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S5 E15 - AI and the Art of Being Real with Danielle Hughes
In this episode of Unlocked, Madelyn Blair welcomes back “Chief Personality Officer” Danielle Hughes to talk about staying real in a world where AI can mimic how we write and speak.
Danielle explains that AI makes personal branding both easier and harder. If you haven’t clarified who you are—your bio, positioning, tone, and values—AI will default to generic, homogenous language. But if you feed it rich, consistent material, plus clear guardrails, it can amplify your voice, not erase it. She stresses that customers still “buy you, not your product,” and that in an AI-saturated world, showing up as a recognizable, imperfect human becomes even more important.
Together they demonstrate using AI live to refine Madelyn’s ideal audience and generate message language that resonates with that audience. The full ChatGPT demonstration and discussion is here: • ChatGPT Personalization Full Demo
In the closing “Grounds for Thought,” Madelyn reflects on her father’s constant reminder, “To thine own self be true." AI, she concludes, can mirror us and even reveal new insights—but it can’t be us. Our voice, values, and humanity are still uniquely ours to protect and express.
The link about an upcoming event, mentioned by Danielle Hughes in the video:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/84518174779
