AI or Real Life?


My new podcast, Shelf-Made Stories is coming along!

I’ve done three of interviews so far.

One is with someone who works at Pango Books.

(Wanna try it out? Use my code CHRISTINAALLDAY to get started with $5 on me!)

Another interview is with a woman who launched her own bookstore four years ago.

And another is with a woman who makes a fulltime living with her paid book club!

Who else do you want to hear from who turns pages into profit, but not in the traditional author sense?

Hit reply and tell me!

AI or Real Life?

50% of consumers think they can spot AI-generated content.

It's getting harder to tell every day.

Some people, especially Gen Z, are super skeptical of what they perceive as AI content.

They want the real deal – authentic voices, actual humans, and brands that stand for something. (Yes, even though I used an em dash, I really wrote it.)

I believe you still need AI to stay in the game, but here's how to not mess it up:

🎤 Find your unique voice (blend the best of both worlds)

🙋🏻‍♀️ Show the human/s behind your brand

💻 Create content people actually want to engage with

🧠 Use AI strategically, like a brainstorming partner

The brainstorming partner one is fine.

You can keep asking it questions to go deeper, and deeper, and deeper… it’ll never stop!

AI is like your gym equipment. Having it won't make you fit if you don’t know how to use it correctly.

Female Founders Journal

My friend Lisa Simone just created this amazing journal specifically for women entrepreneurs.

After spending 10 years building her own business, Lisa realized that mindset was just as important as strategy… if not more so.

The stories we tell ourselves end up shaping everything — our beliefs, actions, and ultimately our results.

So she created the Female Founders Journal.

It's a 90-day guided journey to help you build rock-solid confidence and finally push past that pesky imposter syndrome.

Whether you're just starting out, growing like crazy, or thinking about selling, this journal helps you celebrate your wins and shift your inner dialogue.

If this sounds like something you'd love, it's available for pre-order right now!

Click here to grab your copy.

Christina

Last Read: Famous Last Words by Gillian McAllister ⭐⭐⭐ (My Book of the Month pick.)

Current Read: Twisted Love by Ana Huang

P.S. If you haven’t already, I put together 40 book recommendations for every vibe. Click here to get it!


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