I Thought AI was for Tech Bros

I used to roll my eyes every time someone brought up AI.

It felt like a buzzword. A gimmick. Something cooked up in Silicon Valley by tech bros who drink Soylent and talk about “disrupting” things that weren’t broken in the first place.

AI, I figured, was for people in hoodies with dual monitors—not moms with Google Calendars bursting at the seams.

And yet… here I am.

Writing this blog post after building a custom GPT for coaching conversations.
Automating my scheduling, tracking, and writing workflows.
Helping other women get hours of their week back by showing them what’s actually possible.

So what changed?

Let’s Start With What Didn’t Work

For months, I ignored AI.

I told myself I wasn’t technical. I wasn’t interested. It wasn’t “for me.”
But if I’m being honest, the real reason was:
It made me feel stupid.

Everywhere I looked, people were throwing around terms like “machine learning,” “LLMs,” and “agents,” like we were all just supposed to understand them. The tools felt opaque. The tone was exclusive.

And I didn’t have the time—or energy—to dig through YouTube tutorials made by 25-year-old crypto bros with ring lights and hustle culture catchphrases.

Still, there was this gnawing feeling.

Not fear, exactly—but a nudge.
A voice in the back of my head whispering, “You should probably pay attention to this.”

Because the truth is:
I’m a solopreneur. A coach. A mom of two.
Time is my most valuable resource. And AI promised to give some of it back.

What Finally Made Me Jump In

I found the AI Transformation Black Belt Course by accident—through a connection on LinkedIn.

It didn’t feel pushy.
It didn’t assume I knew anything.
It spoke like a human to another human.

It said something like: “If you’re curious about AI but not sure where to start—this is for you.”

So I signed up. Nervous. A little skeptical. But ready.

What I Learned (That No One Told Me Before)

Here’s the biggest shock:

AI isn’t just for tech people.
AI is for anyone who wants to stop wasting time on things that don't need their brain.

Within a few weeks, I was:

• Automating how I track my coaching hours (finally!).
  
  

• Creating templates to help field leaders prep for hard conversations.
  
  

• Using AI as a sounding board when I was stuck in decision fatigue.
  
  

• Editing LinkedIn content in half the time.
  
  

But more than that, I felt empowered.
I didn’t just know how to use tools.
I understood how to think with them. Strategically. Ethically. Creatively.

Why This Isn’t Just a Silicon Valley Thing

The truth is, AI is already showing up in:

• Schools
  
  

• Blue-collar industries
  
  

• Nonprofits
  
  

• Freelancers' businesses
  
  

• Your kids’ classrooms
  
  

This isn’t about building the next tech unicorn. It’s about not getting buried under busywork. It’s about reclaiming your time. It’s about doing more of what actually matters—and less of what drains you.

It’s not hype anymore. It’s reality.

And the people who learn how to use AI thoughtfully are going to lead the way.

Still Skeptical? That’s Okay.

I get it.

I really do.

But here’s what I’d say to the version of me who rolled her eyes a year ago:

You don’t have to become a coder.
You don’t have to buy into the hype.
You don’t have to change who you are.

You just have to be curious.
And willing to take the first step.

Want to see where you stand?
Take the AI Fluency Assessment or explore the AI Transformation Black Belt Course.

It’s not too late.
You’re not too far behind.
And no—you don’t need a hoodie and a second monitor.

Just an open mind and a little courage.