Podcast Transcripts & Articles

Does the M dash have to go?

Have you ever wondered why AI seems to love the M dash so much more than we do? Is your writing being flagged as AI generated just because you use a little punctuation differently? In this episode I dig into the history of the M dash, how and why it gets overused by AI tools, and what it really says about your writing style. Should you start removing M dashes from your work to avoid being mistaken for a robot, or is there a better way to handle this common signal?

Listen to this new 8 minute episode for practical tips on punctuation, avoiding false AI flags, and understanding why people notice the M dash in your writing.

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Karl Alhrichs – How is AI steering us in the wrong direction?

Are you blindly trusting the first answer AI gives you? What risks are you taking when clients arrive with AI-generated timelines or contracts that might be logistically impossible or even dangerous? In this episode, guest Karl Ahlrichs and I question how much faith we put in AI and explore the real value wedding professionals bring as the ultimate auditors and truth tellers. Could your critical thinking and wisdom be the competitive advantage that keeps you ahead of the AI slop?

Listen to this new episode for ways to safeguard your business, elevate your expertise, and ensure you’re still adding uniquely human value in an AI-driven world.

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What’s your AI prompting style?

When you use AI tools, do you fire off quick one-line questions or do you take the time to explain exactly what you need? Are you finding yourself using AI just for one thing and then suddenly for everything, or are you relying on AI to turn every idea into content? In this episode, I talk about different prompting styles and why the way you give instructions to AI matters more than you might think. You might be surprised at how a change in your approach could improve your results and help you use AI more authentically.

Listen to this new 7-minute episode for ideas on finding your own AI prompting style and tips to make your use of AI more genuine and effective.

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The purpose of technique is not to show it. It’s to transcend it!

Are you caught up in perfecting your craft but forgetting why it matters to those you serve? Do you focus more on what you do than on the result it creates for your clients? What if your experience and skills are important, but the only thing your customer cares about is their own experience? In this episode I challenge you to shift your mindset from technique for its own sake to transcending it and creating something meaningful for someone else.

Listen to this new 6-minute episode for insights into how mastering your technique isn’t the end goal but a path to crafting an unforgettable experience for your customers.

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So, I had another conversation with ChatGPT!

Are you actually getting your voice and style into your work when you use AI tools like ChatGPT? What if you could challenge the AI to go beyond surface-level answers and truly act as your critical editor? In this episode, I talk about the frustrations, breakthroughs, and lessons I experienced while updating my book with help from ChatGPT, and how asking better questions can transform the results. Are you owning every word? Are you challenging your technology to make your content authentically yours?

Listen to this new 25-minute episode for tips on getting more authentic results with AI, asking better questions, and making sure your voice shines through every word.

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I just bought a ticket to a conference in 2028!

Are you making your own development a priority, or just waiting for the “right time” to invest in yourself? What opportunities are you missing because you hesitate to commit? What if the one new idea or connection that could change everything is waiting for you at the next event, but only if you show up? In this episode, I challenge you to treat your education and business development as non-negotiable and share personal strategies for always being present where possibilities happen.

Listen to this new 6-minute episode for motivation to lock in your growth, make yourself a priority, and discover why committing early matters more than you think.

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Can you be Authentic in an AI world?

When you use AI to create content, are you letting it speak for you or are you making sure your true voice comes through? Are you just taking what AI gives you, or are you shaping it until it actually sounds like you? In this episode I share how you can use AI as a tool to amplify your authenticity instead of losing it, and why your own words and your customers’ feedback are the real secret to standing out from the generic crowd.

Listen to this new 9-minute episode for practical ways to make AI work for your brand while keeping every word truly yours.

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Robert Kennedy III – The power of language 

Are you telling stories that truly connect with your clients, or are you just rattling off your resume? Are you painting a vivid picture of success for a couple’s big day, or jumping straight into a sales pitch and wondering why you’re not closing the deal? In this guest episode with Robert Kennedy III, we get into how asking the right questions, understanding what your couples do—and don’t—want, and relating stories to their experience can transform your sales conversations and website into powerful connection tools that drive action.

Listen to this new episode for ways to deepen connection through storytelling, ask better questions, and use the power of language to convert conversations into bookings.

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The Curse of Knowledge Strikes again!

Are you making assumptions on your website or with your business that only make sense because you already know how everything works? What gaps in communication could be tripping up your customers? In this episode I share a real travel story that highlights how easy it is to overlook info that seems obvious to us but might be totally unclear to our clients. I dive into ways to discover these hidden friction points and offer ideas for making every step as clear and straightforward as possible.

Listen to this new 10-minute episode for ideas on spotting and fixing those hidden gaps that could be costing you business.

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Where do you find your inspiration? 

Is your best inspiration coming from inside your industry, or are you missing out on ideas from the outside world? Do you pay attention to friction you experience as a customer and ask yourself how you could fix that in your own business? Are you making things easier for your customers, or just for yourself? In this guest episode, I share stories and questions to help you recognize when and where real inspiration can strike, and how opening your eyes to everything around you can help you get ahead of the pack. 

Listen to this new 11-minute episode for practical examples and fresh ways to find inspiration where you least expect it.

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