Mentor Up

AI Is Giving Non-Technical People a Superpower. Just Try! Vibe Coding Advice with Katja Rubin

Have you ever had a business idea but felt stuck because you didn't have the technical skills to build it? That feeling is about to change. In this episode, I sit down with Katja Rubin, AI educator and strategist, who has made it her mission to make AI genuinely accessible to everyone — not just developers and tech people. We talk about vibe coding, why right now is actually the perfect moment to start building with AI, and why confidence doesn't come before you start — it comes after. Whether you're a founder, a business owner, or just someone who's been watching from the sidelines wondering if AI is for you — this episode is your sign to just try. What we cover: * What vibe coding actually is and why it's a game changer for non-technical people * Why you're not too late — and why now is the perfect window * How to find the right problem to solve with AI * Real examples of people building products without writing a single line of code * Where to start if you want to build confidence with AI this week   LINKS More Real Talk about Life as an entrepreneur on Instagram and LinkedIn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/anja_from_alemania/ [https://www.instagram.com/stories/anja_from_alemania/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anja-from-alemania/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anja-from-alemania/]    Connect with Katja:  Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katja-rubin/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/katja-rubin/] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/aiwithkatja [https://linktr.ee/aiwithkatja] Vibe Coding Day: https://vibeandcode.online [https://vibeandcode.online]

Business Updates: What I'm Building With Vibe Coding, The Bottleneck Problem & Founder Health

In this solo episode, Anja shares a candid update on what's really going on behind the scenes of running a business for over a decade. First, she talks about one of the most common founder traps: being too involved in operations. Anja opens up about how she became the bottleneck in her own company and what she's actively doing to change that — from giving her team more ownership to learning the difference between reacting and responding. Then she shares what she's been building with vibe coding. In Q1 of 2026, Anja discovered how AI tools are transforming the way she runs her company — from dashboards that pull data from multiple platforms into one place, to AI agents that take over tasks so she can focus on what actually matters. She also shares why she believes every business leader needs to be personally in the game when it comes to AI — not just their team. Finally, real talk on health. Using her Whoop tracker, Anja shares what happened to her biological age during one of the most stressful periods she's had in years — and why she believes sustainable businesses are not built by burning out their leaders. Anja is also looking for a co-host for future solo episodes — reach out via the show notes if that sounds like you! Topics: founder delegation, AI tools for business, vibe coding, entrepreneur health, nervous system regulation   LINKS Survey (and the chance of winning a free business mentoring session with Anja) https://forms.gle/936nzZwq58BNeG3F6 [https://forms.gle/936nzZwq58BNeG3F6]   Send an email if you would like to co-host a Mentor Up episode with Anja: mentorup.podcast@gmail.com [mentorup.podcast@gmail.com]    Vibeprenuese - Retreat for female entrepreneurs who want to learn vibecoding, build AI tools, and reconnect with themselves in nature: https://vibepreneuse-retreat.lovable.app/ [https://vibepreneuse-retreat.lovable.app/]    More Real Talk about Life as an entrepreneur on Instagram and LinkedIn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/anja_from_alemania/ [https://www.instagram.com/stories/anja_from_alemania/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anja-from-alemania/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anja-from-alemania/]

How to Get the Most Out of AI in Your Business and Your Personal Life — with Fabrício Carraro

In this episode Anja sits down with AI expert Fabrício Carraro to talk about how to get the most out of AI — both in your business and your personal life. They cover the prompting mistakes almost everyone makes, how to use tools like NotebookLM to learn any topic faster, and what it really takes to build something with AI in 2026. Fabrício also shares his take on which businesses and skills will thrive as AI keeps evolving — and how to use AI as your own personal mentor. Whether you're just getting started or already experimenting, this one is packed with practical advice you can use straight away.   LINKS Survey (and the chance of winning a free business mentoring session with Anja) https://forms.gle/936nzZwq58BNeG3F6 [https://forms.gle/936nzZwq58BNeG3F6]   More Real Talk about Life as an entrepreneur on Instagram and LinkedIn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/anja_from_alemania/ [https://www.instagram.com/stories/anja_from_alemania/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anja-from-alemania/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anja-from-alemania/]    Connect with Fabrício LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabriciocarraro [https://www.linkedin.com/in/fabriciocarraro] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fabriciocarraro/ [https://www.instagram.com/fabriciocarraro/]  X: https://x.com/fabriciocarraro [https://x.com/fabriciocarraro]  Website: https://fabriciocarraro.com.br/ [https://fabriciocarraro.com.br/]

The Business Reality Behind the Polyglot Conference: Carrying a Global Event on Your Shoulders — with Richard Simcott

In this episode, we go behind the scenes of one of the world’s most international language events — the Polyglot Conference — and talk about something most people never see: the business reality behind it. My guest is Richard Simcott — known for speaking dozens of languages, but in this episode, we focus on something deeper. What does it actually take to carry a global event on your shoulders for more than 13 years? The pressure, the pivots, the financial risks, the emotional weight — and the resilience to keep going.   LINKS Survey (and the chance of winning a free business mentoring session with Anja) https://forms.gle/936nzZwq58BNeG3F6 [https://forms.gle/936nzZwq58BNeG3F6]   More Real Talk about Life as an entrepreneur on Instagram and LinkedIn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/anja_from_alemania/ [https://www.instagram.com/stories/anja_from_alemania/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anja-from-alemania/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anja-from-alemania/]     Connect with Richard & The Polyglot Conference  Richard Simcott: https://speakingfluently.com/ [https://speakingfluently.com/] Connect with Richard on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speakingfluently [https://www.instagram.com/speakingfluently]   Polyglot Conference: https://polyglotconference.com/ [https://polyglotconference.com/]

Why Most New Year’s Resolutions Fail — and What You Can Do Instead to Make 2026 a Successful Year

Most New Year’s resolutions don’t fail because of a lack of discipline — they fail because change is often approached in the wrong way. In this episode, I reflect on a deeply honest New Year’s Eve dinner with entrepreneur friends in Barcelona, where we had the kind of conversations founders rarely have out loud. Instead of talking about goals and resolutions, we asked each other better questions — questions that create clarity, alignment, and sustainable success. I’m bringing those questions into today’s episode so you can reflect on your own direction, decisions, and priorities for 2026. If you’re tired of setting goals that don’t stick and want a more intentional, grounded way to shape the year ahead, this episode is for you. Grab a notebook, take a breath, and let’s mentor up for a successful 2026.   LINKS Survey (and the chance of winning a free business mentoring session with Anja) https://forms.gle/936nzZwq58BNeG3F6 [https://forms.gle/936nzZwq58BNeG3F6]   More Real Talk about Life as an entrepreneur on Instagram and LinkedIn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stories/anja_from_alemania/ [https://www.instagram.com/stories/anja_from_alemania/] LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anja-from-alemania/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/anja-from-alemania/]