AI Creativity ChroniclesMaking Marketing Fun Again, One Week at a Time AI Avatars: More Than a Trend, A Tool for Marketing Insights Last week, you met Abigail — my fully AI-generated avatar spokeswoman. This week, I produced a short video that pulls back the curtain on the AI-enhanced creative process that brought her to life — and what it reveals for marketers and creators. 🎯 Learn how AI avatars can: Help clarify your message and tone Bring your ideal audience persona to life Accelerate...

Creativity ChroniclesUnlocking Creative Joy, One Week at a Time Hey [FIRST NAME GOES HERE], AI is making everything easier. But that’s not what's important.What's important is: What are you doing with that ease? This week, I’m spotlighting two different kinds of innovators who are using AI not as a crutch, but as a creative amplifier. In the fast-moving world of content and marketing, the pros who stand out lead with the vision, taste, and creative skills—the "human in the loop" abilities...

Creativity ChroniclesUnlocking Creative Joy, One Week at a Time I’ve seen this before—and the ending is a media revolution Dear Reader, You can’t ignore what’s happening in creative AI right now. Trust me—I’ve seen this movie before. Back in the '80s, when digital video landed, the world cracked open for a new generation of innovative storytellers. Suddenly, you didn’t need a studio to make something meaningful—you just needed a camera and the guts to hit record. Image conjured with...

Creativity ChroniclesUnlocking Creative Joy, One Week at a Time "Tools will come, tools will go. Only the vibe coder remains." — Rick Rubin This insight perfectly captures the essence of what I call "vibe creating"—the unique, essential human touch that stays constant amid rapid technological evolution. (It's also my spin on an AI trend called "vibe coding.") Rick Rubin quoted in a YouTube by Bilawal Sidhu, vibe coder extraordinaire. In marketing, your personal vibe—the genuine human...

Creativity ChroniclesUnlocking Creative Joy, One Week at a Time Did you know productivity can be a trap? Hey, Reader, Something as simple as asking “What should I DO now?” can keep you stuck, unfulfilled, and creatively stagnant. This email is about what to do instead. I heard about this from the author, Martha Beck, in her podcast convo with Mel Robbins and it blew my mind. Instead of asking “What should I do?” Beck suggests we ask: “What should I MAKE?” 🎨 The Power of a Shift in Mindset As...

Creativity ChroniclesUnlocking Creative Joy, One Week at a Time The Opposite of Anxiety Isn’t Calm—It’s Creativity. Hi Reader, I’ve been delightfully pulled into Martha Beck’s new book, Beyond Anxiety: Curiosity, Creativity, and Finding Your Life’s Purpose. The creative sparks are flying! Ms. Beck talks about how anxiety comes from pushing too hard and trying to control everything. But creativity (and real joy!) is ignited when we let go and allow ourselves to be pulled by curiosity. In other...

Creativity ChroniclesUnlocking Creative Joy, One Week at a Time How to Unleash Your Creative Sparks with Powerful Collaborators Conjured with Google Labs' experimental Whisk image generator. Sometimes, following the juice—the energy that lights you up—leads to breakthroughs in unexpected ways. Just yesterday, I experienced this firsthand while thinking about my goal of guesting on more podcasts. AI + Creative Juice My friend Peter reminded me that I needed a media kit in order to give podcast...

Creativity ChroniclesUnlocking Creative Joy, One Week at a Time An insight, a book, & a movie... all to get your creative juices flowing Let’s get something straight: AI isn’t the enemy of creativity—it’s a new kind of creative rocket fuel. I get it. Suggesting that we embrace AI might feel like heresy, especially when so many people are alarmed about AI. But while the world debates whether AI is “too much” or “too dangerous,” others are quietly transforming their lives and having inspiring...

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