AI Queens: Smart AF AI Tools, Automation, & Business Tips with Erika Stanley

Brand Before Bots: The 3-Part Blueprint I Use With Every Client Before We Touch AI

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000

If your AI outputs feel generic, off-brand, or just not quite you, the problem probably isn't the tool. It's the foundation underneath it. In this solo episode, Erika walks through the Brand to Bot Blueprint, the exact framework she runs every single client through before touching a single automation, custom GPT, or content system.

Recorded fresh off Social Media Marketing World and AI Business World, this one is your "okay, what do I actually do next" episode. Erika breaks down why most people are using AI like an intern when it could be working as a full-on CMO, and shares a real client story (Little River Fishing Fleet in Myrtle Beach) to show how the blueprint plays out in practice.

What we cover

Why AI sounds generic when you skip the brand work, and what changes when it actually knows you
The 3 parts of the Brand to Bot Blueprint: Brand, Internal, External (in that order, no exceptions)
The difference between AI as an intern and AI as a strategic CMO
A behind-the-scenes look at the Little River Fishing Fleet brand build
How to figure out where AI can save you the most time inside your business right now

The biggest takeaway: your AI is only as good as what you feed it. Start with brand, then build the systems, then amplify what you're already creating. That's the order. That's the blueprint.

Ready to do this work with Erika? Book a 90-minute Brand to Bot Blueprint deep dive ($850, applied toward any larger package). You'll walk away with your full brand, internal, and external plan, plus your first custom-trained brand bot. Head to AIQueens.com or DM Erika on Instagram or LinkedIn to get started.

Connect with Erika:

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Erika's AI Consultancy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aiqueens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's Branding & Web Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mileenddigital.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the AI Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/

Stop Chatting, Start Building: Why Women Need to Build with AI

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000

You've probably used ChatGPT to write a caption or brainstorm some ideas. But are you actually building with AI? There's a difference, and it's a big one. In this solo episode, Erika breaks down why women entrepreneurs need to stop treating AI like a novelty and start using it as the serious business tool it is.

The stats don't lie: women are underrepresented in AI research, underusing AI in their businesses, and getting left behind while others scale. This episode is a wake-up call, and a roadmap.

What we cover:

Why women aren't adopting AI at the same rates as men, and what it's actually costing us
How to use ChatGPT for content creation, market research, and client onboarding (with ready-to-use prompts)
Using Canva's AI features to level up your brand visuals without a design degree
Why specific, strategic prompts get you so much further than vague ones

AI isn't just for the tech bros. It's your shortcut to more time, more clarity, and a business that actually scales. Pick one tool from this episode and try it today. Messy first attempts are welcome.

Find out about the next AI Queens Buildathon at aiqueens.com/build

Connect with Erika:

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Erika's AI Consultancy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aiqueens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's Branding & Web Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mileenddigital.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the AI Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/

AI Doesn't Make You Dumber. Your Lack of Self-Awareness Does (with Vanessa Chang)

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 09:00:00 -0000

What if the problem with AI isn't the technology itself, but how little we know about our own thinking? In this episode, Erika sits down with Vanessa Chang, self-described champion of "unhyped AI insights for overthinkers." Together, they dig into something that doesn't get talked about nearly enough: the relationship between self-knowledge and how well (or badly) AI actually works for you.

This one will make you think differently about how you're using AI in your business.

What we cover:

Why "AI makes you dumber" is missing context
The concept of "optimizing before orienting" and how to stop chasing every shiny AI build you see on your feed
How to find your personal 37-40% threshold: enough information to take action without spiraling into endless rabbit holes
Compounding reality vs. compounding theory (the real learning happens by doing)

Whether you're an overthinker, a side-quest collector, or someone who spent three hours building a dashboard you didn't need (no judgment, Erika's been there too), this episode is your permission slip to stop, reorient, and build what actually moves the needle.

Connect with Vanessa:

Find Vanessa at vanessachang.com
TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thinkwithv

Connect with Erika:

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Erika's AI Consultancy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aiqueens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's Branding & Web Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mileenddigital.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the AI Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/

Claude Runs My Day: How I Built a Morning Command Center to Stop Holding It All in My Head

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

If you're running a business, managing a household, and trying to keep up with everything in between, chances are your brain is doing a lot of heavy lifting that it shouldn't have to. Erika gets into exactly that this week, sharing the real story behind a system she built inside Claude that has genuinely changed how she starts her day.

This isn't a pretty dashboard. It's not a color-coded widget situation. It's a fully functional morning command center that pulls from her Gmail, calendar, Slack, iMessages, and meeting notes, and turns all of it into a clear, prioritized daily briefing. No more scattered Post-its. No more mental load spiral.

What we cover:

What decision fatigue actually looks like for busy women entrepreneurs (and why it's more than just being "a little overwhelmed")
How Erika built her Claude Command Center by connecting her tools and doing a full brain dump
What Claude "skills" are and how to teach your AI to run a repeatable process for you, like training a new employee on your SOPs
Why saving your AI-built systems matters, so you own them no matter what tools change
How this shift from using AI for content to using AI to relieve mental load is the real next level

This one is for anyone drowning in tabs, texts, and to-do lists with no clear picture of what actually needs to happen today. Hit play, then go talk to your AI about what's weighing you down.

Ready to build AI systems that actually know your business? Check out the Brand to Bot Blueprint at aiqueens.com/blueprint.

Connect with Erika:

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Erika's AI Consultancy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aiqueens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's Branding & Web Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mileenddigital.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the AI Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/

AI Won't Fix What's Already Broken: 3 Things to Do Before You Automate Anything (with Rachel Njiru)

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 10:00:00 -0000

If you've been thinking about adding AI to your business, this episode is your permission slip to slow down first. Rachel Njiru, founder of Kavoo Studio, is an AI strategy and governance consultant who works in some of the most complex, regulated industries out there. And her number one message? AI amplifies everything, the good and the bad. So before you automate, you've got to know what you're actually working with.

Erika and Rachel dig into why skipping the foundation-building step is one of the most common (and costly) mistakes businesses make with AI, and what to do instead.

What we cover:

Why you don't need a tech background to get started with AI
How to audit your current state before adding any new tools
The job vs. task distinction that changes how you think about AI and your team
What AI governance actually means for small business owners in regulated industries
How to evaluate your existing tech stack before chasing shiny new tools

Whether you're a solopreneur or leading a team, the real AI advantage doesn't come from the flashiest tool. It comes from clarity, solid process, and knowing exactly what problem you're trying to solve.

Connect with Rachel Njiru on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelnjiru/

Connect with Erika:

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Erika's AI Consultancy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aiqueens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's Branding & Web Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mileenddigital.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the AI Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/

Your Kids Are Already Using AI: 3 Things You Should Be Teaching Them Right Now (with Stacy Kratochvil)

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 08:01:00 -0000

64% of teens are using AI. But only half of parents know about it. High school teacher, AI consultant, and mom of three Stacy Kratochvil joins Erika to pull back the curtain on what's actually happening with kids and AI right now, and why the answer isn't to ban it.

This conversation goes deep on digital literacy, confidence, and what it actually looks like to raise kids who use AI well. Whether you're a parent, a teacher, or both, this one is going to hit close to home.

What we cover:

Why banning AI backfires and what to do instead
How kids lose confidence in their own thinking when AI is always one click away
Teaching kids and adults to push back on AI output instead of just accepting it
The language we use around AI at home and why it matters more than we think

The kids are already using it. The question is whether we're having the right conversations with them about how.

Connect with Stacy Kratochvil: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacykratochvil/ AI Clarity Camp for Educators: Stacy K. - The AI Clarity Camp

Connect with Erika: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/erikatheaiqueen/ AI Consultancy: https://www.aiqueens.com/ Branding & Web Agency: https://www.mileenddigital.com/ Join the AI Queens Society: https://aiqueens.substack.com/

Stop Waiting to Be an AI Expert: Why Women Need to Lead Now (with Anne Murphy)

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000

Anne Murphy, founder of She Leads AI, joins Erika for a conversation that goes way beyond AI tools. Anne brings three decades of fundraising experience for STEM research and a laser focus on one big idea: women's wealth generation is the foundation of global prosperity, and AI is the biggest opportunity we've ever had to make that real.

One of the first myths Anne busts is one a lot of us carry around: that you have to know everything about AI before you can teach or lead with it. Her take? Be the fifth grader to the fourth graders. You don't need to be a PhD. You just need to be one step ahead and willing to show up.

Key themes from this episode:

The "you're not qualified yet" myth is keeping women stuck, and AI can help you short-circuit that limiting belief
Women's ChatGPT usage surpassed men's in May 2025, but the real question is depth of use, not just dabbling
AI can fast-track women from "I'm figuring this out" to certified, visible, and getting booked for gigs
Curating your digital environment (who you follow, who follows you) directly shapes your algorithm and your energy
The She Leads AI community is proof that women building together creates something genuinely powerful and unexpected

Anne's programs, including the AI Consulting Accelerator and the Certified AI Educator program, are giving women a concrete path from curious beginner to recognized expert in their field. And her Social Saturdays are a free, weekly gathering you can join right now.

Ready to stop waiting for permission and start building? Connect with Anne and get plugged into the She Leads AI community.

Connect with Anne Murphy and She Leads AI:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/she-leads-ai/

Join the She Leads AI community: https://sheleadsai.ai/

CREATE Conference: https://sheleadsaicreate.com/

Connect with Erika:

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Erika's AI Consultancy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aiqueens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's Branding & Web Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mileenddigital.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the AI Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/

Why I Dumped ChatGPT: 3 Claude Superpowers You're Sleeping On

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0000

If you've been wondering whether it's time to make the switch from ChatGPT to Claude, Erika gets into exactly that this week, and she's not just talking about features. There's a political and ethical dimension to this conversation that's hard to ignore, and it ties directly into why Anthropic has earned her trust as a company. But beyond the values alignment, Claude has genuinely changed how Erika works day to day.

To prove it, she walks through a real project: building a complete brand and website for her sister's agricultural drone spraying business in less than a day, essentially for free, using three Claude tools working together.

Key points covered:

Why Erika has largely switched from ChatGPT to Claude, including the ethical and political reasons behind that decision
The three main ways to use Claude: Claude.ai, Claude Cowork, and Claude Code
What Claude Skills are, how they differ from custom GPTs, and why they're one of the most underrated features right now
How Cowork was used to scrape competitor websites, pull technical copy, and organize research without manual effort
How Claude Code built and launched a fully functioning one-page website hosted on GitHub for free
Why documenting your processes is the real secret to making any AI tool work for your business
Why you should never get so locked into one platform that you can't leave

The through-line here is something worth sitting with: the AI isn't replacing Erika's judgment or her 20 years of experience, it's doing the heavy lifting so she can bring her expertise to the table faster. That's the relationship to build with these tools.

Ready to document your own process and build a foundation that makes AI actually work for your business? Head to AIQueens.com to learn more.

Connect with Erika:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/erikatheaiqueen/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's AI Consultancy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aiqueens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's Branding & Web Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mileenddigital.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the AI Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/

Your Voice Matters in AI Policy: 5 Ways to Get Started This Week (with Daisy Thomas)

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 09:00:00 -0000

AI policy sounds like something that happens in boardrooms and Capitol buildings, far away from your actual life. But Daisy Thomas, Director of Advocacy and Policy at AI Salon, is here to blow that myth wide open. Her own road back to public service started with a custom GPT she built based on Alexander Hamilton, and it reminded her that regular people, especially women, have more power in shaping AI's future than they think.

Daisy breaks down why AI policy is everyone's business, from data privacy to protecting kids online to making sure small businesses aren't crushed by legislation built without them in mind. She also makes the case that showing up doesn't have to mean flying to D.C. It can start right in your own living room.

Key themes from this episode:

How a custom GPT helped Daisy find her way back to public service after burning out on politics
Why AI governance affects every single sector and why women need a seat at that table
The real risks of data privacy, and why your digital footprint affects everyone connected to you
What small business owners should understand about current AI policy (and what they should be speaking up about)
Simple, immediate actions any woman can take this week to make her voice heard in AI policy

Your voice in AI policy is not optional. The people building the rules are in the room right now, and if you are not represented, your needs will not be considered. Tune in, then take one small step this week to show up.

Connect with Daisy Thomas: Email: daisy@thesalon.ai Join AI Salon: thesalon.ai

Connect with Erika:

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Erika's AI Consultancy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aiqueens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's Branding & Web Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mileenddigital.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the AI Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/

Stop Buying AI Tools: How to Work Smarter With What You Already Have (with Lauren Irving)

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0000

You don't need a stack of expensive subscriptions to build something powerful with AI. Lauren Irving, quality and training manager at Zinnia and head of education and community at Women Defining AI, joins Erika to break down how she transformed a team of 12 with nothing more than ChatGPT and Google Apps Script — and why going deep on the tools you already have beats chasing every shiny new one.

Key themes from this episode:

Why the biggest AI myth is that you need to buy every new tool that drops
How Lauren's team went from analyzing 24 calls in 10 business days to 41 calls in five — using a custom GPT
Using Google Apps Script to automate reporting, frequency analysis, and coaching feedback inside Google Sheets
How to build a culture of AI experimentation on a team, even when you're not in the same room (or country)
Why Lauren's ultimate goal is to make herself replaceable — and why that's the smartest leadership move she's made
Stopping the habit of using AI like Google search and starting to actually have a conversation with it
The prompt trick that trains the tool to train you: asking it to build the best prompt for what you're trying to achieve

If you've been sitting on the free version of a tool and wondering if it's enough, this episode will push you to stop waiting and start digging deeper into what you already have.

Connect with Lauren Irving on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauren-irving-nc/

AI Basics/AI Foundations Program through Women Defining AI: https://www.womendefiningai.org/

Connect with Erika:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/erikatheaiqueen/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's AI Consultancy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aiqueens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's Branding & Web Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mileenddigital.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the AI Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/

Using AI to Scale Solo Without Outsourcing Your Brain (with Pia Silva)

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0000

There's a version of using AI that makes you sharper, faster, and more confident in your work. And then there's a version that quietly hollows out the expertise you've spent years building. Pia Silva, founder of No BS Mastery, TEDx speaker, and author of the brand new book Scale Solo, joins Erika to get real about the difference and why it matters more than most people realize.

Key themes from this episode:

Why women in business tend to feel guilty using AI (and why that guilt is misplaced)
How Pia used AI to write her book without letting it write her book
The lead product process and why the highest-value parts of your work can never be outsourced
What it actually looks like to use AI as a thought partner instead of a ghostwriter
How to build a solo business that hits your financial goals without working yourself into the ground
Why outsourcing the busy work to AI creates space for the high-level thinking only you can do

If you've ever wondered whether using AI means you're somehow cheating or doing less, this episode reframes the whole conversation. The goal isn't to do less thinking. It's to protect your thinking by getting everything else off your plate.

Listen in, then grab Pia's free Scale Solo Playbook to put it all into action.

Connect with Pia Silva: Instagram: @pialovesyourbiz

Scale Solo (book): scalesolobook.com

Scale Solo Playbook (free): nobsmastery.com/playbook

Freedom Calculator (free): nobsmastery.com/price

Connect with Erika:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/erikatheaiqueen/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's AI Consultancy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aiqueens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's Branding & Web Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mileenddigital.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the AI Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/

The Super Bowl's $80M Message: Why 10 Companies Want You to Think AI Is Normal Now

Tue, 10 Feb 2026 09:00:00 -0000

This year's Super Bowl wasn't just about the game or Bad Bunny's halftime show. It was about AI companies spending roughly $80 million to tell you that AI is officially mainstream. At least 10 AI commercials aired, each one revealing something different about where we are culturally with this technology, and where it's headed.

From coding wars between OpenAI and Claude to business replication tools starring Kevin from The Office and Matthew Broderick, these ads showed us that AI is no longer a niche tech conversation. It's a cultural moment. But here's what matters most: we get to choose how we engage with it.

Key themes from the episode:

The philosophical battle between OpenAI's Codex and Claude's ethics-first approach
Business-focused AI tools targeting millennials and Gen X with familiar faces
Emotional AI applications from Google Gemini to Ring's Dog Finder (and the surveillance questions that raises)
Amazon Alexa acknowledging our AI anxiety through humor
Svedka's fully AI-generated commercial and what it means for the future of advertising
The mysterious ai.com launch that crashed from demand

The bottom line: AI is mainstream, but you don't have to let tech bros or big companies define what it means for your business. Stay critical. Stay curious. Stay grounded in your values.

Ready to implement AI strategically in your business? Follow AI Queens on Substack or connect with Erika on Instagram at @erikatheaiqueen

Connect with Erika:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/erikatheaiqueen/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's AI Consultancy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aiqueens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's Branding & Web Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mileenddigital.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the AI Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/

AI, Propaganda & Why Our Generation Is F**ked: 3 Quick Ways to Use AI to Fight Back Against Misinformation

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0000

We didn't get trained for this. Our generation grew up trusting the six o'clock news and checking out library books... and then social media exploded, AI-generated images flooded our feeds, and suddenly we can't tell what's real anymore. But here's the truth: you're not dumb for getting it wrong. You just didn't get the digital literacy training that kids today are learning in elementary school.

In this raw, fired-up minisode, Erika breaks down why propaganda isn't new (hello, wartime Looney Tunes cartoons), how AI has made misinformation faster and more convincing, and why official government channels posting fake images is eroding trust in everyone, including the real journalists doing actual work.

Key Points:

AI didn't create propaganda, but it made it way easier to produce and distribute realistic fake images and videos at scale
Our generation is spreading misinformation because we never learned to verify sources the way kids today are being taught
When official channels blur the line between satire and state propaganda, people stop trusting legitimate news sources
You have free tools right now that can fact-check BS in under 30 seconds
Slowing down before you share is one of the most powerful things you can do to fight back

3 Quick AI Tools to Fight Misinformation:

Screenshot suspicious content and upload to ChatGPT or Perplexity with web search on—ask it to fact-check and show sources
Use Perplexity for deep research that pulls from multiple sources and lets you click through to original articles
Run reverse image searches with Google Lens to verify whether photos or videos are real

The more of us who know how to spot the BS, the harder it becomes for them to get away with it. Share this episode with one friend who needs to hear it.

Related Episode: Go back and listen to Erika's earlier episode on using AI to spot misinformation in your feed for a deeper dive into these strategies.

https://open.spotify.com/episode/78euMAUeHyofnzXZ7aiQhg?si=ECnLW3e0Rq2RAT6xoweF0w

Join the AI Queens Society at AIQueens.com to keep building your AI confidence with a community that gets it.

Connect with Erika:

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Erika's AI Consultancy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aiqueens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's Branding & Web Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mileenddigital.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the AI Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/

Using AI to Heal the Sales Ick Factor: How The Laurens Built a High-Ticket Empire as Digital Nomads

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0000

Meet Lauren Shaw and Lauren Capwell—the powerhouse duo known as "The Laurens"—who've spent three years building a high-ticket empire while traveling the world as full-time digital nomads. Lauren Capwell brings her Stanford aerospace engineering background (yes, she literally built and launched rockets), while Lauren Shaw closed over $5 million in high-ticket sales after building a global hula hoop empire. Together, they're using AI to help women entrepreneurs heal their relationship with sales, spot subconscious blocks, and close deals with confidence instead of cringe.

Big themes from this conversation:

AI isn't a fact machine—it's a thinking partner that can make you smarter or dumber depending on how you use it
Gemini DeepThink helped The Laurens 10x their webinar conversions in three days by solving messy business problems from multiple angles simultaneously
The Quantum Breakthrough GPT creates personalized coaching at scale, helping women identify hidden patterns that sabotage sales calls
Sales confidence comes from knowing who you are and how you'll show up for clients—not from guaranteeing perfect results
AI tools can analyze your sales call transcripts and show you exactly where you missed opportunities and how to follow up

This episode is for women entrepreneurs who know their offer works but struggle with confidence on sales calls, feel stuck around pricing conversations, or just wing it without a repeatable system. The Laurens are proving that when you combine emotional intelligence with strategic AI tools, sales can feel energizing instead of draining.

Ready to heal your relationship with sales? Get free access to The Laurens' Quantum Breakthrough GPT and see what subconscious blocks might be holding you back. Visit https://thelaurens.ai/ or connect with them on Instagram at @thelaurens.ai.

Here is the link for the GPT landing page: https://thelaurens.ai/quantum

And if they want more details about the Sales Call Makeover, they can view details and join the waitlist here.

Connect with Erika:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/erikatheaiqueen/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's AI Consultancy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aiqueens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's Branding & Web Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mileenddigital.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the AI Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/

Using AI as a Creative Without Feeling Icky, ft. Brand Designer Angela Mondloch

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0000

If you've been wondering whether creatives can use AI without compromising their integrity, this conversation with Angela Mondloch from Saffron Avenue will change everything. Angela is a brand designer with nearly 15 years in the industry, and she's not afraid to challenge the narrative that AI has no place in creative work. Instead, she's using it strategically to elevate her client work, streamline her processes, and even help potential clients understand exactly how to work with her.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Why ignoring AI could actually hurt your creative business more than embracing it
How Angela built a custom Brand Clarity GPT that analyzes client websites, social media, and brand boards to identify misalignment and guide them toward the right services
The ethical approach to AI image generation that replaces mediocre stock photos without stealing from artists
How to use AI as a "second set of eyes" on your strategy work to catch the details you might have missed
Why personal connection and curation will always matter, even as AI tools become more sophisticated
Real-world examples of using AI for everything from custom mock-ups to home renovation planning

Angela doesn't sugarcoat it: using AI well takes time, experimentation, and a willingness to iterate. But for creatives who are ready to work smarter and reclaim their time, the possibilities are extraordinary.

A huge thank you to Angela for sharing a bit of her miscarriage story. Read more about her here: https://saffronavenue.substack.com/

Ready to explore AI with other creative women? Join the waitlist for the AI Queens Society at AIQueensSociety.com and start building your AI confidence in a community that gets it.

Connect with Angela Mondloch:

Website: SaffronAvenue.com
Shop: ShopSaffronAvenue.com
Brand Clarity GPT: https://saffronavenue.com/brand-clarity-chatgpt-prompt
Substack: https://saffronavenue.substack.com/

Connect with Erika:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/erikatheaiqueen/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's AI Consultancy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aiqueens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's Branding & Web Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mileenddigital.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the AI Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/

AI Isn't Optional Anymore: The AI Landscape in 2026

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0000

Happy New Year, Queens! While you were wrapping presents and eating cookies, the AI world didn't slow down. It accelerated. And if you're still using AI just to write Instagram captions in 2026, it's time for a serious shift.

This episode breaks down the major AI updates you might have missed over the holidays, from OpenAI's GPT 5.1 and 5.2 releases to Google's Gemini 3 and the wildly named Nano Banana Pro. But here's what really matters: we're witnessing a fundamental shift from "the model race" to "AI as infrastructure."

Think about it. Electricity isn't just a light bulb anymore. It powers everything. Websites went from "nice to have" to "your business doesn't exist without one." AI is making that same leap right now, except faster. The question is no longer "should I use AI?" or even "which model is best?" It's "how do I weave this into the foundation of how I work?"

Key themes from this episode:

Why the "which AI should I use?" question is officially outdated (they're all smart now)
How image generation became production-ready with 1 billion AI images created in November alone
The improvements in text rendering and character consistency that eliminate your need for expensive stock photos
Real talk about AI during the holidays: from Christmas cards to pantry organization to personalized poems (with hilariously misspelled names)

Women entrepreneurs cannot afford to get left behind on this shift. If you're only using AI for content creation, you're missing the bigger transformation happening right now. The women who master AI infrastructure in 2026 are going to have a massive competitive advantage.

Don't wait until you're invisible. Learn more at AIQueens.com

Connect with Erika!

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/erikatheaiqueen/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's AI Consultancy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aiqueens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's Branding & Web Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mileenddigital.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the AI Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/

The Ethical Implications & Challenges of Generative AI (Replay: Big Brave Business with Sarah Heeter)

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 09:00:00 -0000

Earlier this year, I joined Sarah Heeter on her Big Brave Business podcast for a roundtable conversation about something that matters deeply to all of us: the ethics of AI usage in business.

In this episode, Sarah and I are joined by AnnMarie Rose: three women who are navigating AI adoption while staying anchored in our core values. We talk openly about the ethical complications that come with generative AI, the questions that keep us thinking, and how we're using AI creatively in our businesses without compromising what we stand for.

This is the kind of conversation we need more of in the AI space: honest, values-driven, and focused on doing this work the right way.

Key themes we explored:

The ethical considerations around generative AI that business owners need to think about
How to use AI creatively while staying aligned with your values
Practical ways to integrate AI into your business without losing your integrity
Why leading with ethics doesn't mean you can't leverage powerful tools

If you've been wrestling with how to use AI responsibly in your business, this conversation will give you a lot to think about.

Meet Today's Speakers:

Erika Stanley is a branding and AI strategist, the founder of Mile End Digital and the AI Queens Society. She helps brilliant, ambitious women entrepreneurs scale with smart AI systems and magnetic branding that attracts dream clients and builds authority.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/erikatheaiqueen/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's AI Consultancy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aiqueens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's Branding & Web Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mileenddigital.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the AI Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/

AnnMarie Rose is a Life-Proof Business Scaling Strategist with nearly a decade of experience helping coaches, consultants and service providers leverage their zone of genius to scale their businesses with clarity, confidence and strategic intention.

⁠annmarierose.com/everything⁠

⁠instagram.com/askannmarierose⁠

Sarah K. Heeter is the dynamic CEO of Podfox Media, the force behind 5,000+ episodes reaching millions across 100+ countries. With 15+ years in marketing and branding, she's catapulted numerous podcasts to become top performers worldwide. Host of the award-nominated Big Brave Business podcast, Sarah electrifies audiences speaking on podcasting strategy, ethical leadership, and inclusive entrepreneurship. She serves as the NAWBO Phoenix Director of Public Policy and teaches public policy at Arizona State University while championing integrity-driven business transformation.

Launch Your Own Podcast:

Podfox offers a 100% free, private strategy session for anyone thinking of starting a podcast.

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://launchmyshow.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Sarah Heeter & Big Brave Business:

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.threads.net/@sarahkheeter ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/@bigbravebusiness ⁠

Resources mentioned in this episode:

⁠https://techcrunch.com/2025/02/25/microsoft-cancels-some-of-its-ai-data-center-leases/⁠

In lieu of the study mentioned, which we couldn't easily find again, here is an alternative well-researched essay with cited sources: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/beef-vs-bytes-real-climate-issue-isnt-genai-chris-vitale-usbae/⁠

Using AI to Unleash Your Creative Magic, with Marisol Rios, The AI Witch

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 09:00:00 -0000

What if AI could help you discover your artistic voice instead of stealing it? In this episode, Erika sits down with Marisol Rios—also known as The AI Witch—to bust the myth that AI is cheating or soulless. Marisol is a branding expert, AI educator, and creative visionary who guides neurodivergent, witchy women entrepreneurs to blend Mexican ancestral wisdom with cutting-edge tech. She shares how she went from thinking AI was "trash" to building her entire creative practice around it, discovering her unique artistic style through MidJourney, and even vibe-coding an app for her gorgeous affirmation card deck.

This conversation gets into the messy, magical intersection of creativity, spirituality, and AI—and why finding your people in this space changes everything.

Key themes and insights:

Why the "AI is cheating" narrative is BS—and how Marisol discovered her true artistic style through AI, not despite it
How she intentionally trained MidJourney to create diverse, representative imagery for the SheLeads AI brand (because stock photos have always been biased)
The power of using AI as a collaborator, not a replacement—affirmations, visual art, app development, and soul work all powered by prompts and intuition
Why community is everything when you're learning AI—find your coven, your society, your crew
How to use AI to visualize your future self and actually believe it's possible (hint: dump your wildest dreams into ChatGPT and let it help you map the path)

Resources mentioned:

MidJourney for AI art creation
Kling for animation
ChatGPT for affirmation collaboration and planning
Marisol's animated affirmation deck

Want to stop playing small and start amplifying your magic with AI? Find your community. Join women who are doing this work together—whether it's SheLeads AI, AI Queens Society, or Marisol's AI Coven. This tech is better when we learn it side by side.

Connect with Marisol:

Website: MarisolRios.com
Instagram: @marisolriosco
LinkedIn: Marisol Rios
TikTok: @iamtheaiwitch
YouTube: @iamtheaiwitch

Connect with Erika!

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/erikatheaiqueen/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's AI Consultancy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aiqueens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's Branding & Web Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mileenddigital.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the AI Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/

12 AI Hacks for Stress-Free Holidays: Travel, Awkward Dinners & Sanity

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Holiday stress doesn't have to be part of the package. Whether you're hitting the road for Thanksgiving or prepping for any upcoming family gathering, AI can help you navigate travel chaos, dodge awkward dinner conversations, and actually enjoy your time off without losing your mind.

From smarter route planning to boundary-setting scripts to capturing meaningful family stories, these 12 practical AI hacks will help you show up more present for what actually matters. Think of AI as your behind-the-scenes strategist, handling the friction so you can focus on connection, rest, and maybe even some fun.

Key hacks include:

Smart route strategy using AI + Google Maps for traffic predictions
Custom road trip bingo cards with regional landmarks
Finding hidden gem rest stops beyond sad highway food
Scripts for setting boundaries with invasive questions
Political deflection strategies that acknowledge without engaging
Lighthearted conversation starters for mixed-age gatherings
Interview question generators for capturing family stories
Voice recording + transcription for creating family memoirs
Non-cliche gratitude prompts to refresh holiday traditions
Mental load offloader to triage your to-do list before returning to work
Perfect out-of-office messages that set boundaries without sounding cold
Custom AI-generated coloring pages from family photos

The goal isn't to automate your humanity. It's to reduce the overwhelm so you can actually be present for the moments that count. Pick your top 2-3 hacks, save the prompts, and head into the holidays like the strategic queen you are.

Ready to stress less and enjoy more? Join the AI Queens Society and learn how to use AI to work smarter, not harder, all year long.

Connect with Erika!

⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/erikatheaiqueen/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's AI Consultancy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aiqueens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's Branding & Web Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mileenddigital.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the AI Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/

5 AI Projects I'm Building Right Now (Apps, Automations & A Digital Book Shelf)

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Ever wonder what happens when an AI strategist gets completely obsessed with building apps? This episode pulls back the curtain on exactly what Erika has been creating lately, from business tools that surprise and delight clients to a personal project that solves her book-hoarding problem.

In this behind-the-scenes episode, you'll discover:

The three business apps Erika built in just weeks using vibe coding tools like Base44 and Lovable
How a prompt pack app became so popular it crashed her credits (good problem to have)
The digital product marketing app she built the night before a workshop that had participants' jaws on the floor
Shelf Life: Erika's personal digital library app that uses AI to catalog books and recommend what to read next based on your mood
Real-world AI applications: from analyzing conference speakers to recreating scientific charts to creating a month's worth of Instagram carousels in hours

This isn't about perfection. It's about experimentation, iteration, and blending AI with your own creativity and expertise to create solutions that actually save time and add value.

Ready to see AI in action?

Download the free AI CMO at AIQueens.com/CMO and get the prompt pack app (the CMO cheat codes) in your first follow-up email.

Book lovers can join the waitlist for Shelf Life at AIQueens.com/ShelfLife.

Links & Resources:

∙AI CMO (free custom GPT): AIQueens.com/CMO

∙Shelf Life waitlist: AIQueens.com/ShelfLife

∙AI Queens Society: AIQueens.com

Connect with Erika!

⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/erikatheaiqueen/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's AI Consultancy: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.aiqueens.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika's Branding & Web Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.mileenddigital.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the AI Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/

Using AI to Monetize Your Genius (5 Revenue Streams You're Sleeping On)

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000

What if the income security you've been searching for isn't in a promotion or a raise, but in the skills you already have? In this powerful conversation, Erika sits down with Trudy-Anne Armand, small business AI strategist and creator of the 5 to 9 Freedom Framework, to explore how women entrepreneurs can use AI to identify and monetize hidden revenue streams without burning out.

Trudy-Anne challenges the myth that a stable job equals security and introduces her game-changing custom GPT, Reva, designed to help you discover your effortless expertise and turn it into sustainable income. From understanding your energy-ROI-sustainability balance to setting boundaries that protect your wellbeing, this episode is packed with tactical advice for women ready to future-proof their income.

Key Themes:

Why your salary is the ceiling, not the foundation of your financial security
How to recognize and monetize your "effortless expertise"
The energy, ROI, and sustainability test for evaluating new income streams
Setting boundaries so your side hustle doesn't take over your life
Using Reva (Trudy-Anne's custom GPT) to identify hidden revenue opportunities
Why undercharging doesn't just hurt you—it hurts the women coming after you

Ready to uncover your hidden revenue streams?

Visit Trudy-Anne at her-mine.ai to explore Her-mineAI and access Reva at her-mine.ai/reva. Connect with her on TikTok and Instagram https://www.instagram.com/myhermine.ai/

And don't miss Erika's AI CMO custom GPT and strategic prompt pack at AIQueens.com/CMO to market those new income streams like a boss.

Connect with Erika!

⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/erikatheaiqueen/⁠⁠⁠

Erika's AI Consultancy: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.aiqueens.com/⁠⁠⁠

Erika's Branding & Web Agency: ⁠⁠⁠https://www.mileenddigital.com/⁠⁠⁠

Join the AI Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/

Build Your First App With AI: The Queen's Guide to Vibe Coding (Even if You're Not Tech Savvy)

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000

What if you could build a custom app for your business in about an hour without writing a single line of code, hiring a developer, or having a massive budget? That's exactly what vibe coding makes possible.

In this episode, Erika breaks down vibe coding—a no-code way to build apps that solve specific problems in your business. She walks through the entire process, shares real examples, reveals the mistakes she made so you don't have to, and gives you the exact platforms and prompts you need to start building today.

Key Topics Covered:

What vibe coding actually is and why it's a game-changer for women entrepreneurs
The five-step process for building your first app (even if you've never coded before)
Real app examples: water trackers, expense trackers, habit journals, mood trackers, and more
How to start with an MVP (minimum viable product) instead of trying to build a castle when you need a shed
The critical lesson Erika learned at the She Leads AI Create Conference that changed everything
Step-by-step walkthroughs of building a to-do list app and a symptom tracker
Pro tips for making changes, managing credits, and avoiding common mistakes
Why starting in ChatGPT or Claude before jumping into a vibe coding platform will save you time and money

Your Challenge This Week: Pick one small, annoying problem in your business. Start a conversation with ChatGPT or Claude about building an app to solve it. Then head to one of the platforms Erika mentioned and spend 30 minutes to an hour just playing around. Remember: build the shed first, not the castle.

Resources Mentioned:

Free Vibe Coding Tool: Sabrina Romanoff's Free Vibe Coding Platform: https://freevibecode.ai

Prompt Helper: Molly Mahoney's Custom GPT for App Building: http://molly.live/aiepod

Paid Vibe Coding Platforms:

Community: She Leads AI: https://sheleads.ai

Connect with Erika!

⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/erikatheaiqueen/⁠⁠

Erika's AI Consultancy: ⁠⁠https://www.aiqueens.com/⁠⁠

Erika's Branding & Web Agency: ⁠⁠https://www.mileenddigital.com/⁠⁠

Join the AI Queens Society: ⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/

Stop Creating Lead Magnets That Collect Dust: How AI Transforms Audience Engagement

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Your lead magnets are sitting in a folder somewhere, forgotten and unused. We've all been there: spending hours creating PDFs, guides, and freebies that people download once and never touch again. But what if you could turn those dusty resources into interactive, engaging experiences that actually convert?

In this episode, Erika sits down with Sarah K. Heeter, CEO of Podfox Media and host of the Big Brave Business podcast, to talk about using AI to revolutionize how you attract and nurture your ideal clients. Sarah shares how she transformed her static lead magnets into custom bots and interactive quizzes that people actually use, without paying $29/month for quiz software or drowning in manual work.

Key themes from this conversation:

AI doesn't eliminate critical thinking—it demands more of it. The bad advice floating around makes AI seem like a magic button, but the real power comes from getting creative with how you use these tools.
Lead magnets should provide value, not just collect emails. Sarah rebuilt her equipment guide as an AI-powered consultant that asks questions, offers personalized recommendations, and feels like a real conversation.
You don't need to start from scratch. Look at what you've already created. What's collecting dust in your resource library? What questions do people keep asking you? Start there.
Interactive beats static every time. Whether it's a custom GPT or a vibe-coded quiz, engagement skyrockets when people can have a conversation instead of scrolling through another PDF.
Ask for 20 ideas, not one. When prompting AI, push it to generate a big list. Most will be garbage, but a few will have real spark... and that's where your genius comes in.

This episode is for you if you've been grinding away on content that nobody downloads, if you're curious about custom bots but don't know where to start, or if you're ready to make AI work smarter for your business without the tech bro BS.

Connect with Sarah K. Heeter:

Website: podfoxmedia.com
Free 90-Minute Podcast Strategy Session: launchmyshow.com
Podcast: Big Brave Business
LinkedIn: Sarah K. Heeter
Instagram: @sarahkheeter
Threads: @sarahkheeter (snarkiest version of Sarah)

Resources mentioned in this episode:

Sarah's AI-powered equipment guide (available at podfoxmedia.com)
Sarah's custom podcast growth quiz (coming soon to podfoxmedia.com)
Erika's Snarketing Bot (free resource at AIQueens.com)

Ready to turn your stale lead magnets into something people actually engage with? Start by auditing what you already have and asking yourself: what's the #1 question my audience keeps asking me? Then let AI help you answer it in a way that feels personal, interactive, and actually useful.

Want help building your own custom bot or interactive lead magnet? Connect with Erika at AIQueens.com to explore how AI can transform your audience engagement.

Connect with Erika!

⁠https://www.instagram.com/erikatheaiqueen/⁠

Erika's AI Consultancy: ⁠https://www.aiqueens.com/⁠

Erika's Branding & Web Agency: ⁠https://www.mileenddigital.com/⁠

Join the AI Queens Society: ⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/

Your Brain Isn't Broken: How AI Supports ADHD Entrepreneurs

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Season 2 is here, and we're kicking things off with something powerful: a conversation about how AI can be the executive function partner that neurodivergent entrepreneurs have been waiting for.

If you've ever felt like traditional business systems just don't work for your brain, or if you're constantly battling overwhelm, time blindness, or that voice that says you're "too much," this episode is for you.

In this episode, we explore:

Why AI isn't just another shiny object for ADHD brains—it's actually a game-changing tool that can work with how your mind is wired
The three biggest ways AI can support neurodivergent entrepreneurs: prioritization, time estimation, and task initiation
How to use AI as a "secret decoder ring" to translate your brilliant, circular thinking into clear communication
Practical strategies for managing rejection sensitivity and perfectionism paralysis using generative AI
Why the systems are broken, not your brain... and how to design business processes that actually fit how you think
First steps for getting started with AI, including brain dumping, time blocking, and breaking tasks into granular pieces

Key Tools Mentioned:

Claude (for creative feedback and coding)
ChatGPT (for analytical breakdowns)
Goblin.tools (for breaking tasks into manageable steps)

Connect with Sandy Bean:

Website: sandybean.com
Email: hello@sandybean.com
LinkedIn: sandrabeanmed
Instagram: @think_bean

Your brain isn't broken. You just need tools that work with you, not against you. Ready to explore how AI can support your beautiful, chaotic, and brilliant mind? Listen now and discover what becomes possible when you stop fighting your brain and start designing systems around how you actually work.

Ready to build your AI-powered empire? Join the AI Queens Society at AIQueens.com and start ruling your business with confidence today.

Connect with Erika!
https://www.instagram.com/erikatheaiqueen/

Erika's AI Consultancy: https://www.aiqueens.com/

Erika's Branding & Web Agency: https://www.mileenddigital.com/

Join the AI Queens Society: https://aiqueens.substack.com/

Season two is here!

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 19:57:00 -0000

Season two is here, and it's bigger, bolder, and more collaborative than ever. For the first time, Erika is bringing guests into the mix—brilliant, inspiring voices who are ready to shake up how you think about AI, business, and what's possible when women step fully into their power with technology.

This season isn't just about learning new tools. It's about preparing your business and your mindset for the next wave of tech, exploring AI through a lens that actually fits how your brain works, and using these tools for growth, creativity, and self-discovery.

What's coming in Season Two:

AI ethics, privacy, and legislation: what you need to know to keep your business safe and ahead of the curve
AI readiness: how to prep your business, your team, and your mindset for the tech revolution that's already here
Spiritual AI: using LLMs to brainstorm and visualize your boldest future self, plus how image generation can help you literally see where you're going
Neurodivergent-friendly AI: how AI is a total game changer for brains that work differently (if traditional systems never fit you, this one's for you)
Deep dive teaching episodes on vibe coding your first app, advanced Claude techniques, and honest reviews of the latest AI tools

Whether you're here to learn, get inspired, or just feel less alone in the wild world of tech, this season is for you.

Ready to stop playing small and start using AI as your secret weapon? Hit subscribe, share this with your fellow queens, and get ready for a season that will change the way you think about what's possible. Two brand new episodes drop October 22nd and 23rd. Don't miss them!

Connect with Erika!

Erika’s Creative Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MileEndDigital.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika’s Ai Empire: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the Ai Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AiQueensSociety.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Google's Nano Banana Is Scary Good (And Completely Free)

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000

If you've been waiting for AI image generation to actually be useful for your business, this is your moment. Google's Nano Banana isn't just another flashy tool—it's a complete game-changer for women entrepreneurs who want professional-level visuals without the professional-level price tag.

In this mini episode, Erika breaks down why Nano Banana is different from every other AI image tool out there, and more importantly, how you can start using it today to revolutionize your brand photography, product shots, and visual content strategy.

What You'll Learn:

Why Nano Banana maintains facial features and creates realistic edits without turning you into a six-fingered AI monster
How to virtually try on outfits and visualize yourself on stage before investing in expensive photo shoots
The secret to creating professional product photography for small batch testing—no photographer required
Real client examples: from soap brands to home builders using AI to close sales before breaking ground
How to pair ChatGPT's brainstorming power with Nano Banana's visual execution for unstoppable creative output
Why this tool is leveling the playing field between solopreneurs and big-budget brands

Key Takeaways:

Virtual styling lets you test before you invest. Upload a brand photo, swap your outfit, change the background, and see yourself in any scenario—from keynote stages to magazine spreads.
Product photography just got accessible. Small business owners can now create compelling visuals for testing new products without the upfront cost of professional shoots.
Your imagination isn't the ceiling—AI is your creative brainstorming partner. Use ChatGPT to generate ideas, then bring them to life visually with Nano Banana.
This is democratizing professional visual content. You can now create imagery that rivals what big companies spend thousands on—and you can do it for free.

The future of visual content is here, and it's available right now at gemini.google.com. Start simple, get messy, and watch what happens when you pair strategic thinking with powerful tools.

Ready to rule your visual content game? Listen now and then go play with Nano Banana yourself.

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GPT-5 Sucks! (No It Doesn't.) Here Are 4 Ways to Get Your Bestie Back Without Paying More

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000

If you've been wondering why ChatGPT suddenly feels like a boring robot instead of your enthusiastic business bestie, you're not alone. OpenAI overcorrected with GPT-5, dialing back the personality that so many of us relied on. The good news? You don't need to pay $200 a month to get your supportive AI assistant back.

This mini episode breaks down what changed, why it happened, and most importantly, how to reclaim that chatty, encouraging tone that actually helps you get stuff done.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Switch back to GPT-4.0 — Use the model selector in the top menu to choose the legacy model instead of defaulting to GPT-5.0

• Customize your personality settings — Go into settings > customize ChatGPT and select from cheerful and adaptive, thoughtful and supportive, or create your own custom vibe

• Clean up your memories — Review what ChatGPT remembers about you and your business, deleting outdated info to keep responses relevant

• Try conversation branching — Hover over any response and click "branch into new chat" to explore different ideas without losing your original conversation thread

• Use instant vs. thinking modes — Speed up responses with instant mode or get deeper analysis with thinking mode

The reality is that Sam Altman himself admitted this rollout was bumpy and that they underestimated how attached people were to ChatGPT's supportive personality. While they're promising to let some users stick with GPT-4.0 for the foreseeable future, these customization tricks will help you get the best of both worlds.

Don't pay extra for personality when you can get it back with a few simple settings changes. Your AI assistant should work for you, not against you.

Ready to dive deeper into AI strategies that actually work for women entrepreneurs? Join the AI Queens Society at AIQueens.com and start ruling your business with confidence today.

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Replay: Your Personal BS Detector: 10 AI Ways to Cut Through Misinformation

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Feeling overwhelmed by the digital chaos? Between viral memes, questionable news stories, and platforms owned by tech billionaires who treat truth like it's optional, it's tough to know what's real anymore. But here's the twist: we're going to use their own tools to fight back.

In this episode, Erika breaks down 10 practical ways to use AI to cut through the noise, verify what you're seeing, and stop sharing content that turns out to be complete BS. From screenshot fact-checking to reverse image searches, these tools will help you stay informed without getting played by the algorithm.

Key Tools and Strategies Covered:

Screenshot the meme and drop it into ChatGPT - Upload any viral content and ask "fact-check this" for instant verification
Use Claude for nuance detection - Perfect for reading between the lines and spotting emotional manipulation
Reverse image search before you share - Google Lens can reveal if that dramatic protest photo is actually from 2017
Check if images are AI-generated - Tools like AI or Not can verify authenticity
Screenshot video frames for investigation - Pause that TikTok and run suspicious content through verification
Fact-check entire videos with Poppy AI - Analyze both visual and audio content across platforms
Ask "what's the agenda here?" - Use AI to uncover who benefits when content goes viral
Don't forget the comments section - Fact-check misinformation hiding in responses
Track timelines and narratives - Use Perplexity to map how stories develop over time
Get global perspective - Translate non-English sources for broader context

The truth is under pressure, but the tools are in our hands. It's time to be intentional about what we share and how we verify what we see.

Ready to become your own fact-checking queen? These AI tools give you the power to push back against misinformation and make informed decisions about what deserves your attention and your share button.

Resources and Links:

⁠Code Pink Fact-Check Example⁠
⁠Transgender Athletes Research⁠
⁠AI or Not Tool⁠ - Check if images are AI-generated
⁠Poppy AI⁠ - Affiliate Link
⁠Join the AI Queens Workshop on June 18th⁠
Join the AI Queens Society at ⁠theaiqueenssociety.com⁠

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From Custom GPTs to Agentic AI: The Systems That Will Define the Next Wave (Replay: My Deep Dive with Emanuel Rose)

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000

This week I'm sharing a replay from my appearance on Emanuel Rose's "Marketing in the Age of AI" podcast - and this conversation goes places most AI discussions don't. While everyone else is still figuring out basic prompting, Emanuel and I dove deep into the practical systems that are actually moving the needle for businesses right now.

Emanuel is a marketing strategist who gets something most people miss: AI isn't just about the tools, it's about building strategic systems that know your business inside and out. In this conversation, we get into the real implementation details that matter - not just theory, but the actual workflows I use daily in my agency.

Here's what we covered that every woman entrepreneur building systems needs to understand:

How I think of AI training like onboarding a new employee (and why this mindset shift changes everything about your results)
The difference between custom GPTs as "employee handbooks" versus "knowledge bases" - and how to structure both for maximum impact
My brand explorer to brand blueprint process that creates AI systems that actually sound like you
Why projects and folders in ChatGPT are absolute game changers for maintaining institutional knowledge
The email automation tool (Fyxer AI) that's saving me literal hours every week by learning my voice and pre-drafting responses
What agentic AI really means and why we're just at the beginning of what's possible

The part of this conversation that gets me most fired up is when we talk about the future of agentic AI - agents that don't just respond to prompts but actually take action on your behalf. We're talking about AI that can take your long-form content, chop it up strategically, and distribute it across platforms while maintaining your brand voice and understanding your audience's needs.

This is the level of thinking that separates women who are playing with AI from women who are building AI-powered empires. Emanuel asked the right questions to pull out the strategic details that matter, and I knew this conversation belonged in the AI Queens archive.

If you're ready to stop treating AI like a magic eight ball and start building systems that actually scale your business, this replay will show you exactly how the professionals are thinking about implementation right now.

Connect with Emanuel Rose:
Emanuel's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@MarketingintheAgeofAI-ec6fx/videos

His website and books: https://emanuelrose.com/

Emanuel brings together incredible experts who are actually implementing these tools in the real world, not just talking theory. If you're a business leader looking to integrate AI automation, video marketing, and podcasting into your strategy, his insights are invaluable.

Want to go even further with AI customization? ⁠⁠Check out the Brand to Bot Blueprint⁠⁠, where we start with your brand clarity and expertise first, then add AI strategically. Because AI without strategy is just expensive chaos.

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The Gender Gap in AI That's Costing Women Their Competitive Edge (Replay: My Real Talk with Lisa Demmi)

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Sometimes the most important conversations happen when we're just being completely honest about where we are with AI. This week, I'm sharing a replay from when I appeared on Lisa Demmi's podcast "That's What I'm Talking About" - and this conversation hits different because Lisa asked the questions so many of you have been thinking but haven't asked yet.

Lisa reached out after discovering AI Queens because she was experiencing exactly what most of you tell me: AI responses that felt generic, frustration with prompting, and that nagging feeling that everyone else was getting better results. What makes this conversation special is Lisa's refreshing honesty about her AI frustrations and her willingness to dig into the hard truths about women and technology adoption.

Here's what we covered that every woman entrepreneur needs to hear:

The shocking statistics about the gender gap in AI adoption (spoiler: when given equal access to AI tools, the biggest differentiator between who uses AI and who doesn't is gender - and it's not in our favor)
My CROWN method for prompting that transforms generic responses into gold
Why treating ChatGPT like an enthusiastic but green intern changes everything about your results
The uncomfortable truth about AI replacing jobs - and why women are most at risk
How custom GPTs and projects can save you from starting over with context every single time
Why the "chat" part of ChatGPT is the game-changer most people completely ignore

The insights from this conversation are exactly why I knew it belonged in the AI Queens archive. Lisa's questions were so spot-on, and her journey from AI skeptic to someone who's now using it to build her nonprofit shows exactly what's possible when women get curious instead of intimidated.

If you've ever felt like you're behind on AI, or if you've been getting mediocre results and wondering what you're doing wrong, this replay is for you. It's time to stop sitting on the sidelines while others scale ahead.

Ready to go deeper?

Check out Lisa's podcast "That's What I'm Talking About" at https://imtalkingabout.podbean.com/ and connect with Lisa at https://lisademmi.com/.

Lisa brings the same refreshing honesty and curiosity to every conversation, and if you're looking for a speaker who delivers real talk and practical strategies, she's exactly what your team needs.

Connect with Lisa:

Podcast: That's What I'm Talking About - https://imtalkingabout.podbean.com/
Website: https://lisademmi.com/

Want to go even further with AI customization? ⁠Check out the Brand to Bot Blueprint⁠, where we start with your brand clarity and expertise first, then add AI strategically. Because AI without strategy is just expensive chaos.

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25: $6,000 in AI Failures - The Most Honest Season Finale Ever

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Most business podcasts end their season with highlight reels and success stories. But that's not how we roll at AI Queens. Instead, Erika is sharing her most expensive AI failures: over $6,000 in combined costs and countless hours that could have been spent making money instead of chasing shiny AI objects like a squirrel with a credit card.

Key Failures Covered:

The $500/month tool addiction - How FOMO led to subscribing to multiple AI tools that did the exact same thing, including an AI tool for organizing other AI tools
The strategic storytelling bot disaster - $2,300 in billable time trying to create a "one-size-fits-all" bot that ended up sitting unfinished in ChatGPT
The great proposal disaster - Trusting AI output without thorough review and having to backpedal in front of a client
The image generation time sink - Two-hour rabbit holes trying to get the perfect AI-generated image, complete with six-fingered hands and floating torsos

These weren't just expensive mistakes. They were the most valuable market research Erika has ever done. Each failure taught lessons about focus, customization, strategy, and setting boundaries that no success story could provide.

Credibility doesn't come from a perfect track record. It comes from scars, stories, and the wisdom that only comes from being in the trenches. Now when clients ask about specific tools, Erika doesn't just know the marketing promises, she knows the real-world limitations.

Want to avoid these expensive mistakes? Check out the Brand to Bot Blueprint, where we start with your brand clarity and expertise first, then add AI strategically. Because AI without strategy is just expensive chaos.

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24: GPT-5 Just Dropped: 4 Ways to Use ChatGPT Like a Strategic Partner (Not Like Everyone Else)

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0000

OpenAI just released GPT-5, and while everyone's buzzing about the improvements, most people are still going to use it exactly like they used GPT-4 - generically. The real power isn't in the new features; it's in how you personalize AI to work as your strategic business partner instead of just another content generator.

In this episode, Erika breaks down what's actually changed with GPT-5 and then delivers her four-step framework to stop using ChatGPT like everyone else and start making it work specifically for you and your business.

Key Points Covered:

What's New with GPT-5: Unified system, better coding capabilities for no-code app creation, improved creative writing with fewer AI tells, enhanced image analysis, and dramatically better math accuracy (100% vs. 42% on college-level problems)

The Personalization Framework: Four strategic ways to transform ChatGPT from generic tool to customized business advisor that understands your brand, voice, and specific needs

Strategic AI Applications: How to use AI for sales call analysis, pattern recognition, and business optimization - going far beyond content creation

The Screenshot Strategy: A brilliant method for turning content inspiration into uniquely yours using ethical prompting techniques

Custom Instructions & Memories: How to set up ChatGPT to remember what matters about your business while forgetting the irrelevant details

The women who thrive with AI aren't the ones using it like everyone else - they're the ones who understand that personalization is the foundation of effective AI. When you combine strategic customization with GPT-5's new capabilities, you're not just using AI; you're creating a business partner that thinks and strategizes like you.

Ready to stop using ChatGPT generically and start making it work strategically for your business? Erika's Brand to Bot Blueprint helps you create a fully customized AI system that knows your voice, audience, and business inside and out.

Connect with Erika and join the AI Queens Society!

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23: ChatGPT is Lying to You: What Taylor Swift's Grammy "Win" Taught Me About AI Hallucinations

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 09:00:00 -0000

What happens when AI confidently tells you something that sounds completely plausible, but is totally wrong? Erika's husband discovered this the hard way when ChatGPT served up false facts about Taylor Swift's Grammy wins with complete authority. This 'fight with the robots' quickly became a perfect example of AI hallucinations in action.

Here's the bigger picture: If AI can lie this convincingly about something as verifiable as Grammy winners, what else is it getting wrong in your business? When you're using these tools to research your industry, draft client proposals, or create content, those same confident-sounding fabrications could be undermining your professional credibility. The difference is, your competitors probably don't know how to spot the lies—but you're about to.

Key Points:

What AI hallucinations are: When AI generates outputs that sound plausible but are factually wrong, made up, or completely irrelevant
Why they happen: LLMs learn patterns, not facts. They don't have built-in truth detectors and are designed to sound confident even when wrong
Real-world consequences: From lawyers citing fake cases to professors wrongly failing students, hallucinations are causing serious problems
Math and counting issues: AI is terrible at basic calculations and word counts because it processes tokens, not individual numbers or letters
Verification strategies: Use Perplexity for sourced research, enable web search in ChatGPT/Claude, and try self-contained tools like Notebook LM

The Bottom Line:

Your expertise, real-world experience, and common sense are what make you irreplaceable in an AI-powered world. You don't have to avoid AI. You just need to know how to use it strategically while keeping your critical thinking skills sharp.

Ready to learn how to use AI as your strategic partner instead of blindly trusting its outputs? Check out the Brand to Bot Blueprint, where we start with crystal clear brand strategy before building any AI systems.

Connect with Erika and join the AI Queens Society!

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22: How to Use AI as Your CFO, CMO + COO (Even if You’re a Team of One)

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Most entrepreneurs are amazing at what they do, but when it comes to making big strategic business decisions, they're flying blind. You know you need that C-suite level thinking, but you can't afford a six-figure CMO or even a fractional one at $5,000 a month. What if you could build your own AI-powered executive team instead?

In this episode, Erika breaks down exactly how to create strategic AI advisors that think like seasoned executives and are available 24/7 for the cost of your monthly AI subscription. But here's the key: this only works if you have a solid strategic foundation first.

Key Strategic Roles Your AI Team Can Fill:

AI CFO (Chief Financial Officer)

Run financial scenario modeling before major decisions
Analyze pricing strategies and identify money left on the table
Project cash flow for investments and planning
Provide gut checks on business expenses and growth investments

AI CMO (Chief Marketing Officer)

Develop market positioning strategies based on competitive analysis
Plan and optimize campaign timelines and messaging
Map customer journeys and identify conversion gaps
Think beyond tactics to actual strategic marketing that drives results

AI COO (Chief Operating Officer)

Analyze workflows and identify automation opportunities
Streamline processes that are eating up your time
Plan team structure and hiring priorities based on bottlenecks
Help eliminate low-value activities that could be delegated

AI Strategic Advisor

Assess risks and mitigation strategies for major pivots
Evaluate growth opportunities and business model changes
Challenge your assumptions and identify blind spots
Provide systems-level thinking for complex decisions

The Foundation Requirement

Remember: AI can't create strategy from nothing. It amplifies and refines the strategy you give it. Without clarity on your brand positioning, ideal client, unique value proposition, and business goals, your AI advisors will give you generic advice that sounds smart but doesn't move your business forward.

When You Need Human Experts

Use AI advisors as your first line of strategic thinking to get 70-80% of the way to a decision. Then bring in human experts for legal compliance, complex financial planning, industry-specific regulations, and crisis management requiring immediate human judgment.

Ready to stop making gut decisions and start building strategic systems that amplify your genius? The future belongs to women who think bigger about what's possible.

Get Started: Pick one area where you're struggling with strategic decisions and set up a basic AI advisor using Erika's prompting framework. Push it to go deeper if you're not getting the insights you need.

Take It Further: Check out the Brand to Bot Blueprint at aicleans.com for the strategic foundation that makes everything else possible.

Links & Resources Mentioned:

Gamma AI Presentation Tool - The AI program Erika used to create presentations from essays
"The Old Man and the Sea" AI Book Report: https://the-old-man-and-the-sea--astp7v0.gamma.site/
Brand to Bot Blueprint - aiqueens.com - Strategic foundation for building your AI advisory team

Connect with Erika and join the AI Queens Society!

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LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/ejejstanley⁠⁠⁠⁠

21: The $20 AI Hack That Replaces a Whole Research Department

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Get ready to level up your business intelligence game. In this episode, Erika reveals how deep research capabilities in AI tools can give you the same competitive insights that Fortune 500 companies pay thousands for—all for the price of a monthly subscription you might already have. Plus, she introduces the upgraded Crown 2.0 prompting framework and announces some exciting new ways to work with her directly.

Key Themes & Takeaways:

Deep research is your new competitive advantage - Access research capabilities that used to require expensive subscriptions and dedicated teams for just $20/month through platforms like ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and Perplexity
The Crown 2.0 framework transforms your prompting - Context, Role, Outcomes, Warnings, and Next questions create a structure that turns AI from a basic tool into your strategic business partner
Four game-changing research applications - Discover what customers actually want, track competitor strategies, build messaging based on real language patterns, and create authority content with fresh angles
Strategic implementation beats random experimentation - Moving from dabbling with AI to strategically implementing it in your workflows can save hours each week and position you as an industry authority

The research revolution is here, and it's democratizing competitive intelligence. Early adopters are already seeing 4X revenue increases and 30-50 times time savings just from integrating deep research into their strategy and content workflows. This isn't about outsourcing your expertise to a robot. It's about moving faster, going deeper, and competing like a big brand without acting like one.

Ready to stop guessing what your audience wants and start knowing exactly how to position yourself in the market? It's time to embrace the tools that will help you lead strategically in your niche.

Take action: Visit AIQueens.com to access the Crown 2.0 framework, book a one-on-one AI strategy session, or explore all the resources mentioned in this episode.

Resources Mentioned:

AIQueens.com - Erika's new website with custom GPTs, speaking resources, and the one-on-one AI chat CEO edition service
AI Queens Substack - Get the episode prompts and detailed overviews of each podcast episode
AI Queens Society - Join the community for collaborative AI learning and support

AI Platforms for Deep Research:

ChatGPT - Deep research available with pro upgrade ($20/month)
Claude - 50 free messages daily, thousands more with pro plan
Google Gemini - Excellent free deep research capabilities, more with paid plan
Perplexity - 5 free deep research queries daily, 500/day with $20/month plan

Connect with Erika and join the AI Queens Society!

Erika’s Creative Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MileEndDigital.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika’s Ai Empire: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the Ai Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AiQueensSociety.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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20: 20 Real AF Questions Women Are Asking About AI (and What You Actually Need to Know) - Part 2

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Welcome back, queens! This is the second part of our milestone 20-question series, and we're diving deep into the career stuff that keeps you up at night. We're talking jobs, staying relevant, pricing your AI-enhanced services, and what's coming next that you absolutely need to know about.

If you missed part one, go back and listen because we covered the business basics, ethics, privacy, and trust questions that might be holding you back from diving in headfirst.

The Hard Truth About AI and Women's Jobs

Why women are disproportionately at risk (and the data that will blow your mind)
The jobs most likely to be automated and why they're overwhelmingly held by women
How to become the leader who guides AI implementation instead of getting left behind

Future-Proofing Your Career

Why learning AI skills isn't just about survival - it's about leadership
The skills AI can't replicate (and why women already excel at them)
How to combine your natural strengths with AI literacy to become unstoppable

The Practical Stuff That Matters

AI regulations simplified (because someone had to make sense of this mess)
Why you shouldn't change your pricing just because you're using AI
Free vs. paid tools and what's actually worth the upgrade
The biggest mistakes women are making with AI in business

What's Coming Next

Why AI adoption will be like email and the internet - unavoidable and essential
The surfing metaphor that will change how you think about catching this wave
How to stay curious and informed without getting overwhelmed

We're not here to fear AI, and we're not here to worship it. We're here to learn it, approach it from an informed position, and become the leaders in this space that women deserve to be.

Ready to stop waiting for the perfect moment and start riding the wave? Join the AI Queens Society and let's navigate this together - because the women who harness AI today are going to be the ones leading tomorrow.

Resources Mentioned:

Looking through the transcript, yes! Here are the resources Erika mentioned:

Anne Murphy - has a group called "She Leads AI," fantastic follow on LinkedIn, conference coming up this fall
Michael Stelzner - from Social Media Examiner, has an AI podcast, Erika has subscribed to their newsletter for about two decades
Sinead Bovell - focuses on tech and ethics side, educational side of AI, has spoken at the UN and CNN, expert panels on AI and future of jobs

Connect with Erika and join the AI Queens Society!

Erika’s Creative Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MileEndDigital.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika’s Ai Empire: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the Ai Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AiQueensSociety.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/ejejstanley⁠⁠

19: 20 Real Questions Women Are Asking About AI (and What You Actually Need to Know) - Part 1 of 2

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 09:00:00 -0000

We're celebrating a big milestone as season one comes to an end! In this two-part series, Erika answers the real questions women business owners are asking about AI. No fluff here—just honest answers about using AI in your business.

Part one covers the basics: how to use AI to save time, privacy concerns, and the big picture stuff that might be stopping you from trying it. This isn't about becoming a tech expert. It's about getting clear on how AI can actually help your business.

What You'll Learn:

Start Small with AI - Pick one daily task and figure out how AI can make it easier
The CROWN Method - A simple way to write AI prompts that actually work (Context, Role, Outcomes, Warnings, Next questions)
Keep Your Voice - How to teach AI to sound like you, not a robot
Pick One Platform - Why mastering one AI tool is better than trying five different ones
Privacy Facts - What AI companies actually do with your conversations
AI Bias is Real - Why women using AI helps fix the problem
Using AI Ethically - When AI helps your business vs when it crosses the line
Environmental Impact - Why AI uses a lot of energy and how to be smart about it

Whether you're curious about AI or worried about it, this episode gives you straight talk about what works and what doesn't. Erika keeps it real about both the good and bad sides of AI.

Want to learn more? Join the AI Queens Society at AIQueensSociety.com. Send your AI questions to Erika on Instagram @AIQueensPodcast or LinkedIn—she might answer them in Part 2 next week!

Resources Mentioned:

There's An AI For That - Directory of AI tools for everything
AI Queens Society - Join the community and access workshops like the Brand Informed Systems Hub (BISH) framework

Connect with Erika!

Erika’s Creative Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MileEndDigital.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika’s Ai Empire: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the Ai Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AiQueensSociety.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@erikatheaiqueen⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@aiqueenssociety⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/ejejstanley⁠

18: Build Your Email Empire: AI-Powered Storytelling Framework

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 07:09:00 -0000

Picture this: it's Labor Day weekend, and while everyone else is scrambling back from vacation panicking about their Q4 content, you're sipping something cold because you've got 20+ story-driven emails locked and loaded. This episode breaks down Erika's nine-week email empire framework that turns your summer downtime into your most strategic business move of the year.

If you're tired of staring at blank email drafts, sick of sounding like everyone else, and ready to turn what you already know into emails that connect and convert without babysitting—this system is for you.

Key Themes:

Strategic storytelling over tips and templates - Your authentic stories become the bridge between your expertise and your audience's needs
AI as your brainstorming partner - Use ChatGPT and Claude to find connections you never saw before in your existing content
Summer as your secret weapon - Build your email empire during the slow season so you're ready to dominate this fall
Stories are everywhere - That LinkedIn post that got tons of comments? That Instagram story that filled your DMs? You already have a content goldmine
Connection over conversion - The best emails don't teach, they connect through authentic storytelling

Ready to build an email system that writes itself using the stories you're already living? Start collecting those everyday moments that make you think "huh, that's interesting" and turn them into your most powerful marketing asset.

Want your email empire built before Labor Day? DM Erika "email empire" to book your Brand to Bot Blueprint session and get your strategic storytelling system in place.

Resources:

Laura Belgray's "33 Non-Sucky Subject Lines": https://www.talkingshrimp.com/subjectlines
Erika's episode about repurposing: "AI Content Repurposing: The Royal Method for a Month of Posts" https://aiqueens.substack.com/p/08-ai-content-repurposing-the-royal-7ca

Connect with Erika!

Erika’s Creative Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MileEndDigital.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika’s Ai Empire: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the Ai Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AiQueensSociety.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@erikatheaiqueen⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@aiqueenssociety⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/ejejstanley

17: From Boring Notes to Business Gold: 6 Ways AI Turns Every Meeting Into Money

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Stop letting your best conversations disappear into the void. If you've ever finished a client call thinking "I wish I had written that down," this episode is your goldmine roadmap.

Erika breaks down her actual workflow using tools like Fathom and Fixer AI, then shares six creative strategies that go way beyond basic note-taking. This isn't about replacing human connection—it's about capturing the brilliance that's already happening in your conversations and turning it into content, sales insights, and business growth.

Key Strategies Covered:

Build FAQs that actually matter - Mine discovery calls for real hesitations and objections, then turn them into website content that speaks your clients' language
Clone your authentic voice - Use meeting transcripts to analyze your tone and create a voice guide for consistent, on-brand content
Proposal perfection - Leverage pre-sale conversations to mirror client language and spot potential deal-breakers before you send
Turn sessions into mini-courses - Transform those deep-dive client calls into repeatable frameworks and productized offerings
Create a branded quote bank - Pull insightful soundbites for social media content that actually sounds like you
Spot your signature ideas - Identify themes across multiple calls to discover what makes you unique as a thought leader

Plus, Erika covers the ethics you need to know—because being smart about AI means being responsible about consent, privacy, and transparency.

Every conversation you have is potential content and insights waiting to be discovered. Time to start mining that gold.

Ready to implement these strategies? Get Erika's complete prompt pack "Your Meeting Notes are a Goldmine" inside the AI Queens Society at AIQueensSociety.com

Tools mentioned:

Fathom (free with Zoom)
Fixer AI
ChatGPT/Claude
Trello for project management

Connect with Erika!

Erika’s Creative Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MileEndDigital.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika’s Ai Empire: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the Ai Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AiQueensSociety.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@erikatheaiqueen⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@aiqueenssociety⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/ejejstanley

16: Stop Getting Played: 10 AI Queens Tools to Fact-Check BS in Your Feed

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 10:00:00 -0000

Key Tools and Strategies Covered:

Screenshot the meme and drop it into ChatGPT - Upload any viral content and ask "fact-check this" for instant verification
Use Claude for nuance detection - Perfect for reading between the lines and spotting emotional manipulation
Reverse image search before you share - Google Lens can reveal if that dramatic protest photo is actually from 2017
Check if images are AI-generated - Tools like AI or Not can verify authenticity
Screenshot video frames for investigation - Pause that TikTok and run suspicious content through verification
Fact-check entire videos with Poppy AI - Analyze both visual and audio content across platforms
Ask "what's the agenda here?" - Use AI to uncover who benefits when content goes viral
Don't forget the comments section - Fact-check misinformation hiding in responses
Track timelines and narratives - Use Perplexity to map how stories develop over time
Get global perspective - Translate non-English sources for broader context

The truth is under pressure, but the tools are in our hands. It's time to be intentional about what we share and how we verify what we see.

Resources and Links:

Code Pink Fact-Check Example
Transgender Athletes Research
AI or Not Tool - Check if images are AI-generated
Poppy AI - Affiliate Link
Join the AI Queens Workshop on June 18th
Join the AI Queens Society at theaiqueenssociety.com

Join us for the live workshop on June 18th where we'll walk through building your first AI assistant step-by-step. Because when the tech bros are playing games with truth, it's time for the queens to take control.

https://aiqueens.substack.com/p/6926bbfa-bfff-4972-a80e-9d1dc3c13e0c

Connect with Erika!

Erika’s Creative Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MileEndDigital.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika’s Ai Empire: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the Ai Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AiQueensSociety.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: @erikatheaiqueen ⁠⁠and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@aiqueenssociety⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/ejejstanley

15: 5 AI Insights That Will Change How You Think About Marketing (From a Creative Agency Retreat)

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 07:50:00 -0000

Fresh off an incredible week at the No BS Agency Mastery Retreat in Brooklyn, Erika shares the eye-opening AI conversations she had with creative agency owners that are already shifting how smart entrepreneurs think about the future of marketing. These aren't your typical AI tips—these are the game-changing insights that separate the women who will lead tomorrow from those who get left behind.

From transforming AI into your personal breakthrough coach to understanding why traditional SEO is dying (and what's replacing it), this episode reveals the strategies that creative powerhouses are using right now to stay ahead of the curve.

Key Insights from the Retreat:

Make AI ask YOU questions - Stop struggling with perfect prompts and start having actual conversations with AI tools
Use AI as your personal breakthrough coach - Custom GPTs can help you identify and reframe limiting beliefs that are keeping you stuck
Turn other people's content into your template - Learn how to use proven structures from different industries to amplify your authentic voice
Prepare for the death of traditional SEO - Why power users are skipping Google entirely and what GEO (Generative Engine Optimization) means for your business
Always verify AI outputs - Recent examples of sophisticated AI hallucinations and why fact-checking is more critical than ever

The entrepreneurs who understand both the capabilities AND limitations of these tools are the ones positioning themselves to thrive in the AI-first future that's already here.

Ready to build your own custom AI assistant? Join the AI Queens Society for Erika's first workshop on creating custom GPTs that understand your business, your voice, and your specific needs. At just $70 for the entire year, you'll get access to all workshops, resources, and the growing community of ambitious women ruling their businesses with AI.

Links mentioned:

The Case for Answer Optimization: https://www.seerinteractive.com/insights/the-case-for-answer-optimization-vs-seo-aio-geo-will-you-join-me

Therapy GPT for Reframes: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-FhvD1FrR7

Connect with Erika!

Erika’s Creative Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MileEndDigital.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika’s Ai Empire: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the Ai Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠AiQueensSociety.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@erikatheaiqueen⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@aiqueenssociety⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/ejejstanley

14: Your AI Dream Team: The $91/Month Tech Stack That Saves Me Hours Every Week

Thu, 22 May 2025 07:57:00 -0000

Erika gets vulnerable about her most embarrassing business confession: spending over $500/month on AI tools she barely used. In this episode, she breaks down exactly how she streamlined to a lean $91/month tech stack that delivers better results than all those scattered subscriptions ever did.

If you're tired of subscription creep eating your profits while you're still manually grinding through tasks AI could handle, this episode will help you build an integrated AI arsenal that actually works for your business.

Key Themes Covered:

• The real cost of subscription chaos (it's not just financial—it's mental load)

• Erika's exact $91/month AI tech stack breakdown

• How integrated tools amplify each other's effectiveness

• Step-by-step process for auditing your current subscriptions

• The psychology behind "it's just $29/month" thinking

• Why mastery beats variety when it comes to AI tools

• Free tools that complete a powerful workflow

• Brand foundation as the key to AI tool effectiveness

The Bottom Line:

You don't need a hundred different tools to rule your business like a queen—you just need the right ones working together seamlessly. The entrepreneurs who scale aren't the ones with the most tools; they're the ones who've mastered the tools that integrate beautifully and amplify each other's power.

Ready to stop bleeding money on tools you don't use and start building systems that serve your success? This episode gives you the exact roadmap to get there.

Resources:

AI Tech Stack Resource Library: AI Queens Society
Brand to Bot Blueprint Session: Learn More
Sabrina Ramonov: https://www.tiktok.com/@sabrina_ramonov

Connect with Erika!

Erika’s Creative Agency: ⁠⁠⁠⁠MileEndDigital.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Erika’s Ai Empire: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠⁠

Join the Ai Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠⁠AiQueensSociety.com⁠⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: @erikatheaiqueen⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠@aiqueenssociety⁠⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠/ejejstanley

13: Leading with AI: The Queen's Guide to Ethical Team Leadership

Thu, 15 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000

A few months ago, I realized AI was handling over half of what I'd initially hired my VA to do. This forced me to confront an important question: was I being a responsible leader or slowly making her role obsolete? In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how to use AI as a leadership tool that elevates your team rather than replaces them.

Key Points:

The real human impact of AI automation decisions, especially on the VA industry where 83-90% of roles are filled by women
Two contrasting approaches to AI implementation: the efficiency-focused "hustle harder" approach versus the "soft business" approach
Creating AI-enhanced SOPs that build institutional knowledge and save time
Training your team to become "AI orchestrators" who know which tools to use for which tasks
Using AI as your leadership coach to identify communication blind spots

The future of work isn't about choosing between AI or human team members—it's about creating an environment where AI enhances human potential rather than threatening it. As leaders, we have a responsibility to use AI to make our team's work more meaningful, not just more efficient.

Ready to transform how you and your team leverage AI? Visit erikastanley.com/blueprint to learn about the Brand-to-Bot Blueprint, a 90-minute session where we create a custom AI implementation plan that reflects your leadership philosophy.

Resources Mentioned:

Molly Balint: https://www.instagram.com/molly.balint/
Perplexity AI for research: perplexity.ai
Loom for video documentation: loom.com
Scribe for click-by-click documentation: scribehow.com

Connect with Erika!

Erika’s Creative Agency: ⁠⁠⁠MileEndDigital.com⁠⁠⁠

Erika’s Ai Empire: ⁠⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/⁠⁠⁠

Join the Ai Queens Society: ⁠⁠⁠AiQueensSociety.com⁠⁠⁠

Instagram: @erikatheaiqueen⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠@aiqueenssociety⁠⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠/ejejstanley

12: How Can AI Make This Easier? Real-Life Uses Beyond the Office

Thu, 08 May 2025 09:00:00 -0000

AI isn't just for work anymore. In this episode, Erika explores how asking one simple question—"How can AI make this easier?"—can transform your approach to everyday challenges. From fixing appliances to planning travel, organizing meals, and curating reading lists, discover how the AI problem-solving mindset can save you time, money, and frustration in your personal life.

Episode Highlights:

The Harvard Business Review research showing that the top AI use case in 2025 is therapy and companionship, with "Organizing My Life" and "Finding Purpose" newly entering the top 10
How Erika fixed her dryer with an $8 solution instead of a $300 repair bill using nothing but photos and ChatGPT (and her cautionary tale about completely disassembling her sewing machine)
Using AI for travel planning—creating a capsule wardrobe for a UK trip that fit in a single carry-on while having the perfect outfit for every occasion
Planning a Thanksgiving dinner for four people on a $50 budget by giving AI specific constraints about budget, pantry inventory, and kitchen limitations
Transforming an overwhelming bookshelf into a personalized reading priority list using AI visual recognition and data aggregation
The 5-step AI problem-solving framework that works for any challenge: identify the specific problem, gather relevant information, ask "How can AI make this easier?", iterate if necessary, and know when to call in human expertise

Try These Prompts From The Episode:

Home Repairs Prompt

Take photos of the damaged/broken area from multiple angles. Then tell ChatGPT: "I have an issue with my [appliance]. [Describe the specific problem in detail]. Here are photos of the problem area. What are my options for fixing this myself? I'd prefer a simple solution that doesn't require specialized tools or expertise if possible."

Travel Planning Prompt

"I'm planning a trip to [destination] from [dates]. I need to pack everything in a carry-on suitcase. Here are the details:

Weather forecast: [temperatures and conditions]
Special events: [list any special occasions requiring specific outfits]
Staple items I own: [list your wardrobe basics]
Access to laundry: [yes/no, when]

Create a packing list that maximizes outfit combinations with minimal pieces, accounts for layering options, and ensures I have appropriate outfits for all activities."

Budget Meal Planning Prompt

"I need to prepare [meal/event] for [number] people with a budget of [$X]. Here are my constraints:

Shopping at: [store name]
Items I already have: [list pantry staples]
Dietary preferences: [list any restrictions]
Kitchen equipment limitations: [list any constraints]

Create a complete menu that utilizes ingredients I already have to maximize my budget. Include a shopping list organized by store section."

Bookshelf Organization Prompt

Take photos of your bookshelves from different angles, then ask: "I've uploaded photos of my bookshelves. Please:

Create a database of all the books you can identify (title, author)
Look up Goodreads ratings for each book
Note any major awards (Pulitzer, James Beard, etc.)
Check which ones are popular on BookTok
Reorganize the list based on my reading preferences: [list your interests]"

Join the AI Queens Society to get 20 personal AI experiments you can try this weekend: AIQueensSociety.com

Resources Mentioned:

Connect with Erika!

Erika’s Creative Agency: ⁠⁠MileEndDigital.com⁠⁠

Erika’s Ai Empire: ⁠⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/⁠⁠

Join the Ai Queens Society: ⁠⁠AiQueensSociety.com⁠⁠

Instagram: ⁠⁠@erikatheaiqueen⁠ and ⁠⁠@aiqueenssociety⁠⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠⁠/ejejstanley

11: Meet Your New AI Team: 5 Ways to Stop Dabbling and Start Delegating

Thu, 01 May 2025 08:23:00 -0000

Are you hesitant to use AI because you're not sure how to apply it beyond writing blog posts or Instagram captions? In this episode, Erika challenges you to make a fundamental mindset shift: stop treating AI like a one-off tool and start treating it like a legitimate member of your business team.

If you've ever voice-noted your VA, sent a half-baked Slack to a teammate, or thrown random ideas at your brainstorming buddy, you already know how to work with AI. You just didn't call it that.

In this episode:

Learn how to use AI as your research assistant to handle the grunt work so you can focus on strategy
Discover how tools like Adobe's AI Assistant can help you process dense documents like a CEO
Find out how Grammarly and other AI writing tools can help you sound professional without losing your voice
See how AI design tools can help bring your creative vision to life when used as a "junior designer"
Understand why using AI meeting assistants like Otter or Fathom is leadership, not laziness

Erika also addresses an important follow-up from her ethics episode about who bears responsibility for AI's environmental impact—individual users or the companies creating these technologies.

Ready to stop treating AI like a fancy calculator and start working with it as a strategic partner? Listen now and elevate your relationship with AI from occasional helper to essential team member.

Ready to join these nuanced conversations with other women entrepreneurs? Join the AI Queens Society at⁠ ⁠⁠AIQueensSociety.com⁠ where over 100 members are already discussing how to use AI ethically and effectively.

Connect with Erika!

Erika’s Creative Agency: ⁠MileEndDigital.com⁠

Erika’s Ai Empire: ⁠https://aiqueens.substack.com/⁠

Join the Ai Queens Society: ⁠AiQueensSociety.com⁠

Instagram: @erikatheaiqueen⁠ and ⁠@aiqueenssociety⁠

LinkedIn: ⁠/ejejstanley

10: The Ethics of AI: Exploring Bias, Climate Impact, and Creative Boundaries

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 07:28:00 -0000

In this milestone 10th episode, Erika dives into the controversial side of AI that women entrepreneurs need to consider. Beyond the productivity hacks and time-saving benefits, there are important ethical questions we should all be asking as we integrate these powerful tools into our businesses.

Key Points:

Environmental Impact: Each ChatGPT request consumes approximately 10x more energy than a Google search, with data centers on track to become top global electricity consumers.
The Representation Gap: Women hold just 27% of tech jobs, leading to AI systems that reflect limited perspectives and contain blind spots.
Creative Rights: When AI models generate content that mimics artists' distinctive styles without permission or compensation, we cross the line from inspiration to appropriation.
Mental Wellbeing: AI makes a convincing but dangerous substitute for therapy, lacking the accountability and human understanding of real mental health professionals.
Cognitive Independence: A study found that 91% of participants who did a two-week digital detox reported improved mood and focus, raising questions about what we lose when outsourcing our thinking.

The future of AI will be shaped by those who participate in it thoughtfully—not those who hide from it. As women entrepreneurs, we have both an opportunity and a responsibility to bring our perspectives to this technological revolution.

Ready to join these nuanced conversations with other women entrepreneurs? Join the AI Queens Society at AIQueensSociety.com where over 100 members are already discussing how to use AI ethically and effectively.

Connect with Erika!

Erika’s Creative Agency: MileEndDigital.com

Erika’s Ai Empire: https://aiqueens.substack.com/

Join the Ai Queens Society: AiQueensSociety.com

Instagram: @erikatheaiqueen⁠ and @aiqueenssociety

LinkedIn: /ejejstanley

BONUS: Updates to ChatGPT Memories!

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 09:16:00 -0000

Queens, everything you thought you knew about ChatGPT's memory just changed! In this power-packed minisode, Erika breaks down the game-changing update that's revolutionizing how AI remembers you and your business.

Think ChatGPT's been learning about you all along? Think again! Until last week, that wasn't true—but now the rules have completely changed.

Erika reveals the five places ChatGPT stores your information:

Custom Instructions - The OG method that transforms ChatGPT from robot to business bestie
Memories Settings - Where random snippets live (and why you need to clean house regularly)
Custom GPTs - Your secret weapon for repeated tasks (check Episode 9 for the full breakdown)
Projects - Your organizational goldmine with access to that crazy-good new image generator
All Conversations Memory - The BRAND NEW feature that changes everything (and why you might want to turn it off!)

For solo businesses, this cross-conversation memory is pure magic. But for queens juggling multiple clients or industries? It might just create royal chaos in your kingdom. Erika shares exactly when to embrace these features and when to shut them down for maximum clarity.

Remember: AI tools are here to help you rule your empire, not confuse it. Use them strategically and watch your business reign!

Connect with Erika!

Erika’s Creative Agency: MileEndDigital.com

Erika’s Ai Empire: https://aiqueens.substack.com/

Join the Ai Queens Society: AiQueensSociety.com

Instagram: @mileenddigital and @aiqueenssociety

LinkedIn: /ejejstanley

09: Build Your First AI Assistant: Custom GPTs & Claude Projects for Queens Who Want to Rule

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Building a custom AI assistant isn’t just for tech bros and data nerds. It’s for business queens who are done wasting time on repetitive tasks and ready to let AI carry some of the load—on their terms, in their voice, with zero compromise on brand. In this episode, I break down exactly how to create your first custom GPT (or Claude project) and use it like a trained team member who never takes a vacation.

Inside this episode:

Why generic AI is holding you back and what custom assistants do differently
The one task you should start with to get instant ROI
Step-by-step instructions for building a custom GPT or Claude project that works like your digital right hand
Pro tips for training it on your brand voice, avoiding common mistakes, and getting results that actually sound like you
How to tag in different assistants mid-convo to streamline your workflow without the tech headache

This isn’t about automation for the sake of it. It’s about amplifying what you do best. Let your AI assistant do the grunt work so you can stay in your zone of genius and scale smarter.

Template:

You are an assistant for [YOUR BUSINESS NAME], a [WHAT YOU DO] who helps [YOUR IDEAL CLIENT] achieve [MAIN BENEFIT]. My brand voice is [3 ADJECTIVES] but never [WHAT TO AVOID]. Your primary purpose is to help me [SPECIFIC TASK]. Always [MUST-HAVE ELEMENTS] and never [ELEMENTS TO AVOID]. When creating content, use a tone that's [TONE DESCRIPTION] and include [SIGNATURE ELEMENTS]. If you're ever unsure about something, ask clarifying questions rather than making assumptions.

Just fill in those brackets with your specific information, and you've got a solid foundation for your first custom GPT!

Connect with Erika!

Erika’s Creative Agency: MileEndDigital.com

Erika’s Ai Empire: https://aiqueens.substack.com/

Join the Ai Queens Society: AiQueensSociety.com

Instagram: @erikatheaiqueen⁠ and @aiqueenssociety

LinkedIn: /ejejstanley

08: AI Content Repurposing: The Royal Method for a Month of Posts

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 08:55:00 -0000

Tired of staring at blank screens and constantly creating content from scratch? In this game-changing episode, Erika reveals how to use her brilliant CROWN method to turn one piece of long-form content into a full month of social media posts. Say goodbye to content creation overwhelm and hello to working smarter, not harder – because that's what Queens do!

Content Magic in Minutes:

Transform one podcast/article into 4 LinkedIn posts and 10 Instagram pieces
Use the CROWN method (Context, Role, Outcome, Warnings, Now ask me) to create killer AI prompts
Generate hooks that stop the scroll and convert followers into customers
Create an entire month's content calendar in just 2-4 hours total

Don't worry about sounding repetitive – what feels repetitive to you is only seen once or twice by your audience. These are YOUR insights and expertise already, so let AI help you share them more efficiently!

Ready to rule your content kingdom? Check out the AI Queens Society on Substack for Erika's exact prompts and join a community of women entrepreneurs leveraging AI to scale smarter.

aiqueens.substack.com

Connect with Erika!

Erika’s Creative Agency: MileEndDigital.com

Erika’s Ai Empire: https://aiqueens.substack.com/

Join the Ai Queens Society: AiQueensSociety.com

Instagram: @erikatheaiqueen⁠ and @aiqueenssociety

LinkedIn: /ejejstanley

07: The Human Touch: Where AI Fails (And Why That's Actually Good News)

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Artificial intelligence is great for cranking out content and cutting down on time-sucking tasks—but it’s not your brain, and it never will be. In this episode, Erika Stanley digs into where AI falls short and why those limitations are actually a massive advantage for your business. Forget trying to make AI something it’s not and start using it to sharpen what makes you brilliant.

Here’s what Erika is breaking down:

Why AI’s lack of true human depth is your biggest selling point.
The three-step process every entrepreneur should use to vet AI-generated content.
The power of strategic storytelling bots and why they’re the secret weapon you didn’t know you needed.
How to ask the right questions to harness AI’s strengths without diluting your own expertise.
The difference between using AI as a tool versus letting it run the show—and why that distinction is everything.

AI is your partner, not your replacement. Learn how to leverage it without compromising what makes your business unstoppable.

Connect with Erika!

Erika’s Creative Agency: MileEndDigital.com

Erika’s Ai Empire: https://aiqueens.substack.com/

Join the Ai Queens Society: AiQueensSociety.com

Instagram: @erikatheaiqueen⁠ and @aiqueenssociety

LinkedIn: /ejejstanley

06: AI That Feels Like YOU: How to Automate Without Losing Your Magic

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000

This week, Erika kicks off her new "Real Queens" mini-series with a deep dive into making AI feel authentically you. If you've ever worried that using AI might make your business communications feel robotic or impersonal, this episode is your permission slip to embrace automation without losing your magic.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• How to capture your authentic voice before automating (including a free brand archetype quiz!)

• Erika's "surprise and delight" email system that makes clients feel truly seen and valued

• A three-part framework for creating high-touch onboarding experiences that run on autopilot

• Real examples of how different brand archetypes can communicate the same message in wildly different ways

• Why being transparent about your AI use actually positions you as innovative

• How setting boundaries with AI helps you show up as your best self when it truly matters

Whether you're just starting to explore AI tools or looking to refine your approach, Erika's practical strategies will help you amplify your unique voice—not replace it. Stay tuned for next week's follow-up episode on "the human touch" and why there are some things AI just can't (and shouldn't) do.

Take the FREE Brand Archetype Quiz: https://mileend.myflodesk.com/quizgpt

Connect with Erika!

Erika’s Creative Agency: MileEndDigital.com

Erika’s Ai Empire: ErikaStanley.com

Join the Ai Queens Society: AiQueensSociety.com

Instagram: @erikatheaiqueen⁠ and @aiqueenssociety

LinkedIn: /ejejstanley

05: AI Prompting Like a Queen: The Ultimate Guide to Getting ChatGPT to Do What You Want

Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Are you tired of wrestling with AI tools that just don't seem to get you? In this game-changing episode of AI Queens, Erika Stanley unveils her revolutionary CROWN method - a simple yet powerful framework that transforms how entrepreneurs interact with AI. Whether you're struggling to get meaningful outputs or feeling frustrated by generic responses, this episode is your ultimate guide to making AI work effectively for you.

Why You'll Want to Tune In:

Learn a step-by-step method to craft AI prompts that actually sound like YOU
Discover how to turn AI from a frustrating tool into a collaborative partner
Swipe the free CROWN method cheat sheet to immediately upgrade your AI interactions
Hear real-world examples of how this method can save you hours of time and energy

Don't miss this opportunity to level up your AI game and reclaim your creative power!

Swipe the file! Get your copy of the CROWN method in a fillable cheat sheet here.

Connect with Erika!

Erika’s Creative Agency: MileEndDigital.com

Erika’s Ai Empire: ErikaStanley.com

Join the Ai Queens Society: AiQueensSociety.com

Instagram: @erikatheaiqueen⁠ and @aiqueenssociety

LinkedIn: /ejejstanley

04: "I'm Not a Tech Person" - Unlearning Your Resistance and Getting AI Curious

Tue, 11 Mar 2025 09:00:00 -0000

Have you ever found yourself thinking or saying, “I’m not a tech person?” AI Queens Podcast Host Erika Stanley is here to shatter that myth and empower you to embrace AI as your secret weapon for business growth. In this game-changing episode, Erika breaks down why the "I'm not a tech person" excuse is costing you time, money, and incredible opportunities.

Get ready for a motivational deep dive that will transform how you view technology and your own potential. This isn't just another tech tutorial - it's a rallying cry for women entrepreneurs to claim their power in the AI revolution.

Why You Can't Miss This Episode:

Discover how AI can give you back hours of productivity each week
Learn why your "tech resistance" might be holding your business back
Get introduced to beginner-friendly AI tools that don't require a computer science degree
Hear real-world examples of women using AI to level up their businesses
Join Erika’s simple, practical challenge that will help you take your first AI-powered step

Tune in and prepare to transform from tech-resistant to AI-curious - your business will thank you!

Ask the Snarketing Bot: Got a marketing problem? This sassy AI assistant will help you whip up a simple plan, brainstorm content ideas, or figure out why your current strategy isn’t cutting it.

Connect with Erika!

Erika’s Creative Agency: MileEndDigital.com

Erika’s Ai Empire: ErikaStanley.com

Join the Ai Queens Society: AiQueensSociety.com

Instagram: @erikatheaiqueen⁠ and @aiqueenssociety

LinkedIn: /ejejstanley

03: AI, But Make It Profitable: Social Captions That Get Clicks, Comments, & Clients

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 07:50:00 -0000

In Episode 3 of the AI Queens podcast, Erika delivers a must-listen masterclass on using AI to write high-performing social media captions. Plus, get an inside look at the AI Queens Society with Erika’s simple 3-part framework to help women entrepreneurs leverage AI and ditch the generic, robotic content that often plagues AI-generated posts.

In this episode:

The common mistakes people make when using AI for captions (and how to avoid them)
Erika's proven and simple three-part AI Queens formula for crafting captions that hook your audience, provide value, and drive action
Easy, practical strategies to customize AI prompts so your content aligns with your brand and business goals
Real-world examples of transforming boring, AI-generated captions into compelling, high-performing posts

Whether you're new to AI or feel like you're not maximizing the opportunity, this episode will equip you with actionable tips to start scaling your content and marketing with confidence.

Get the prompts/scripts from this episode!

https://www.erikastanley.com/ai-blog/ai-social-captions-that-get-clicks

Connect with Erika!

Erika’s Creative Agency: MileEndDigital.com

Erika’s Ai Empire: ErikaStanley.com

Join the Ai Queens Society: AiQueensSociety.com

Instagram: @erikatheaiqueen⁠ and @aiqueenssociety

LinkedIn: /ejejstanley

02: How I Use AI to Run My Biz like a CEO

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 07:40:00 -0000

Inspired to take your business to the next level leveraging the power of AI? Your AI Queens Podcast Host, Erika Stanley, is pulling back the curtain and giving an inside look at how she personally uses AI in her own business workflows - from organizing her chaotic to-do list to automating client communication and creating custom content.

Erika shares her real-life examples and step-by-step strategies, proving that AI is not just about saving time, but also about freeing your mental energy so you can focus on the high-impact, money-generating activities in your business. Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by tasks or struggling to create engaging content, Erika's AI-powered approach is sure to inspire you to get started today.

Key Takeaways:

How Erika's AI-powered workflows save her over 15 hours per week, freeing up time for high-impact, money-generating activities
The strategic storytelling framework Erika uses to create personalized, high-performing social media content for herself and her clients
Time-saving AI tools Erika leverages for client communication, presentation creation, and custom resource development
Plus step-by-step, simple instructions so you can steal these workflows to save time in your own week right away

If you're ready to stop feeling intimidated by AI and start using it to scale your business with ease, this episode is for you. Get ready to take notes and steal Erika's proven AI workflows!

Get the resources listed in this episode!

https://www.erikastanley.com/ai-blog/how-i-use-ai-to-run-my-business

Connect with Erika!

Erika’s Creative Agency: MileEndDigital.com

Erika’s Ai Empire: ErikaStanley.com

Join the Ai Queens Society: AiQueensSociety.com

Instagram: @erikatheaiqueen⁠ and @aiqueenssociety

LinkedIn: /ejejstanley

01: Why Every Woman Entrepreneur Needs AI

Fri, 28 Feb 2025 07:30:00 -0000

Are you a woman entrepreneur feeling overwhelmed by all the tasks on your plate? It's time to make AI your secret weapon! In the first episode of the AI Queens podcast, host Erika Stanley shares her personal journey with discovering the power of AI and why it's a game-changer for women in business.

Erika dives into:

The alarming gap between men and women when it comes to AI adoption, and how it's costing us in lost time and opportunities
Practical ways you can start using AI today to streamline your content creation, market research, and client onboarding - no tech expertise required
How AI can enhance your brand visuals and make your business feel more personalized without added effort
An exciting new community Erika is launching to help women level up their AI skills

If you're ready to ditch the overwhelm, embrace AI, and start ruling your business like the queen you are, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to discover how AI can be your secret weapon for saving time, scaling smarter, and taking your entrepreneurial empire to new heights.

Get the prompts/scripts from this episode!

https://www.erikastanley.com/ai-blog/ai-isnt-just-for-tech-bros-why-every-woman-entrepreneur-needs-it

Connect with Erika!

Erika’s Creative Agency: MileEndDigital.com

Erika’s Ai Empire: ErikaStanley.com

Join the Ai Queens Society: AiQueensSociety.com

Instagram: @erikatheaiqueen⁠ and @aiqueenssociety

LinkedIn: /ejejstanley

Welcome, AI Queen!

Wed, 12 Feb 2025 03:30:00 -0000

Welcome to the AI Queens Podcast, where I'm on a mission to empower women entrepreneurs like you to confidently explore and leverage AI technologies. In each episode, I'll be your guide, delivering quick wins, creative tools, and actionable strategies to help you make AI your playground for growth and innovation. Whether you're AI-curious or ready to rule your industry, I'm here to help you rewrite the rules and make tech work for your business.

Connect with Erika!

My creative agency: MileEndDigital.com

My Ai Empire: ErikaStanley.com

Join the Ai Queens Society: AiQueensSociety.com

Instagram: @erikatheaiqueen⁠ and @aiqueenssociety

LinkedIn: /ejejstanley