by Carey O'Connor
Carey O’Connor helps young adults build durable careers in the age of AI. AI isn’t eliminating jobs in the abstract. It’s changing tasks inside real jobs, unevenly and faster than most people realize. A workforce development expert, former Fortune 500 executive, and professor at the University of Texas at Austin, Carey shares practical guidance on AI, skills, and navigating the future of work. No fear. No hype. Just clear thinking and a reminder that you have more control than you think.
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May 4, 2026
<p>This is the final episode of Career Blueprint… but it’s not the end—it’s a new beginning.</p><p>When I launched this podcast, my goal was simple: help students, young professionals, and families understand how AI is changing the future of work—without fear, confusion, or jargon.</p><p>And after hearing from so many of you, one thing is clear:</p><p>👉 This conversation is not only important—it’s needed right now.<br>But I’ve also realized something else…<br>There’s an even better way to deliver this message.</p><p>So we’re taking a short break for a couple of weeks before launching something new:</p><p>🎙 <strong>All That Said with Carey O’Connor</strong> (launching mid-May)</p><p>This next chapter will go deeper, be more dynamic, and bring you even more valuable conversations about navigating work, life, and opportunity in a rapidly changing world.</p><p>If you’ve been part of Career Blueprint, I’d love for you to come with me.</p><p>👉 <strong>Subscribe now and be the first to see the new show</strong></p><p>👉 Drop a comment with what you want to see next</p><p>👉 Share this with someone thinking about their future</p><p>Thank you for being part of this journey. This isn’t goodbye—it’s just the next step.</p><p>See you soon over at All That Said.</p>
April 22, 2026
<p>Call centers are one of the first industries being transformed by artificial intelligence—but is AI actually replacing jobs… or reshaping them?</p><p>In this episode of Career Blueprint, Carey O’Connor breaks down how AI is changing customer service roles, from chatbots and virtual agents to real-time call assistance tools. </p><p>You’ll learn what AI does well, where it still struggles, and what this means for millions of workers in the industry.</p><p>📌 <strong>In this episode:<br></strong><br></p><ol><li>How AI chatbots and virtual agents are handling customer interactions<p></p></li><li>What tasks are being automated vs. what still needs humans<p></p></li><li>Why call center jobs aren’t disappearing—but evolving<p></p></li><li>The new skills customer service professionals need to stay relevant<p></p></li><li>What the future of AI-powered customer experience looks like</li></ol><p><br></p><p>AI is no longer just answering questions—it’s actively managing workflows, assisting agents in real time, and reshaping how companies interact with customers.</p><p>If you work in customer service, operations, or are just curious about how AI is impacting jobs, this episode will give you a clear, real-world breakdown.</p><p>👉 <strong>Subscribe to Career Blueprint</strong> for practical insights on AI and the future of work.</p>
April 1, 2026
<p>AI isn’t just changing jobs—it’s creating entirely new companies.</p><p>In this episode of Career Blueprint, we explore the explosive rise of AI startups and why artificial intelligence is making it faster, cheaper, and easier than ever to launch a business.</p><p>There are now over <strong>33,000 AI startups globally</strong>, with thousands more launching every year—and billions of dollars flowing into this new wave of innovation. </p><p>But here’s what makes this moment different:</p><p>You don’t need a massive team, office, or even deep coding skills to build something real anymore.</p><p>We also sit down with <strong>Josh Levine</strong>, CEO of Thorian AI, to break down what it’s actually like to build an AI company today—and what opportunities exist for founders, students, and professionals.</p><p><strong>In this episode, you’ll learn:<br></strong><br></p><ol><li><br>Why AI is triggering a new startup gold rush<p></p></li><li><br>How AI is lowering the barrier to building software<p></p></li><li><br>Where billions in venture capital are flowing<p></p></li><li><br>Why small teams can now build powerful companies<p></p></li><li><br>How to identify startup ideas in your own industry<p></p></li><li><br>The real skills founders need in the age of AI<p></p></li></ol><p>AI isn’t just replacing jobs—it’s creating new opportunities for people who know how to use it.</p><p>🎧 <strong>Subscribe to Career Blueprint</strong> for clear, practical insights on AI and the future of work.</p><p>👍 Like, comment, and share if you want to stay ahead of what’s coming next.</p>
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Carey O’Connor helps young adults build durable careers in the age of AI.
AI isn’t eliminating jobs in the abstract. It’s changing tasks inside real jobs, unevenly and faster than most people realize.
A workforce development expert, former Fortune 500 executive, and professor at the University of Texas at Austin, Carey shares practical guidance on AI, skills, and navigating the future of work.
No fear. No hype. Just clear thinking and a reminder that you have more control than you think.
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