Is AI really coming for your remote job, or is it about to make it better?

In this episode of Freedom of Work, Leah sits down with Marissa Goldberg, founder of Remote Work Prep and author of the Remotely Interesting and Idea Kitchen newsletters. Together, they explore how AI is transforming remote work by eliminating repetitive tasks, enhancing asynchronous collaboration, and enabling teams to focus on creativity, strategy, and human connection.

Marissa shares practical examples of AI-powered workflows—from Slack automation that captures key decisions to meeting tools that summarize and automatically assign follow-ups. She also discusses the importance of human-in-the-loop systems and transparent interfaces in building trust and ensuring the ethical adoption of AI.

If you’re leading distributed teams or curious about how AI can enhance—not replace—your work, this episode is your playbook for balancing innovation with empathy.

Key Takeaways:

• Why overwork—not underwork—is the biggest remote work myth
• How AI can help reclaim focus time and reduce context switching
• The value of a “people-first” approach when introducing new tools
• How leaders can set boundaries, encourage experimentation, and build trust