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Viggle: Hi Heather, we’re thrilled to chat with you! Can you start by telling us a bit about your background and how you became involved with AI?
Heather: Absolutely! I’m originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and I studied at the University of Pittsburgh. I’ve since lived in Florida and Georgia for several years and am now a mother of four. I actually started my career as a pharmacist, vaccinating seniors during the pandemic. Eventually, I transitioned to a remote job, which gave me more flexibility, and I realized I wanted to develop skills for the modern world. That’s when I decided to go through a coding bootcamp at Georgia Tech.
I joined Twitter and started with a writing challenge, then moved into video content, which helps people understand complex ideas more easily. Around this time, I discovered Midjourney, and when ChatGPT dropped, I saw the huge potential. I started writing about it, discussing LLMs and the explosion of new tools. I even hosted a weekly Twitter space on GenAI with many of the people who are now key opinion leaders in the AI space. It was incredible to be right in the center of AI discussions on Twitter as it was taking off.
My background in pharmacy, where I had to grasp and explain complex topics, helped me bridge the gap between AI tools and people interested in learning about them. Over time, I found myself becoming an AI educator and consultant, using my experience to make these tools accessible to everyone.
Viggle: That’s quite a journey! How did you come across Viggle, and what inspired you to start using it?
Heather: I initially noticed Viggle when I saw people posting about it on social media, especially since my favorite artist, Lil Yachty, who is from Atlanta, was featured in some of the content. At first, I saw it being used in memes, but soon people started incorporating it into their actual content creation. Seeing others share their workflows and how they used Viggle inspired me to try it out myself.
When I started exploring Viggle, I was immediately impressed by its ability to bring character movement to life, even if you don’t have a full-body image. I’ve trained LoRAs on myself and added my character to Viggle. It’s been an amazing way to push my creativity and discover new ways of storytelling.
Viggle: We love that! Could you share a bit about your workflow and how you use Viggle alongside other tools?
Heather: Sure! I recently worked on a video where I wanted to combine several tools to showcase how people can use AI tools together to create something impactful and reach a wider audience. I thought Viggle would be the perfect addition to the project. Here’s the workflow I used:
- Cartwheel: This lets you prompt character movements, which was essential for the animation.
- LORAed Coke Bottles and Moon Background: I created custom elements, including Coke bottles and a moonlit background, to add a unique touch to the scene.
- Viggle: I used Viggle to animate the characters and give them lifelike movement.
- CapCut – I edited the video in CapCut to put everything together seamlessly.
- Sound – I used Epidemic Sound, which has a plug-in for CapCut, to add the right audio atmosphere.
You can check out the finished product here: Link to video
Viggle: It sounds like you’re really embracing AI as a tool for creativity and storytelling. What’s your view on the potential of AI in education and personal growth?
Heather: This is such a powerful era for AI! The ability for personalized learning at any age is incredible. Now, anyone can learn anything in a way that suits them, and I think it’s time for schools to catch up. Many educational systems aren’t tailored to individual student needs, so I hope AI can be integrated into classrooms to help every child have a personal tutor. I’ve even been teaching my college students how to use tools like NoteML to organize their notes and improve their learning experience. For people like me who don’t have an arts background, AI opens up the world of storytelling. These tools make it possible to start businesses, secure funding, and express creativity in ways that were once out of reach. I think it’s a great thing for humanity—seeing so many people finding joy and creativity through AI is truly heartening.
Viggle: We couldn’t agree more! And looking to the future, what are your goals in the AI and content creation space?
Heather: Ideally, I’d love to do this full-time, providing one-on-one training and creating visual shortcuts for AI tools. I’m also working with creative agencies on film production and trailer projects, which has been exciting. Recently, I even worked on a pre-visualization ad for Estee Lauder, a well-known makeup brand. The possibilities feel limitless right now, and I can’t wait to keep pushing forward and helping others discover what they can achieve with AI.
Viggle: Heather, thank you so much for sharing your story with us! Your journey from pharmacy to AI educator and content creator is truly inspiring. We’re thrilled to be part of your creative toolkit and can’t wait to see what you create next.
Heather: Thank you! It’s been a pleasure sharing my journey, and I appreciate the support from the Viggle team.
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