I Have An App Idea with Amanda Spann

About I Have An App Idea with Amanda Spann

You have an app idea and Amanda Spann will show you how to build it. I Have an App Idea is the go-to podcast for people with no tech experience like teachers, nurses, barbers, and lawyers,  who want to turn their app idea into a startup business. Based on the bestselling book of the same name, every episode is a fireside chat with a real innovator who built an extraordinary company from the ground up. Step-by-step app development insights, real talk, and proof that anyone can go from app idea to the App Store — no tech background required. Want more? Follow along at @theamandaspann (http://Instagram.com/theamandaspann) Get the book: I Have An App Idea: The Essential Guide to Building An App Without Tech Skills : Linktr.ee/Ihaveanappidea (http://Linktr.ee/Ihaveanappidea)

Publisher

Amanda Spann

Category

business · technology

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Apr 2025

Latest episode

10 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

7 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   10 Oct 2026

   Vibe Coding AI Apps for Nonprofits to 15,000 Users [[Kayla Life, Krystal.AI & RebrandLand]]

   What happens when a former teacher and nonprofit leader gets tired of tools that were never built for nonprofits? She builds her own, and ends up with more than 15,000 users without spending a dollar on marketing. In this episode, Amanda Spann sits down with Kayla Life, founder of RebrandLand AI and the nonprofit RITE. Kayla shares how growing up in a Navy family shaped her view of technology, why edtech so often fails students and teachers, and how she built Krystal, an AI tool that helps nonprofits learn, find grants and manage funding. She also breaks down her vibe coding workflow, how a simple referral program and the right board seats fueled growth, and why she thinks fear of AI should not keep anyone on the sidelines. If you're an everyday innovator curious about building with AI, this one is packed with practical lessons on listening to your community, product-market fit and getting started. About the guest Kayla Life is the founder and CEO of RebrandLand AI, a tech company that builds AI tools for nonprofits and mission-driven organizations, and the founder of RITE, a nonprofit focused on AI literacy and tech equity. A Spelman College graduate and former educator, she runs a hybrid for-profit and nonprofit ecosystem based in Atlanta. She teaches a workshop called Build Your First AI Tool and was named a top creator on Lovable. About RebrandLand AI RebrandLand AI builds tools designed for nonprofits, including Krystal, an AI platform that teaches nonprofit business basics, discovers grants and funders, and helps manage funding and reporting, plus Resig, an AI email signature generator. On the nonprofit side, RITE runs programs such as Family AI Nights, AI clinics, AI-Ready Educators and KidoTech, a K-4 AI literacy curriculum. In this episode, you'll learn: How a military upbringing and a love of technology shaped Kayla's path from education to AI Why technology in schools needs training, planning and human support to work How Krystal was built, and why it is named after Kayla's mom How Kayla reached 15,000+ users with $0 in marketing, using her network, a 20% referral program and board seats Her vibe coding process: write a detailed product requirements document, build in phases, and use AI to check for bugs Why she believes the fear of AI should not stop you from learning it Her take on the "too old" and "too young" myth in tech Connect with Kayla Life Personal site: https://thekaylalife.com AI tools: https://rebrandland.net Nonprofit and workshops: https://rebrandtech.org Free resources from Amanda Spann The book, I Have an App Idea: The Essential Guide to Building an App Without Tech Skills: https://linktr.ee/ihaveanappidea Ready to turn your idea into an app? If this episode has you thinking about turning your expertise or business into an app, that is exactly what The App Accelerator helps you do. It is a step-by-step training program for professionals, small business owners and non-technical founders who want to go from idea to App Store without wasting months or money. Learn more: https://www.skool.com/theappaccelerator/about Follow I Have an App Idea Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IHaveAnAppIdea Follow Amanda Spann on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamandaspann Website: https://ihaveanappidea.net If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, leave a rating and review, and share it with a friend who has an app idea.

2. 

   10 Oct 2026

   How to Build a Rideshare App That Competes With Uber and Lyft [Jillian Anderson of HeRide, Women's Rideshare App]

   What does it take to launch a rideshare app against Uber and Lyft? For Jillian Anderson, it started with a night-shift driver's view of what women riders were worried about, and a decision to build the fix herself. In this episode, Amanda Spann sits down with Jillian Anderson, founder of HERide, a women-driver rideshare app based in Atlanta. Jillian shares why she was never scared of the big players, how she launched with a clone app at a third of the price of a custom build, what she changed to get a development team back on track, and why she is keeping her full-time job while she grows the business. She also talks AI and the future of computer science careers, the legal and insurance realities of running a rideshare company, and why she thinks Black founders need to be more open about their losses. If you're an app founder (technical or not), this one is packed with honest lessons on development partners, competition and building a business around your software. About the guest Jillian Anderson is the founder of HERide, a female-friendly rideshare app where all drivers are women. A former rideshare driver from Athens, Georgia, she studied computer science at Albany State University and later completed a full-stack developer bootcamp. HERide was approved as a rideshare partner at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in 2023. About HERide HERide works like the rideshare apps you already know, but every driver on the platform is a woman. Features include favorite drivers and an upcoming dispatcher platform for transportation partners. Jillian shares that the first version of the app was built from a clone app and is now being rebuilt by the same development team. In this episode, you'll learn: Why competition from Uber and Lyft helped validate HERide's model What a clone app is, what it costs, and the pros and cons of starting with one How to manage a development team: weekly meetings, milestone payments and tight access control How Jillian uses AI to make changes to her production app in days instead of weeks The permits, insurance and legal issues behind a rideshare business Why you do not have to quit your job to run a startup Jillian's advice for non-technical founders, and her take on what is next for computer science careers Connect with Jillian and HERide Website: https://www.heride.com Instagram: @getheride (HERide) and @therealjillgates (Jillian) Free resources from Amanda Spann The book, I Have an App Idea: The Essential Guide to Building an App Without Tech Skills: https://linktr.ee/ihaveanappidea Ready to turn your idea into an app? If this episode has you thinking about turning your expertise or business into an app, that is exactly what The App Accelerator helps you do. It is a step-by-step training program for professionals, small business owners and non-technical founders who want to go from idea to App Store without wasting months or money. Learn more: https://theappaccelerator.com Follow I Have an App Idea Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IHaveAnAppIdea Follow Amanda Spann on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamandaspann Website: https://ihaveanappidea.net If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, leave a rating and review, and share it with a friend who has an app idea.

3. 

   10 Oct 2026

   Why Is Dating So Hard? The App Trying to Fix It [Kiki Karew of My Switch Audio Dating App]

   Dating apps have barely changed since 2012, and most people still say the same thing: "I'm looking for something intentional." So why is it so hard to find? In this episode, Amanda Spann sits down with Kiki Mincey, co-founder and CEO of SWITCH, a live audio speed dating app that lets you talk first and decide to match after. Kiki shares why Atlanta has a serious gender imbalance problem at dating events, how Clubhouse sparked the idea, what went wrong with their 2023 beta, how Techstars changed everything, and why she thinks founders may not need VC money as badly as they think. If you're a non-technical founder building an app, this one is packed with real lessons on development partners, community building and funding. About the guest Kiki Mincey (Kiana Mincey) is the co-founder and CEO of SWITCH, an Atlanta-based, audio-first speed dating app. A former track and field athlete at Kennesaw State and a former ESPN producer, she built SWITCH with co-founder Corey Staples. The company is a Techstars Atlanta 2024 graduate. SWITCH launched on Valentine's Day, is available on iOS and Android in the U.S., and describes dating as just the starting point for a wider connection marketplace. About SWITCH SWITCH is a live audio speed dating app. Features include 1:1 Roulette (blurred photos that reveal as you talk), 1:1 Requests (choose who to speak with from your feed), and gamified icebreakers and conversation drivers. You only see a full profile after the speed date, and then decide whether to match. Connect with Kiki and SWITCH Website: https://www.myswitchapp. Free resources from Amanda Spann The book, I Have an App Idea: The Essential Guide to Building an App Without Tech Skills: https://linktr.ee/ihaveanappidea Ready to turn your idea into an app? If this episode has you thinking about turning your expertise or business into an app, that is exactly what The App Accelerator helps you do. It is a step-by-step training program for professionals, small business owners and non-technical founders who want to go from idea to App Store without wasting months or money. Learn more: https://theappaccelerator.com Follow I Have an App Idea Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@IHaveAnAppIdea Follow Amanda Spann on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theamandaspann Website: https://ihaveanappidea.net If you enjoyed the episode, please subscribe, leave a rating and review, and share it with a friend who has an app idea.

4. 

   9 Jun 2025

   4. Jack Petion of CoFit – Building Community Through Movement & Lessons from the Fitness App Frontier

   Jack Petion, founder of CoFit, discusses building a community-focused fitness app and shares insights on entrepreneurship with host Amanda Spann in this interview.

5. 

   26 May 2025

   3. Myron Walker of Link Car Care – Mobile Moves & The Second Shot at App Success

   Myron Walker of Link Car Care shares with Amanda Spann how he turned the frustration of flat tires into a mobile car care app, learning valuable lessons from his initial app failure in this interview.

6. 

   23 Apr 2025

   2. Shante Frazier of WellCapped – The Idea She Almost Ignored & How It Changed Everything

   When Shante Frazier co-founded WellCapped, a platform for renting and reselling wigs and hair extensions, she wasn’t even convinced it was the right idea. But sometimes, the things we resist the most are the ones that change everything. In this episode, we dive into how she went from hesitation to building a thriving business, why you don’t have to have everything figured out from day one, and how betting on the right opportunities can unlock freedom, wealth, and unexpected success. 🔗 Helpful Links 📚 Visit the I Have An App Idea Book & Podcast Site: ihaveanappidea.net 🚀 Ready to build your app? Join the official training program: theappaccelerator.com 📸 Follow us on Instagram: →https://instagram.com/theamandaspann →https://instagram.com/theappaccelerator 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@IHaveAnAppIdea

7. 

   23 Apr 2025

   1. E. Mackey of Blvcker – Building Blvcker & The Cost Of Not Knowing What You Don't Know

   In this episode, we chat with E. Mackey, the founder of Blvck Spades and the Blvcker app, a digital community where people can play, learn, and connect through the game of spades.However Mackey’s journey wasn’t without challenges—like many first-time founders, he faced setbacks from not knowing what he didn’t know about building an app. In this episode we’ll unpack his lessons learned, the costly mistakes he made, and how he found his way forward. If you’ve ever felt lost in the process, this episode is for you. 🔗 Helpful Links 📚 Visit the I Have An App Idea Book & Podcast Site: ihaveanappidea.net 🚀 Ready to build your app? Join the official training program: theappaccelerator.com 📸 Follow us on Instagram: →https://instagram.com/theamandaspann →https://instagram.com/theappaccelerator 📺 Subscribe on YouTube: youtube.com/@IHaveAnAppIdea

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YouTube views

14,290

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

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Podcast Authority Score: 21 / 100

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