I just had the most amazing conversation with my friend Darla LeDoux on her podcast, and I couldn’t wait to bring the highlights here for you. We jammed on intuition, and how to use AI to amplify your magic.

If you’ve ever had a launch flop (🙋‍♀️ me too), or if you’ve felt nervous about showing up live or letting AI into your business, this is for you.

From Broadway to Business (and a Zero-Sale Launch)

I started as a professional performer. Broadway tours, musical theatre, even knitting classes at a yarn shop when I first moved back to California. Eventually, I thought I’d teach performers how to build a business. I created a program, expected a $30,000 launch… and sold zero.

At first it felt like failure, but it was actually the best gift. It forced me to flip my focus. Instead of teaching performers to run a business, I started teaching business owners how to perform on camera. That’s when the magic started.

Why AI Can Amplify Your Magic & “Learning Out Loud” Works Better Than Perfection

In 2016, Facebook Live had just launched. I decided to go live daily, sharing what I was learning as I was learning it. I didn’t wait for polished modules or the “perfect” program. I just showed up.

That one shift, what I now call learning out loud, changed everything. It let me connect faster, build trust, and refine my offers in real time. And it works the same way today, whether it’s Facebook Live, LinkedIn, TikTok, or now, AI.

Selling It First: From $47 to $5,000

After that failed launch, I tested a new idea called Camera Confidence with an empty Facebook group and a spreadsheet of 30 short trainings. I sold it for $47. It worked, so I ran it again for $97. Then $197. Eventually, it grew into a $5,000 program.

The lesson: sell it first, then create it. Don’t spend months building something people might not buy. Test small, deliver live, and let your audience help shape it.

The FFTT Method for Messy Moments

Because let’s be real, stuff happens. Selfie sticks fall. Tech breaks. Launches flop.

Here’s my go-to framework when it does: FFTT.

• Face it – Name the problem.
• Feel it – Allow yourself to sit in it.
• Twist it – Reframe it into a positive.
• Thank it – Be grateful for the lesson.

This keeps me moving forward without getting stuck in shame or overwhelm.

Unlock the Power of AI to Amplify Your Magic

Here’s the truth: AI is not here to replace you. It’s here to support you.

I use AI to:

• Organize ideas into clear content plans
• Turn one story into multiple posts, emails, and scripts
• Build onboarding experiences that make clients feel seen
• Test messaging against my audience’s buying beliefs

The key is anchoring it in your voice first. That’s why I always start with what I call the Quesadilla of Awesome, your unique mix of quirks, skills, values, and even favorite foods. AI can help scale your message and also… AI can amplify your magic.

Onboarding That Feels Personal

One of my absolute favorite ways to use AI to amplify your magic right now?
Transforming the way we onboard clients into retreats, programs, or memberships.

Instead of dropping your new people into a giant, overwhelming portal with a “start here” and hoping they figure it out, AI allows you to create an interactive, personalized, and engaging experience from the very first touchpoint.

With AI-powered tools like custom GPTs, you can design onboarding journeys that feel like they were made just for them, asking the right questions, offering curated next steps, and celebrating their wins along the way.

It’s not just about convenience, it’s about connection.

When someone says “yes” to working with you, those first few days are when trust is built or broken.
AI helps you:

• Reduce that initial overwhelm
• Increase completion rates
• Keep your clients excited and in motion
• And make them feel seen, supported, and celebrated

That’s what it looks like when you use AI to amplify your magic, not replace it.

Quick Wins You Can Try This Week

1. Go live once to share something you’re learning right now.
2. Sell it small: pre-sell an offer before you build it.
3. Document one process (like how you follow up with leads) and ask AI to suggest improvements.
4. List your Quesadilla of Awesome ingredients and use them as hooks in your content.
5. Turn your best prompt into a custom GPT you can use again and again.

Final Thought

You don’t have to choose between intuition and innovation.
You can absolutely trust your gut and still use AI to amplify your magic.

Let AI carry the clipboard while you carry the room.
When you give yourself permission to learn out loud, you’ll build trust faster, craft smarter offers, and keep your one-of-a-kind magic right where it belongs, front and center.

Click here to catch the full podcast episode with Darla LeDoux.
And if you want a peek at one of my favorite AI tools, grab the Ideal Client Generator GPT. It’s free and works with any ChatGPT account.