I’m thrilled to be here. I just celebrated my 56th birthday this past September, and I’m currently embarking on an exciting new chapter: launching my own business, Bradenton Mobile Notary and Apostille Services. My goal is to be fully operational by February 1, 2026—barring any of those "unforeseen circumstances" life likes to throw our way! I am a true Florida native, born in Sarasota back in 1969 when the state was a fraction of the size it is today. I spent 55 years living in the beautiful island town of Longboat Key, but after Hurricane Helene flooded our family home for the first time in over five decades, we’ve relocated to Sarasota. We are currently looking to put down permanent roots in Manatee County on the Gulf Coast. My AI Journey To be honest, I find AI both terrifying and fascinating. I’m determined to master these tools now so I can stay ahead of the curve rather than falling behind my competitors. My "lightbulb moment" happened just a few days ago in a 90-minute workshop. I learned how to train ChatGPT on a single photo of me in a suit and tie, and with a few prompts, transformed myself into a world traveler in a t-shirt standing in front of the Taj Mahal! That experience, combined with a 28-day "AI-a-day" challenge I completed through Coursiv last year, has opened my eyes to the massive potential (and the risks) of this technology. I recently heard a local Tampa radio station using the mantra "100% Human" in their promos. It’s a powerful reminder of how quickly AI is changing industries like broadcasting, and it’s exactly why I’m here: to learn, grow, and see how I can use these tools to build a better business. I'm looking forward to learning alongside all of you! **********(Full disclosure: I can get rather long winded and verbose at time so I did put my prepared introduction through Gemini AI to clean it up and make it a more smoothly flowing introduction which , you can see, the final product is above)*************

Tony says ‘Proximity is power.’ Let’s find out who’s in proximity... Tell us all where you’re from… without actually telling us where you’re from 🤣