In this conversation, Kelly Sinclair (self-proclaimed “accidental tech nerd”) pulls back the curtain on what happens when your business strategy doesn’t match your actual energy — and how human-first AI can become a tool for regulation, clarity, and sustainable visibility (without feeding the algorithm or burning yourself out).

We talk about grief, hustle conditioning, generator energy, and the shift from performative marketing to strategic visibility — plus the 10-minute-a-day habit that helps you build momentum one simple action at a time.

TOPICS WE EXPLORE:

• The difference between performative visibility vs. strategic visibility
• How human design can change the way you make decisions in business
• Using AI as an interactive tool for momentum
• Why “trying harder” is often the biggest energetic leak
• How unprocessed grief and suppressed emotions eventually show up in your work
• Protecting your energy by getting off the content hamster wheel
• The 10-minute-a-day visibility habit (and why consistency matters more than intensity)
• Building trust in business in an AI-saturated world
• “AI to help you human better” — the integrity-first approach to using AI

POINT OF THE EPISODE:
AI isn’t here to help you do more faster, it’s here to help you protect your energy so you can show up more intentionally, build trust, and take strategic action without living in urgency. Visibility doesn’t require burnout, and momentum doesn’t require the algorithm.

MENTIONED:

• Kelly’s 90-Day Visibility Sprint Starter Kit (30+ strategic visibility moves + tracking tools)
• Kelly’s website
• Instagram
• Kelly’s podcast: Entrepreneur School

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I am the definition of duality — I swear like a sailor and break rules like it’s my job, but I also hold incredible space for my clients and work my ass off to help them achieve the success they’re after. But I'm also here for the non-preneur woman, too. My background in counseling gives me a unique perspective on what it means to show up, serve, & create connection for those who feel like they've never belonged before.

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