There's a story that begins with a simple question typed into a machine.

A Black woman sits at her computer, fingers hovering over keys, and types: "Create an image of a professional woman." What comes back doesn't look like her. Doesn't look like her sister, her mother, her daughter. She tries again. And again. Each time, the machine offers the same narrow vision of what "professional" means.

Miles away, another creator—a master of her craft with twenty years of experience—asks an AI to help polish her writing. But instead of elevating her voice, the machine strips away her cultural expressions, smooths out her regional dialect, erases the very things that make her words powerful. The AI calls this "improvement."

These aren't isolated incidents. They're symptoms of something bigger.

Step into a conversation that pulls back the curtain on the invisible forces shaping our digital world. Host VaLora Richardson—the woman who built her expertise in the trenches, who earned her stripes teaching AI to creators when most people didn't even know what a prompt was—guides us through territory most won't discuss openly.

This isn't just another tech talk. This is the story of how systems built by specific hands, trained on specific data, carry specific blind spots into our creative spaces. It's about the gap between the promise of AI and the reality creators face when their voices, their images, their cultural expressions get filtered through machines that weren't designed to see them.

But here's where the story takes a turn.

Because while the systems have limitations, the people using them don't have to accept those limitations quietly. There are creators learning to bend these tools toward their truth. Learning to prompt with precision. Learning to demand that the algorithm expand its vision.

VaLora shares the research that confirms what many suspected—and more importantly, the strategies that work. The difference between prompts that get you default outputs and prompts that get you your vision. The techniques that turn "the machine doesn't see me" into "the machine will learn to see me."

This episode reveals something powerful: we're not just users of this technology. We're shaping what it becomes. Every intentional prompt, every cultural image created, every voice that refuses to be smoothed into something generic—it's all changing the data. It's all expanding what's possible.

You'll hear about the client with Senegalese twists whose corporate AI scheduling tool couldn't see her rhythms. The student whose natural voice kept getting "corrected." The entrepreneurs whose family celebrations looked nothing like the families they knew.

And you'll discover what happens when creators stop waiting for permission and start teaching machines to see the fullness of human experience.

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You are not too old. You are not too late. And you are not alone.

This episode is also your invitation.

If you're ready to stop dabbling in AI and start mastering it—there's a home for you inside M.U.S.E. Method Academy on the Skool platform.

M.U.S.E. stands for Monetize. Use AI. Simplify. Elevate.

It's a community of creators over 40 who are learning AI tools, building digital businesses, and refusing to be left behind. Inside, you get:

✅ Step-by-step AI training built for non-tech creatives✅ Monthly live sessions with Lori✅ Prompt libraries you can use immediately across image, writing, and business tools✅ A community of creators who get it—your culture, your pace, your goals✅ Business strategies to monetize your AI skills with digital products, coaching, and content

If you've been watching from the sidelines, this is your sign to get in before the door closes at this price.

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You are not too old. You are not too late. And you are not alone.

What if everything you've been told about being "too old" for AI is a lie?

In this power-packed episode of Just Lori, I Can Only Be Me, VaLora "That AI Girl" Richardson pulls back the curtain on the M.U.S.E. Method—the exact framework she used to go from fired and financially uncertain to building multiple revenue streams in less than six months.

This isn't theory. This is testimony.

What You'll Learn:

✅ The M.U.S.E. Method Breakdown—Monetize your creativity, Use AI as your co-creator, Simplify your systems, and Elevate your impact. Each pillar is explained with real-world examples from VaLora's own journey.

✅ Why Creators Over 40 Are Built for This—Pattern recognition, endurance, and wisdom aren't liabilities in the AI era—they're your competitive advantage. Young creators move fast, but seasoned creators know where the pattern is going before it completes.

✅ From Braiding Hair to Building Empires—VaLora shares how watching her mother braid hair at age 9 taught her the same skills she now uses to master AI: observation, repetition, refinement, and mastery. It's all connected.

✅ Real Revenue, Real Results—How VaLora made $1,000 in her first month selling AI-generated calendars in 2021, then used that blueprint when she got fired in April 2025. No fluff. Just facts.

✅ The Mini Case Study You Need to Hear—What do you do when you're 50+, unemployed, and the world tells you you're obsolete? You build. VaLora walks you through exactly how she monetized AI skills, automated her systems, and positioned herself as "That AI Girl" while landing stable employment by September 2025.

Scripture & Affirmations Included:

• Proverbs 16:3 (KJV): "Commit thy works unto the Lord, and thy thoughts shall be established."
• Ephesians 3:20 (KJV): "Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us."
• Joel 2:28 (KJV): Your old men shall dream dreams—this is YOUR dreaming season.

Who This Episode Is For:

• Creators over 40 who feel left behind by technology
• Entrepreneurs who want to monetize their expertise without burning out
• Anyone tired of watching 20-somethings dominate the AI conversation
• Braiders, stylists, artists, coaches, and multi-hyphenate creatives ready to scale
• People who know they have value but don't know how to package it

About M.U.S.E. Method Academy:VaLora is building a movement on Skool for creators over 40 who are ready to master AI without the tech shame. M.U.S.E. Method Academy offers step-by-step training, custom GPTs (REIGN & RealTalk), group coaching, and a community of people who GET IT.

Limited spots available at the founding member price of $27/month or $197 one-time. Once these spots are filled, the price increases to $67/month or $497 one-time. Lock in your rate now at bit.ly/MUSEMETHODACADEMY.

Connect with VaLora:

• Podcast: Just Lori, I Can Only Be Me—Demystifying AI One Conversation at a Time
• Brand: Shades of Blaque Creations® (federally trademarked)
• Expertise: AI prompt engineering, children's book author, licensed cosmetologist, master braid artist, paraeducator, and creative entrepreneur
• Mission: Teaching creators over 40 that their life experience isn't a disadvantage—it's their superpower

Final Thought:You are not behind. You are not too late. You are right on time. AI isn't here to replace you—it's here to amplify the mastery you've been building for decades.

Press play. Take notes. Then go build something that proves the world wrong.

We've spent three weeks breaking down AI—why it's not scary, how to prompt like a pro, how it aligns with your faith. But some of you are still frozen. Still watching from the sidelines while others create, launch, and win.

Today, we're naming the real enemy: fear. Not the "I'm scared of robots" fear—the sneaky, paralyzing fear that keeps you from starting.

In this episode, I share:

The Parable of the Three Travelers — Three people. Same bridge. Same opportunity. Only fear decided who arrived. You'll recognize yourself in one of these travelers, and you'll finally understand what's really keeping you stuck.

My "Hair on the Floor" Story — At 13, I thought I knew how to braid. Then my sister-in-law asked me to do extensions. Y'all, I had more hair on the floor than in her head. The braid started fat, ended skinny, and looked like a disaster. But I didn't quit. I became a master braider because I was willing to be terrible first. Your AI journey is the same.

The Three Faces of Fear:

• Fear of looking foolish (asking "dumb questions")
• Fear of being left behind (everyone's moving faster)
• Fear of losing your identity (AI feels like cheating)

The Real Cost of Waiting — Every day in the waiting room is a day of lost revenue, lost creativity, lost impact. The people winning with AI didn't start when they felt ready. They started with crooked braids and hair on the floor.

5 Practical Steps to Get Unstuck:

1. Start small, start messy
2. Give yourself permission to suck
3. Find your people
4. Reframe your narrative
5. Take one action TODAY

This episode is for creators over 40 who know they need to learn AI but feel paralyzed. It's for the gifted, talented people sitting in the waiting room hoping to feel "ready" someday.

Here's the truth: Ready is a myth. Progress beats perfection. And your legacy is waiting on the other side of fear.

Whether you're building a business, writing a book, launching a course, or creating digital products—AI is the tool that amplifies what God already planted inside you. But you have to be brave enough to leave some hair on the floor first.

Ready to stop learning alone?

Join M.U.S.E. Method Academy on Skool—we only have 7 founding member spots left. This is where creators over 40 learn to:

• Monetize gifts with clarity
• Use AI with confidence (no tech degree needed)
• Simplify systems
• Elevate their brands

Grab your spot: https://bit.ly/MUSEMETHODACADEMY

Call the Just Lori Listener Line at 872-262-7418 and tell me what you're committing to try this week.

Much love,
VaLora (That AI Girl) ✨

Let me tell you something that's gonna shake up your whole perspective on AI and faith.

You've been hearing the whispers in your church. You've seen the side-eyes when you mention artificial intelligence. You've felt that tension in your spirit wondering, "Is this tool from God... or something else?"

And here's what I need you to understand right now: The question isn't whether Christians CAN use AI. The question is whether Christians SHOULD be wise enough to steward it.

See, here's what most believers are missing. They think technology is the enemy. But let me ask you this: Was the printing press ungodly when it helped spread the Gospel to millions? Was the radio demonic when it carried sermons across nations? Was the internet satanic when it connected believers worldwide?

The tool is neutral. Your INTENTION is everything.

In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on the real reason Christians fear AI—and it's not what you think. It's not about the technology. It's about what people are doing with it. It's about folks using AI to cut corners instead of build character. It's about the lazy attempting to bypass the process God designed to develop them.

But here's the flip side that nobody's talking about: What if God gave you this tool specifically to multiply your impact?

Think about it. You've got a message. You've got a calling. You've got gifts that could serve thousands—maybe millions. And you're sitting on the sidelines because you're more afraid of what people will say than you are excited about what God could do through you with the right tools.

According to Pew Research, 58% of Christians are unsure if AI aligns with their faith. But when you ask them if they'd use AI to spread the Gospel, translate scripture, or serve their communities? That number jumps to 73% YES.

Translation? We're not against the tool. We just need clarity on how to use it righteously.

This is where stewardship meets strategy.

Matthew 25 tells us about the servants who were given talents. Two multiplied what they were given. One buried his in fear. And when the master returned, who got rewarded? The ones who USED what they had. Not the one who played it safe.

So let me ask you directly: When you stand before God one day and He asks, "What did you do with everything I gave you?"—do you want to say you were too scared to try? Or do you want to say you stewarded every gift, every tool, every opportunity He placed in your hands?

In this episode, you'll discover:

• Why AI fear is rooted in misuse, not the tool itself
• How technology amplifies your intention (good or bad)
• Biblical principles for using AI with integrity
• The difference between cutting corners and creating with wisdom
• Why stewardship demands you learn what God has made available
• How to guard your heart while leveraging digital tools

This isn't about forcing AI on anyone. This is about giving you permission to explore what's possible when faith meets technology. This is about clarity for the believers who've been sitting in confusion, wondering if they're allowed to step into this new era.

Colossians 3:23 (KJV) says: "And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men."

That includes AI. That includes innovation. That includes using the intelligence God gave humanity to build, create, and serve His people more effectively.

If you've been wrestling with whether you can use AI as a believer, this episode will settle it once and for all. Not with hype. Not with pressure. But with truth, scripture, and real talk from someone who's been walking in faith AND technology for years.

Call the Just Lori Listener Line at 872-262-7418 and share your thoughts. Let's have this conversation.

And if you're ready to learn how to use AI with purpose, integrity, and profit—join the M.U.S.E. Method Academy at bit.ly/JustLoriPodcast.

Much love from me. I'm Just Lori, that AI Girl. ✨

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AI ain’t broken.
Most of us just don’t know how to talk to it yet.

In this episode of Just Lori, I Can Only Be Me, I’m walking you through why so many people try AI once, get something basic or weird, and decide, “Yeah… this ain’t for me.” Spoiler alert: it’s not the tool—it’s the instructions.

When I first started, I was doing the same thing. Typing in stuff like, “Create an image of a woman.” And what came back? Plain. Forgettable. No soul.

Then it clicked.

That’s like walking into a restaurant and saying, “I want food.”
Okay… but what kind?

AI works the same way. The clearer you are, the better it responds.

In this episode, I break down:
• Why vague prompts give you trash results
• My 5-part prompt formula (the same one I teach inside M.U.S.E. Method Academy)
• How using more vivid, human language changes everything
• Why your first result isn’t supposed to be perfect
• And why your voice is the part AI can never replace

We talk about prompting like you’re painting a picture—not barking orders. About adjusting, refining, and having an actual conversation instead of giving up after one try.

I also share a scripture that grounds this whole conversation:

“A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.” — Proverbs 25:11 (KJV)

Your words matter. Period.
To people. To systems. To AI.

Before you finish this episode, I want you to try it for yourself. Create a prompt this week and tell me how it went. Call the Just Lori Listener Line at 872-262-7418 and share what you made—or where you got stuck.

And if you’re ready to really learn this stuff without feeling overwhelmed, I’d love to have you inside the M.U.S.E. Method Academy on Skool. That’s where I teach creatives how to:
• Use AI without fear
• Turn ideas into actual products
• Simplify their systems
• And show up confidently as themselves

Details are at bit.ly/JustLoriPodcast.

Welcome to AI Unafraid: Creating with Courage in the New Era

You've heard the headlines. AI is taking jobs. AI is replacing creativity. AI is turning us all into extras in some dystopian sci-fi flick.

But what if that's not the whole story?

I'm VaLora Richardson—your host, creative partner, and That AI Girl—and I've been deep in the AI world since 2019. I've watched the fear cycles, the panic posts, the think pieces. And I'm here to tell you: the boogeyman isn't real.

In this premiere episode of Season 4, we're breaking down:

✨ Why AI is a loom, not a thief — A parable about how technology enhances creativity instead of erasing it ✨ How I used AI to create my children's book — Real talk about collaboration, not competition ✨ The stats you need to hear — 75% of creatives say AI increased their productivity without sacrificing originality (McKinsey, 2024) ✨ What we're really afraid of — Spoiler: It's not the tech. It's the fear of being left behind. ✨ Scripture for the journey — "For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." — 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)

What You'll Walk Away With:

A mindset shift about AI as your creative partner

Practical examples of how AI speeds up work without stealing your artistry

Affirmations to replace fear with power

Permission to stop feeling intimidated and start playing

This Episode is For You If:

You're over 40 and feel like tech is passing you by

You've been curious about AI but don't know where to start

You're tired of being scared and ready to be equipped

You want to scale your creativity without losing your soul

Scripture Moment:

We pause mid-episode to ground ourselves in truth: Fear is not from God. And that includes fear of technology. If He gave you creativity, He gave you everything you need to steward it—including the tools to expand it.

Affirmations to Speak Over Yourself:

I am not intimidated by technology.

AI is my creative partner, not my replacement.

I have the wisdom and the courage to learn new things.

Ready to Go Deeper?

If this episode resonates and you're ready to actually use AI to build income, simplify your creative process, and elevate your brand, join me inside M.U.S.E. Method Academy on Skool.

Inside M.U.S.E., I teach you how to: ✅ Monetize your skills and stories into digital offers ✅ Use AI to work smarter, not harder ✅ Simplify your systems so you can ditch the overwhelm ✅ Elevate your confidence, voice, and visibility

If you're tired of feeling behind and ready to build with what God already gave you — M.U.S.E. is home.

No pressure. Just invitation.

Let's Stay Connected:

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Welcome to the Season 3 Finale of Just Lori, I Can Only Be Me! This is the episode you've been waiting for—the complete, unfiltered, behind-the-scenes look at how VaLora (Lori) Richardson uses AI every single day to build multiple businesses, create consistent content, and amplify her voice without losing her authenticity.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

Part 1: How I Create Podcast EpisodesEver wondered how Lori comes up with episode ideas week after week? In this section, she reveals her complete podcast creation process—from finding inspiration in unexpected places (like her pastor's wife's sermon that inspired "The Seasons of Life") to using AI when she's stuck. You'll learn exactly what a "prompt" is and how to write prompts that get you the results you need. Lori shares the actual prompts she uses for brainstorming episode ideas, structuring content, and drafting scripts—plus the critical editing process that keeps her voice authentic.

Part 2: A Day in the Life with AIWalk through a real day in Lori's life, from 6am to 8pm, and see exactly when and how she uses AI:

Morning (6-9am): Brain dumping, task prioritization, social media caption creation, content planning

Midday (10am-2pm): Client emails, lesson plans for M.U.S.E. Method Academy, research, graphic design in Canva

Evening (5-8pm): The critical editing process, planning tomorrow, journaling with AI as a thought partner

The key message: AI doesn't do the work FOR her—it does it WITH her. This partnership gives her hours back every week to focus on strategy, creativity, and the things only she can do.

Part 3: The Actual ToolsNo more guessing—Lori shares the exact tools she uses:

For Writing: ChatGPT (free) for brainstorming, drafting, and editing; Claude for deeper strategy and coaching-style responses

For Design: Canva with AI features for graphics, presentations, color palettes, and automatic resizing

For Organization: AI-powered planning and task management

For Learning: Using AI as a personal tutor for anything and everything

The key principle: Start with ONE tool. Master it. Then add more. Don't overwhelm yourself trying to learn everything at once.

Part 4: How to Keep YOUR Voice While Using AIThis is the MOST important part of the entire episode. Lori shares the golden rule: AI can draft it, but YOU have to edit it.

Part 5: What's Next - Season 4 PreviewSeason 3 has been about finding your voice, owning your story, and showing up authentically. Season 4 is about AMPLIFYING that voice using AI.

Lori is taking a 6-week hiatus to build M.U.S.E. Method Academy on Skool—a community for people over 40 who are ready to learn AI with cultural authenticity. When Season 4 drops, every episode will teach practical, hands-on AI skills:

• Writing better content faster
• Designing like a pro without being a designer
• Building a business with AI as your assistant
• Mastering prompts that actually help

Your Action Steps:

1. Try AI today: Go to ChatGPT (free) and ask it one question. See what happens. Experiment with it.
2. Call the Just Lori Listener Line: 872-262-7418 - After you try AI, call and tell Lori what you asked and what it gave you back. Tell her what surprised you. Tell her what tool you're going to try first. She might feature your story in Season 4!
3. Follow the podcast: bit.ly/JustLoriPodcast so you're ready when Season 4 drops
4. Tag Lori on Instagram: @ShadesofBlaque and share your biggest takeaway
5. Join M.U.S.E. Method Academy: DM "MUSE" to stay updated on the academy launch

Remember: You're not just building a brand. God is building YOU. And AI? That's just one of the tools He's putting in your hands.

Season 3 taught you to find your voice.
Season 4 is gonna teach you to AMPLIFY it.

Stay loud. Stay learning. Stay YOU.

I'm Just Lori.

For three seasons you’ve heard me talk about finding your voice, owning your story, and showing up as the fullest version of yourself. But today? I’m revealing the tool that helped me amplify my voice when everything in me wanted to hide:

AI.

And before you tense up — breathe.
AI isn’t here to replace you.
It’s here to multiply you.

In this episode, I’m sharing:

• Why authenticity and AI are not opposites

• How AI helped me create illustrations for my books

• How I used it to build my business

• The role it played during lockdown when everything shifted

• Why learning AI is easier than you think

• And why this tool might be exactly what your voice has been waiting for

I walk you through the moments where AI became my creative partner — from content creation, to book writing, to social media, to podcast planning, to designing the visuals I could see in my head but couldn’t always execute by hand.

You’ll hear the truth about how I used AI to bring my imagination to life, how it helped me stay consistent without burning out, and why this tool gave me my TIME back so I could focus on what actually matters.

And sis… I want you to really let this sink in:
Your voice with the right tools becomes unstoppable.

Toward the end, I give you a preview of what’s coming next:
Next week in Episode 20, I’m showing you EXACTLY how I use AI daily — the tools, the workflows, the strategies. And then I’m stepping away for six weeks to build something powerful for you: M.U.S.E. Method Academy.

M — Monetize your gifts
U — Use AI as your tool
S — Simplify your systems
E — Elevate your impact

A space where I teach you how to use AI to build your empire while staying true to your voice.

This episode is your invitation to stop fearing the tool that could help you finally create the life, brand, and business you’ve been dreaming about.

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Tell me: What’s one thing you wish you could do faster in your creative life? What’s been holding you back from trying AI?

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Share your biggest takeaway from this episode and tag me!

DM me the word MUSE and I’ll keep you updated on the academy launch.

Remember: You’re not just building a brand — God is building YOU.
And AI? That’s just one of the tools He’s putting in your hands.

Much love, always.
I’m Just Lori.

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