I paused the marketing strategy talk to have a real conversation with you, especially if you’re feeling the weight of it all.

This episode isn’t about tactics or trends. It’s about remembering why you started, reframing the hard days, and finding a steady anchor when you feel overwhelmed.

Gratitude isn't just a feeling; it’s a powerful lens that can shift how you show up and serve.

What You'll Discover in This Episode:

• How gratitude reframes setbacks and turns obstacles into opportunities for growth.
• Ways to shift from chasing conversions to truly serving and connecting, one person at a time.
• The power of gratitude to ground you during burnout, overwhelm, or loneliness as a solo business owner.
• Why gratitude matters more than ever as businesses move into a new AI chapter.
• Practical mindset reminders to carry into the new year, helping you see possibility instead of pressure.

From my family to yours, have a wonderful holiday season.

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Skip Hours of Prompt Trial & Error with ChatGPT

Whether you’re writing, planning, analyzing, or brainstorming, my C.O.N.T.E.X.T. ™ method transforms ChatGPT into a consistent marketing assistant. No steep learning curve.

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If you’re ready to grow with effective marketing that actually feels manageable, here’s your next move.

Inside AI Lab for Solopreneurs, get Custom GPTs, templates, and coaching to grow your business.

Visit: https://marisashadrick.com/community

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Rate & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Tip: Answer these questions inside of ChatGPT (free or paid) and have AI craft your review!

• How did you discover this podcast?
• What's your biggest takeaway from this episode?
• How has this podcast helped your current journey?

Thanks so much for taking a few minutes to craft a review!

Running a business as a solo owner means every task, every deadline, every piece of content falls on your shoulders.

Some weeks, the to-do list feels like a second job. And when you finally find a tool that can shave off 30 minutes here and there, it adds up.

That’s where I was a few months ago, deep in the writing process for my book, trying to keep up with client work, content, admin, all of it. (We wear many hats.)

I decided to give ChatGPT a shot to help edit some of the writing. I uploaded my rough draft with stories and insights, but the revision didn’t sound like me. The stories were mine. The insights were mine. But the voice? Filtered. Generic.

That’s when I realized, if AI is going to help us, it needs to know me. It needs more than a great prompt. It needs our decision-making process, our values, our tone, even our quirks.

In This Episode, I’ll Share My Process for Building A Helpful AI Assistant

If you’ve felt buried in work or disappointed by AI, I'll show you a better way to use AI, whether it's ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini, that is not only strategic but a huge timesaver.

Whether you’re just starting or searching for more meaningful output, this episode will give you actionable steps to make AI work more effectively.

What You’ll Discover in This Episode

• Why adopting an AI strategy matters more than just acquiring prompt templates.
• The most common mistakes business owners make when using ChatGPT and how to avoid them
• The foundational documents you need to “teach” AI about your unique business and brand
• How to shift your mindset from overwhelmed admin to empowered strategist
• Simple steps to build specialized AI assistants for ghostwriting, marketing, and more.

Free Resource

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INTRODUCING THE HEART PROFILE™

If you’re ready to step off the sidelines and start using AI with confidence, CLICK HERE to grab my free resource or link below.

Link: https://learn.marisashadrick.com/heart

Skip Hours of Prompt Trial & Error with ChatGPT

Whether you’re writing, planning, analyzing, or brainstorming, my C.O.N.T.E.X.T. ™ method transforms ChatGPT into a consistent marketing assistant. No steep learning curve.

Free Download!

https://marisashadrick.com/prompts

If you’re ready to grow with effective marketing that actually feels manageable, here’s your next move.

Inside AI Lab for Solopreneurs, get Custom GPTs, templates, and coaching to grow your business.

Visit: https://marisashadrick.com/community

Listen to the "Amplify Your Authority" Podcast! Click Here!

Rate & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Tip: Answer these questions inside of ChatGPT (free or paid) and have AI craft your review!

• How did you discover this podcast?
• What's your biggest takeaway from this episode?
• How has this podcast helped your current journey?

Thanks so much for taking a few minutes to craft a review!

Most solo business owners are spinning too many plates, and content creation is the one plate that's always on the verge of falling.

The pressure to produce content keeps them overwhelmed. While AI promises to help, the truth is, it often adds more generic noise.

In this episode, I share my personal insights and practical strategies for using AI as a supportive tool, not a shortcut. You need AI to think with you, and not for you.

What You'll Discover in This Episode:

• Why so much online content is starting to sound the same, and how to stand out
• The risk and cost of using AI-generated content without personal direction
• How to train AI to reflect your unique brand voice, values, and audience
• The importance of strategic content creation versus reactive
• The Amelia Bedelia analogy that'll change how you prompt AI forever

Skip Hours of Prompt Trial & Error with ChatGPT

Whether you’re writing, planning, analyzing, or brainstorming, my C.O.N.T.E.X.T. ™ method transforms ChatGPT into a consistent marketing assistant. No steep learning curve.

Free Download!

https://marisashadrick.com/prompts

If you’re ready to grow with effective marketing that actually feels manageable, here’s your next move.

Inside AI Lab for Solopreneurs, get Custom GPTs, templates, and coaching to grow your business.

Visit: https://marisashadrick.com/community

Listen to the "Amplify Your Authority" Podcast! Click Here!

Rate & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, please take a moment to leave a 5-star rating and review on Apple Podcasts.

Tip: Answer these questions inside of ChatGPT (free or paid) and have AI craft your review!

• How did you discover this podcast?
• What's your biggest takeaway from this episode?
• How has this podcast helped your current journey?

Thanks so much for taking a few minutes to craft a review!