Let’s talk about something that’s been quietly revolutionizing the way I work behind the scenes—AI. Now before you start picturing some robot sitting at a desk doing all my marketing for me—let me stop you right there. This isn’t about replacing the heart of your business or handing over everything to technology. It’s about working a little bit smarter. About giving yourself the gift of help in a world where we’re all trying to wear a dozen hats at once.

The other day, I posted a quick poll on Instagram asking who’s using AI—even in small, simple ways. 51% of my audience said they use it. The other 49%? They slid into my DMs with the same question: “Okay, but how?!”

If you’ve been feeling the same—curious about AI, wondering how it actually fits into your business without feeling robotic or overwhelming—this post is for you.

I’m going to walk you through exactly how I use it in my own work, why I created Wordsmith to help other business owners do the same, and where I’d start if I were brand new and just getting my feet wet.

I’m a Writer at Heart… But Not Always a Perfect One

Let me be honest with you—I’ve always loved writing.

There’s something about putting thoughts into words that feels like home to me. It’s how I make sense of the world. How I connect. How I teach and serve and show up.

But grammar?
Perfect sentence structure?
Avoiding run-on thoughts that sound more like a rambling voice memo?

Yeah… not so much.

I moved to America when I was 11 years old and didn’t speak a word of English. I learned the language by listening—by paying attention to the rhythm, the tone, the meaning behind the words. And while I eventually became fluent and feel like someone who’s great at communicating, I never had those early years of formal grammar lessons or spelling drills.

So now, when I sit down to write, I know what I want to say—but sometimes the mechanics don’t always come out perfectly. I write the way I talk. I pour my thoughts out quickly and with feeling. And honestly? I think that’s part of what makes my writing real and relatable.

Still, that’s also why AI has become one of my most trusted tools.

Using AI as a Second Set of Eyes

I can’t even count how many times I’ve typed out something I felt good about only to second-guess it later. Is this clear enough? Does it make sense? Is it too long? Too short? Too much?

With AI, I don’t have to bother a friend or send off yet another email to ask for feedback. I open up my favorite AI writing tool and ask it for help. And you know what? It’s fast. It’s supportive. And it gives me the clarity I was looking for without the emotional toll of overthinking everything.

I also use AI to get feedback on ideas, to rework headlines, to help me simplify a long piece of content, or even just explain something I want to understand better. My husband (a software engineer) uses it, too—to review his code, build test cases, troubleshoot bugs.

It’s not doing the work for us.
It’s helping us do the work better.

Why I Built Wordsmith Using AI

When I first created Wordsmith, AI wasn’t even a part of it. I was writing every single caption, newsletter, and blog post inside the platform by hand—and uploading them each month for other entrepreneurs to use.

And it worked. People loved it. The feedback was beautiful.

But over time, I started hearing the same thing again and again:
“I wish I could personalize this more… I love what you wrote, but I want it to sound more like me.”

That’s when I started exploring what AI could do.

So we built it into Wordsmith—not as a replacement for good writing or thoughtful marketing, but as a tool to help business owners write more authentically, efficiently, and with confidence.

Today, Wordsmith is like having a team of copywriters on call. Trained to understand your writing style. Focused on authentic, human-centered marketing. And ready to help you go from “no idea what to say” to “content that’s ready to publish.”

So… Want to Start Using AI? Here’s Where I’d Begin.

If you’re curious about using AI but not sure where to start, here’s my honest advice:

1. Start small.

Don’t try to replace everything overnight. Pick one task where you often feel stuck—maybe it’s writing your weekly email, brainstorming content ideas, or repurposing a blog post into a few social captions using Wordsmith.

2. Use AI as a collaborator, not a shortcut.

The best results happen when you bring the vision and AI helps bring it to life. You still get to be the voice. AI just helps you say it more clearly, consistently, and confidently.

3. Choose tools that are built for your goals.

You wouldn’t use a hammer to bake a cake, right? (Hopefully not.) The same goes for AI. General tools like ChatGPT can be great for some things—but platforms like Wordsmith are built specifically to help entrepreneurs like you write your content, your way.

That’s why so many of our users prefer it. It’s focused, simple, and actually helps you get content done.

AI is still really new to our world. And if you would have asked me 3 years ago if I’d be using it daily, I would have said no. But once I realized how much it could actually help me with my business… I was hooked.

And if you’ve been curious, this is your nudge.

Start slow. Explore. Let it help you where you need support—not to do less, but to do what you do even better.

And if you want to try Wordsmith, you can start with a free 7-day trial and see how it works for you. No pressure. Just a chance to see what’s possible when you stop doing it all alone.

Most importantly, have fun with with it. We live in some exciting times when it comes to business and technology.