you'll walk away with:
A practical framework for understanding your AI journey
Real-world ways to use generative AI in your business today
What to pack in your suitcase for the AI Freight Train
Who is this for?
This event is perfect for Nanaimo-area business owners, solopreneurs, home-based businesses, and creatives looking to grow smarter with tech.
Nanaimo Business Network
https://www.tickettailor.com/events/businessnetworknanaimo/1757741
Cavallotti Hall, 2060 E Wellington Rd, Nanaimo, BC
The Foundher Series Podcast - July 2, 2025
Embracing AI with Confidence: A Guide for Women with Jennifer Hufnagel
Join Carrie Scollon and AI Educator & AI Readiness Specialist Jennifer Hufnagel as they demystify artificial intelligence for women who feel intimidated by the tech revolution. Discover practical ways to use AI in your daily life - from menu planning to streamlining your business tasks. Learn why women are naturally suited for AI success and how to maintain authenticity while embracing these powerful tools.
Selkirk College: Trade’s Instructors - June 16th, 2025
Selkirk College: Trade’s Instructors - June 16th, 2025
Teaching Today and Tomorrow’s Trades: AI Tools and Trends for Instructors
Designed for trades faculty, this workshop introduces instructors to the rapidly evolving role of artificial intelligence in the skilled trades. The session explores how tools like ChatGPT, voice assistants, and computer vision are being applied in carpentry, welding, mechanics, and electrical work, with real examples from industry.
ACT 3 Media - TV Spot: June 16, 2025
ACT 3 Media TV Spot: June 15, 2025
Laughing, Robots (AI), Singing, Pilates, and Plays...Oh My!
This episode of Act3 features: Dan Puglas and Pete Kytwayhat with Reconciliation Theatre, Tom Rokeby Laura Kelsey from Hollow Earth Works, Rachel Robertson with Return to Form and Jennifer Hufnagel from Hufnagel Consulting.
Jennifer Hufnagel, an AI readiness specialist and educator, discussed the practical applications of AI, emphasizing its use in therapy and workflow efficiency. She highlighted the importance of prompting AI accurately to achieve desired results. Jennifer shared that a study from the Harvard Business Review found that people primarily use AI for therapy, but it also aids in tasks like data analysis, content creation, and itinerary planning. She recommended using AI instead of Google for two weeks to experience its benefits.
Check your local channels June/July on Roger's Cable! Channel 4 & 150 - running 4 times a day. Don’t have cable, no program, check out the show also posted to the Act3 Media’s YouTube channel.
Aboriginal Financial Officers Association - HR Conference - June 4th, 2025
AFOBC- HR - June 4th, 2025
Step Into AI: From Awareness to Action
This introductory session supports Indigenous Nations and HR leaders in understanding the risks, opportunities, and responsibilities that come with AI adoption. Participants explore the fundamentals of tools like ChatGPT, with a focus on how AI can support policy development, recruitment, communication, and organizational efficiency. The session includes real-world examples, guided demonstrations, and frameworks for evaluating AI tools in line with Nation values, data sovereignty, and ethical governance. Designed to spark critical thinking and cultural alignment, this session helps leaders begin shaping AI strategies that are transparent, human-led, and rooted in community priorities
NIEFS Campbell River - Talent Talk - June 3rd, 2025
NIEFS Campbell River- Talent Talk - June 3rd, 2025
Simplify Work with AI: Everyday Tasks & Efficiency – One Task at a Time
Ignite your curiosity, harness AI’s potential, and simplify everyday tasks with AI & ChatGPT.
Feeling overwhelmed by AI? Worried about keeping up with the hype? You’re not behind—and you don’t need to be an expert to see real results. Whether you’re new to ChatGPT or have dabbled before, this hands-on session will guide you step by step, building confidence along the way. AI isn’t just for tech giants—it’s a powerful tool at your fingertips. From organizing receipts to streamlining workflows and enhancing communication, AI can simplify your work and boost efficiency. No tech background needed—just curiosity and a willingness to explore!
In this session, you'll learn:
✅ Why AI matters for your business (even if you’re not "AI-ready" yet)
✅ Simple ways to start using ChatGPT for everyday tasks
✅ Proven techniques to craft better prompts and get more accurate results
✅ How to develop "AI Intuition"—a mindset shift that will help you use AI effectively
What do you need for this session? Ideally you will have your mobile device and have ChatGPT (free account is fine downloaded) - so you can start practicing right away.
Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs with NEDC - June 3 - 2025
Indigenous Women Entrepreneurs with NEDC - June 3 - 2025
The SISU Within: A Journey of Strength, Self, and Rediscovering My Magic through Teaching and AI
In this deeply personal keynote, Jennifer Hufnagel shares her journey through professional burnout, reinvention, and rediscovery, guided by the unexpected spark of generative AI. Framed by the Finnish concept of sisu, she reflects on the highs of a high-growth tech career, the quiet devastation of hitting rock bottom, and the courage it takes to rebuild with intention. Audiences are invited to consider their own relationship to resilience, career identity, and emerging technology. More than a talk on AI, this is a story about finding your footing in uncertain times, reclaiming your magic, and embracing change with both vulnerability and strength.
Podcast with Meghan Weir - April 17, 2025
Podcast with Megan Weir - April 17, 2025
Navigating AI Transformation with Jennifer Hufnagel
In this compelling episode of Dropped In, host Meghan Weir welcomes Jennifer Hufnagel, a leading AI educator, consultant, and founder of Huff Nagel Consulting.
From her humble beginnings in a small town on Malcolm Island, Jennifer shares her inspiring journey to becoming a key voice in AI training and education on Vancouver Island.
Jennifer and Meghan explore the transformative power of artificial intelligence in rural and remote communities, the challenges businesses face in adopting new technologies, and how AI can empower small businesses and local economies. With practical advice and personal stories, Jennifer highlights the importance of resilience, curiosity, and staying ahead of the curve in today’s rapidly changing tech landscape.
Whether you're a business owner, tech enthusiast, or educator, this episode offers valuable insights into AI integration, digital transformation, and leadership in emerging tech.