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

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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/

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/

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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/

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/

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/

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/

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: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠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/

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/

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/

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/

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/⁠

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/

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/

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/

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/

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: Bolt: https://bolt.new Lovable: https://lovable.dev Replit: https://replit.com Base44: https://base44.com 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/

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/

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, 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 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@erikatheaiqueen⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@aiqueenssociety⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠/ejejstanley

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. 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