About Meredith Medland Sasseen

AI Strategist · Somatic Leadership Architect · Fractional CMO · Founder, Human First Media

Meredith Medland Sasseen is a third-degree black belt, transformational strategist, and AI architect who brings soul into systems and humanity into technology. 

As founder of Human First Media and creator of the Empowered Intelligence™ framework, she builds emotionally resonant GPT and AI agents that reflect a founder’s voice—not just their data. 

She uses the 3 Outcomes Method to navigate with intentional radiant clarity, helping brands scale with presence by blending emotional intelligence with early adopter-level strategy.

With over 20 years in Fortune 1000 marketing and media, 

Meredith has:

• Led a $30M digital division at The Sharper Image
   
• Spearheaded early AI strategy and UX at Jupiter Research and the Chicago Tribune
   
• Launched AI-infused campaigns for bestselling authors, national wellness brands, and Silicon Valley founders
   

Meredith’s career is defined by a commitment to emotional UX, brand voice AI, and automation with soul. She co-founded the Chicago Interactive Marketing Association and has be

been featured on CNN, CNBC, and TLC.
 

Raised in a literary household, Meredith earned her BA in Advertising from the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point and completed postgraduate studies in Public Relations at Northwestern University. This deep communication foundation informs everything from her AI systems to her keynote delivery.Beyond business, Meredith is a lifelong student and teacher of embodiment:

• 3rd Dan Black Belt in Hapkido  
• Over 10,000 hours of yoga, somatic therapy, and trauma-informed coaching  
• Founder of Pura Vida Dojo in Costa Rica, teaching self-defense and mindfulness to women and families  
• Speaker with the National Speakers Association 
• Member of the Santa Barbara 's Coastal Intelligence AI Leadership Council 
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Her unique leadership style merges storytelling, strategy, and stillness—teaching founders how to scale ethically, lead clearly, and build AI systems that honor humanity.

As a somatic AI leadership architect, Meredith specializes in preparing executive teams for a future shaped by automation, AI agents, and emotionally intelligent systems. 

Through keynotes, retreats, and custom GPT design and AI Agents, she offers a grounded, heart-forward approach to digital transformation.
Whether decoding tech trends on stage, leading breathwork before a launch, or advising boards on ethical AI, Meredith brings warmth, presence, and precision to every engagement.

“We don’t just build AI Tools—we architect digital presence with soul, story, and strategy alongside the humans whose voices matter.”