What happens when curiosity beats perfection? In this opening episode of Season 6, Michelle sits down with Danielle LaFleur for an honest, grounded conversation about learning AI in public, letting go of “doing it right,” and using these tools without flattening your voice or values. This episode sets the tone for the entire season. Human-first. No tech theater. Just real use, real questions, and real growth.

03:15 – Danielle’s relationship with AI before she felt “ready”

07:40 – The pressure women feel to sound polished before they start

12:10 – What “learning out loud” actually looks like

17:45 – AI as a thinking partner, not a replacement brain

23:30 – Where people overcomplicate AI early on

29:00 – Staying human while working faster

34:20 – Trusting your instincts instead of chasing prompts

40:10 – What Danielle would tell her past self about starting sooner

44:30 – What’s next for Danielle

If you’ve been waiting to feel ready before using AI, this conversation will help you rethink that approach.

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