Episode 18: Oh My AI

🎙️ Show Summary:

Artificial intelligence is changing the way we work, market, communicate, and build businesses. But while AI can save time and improve efficiency, it should never replace the perspective, experience, and authenticity that make your business unique.

In this solo episode of Founders & Fortitude, Audrie Dollins shares how she incorporates AI into her business every day, where she believes it adds tremendous value, and where founders should use caution. Sparked by a simple newsletter mishap, this conversation explores why AI is a powerful business tool when it supports your ideas instead of creating them for you.

Whether you’re a founder, creator, marketer, or business owner, this episode offers practical insight into using AI responsibly while protecting your voice, strengthening your marketing, and continuing to build trust with your audience.

What to Expect in This Episode:

• Why AI should support your thinking instead of replacing it.

• How Audrie uses AI throughout her business every day.

• The differences between ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and other AI platforms.

• Why learning to write better prompts produces better results.

• The importance of fact checking and protecting sensitive information.

• Practical ways AI can save time across marketing and business operations.

• Why your perspective and lived experience remain your greatest competitive advantage.

Founder’s Favorites:

Trending Topic:

Artificial intelligence and how businesses are incorporating AI into marketing, communication, operations, and everyday decision making.

Marketing Resource:

Audrie’s companion blog covering today’s leading AI platforms, practical business applications, and recommendations for getting started.

Current Business Focus:

Finding thoughtful ways to incorporate AI into daily business operations while protecting authenticity, creativity, and strategic thinking.

Current Reminder:

AI is a tool. Your voice is your advantage.

Quote of the Week:

Sponsored by Parlay Collective.

“The businesses that will thrive with AI aren’t the ones using it to replace people. They’re the ones using it to become better thinkers, communicators, and leaders.” Audrie Dollins

This Week’s Three from Me:

1. Learn Before You Judge

If you haven’t explored AI yet, spend an hour this week learning one platform. Understanding how it works will help you use it responsibly.

2. Keep Your Voice

AI can help organize your thoughts, but your audience follows you because of your perspective. Never lose that.

3. Stay Curious

Technology will continue to evolve. The founders who stay curious and continue learning will be better positioned for what’s next.

Resources Mentioned:

• ChatGPT

• Claude

• Google Gemini

• Grammarly

• Artificial Intelligence

• Prompt Engineering

• Audrie Dollins Blog

• Parlay Collective

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