AI Queens: Smart AF AI Tools, Automation, & Business Tips with Erika Stanley – Détails, épisodes et analyse

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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