The Unexamined Mind | AI Confidential

Deb Haas, Sparkle-Hearted Rebel Misfit

🎙️ Hi, I’m Deb - founder of The Unexamined Mind and creator of AI Confidential, where women 40+ move from tech fear to creative freedom. After 24 years in corporate HR, I found myself in the messy middle: no longer climbing someone else’s ladder, not yet living the dream I’m building. So I partnered with AI - not as a shortcut, but as a co-creator. Now I help curious, capable humans unlock their voice, spark joy, and use tech on their terms. Let’s build something brave, weird, and wildly human.✨

Mostly Human #8: I Found My Thing (and It’s Not Retirement)

MOSTLY HUMAN #8 Turns out, joy looks a lot like midlife clarity + a Slack channel. Hey, beautiful human - We had our first live sessions for the AI Confidential Founder’s Cohort this week. Two time zones. 24 brave souls who showed up. 42 total in the Joy Prompt Club.(That’s not a humble brag - that’s a holy crap, this is real moment.) After months of designing, testing, and second-guessing… I held space for real humans trying AI for real-life reasons. And it hit me: I didn’t realize how much...

2 days ago • 1 min read

Mostly Human #7: When the Plan Gets Punk’d (and You Keep Going Anyway)

MOSTLY HUMAN #7 ADHD, Meltdowns & Moving Anyway Hey, beautiful human - No freebie this week. No productivity nugget or shiny download. What I do have? A brain that’s been running a 4-tab meltdown with an espresso chaser. And a story I didn’t plan to tell - but let’s be honest, those are usually the good ones. 🌀 One Real Moment Yesterday, I tried to make a simple AI image. Should’ve been a 10-minute task. Instead, it became a multi-platform nightmare with a side of identity crisis. Chatty G...

9 days ago • 2 min read

Mostly Human #6: When AI feels complicated… try this.

MOSTLY HUMAN #6 Real AI tips, occasional side quests, and proof that basic is brilliant. Hey, beautiful human - Last week, I shared what I’m learning from all of you: Simplicity matters. Safe spaces matter. Joy matters. Here’s what’s brewing now - for you, and (if I’m honest) for me too. 🎁 New Freebie: The ‘What Could This Be?’ Prompt Pack AI can do a lot. That’s the problem. When you’re staring at a blank chat window, it’s easy to freeze. This week’s freebie? A simple Prompt Pack to help you...

16 days ago • 1 min read

Mostly Human #5: Free AI cohort + a curious new prompt to try

MOSTLY HUMAN #5 Five sessions, one free cohort, and a tool to help AI think with you - not at you. Hey, beautiful human — Thanks for being here. Whether you’re AI-curious or AI-cautious, this space is yours. Here’s what’s brewing this week: 🔍 What You Told Me (After 5 Sessions!) Five free sessions of AI Confidential. Over 20 brilliant humans. One core lesson: Joy matters. Simplicity matters. And you’re ready for more. What you loved: Hands-on demos (settings! real prompts!) A safe,...

23 days ago • 1 min read

🎤 The One Where AI Tools Are 90s Sitcom Women (and You Can Download the Doc)

MOSTLY HUMAN #4 A not-so-serious newsletter about using AI in ways that make life easier, weirder, and a little more human. 💡 Opening Thought I didn’t grow up on 90s sitcoms, but I did watch the very first episode of Friends the night it aired. Talked my buddy Dude into watching it with me. To say Dude became a fan? Let’s just say encyclopedic knowledge doesn’t begin to cover it. So when I started teaching AI to women who are curious (but not coding), it hit me: Some tools are easier to...

30 days ago • 1 min read

AI Confidential: Mostly Human, Edition #3

MOSTLY HUMAN A not-so-serious newsletter about using AI in ways that make life easier, weirder, and a little more human - with real tips, honest talk, and the occasional sparkly side quest. 💌 Hey friend, it’s Deb - Your slightly-chaotic, always-curious guide to the AI Age. I'm back with another edition of Mostly Human, where I share what’s brewing behind the scenes at AI Confidential, plus practical stuff you can actually use. Let's get into it. 🎤 Coming Soon: More Free AI Confidential...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read

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AI Confidential: Honest Feedback, Next Steps, and a Thank You

MOSTLY HUMAN Hey beautiful human - Last week, I ran two live sessions of AI Confidential. They were free, beginner-friendly, and deeply imperfect. Here’s the truth: I was nervous. I talked too fast. I packed in more than I could realistically cover. And I forgot that silence isn’t awkward - it’s necessary when people are learning something new. But here’s the other truth: People showed up. They asked questions. They told me what helped. And they were honest about what didn’t. Here’s what you...

about 1 month ago • 1 min read