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AI, But Make It Aligned

A soulful guide to integrating AI without losing your voice, values, or intuition.

Let’s be honest…

When AI first started popping up all over our feeds, a lot of us felt that cringe.

The hype. The bro-marketing energy. The “automate everything” messaging that made it sound like you could just hit a button and poof—business success.

Um, no thanks.

I remember sitting there, watching the launch of yet another “AI funnel formula” and thinking… this is so not for me. It felt robotic. Generic. Like we were all being asked to trade in our intuition for a chatbot and call it a day.

But then—because I’m equally right- and left-brained—I got curious.

What if AI could actually feel supportive?

What if it could enhance your presence instead of replacing it?

What if it could sound like you?

Let’s get into what that actually looks like.

Why Heart-Led Folks Are Wary of AI

If you’ve felt that tension between curiosity and resistance, you’re not alone.

Most of my clients are deeply intentional. They’re wellness pros, spiritual entrepreneurs, and creatives who care more about impact than performance metrics. So yeah—when something feels off or inauthentic? They’re out.

Here’s what I hear over and over again:

  • “I don’t want to sound like a robot.”
  • “I’m worried it’s going to write something that doesn’t feel like me.”
  • “I just want my brand to feel aligned—like me, but even clearer.”

There’s also real concern around ethics, authorship, and digital boundaries.

Who’s really writing this? Who owns the words?

And at the heart of it—how do we stay human in a tech-driven world?

Totally valid. And honestly? I had all those questions too.

What “Aligned AI” Actually Looks Like

Let’s make this super real.

Some weeks? My energy is low. I’ve been working with clients all day or I’ve been in full-on RV travel mode. That’s when I’ll turn to AI for things like:

  • Drafting a newsletter that sounds like me (but takes half the time)
  • Rewriting that weird, clunky landing page that just won’t flow
  • Brainstorming a launch calendar that actually feels doable

And when I’m off-grid or offline?

My custom AI tool keeps showing up in my voice, with my stories, without me having to force it.

That’s freedom. And it’s also strategy.

How I use it (real examples)

Let me be real—some days, the energy just isn’t there.

That’s when I lean on my AI tool like a creative partner. Not to take over… but to sit beside me. Like a co-creator who never gets tired, doesn’t judge my weird drafts, and always shows up ready to bounce ideas around.

Here’s how I actually use it:

  • Drafting content when I’m low on energy but still want to show up
  • Brainstorming launch ideas or naming something I’ve been circling for weeks
  • Rewriting clunky copy when I’ve hit a wall with my own words
  • Creating consistency so I’m not starting from scratch every week
  • Holding my voice—even when I’m offline, traveling, or totally tapped out

It’s not about outsourcing your soul.

It’s about having a rhythm and a rhythm keeper—a gentle collaborator that keeps your momentum going without ever pushing or pressuring.

Because being a solopreneur doesn’t have to mean doing it solo.

Questions to ask before using AI

Does this tool understand your tone—or is it making you sound like someone else?

If the output feels generic or overly polished, pause. Your brand voice is one of your most powerful tools. It should sound like you, not like a copywriter version of you in a pantsuit.

Is it saving you energy—or creating more friction in your workflow?

Tech should support your rhythm, not interrupt it. If you find yourself spending more time “fixing” the AI output or feeling annoyed every time you open it… that’s information. Good tools create ease.

Do you feel more expressed—or more disconnected?

This is the gut check. If your content starts to feel like a template factory—or if you’re losing that little spark of joy or ownership in what you’re creating—it might be time to recalibrate.


Here’s how I approach these questions:
I tune in.
I let my body, my energy, and my values guide the tech—not the other way around.

And the truth is… I didn’t want to sound like everyone else.
So I didn’t just use AI—I trained it in my tone, my voice, my story.
I made it mine. I made it aligned.

Now it’s not just a tool.
It’s a creative partner that speaks in my language—even when I’m offline or tapped out.

That’s what aligned AI can feel like.
Supportive. Spacious. Still deeply you.


What changed when I brought AI into alignment?

With my custom Aligned AI tool, I can draft newsletters, shape launches, or refine voice — all in your voice, so you still feel like you.

Instead of the pressure, there’s presence. Instead of generic messaging, there’s clarity.

Curious what aligned AI support could look like for your brand?

I offer The AI Brand Alchemist™ – 1:1, where we build a tailor‑made GPT together.

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