How a CEO uses AI agents to reclaim hours of family time

The New York-based executive, who manages a high-stakes career alongside raising three children, turned to artificial intelligence after finding traditional calendar management unsustainable. Rather than relying on manual coordination for sports logistics across boroughs or tracking school communications, Chang built agents that handle the heavy lifting. She notes that the process does not require engineering expertise; by asking AI models to provide step-by-step instructions, she successfully configured automation that generates calendar invites and filters school notifications based on specific family needs, such as tracking only the Spanish-track events at her children's bilingual school.

Beyond logistics, Chang implemented AI for meal planning, integrating family food allergies and dietary preferences into an automated system that generates menus and shopping lists. She emphasizes that while AI is not infallible—requiring a system of oversight similar to managing human staff—the result has been a significant reduction in daily stress. This shift has allowed her to reclaim time for sleep and family interaction, transforming a chaotic household routine into a more manageable, tech-assisted operation.