Episodios

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

    AI, Propaganda & Why Our Generation Is F**ked: 3 Quick Ways to Use AI to Fight Back Against Misinformation
    Jan 30 2026
    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/
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    15 m
  • Using AI to Heal the Sales Ick Factor: How The Laurens Built a High-Ticket Empire as Digital Nomads

    Using AI to Heal the Sales Ick Factor: How The Laurens Built a High-Ticket Empire as Digital Nomads
    Jan 29 2026
    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/
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    40 m
  • Using AI as a Creative Without Feeling Icky, ft. Brand Designer Angela Mondloch

    Using AI as a Creative Without Feeling Icky, ft. Brand Designer Angela Mondloch
    Jan 15 2026
    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/
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    37 m
  • AI Isn't Optional Anymore: The AI Landscape in 2026

    AI Isn't Optional Anymore: The AI Landscape in 2026
    Jan 8 2026
    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/
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    27 m
  • The Ethical Implications & Challenges of Generative AI (Replay: Big Brave Business with Sarah Heeter)

    The Ethical Implications & Challenges of Generative AI (Replay: Big Brave Business with Sarah Heeter)
    Jan 1 2026
    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/⁠
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    1 h y 6 m
  • Using AI to Unleash Your Creative Magic, with Marisol Rios, The AI Witch

    Using AI to Unleash Your Creative Magic, with Marisol Rios, The AI Witch
    Dec 18 2025
    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/
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    32 m
  • 12 AI Hacks for Stress-Free Holidays: Travel, Awkward Dinners & Sanity

    12 AI Hacks for Stress-Free Holidays: Travel, Awkward Dinners & Sanity
    Nov 26 2025
    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/
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    13 m
  • 5 AI Projects I'm Building Right Now (Apps, Automations & A Digital Book Shelf)

    5 AI Projects I'm Building Right Now (Apps, Automations & A Digital Book Shelf)
    Nov 17 2025
    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/
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    25 m