Feeling overwhelmed by all the talk about AI… like it’s just another shiny tool you’re supposed to master, but have no energy or desire to learn?
You’re not alone, it’s something I hear from other business owners a lot.
In today’s episode, we’re flipping the script. Because AI isn’t just about automation—it can actually be a tool of liberation. Especially for women juggling chronic illness, neurodivergence, or the exhausting mental load of running a business solo. And we are talking to expert Shawn Every about tactics to help break free.
So the question is: What if AI could support you—without replacing your humanity or draining your energy?
Let’s dive in and find out!
Let’s Recap: How Women Are Using AI to Reclaim Power in Online Business
The Pressure to Do More
In a world that constantly pushes us to do more, be more, and achieve more, many entrepreneurs—especially women—find themselves buckling under the weight of endless expectations. This pressure is magnified for those managing chronic illness, neurodivergence, or simply the overwhelming mental load of running a business solo.
But what if technology could actually lighten this burden rather than add to it? What if AI could become a tool for liberation, not just automation?
A Human-Centered Approach to AI
This profound perspective shift was at the heart of our conversation with Shawn Every, an AI coach who specializes in helping neurodivergent, chronically ill, and overwhelmed women reclaim their time, energy, and voice through tools like ChatGPT.
Unlike the dominant narrative that positions AI as yet another productivity tool designed for those with boundless energy and technical aptitude, Shawn presents a refreshingly human-centered approach that prioritizes wellness and sustainability.
Flipping the Script on Productivity
For women entrepreneurs navigating chronic conditions like fibromyalgia or ADHD, the conventional advice to “hustle harder” isn’t just unhelpful—it’s harmful. Shawn’s approach flips this script entirely.
“Most people think of AI as speeding things up,” she explains. “What I think about is slowing down. Slowing down enough to breathe.”
This perspective transforms AI from a tool that demands more from us into one that creates space for healing, thinking, and genuine connection.
Practical Tools for Everyday Support
One of the most practical applications Shawn shared was using ChatGPT for regular “brain dumps”—voicing everything swirling in your mind and asking the AI to help organize and prioritize these thoughts.
This simple practice can be transformative for those struggling with brain fog or decision fatigue. Rather than pushing through exhaustion, entrepreneurs can externalize their mental load and receive gentle guidance on what truly needs attention.
As Shawn puts it, “I don’t want to be perfect today. I just want you to acknowledge it, give me this space, and then help me to prioritize.”
Removing Barriers to Access
The accessibility of AI tools remains a significant barrier for many, particularly those who don’t identify with the “tech bro” culture that dominates much AI discourse.
Shawn addresses this by encouraging women to “normalize using AI imperfectly.” There’s no need for complex prompt engineering or technical expertise—simply approaching the tool as you would a new assistant you’re training can yield powerful results.
This permission to be imperfect removes a major psychological barrier to entry.
Smarter Systems for Real Humans
Perhaps most revolutionary is Shawn’s concept of “smarter systems for real humans”—technological supports that bend with your capacity rather than breaking when you’re having a difficult day.
In practice, this might look like:
- Asking your AI assistant to organize tasks by priority when you’re exhausted
- Rewriting emails in a gentler tone when you’re struggling to communicate
- Filtering through the overwhelming noise of conflicting business advice to find what actually works for you
Leveling the Playing Field
As AI continues to evolve at breakneck speed, Shawn believes it’s creating unprecedented opportunities for historically marginalized entrepreneurs.
“AI is leveling the playing field for women who may not have had a full team or the perfect systems,” she notes.
Those who have always had to make something out of nothing—women, disabled entrepreneurs, and neurodivergent business owners—are uniquely positioned to harness AI’s potential in creative, sustainable ways.
Redefining Success with AI
The conversation challenges a common belief that using AI somehow constitutes “cheating” or laziness. This limiting perspective keeps many entrepreneurs, particularly women, from embracing tools that could dramatically improve their quality of life and business sustainability.
As Shawn reminds us, “We’re not cheating. We have to allow it to be the support that it can truly be.”
By reframing AI as a co-regulator rather than just a productivity tool, entrepreneurs can build businesses that work with their unique needs and challenges, not against them.
Connect with Shawn Every
Shawn Every is an AI coach and speaker who helps neurodivergent, chronically ill, and overwhelmed women use tools like ChatGPT to reclaim their time, energy, and voice. With a background in tech, wellness, and virtual support, she teaches solopreneurs how to turn AI into a supportive business partner — not just another app to learn. Through her brand Ask AI With Shawn, she’s making the AI space more human, more inclusive, and way less intimidating. When she’s not building AI assistants or co-creating Custom GPTs, you’ll find her hosting workshops, speaking on virtual stages, and empowering women to build smarter businesses that work for them.
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Website – https://askshawnai.com
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