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Michael Dargie interviews Tris Hussey about his journey from scientist to pro blogger and AI marketer, emphasizing curiosity and technology's role in empowering people.

"Curiosity is what keeps me moving forward." What happens when a former scientist becomes Canada's first pro blogger, publishes four books, and now builds custom AI marketing tools for fun? In this episode, I talk with Tris Hussey about curiosity, content, and building a life around technology that empowers people. This episode is sponsored by my new book BRANDJITSU , helping you find, shape, and share your story with the world. In This Episode In this episode, Michael Dargie talks with Tris Hussey, a lifelong technologist, educator, author, and self-described curiosity-driven geek. Based in Chilliwack, BC, Tris has worn many hats: paleontology-obsessed kid, research scientist, blogger, podcaster, marketing strategist, university instructor, and now an AI-enabled marketer. Tris shares how his career evolved from studying fossilized pollen and running labs at Duke University, to becoming Canada's first professional blogger in 2003. He eventually authored four books—including WordPress Absolute Beginner's Guide—and made it his mission to democratize technology for everyone. He opens up about the joy of teaching, writing overly long prompts, and helping small businesses understand…

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