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.

šŸ’Œ 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.


šŸŽ¤ Coming Soon: More Free AI Confidential Sessions

I’ll be hosting a fresh round of free, no-experience-needed AI sessions the week of July 7. Expect:

  • Answers to your real questions (even the ones you think are ā€œdumbā€)
  • Hands-on prompt practice
  • Real-world examples of using AI in ways that don’t make you want to throw your laptop

šŸŖ„ These are beginner-friendly and judgment-free. Keep an eye out later this week for shareable invite links you can send to your BFF, your boss, or that cousin who still prints out emails.


Sneak Peek: Want to Be in the First AI Confidential Learning Cohort?

I’m creating a 4-week experiment for those who want a little more structure (but still plenty of sparkle).

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This virtual AI learning cohort will include:

  • One 90-minute interactive live session per week
  • Daily micro-practices to build confidence without overwhelm
  • A private community where it’s safe to share wins, fails, and ask all the questions

šŸ’” I’m looking for 15 brave beta testers. Here’s the ask:

  • Bring 1 friend who’s curious too
  • Show up weekly (pants optional, caffeine encouraged)
  • Be honest about what’s working and what’s… not
  • Share a testimonial if this helps you feel more capable and curious with AI

šŸ‘‰ If that sounds like a yes, reply to this email or tap this I’m interested! link.


🧠 Weekly AI Tip: What’s on Your Plate?

Here’s a weirdly satisfying way to use AI today:

  1. Snap a pic of your lunch (or dinner - I don’t meal shame).
  2. Upload it into ChatGPT (or your fave AI app).
  3. Ask: What am I eating, and can you estimate the calories/macros?

šŸ• Is it perfect? No.

šŸ‘‘ Is it Weight Watchers-me-in-2009-levels of helpful? Oh yes.

Bonus: You’ll never miscount your tortilla chips again. (Allegedly.)


šŸ’­ That’s it for now…

Next time, I’ll be back with another delightfully odd-but-useful AI tip - because tech doesn’t have to be overwhelming (or boring) to be worth learning.

Until then - stay curious, stay kind, and remember: even midlife brains can make friends with robots.

šŸ’œ

Deb


P.S. Got a question you want answered in the next free session? Hit reply. If I don’t know the answer, I’ll find someone weird and wonderful who does.

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The Unexamined Mind | AI Confidential

šŸŽ™ļø 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.✨

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