In Episode 12 of Keeping It Real, we sit down with Power Platform legend Shane Young for a deep, honest, and energizing conversation about the Microsoft community, the rise of AI, governance, learning trends, and what it really takes to build influence in the ecosystem. Shane shares his journey from SharePoint to Power Apps, how his YouTube content became part of Microsoft’s onboarding, and why authenticity is the secret to building community. We also dive into insights from the State of the Power Platform Survey, including growth trends, confidence levels, governance maturity, and how organizations are preparing for AI‑powered development. Whether you're a maker, admin, leader, or aspiring community contributor, this episode is packed with practical wisdom, laughs, and real talk. You can follow Shane Young on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/cincyshane And don't forget you can connect with the Microsoft Community below: aka.ms/KeepingItReal/Community TIMESTAMPS: ...