How I Mastered AI

Not long ago, I had only opened ChatGPT once—and I clicked away within five minutes.

I was overwhelmed. Apprehensive. Maybe even a little scared.

The headlines were everywhere: AI is taking over, AI is the future, Don’t get left behind. But what they didn’t say is how incredibly confusing it all feels at first—especially if you’re not in tech.

All the unknowns and what-ifs loomed large. I didn’t know who to trust, what terms meant, or how any of it applied to my life.

LLM?
Claude? (Is that someone’s cat?)
Custom GPTs? (Come again?)

I wasn’t trying to become a machine learning engineer. I just wanted to understand what AI could do, how to use it safely and ethically, and—if I’m being honest—how to stay relevant in a world that’s changing faster than ever.

But what pushed me over the edge wasn’t fear of missing out. It was something more personal.

Why I Decided to Learn AI Anyway

I have two elementary-aged daughters. They will grow up as AI natives.

Just like I grew up with the internet, they’ll grow up with intelligent tools embedded in their learning, their future workplaces, and even their social lives. If I didn’t at least try to understand it, how could I guide them?

AI is here to stay. And I figured if it’s going to shape the world around us, I should at least try to shape how it shows up in my own world.

Finding the Right Path (That Wasn’t a YouTube Rabbit Hole)

I didn’t want to waste time on YouTube videos from techbros or scroll endless TikToks that left me more confused than when I started.

What I needed was structure. Language I could understand. A guide I could trust.

I found the AI Transformation Course from Journey Alliance through a LinkedIn post. It promised to take me from zero to fluent in just eight weeks—without jargon or hype.

I signed up. Nervous. Skeptical. But curious.

What Happened Over the Next 8 Weeks

Fast forward eight weeks—and I’m not just using AI. I’m building with it.

• I’ve created Custom GPTs that help leaders practice difficult conversations with their team.
  
  

• I’ve automated dozens of repetitive tasks that used to steal hours from my week as a solopreneur.
  
  

• I’ve helped other women streamline their work, reclaim their time, and feel empowered—not threatened—by AI.
  
  

What once felt murky and intimidating is now something I actively enjoy.

What I’ve Learned (That’s Bigger Than AI)

This course didn’t just teach me tools. It taught me how to think differently.

How to look at a challenge and ask, “Is there a smarter way?”
How to use AI to be more efficient—not to do more, but to make room for what actually matters.
How to spend less time in my inbox… and more time being fully present for my family.

I believe AI can help us be more human, not less—if we learn to use it thoughtfully, ethically, and creatively.

Thinking About Getting Started?

If you’re AI-curious but feel overwhelmed, you're not alone.

Start where I did: with curiosity and a little courage.
And if you want a guide you can trust, take a look at the AI Transformation Course.

You don’t need to be tech-savvy. You don’t need a background in programming.

You just need a willingness to learn—and maybe a little motivation to keep up with your kids.