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.


šŸŽ New Freebie: The ā€˜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 start small.

Inside:

  • 5 beginner-friendly prompts to get AI helping you (not overwhelming you).
  • Use them to brainstorm, plan, or spark joy.
  • Works with ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.

šŸ’œ Founders’ Cohort Starts July 30: 4 Weeks of Simple, Supportive AI Learning

I created AI Confidential for people like you - not tech bros.

The Founders’ Cohort is where we’ll prove that simple tools, tiny steps, and a little community can change everything.

What’s inside:

  • 4 live sessions (Wednesdays, 90 mins)
  • Joy Prompt Club (our cozy Slack space)
  • Choose-your-own-adventure workbook (10-minute daily prompts)
  • 1:1 coaching session with me - because your overwhelm is personal

If you’ve been watching from the sidelines, this is your moment.

15 spots. Invite-only. Bring a friend.


✨ Why I’m (Finally) Choosing Simple

Confession: I’ve spent weeks overthinking what to create.

Do people want clever? Unique? Advanced?

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But here’s the truth: Most of you don’t need a labyrinth.

You need a front door.

So, I’m building that.

No more complicated frameworks (yet).

No more proving myself.

Just simple, supportive tools - because those change lives.

Prompt to copy:

Create an image of a permission slip that says: ā€˜Today, I give myself permission to [insert personal thing here].’ Style it like a soft, calming certificate or handwritten note, using gentle colors like lavender, blush pink, and soft blue. Include small sparkles or light effects for encouragement.

Until next week - keep it simple, keep it human.

Deb šŸ’œ

P.S. Curious but nervous? Hit reply. Let’s figure out your next small step together.

Minneapolis, MN
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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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