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Episode 611: Using AI Without Losing the Human Touch: 3 Things to Automate, What to Personalize, and How to Decide

podcast Mar 16, 2026
Using AI Without Losing the Human Touch: 3 Things to Automate, What to Personalize, and How to Decide

If you’ve been curious about using AI in your business but feel unsure where to start—or worried it might make your content sound generic—this episode will completely shift the way you think about it.

In this episode, I sit down with AI educator and strategist Kinsey Soderberg to talk about how female entrepreneurs can use AI intentionally to support sustainable business growth without burnout.

We dive into the biggest mistake most entrepreneurs make when using tools like ChatGPT (and why it leads to robotic content), how to train AI to actually understand your brand voice, and why creating a brand blueprint is the key to making AI work for you instead of against you.

Kinsey also shares how AI can help entrepreneurs build smarter systems, scale high-touch personalization, and create more freedom in their schedule without sacrificing authenticity or connection.

And we have a powerful conversation about something many women don’t talk about enough: the guilt some female entrepreneurs feel around using AI, and how reframing it as a collaboration partner instead of a shortcut can change everything.

If you want to simplify your marketing, protect your time, and build a business that truly supports your life, this episode will help you start using AI in a way that feels aligned, strategic, and sustainable.

 

Today you’ll hear:

  • 02:17 – Why AI exploded in the online business space and what’s shifting for entrepreneurs in 2026
  • 4:44 – The hesitation many women entrepreneurs feel about using AI (and how to reframe it)
  • 08:53 – Why community and conversation are key to learning AI as a female entrepreneur
  • 09:35 – How Kinsey uses AI daily as a “collaboration buddy” for strategy, planning, and content
  • 11:07 – AI tools that support podcasting, automation, and streamlined content creation
  • 17:36 – The future of AI agents, automations, and what entrepreneurs should start paying attention to
  • 19:40 – The biggest mistake people make when using ChatGPT for their business
  • 20:24 – Why treating AI like a new intern changes the quality of the output you get
  • 22:20 – The power of creating a brand blueprint to train AI on your business
  • 24:47 – The five core elements that help AI understand your voice, audience, and offers
  • 26:58 – Why storytelling and personal experiences make AI-generated content feel authentic
  • 28:59 – How sharing your opinions and perspective helps AI create better messaging
  • 31:51 – Why AI can help you build a life-first business and reclaim time in your schedule

 

Connect with Kinsey:

Website: https://diywith.ai

Instagram: https://instagram.com/authenticaiforentrepreneurs

FREE Resources:

Reels Prompt Playbook for ChatGPT: diywith.ai/reels

'Make AI Sound Like You (Not a Robot)' Micro Class: diywith.ai/class

 

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Holly Marie Haynes is a business strategy coach, podcaster, mom of twins, and founder of the Crush the Rush brand. She helps women create simple scaleable offers and systems to grow to multiple 6-figures.

Holly Marie Haynes is a business strategy coach, podcaster, mom of twins, and founder of the Crush the Rush brand. She helps women create simple scaleable offers and systems to grow to multiple 6-figures.