AI for Creatives: Smart Use, Real Risks, and What’s Next
April 22 at 11:15 am
with moderator Sean Rodman of Story Studio
AI is speeding up creative work—but the effort isn’t disappearing, it’s shifting. From decision-making and authorship to ethics, accuracy, and accountability, what actually gets harder when the tools get easier?
This panel explores how AI is being used across creative work—from writing and design to marketing and admin—alongside the real risks: misleading outputs, privacy concerns, and growing pressure to “keep up.” We’ll also unpack what’s coming next, including new regulations that make AI disclosure a legal requirement, not just an ethical choice.
A grounded, honest conversation for anyone trying to use AI thoughtfully.
Meet our panellists:
Sean Rodman, Moderator
For over twenty five years, Sean has worked in the non-profit field in leadership and advancement roles. He has also written 9 young adult fiction novels, which have been critically well-received and have collectively sold over 30,000 copies to date. Sean is an experienced presenter and has engaged adults and youth of all ages on issues related to creative writing, literacy and publishing. Since 2016, he has worked with award-winning charity Story Studio as their executive director, and still feels lucky that Story Studio lets him combine all his passions in one amazing place. Learn more at storystudio.ca
Casey Milone
Casey Milone is an author and creative director who has spent his career at the intersection of technology and human communication—helping brands like Alaska Airlines, Microsoft, and NVIDIA find the words that make complex ideas land.
After leading messaging strategy for some of the world’s most recognized tech companies, Casey left corporate life to build Generative Marketing, a B2B content agency focused on thought leadership writing for the companies shaping the next era of tech.
Today, he’s the founder and CEO of Numonic—an organization and compliance tool for AI creators and AI agents. Numonic’s mission centers around building trust to the AI industry and bringing memory to computer imagination. For more info about Casey, go to: caseymilone.com
Humaira Ahmed
Humaira Ahmed is the Founder & CEO of BestHuman, a leadership development platform supporting organizations through executive coaching, peer learning, and experiential programs. She leads a curated network of 20+ coaches and works closely with executives navigating growth, change, and complexity. Her work increasingly focuses on how leaders and teams can effectively integrate AI to improve decision-making, communication, and performance.
Brittney Ashley
Brittney Ashley is the founder of Creative Dynamics Virtual Services, a boutique agency helping service-based businesses scale sustainably through strategy, operations, marketing, mindset, and AI support. A proud Métis mom of two, Certified Business Coach, Certified Imposter Syndrome Coach, and host of Breaking Norms, Building Dreams, Brittney is passionate about helping entrepreneurs reduce overwhelm, gain clarity, and grow without burnout through heart-centered, practical support.
Marleen Kiral
Founder of Almostronaut Creative, helping small businesses and nonprofits untangle marketing obstacles. Our approach mixes playful, outside-the-box marketing with respect for the details – especially the legal ones that tend to get overlooked. As Creative Director, Marleen works with a neurocomplex team, each with their own, unique perspective on the use of AI.
Radhika Graham (she/her)
Radhika has been planning sustainable and inclusive events on Vancouver Island & the Gulf Islands for over a decade. She is passionate about creating events that are people focused, mentoring other small business owners, and providing education in a space where there can be a lot of varying opinions. She lives in Vic West with her husband and toddler where they enjoy checking out the local restaurants, exploring local parks, and getting lost in the aisles at the local libraries.