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:

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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:

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LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠/ejejstanley

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:

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:

Erika's viral LinkedIn post on personal AI uses

20 Personal AI Experiments to Try This Weekend

Harvard Business Review's research on Top AI Use Cases for 2025

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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.

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Join the Ai Queens Society: ⁠AiQueensSociety.com⁠

Instagram: ⁠@mileenddigital⁠ 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.

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.

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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:

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!

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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:

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! 

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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:

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.

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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:

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

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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

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