Ready to stop wearing all the hats in your solo business?

In 2026, AI integration will be as common as using your smartphone.

But if you’re a solo business owner who feels behind or overwhelmed by all the new tools, you’re not alone.

In this episode, I break down how to use AI and why strategy, simplicity, and your authentic voice are the keys to growth in the next wave of online business.

What You'll Discover in This Episode

I paused the marketing strategy talk to have a real conversation with you, especially if you’re feeling the weight of it all.

This episode isn’t about tactics or trends. It’s about remembering why you started, reframing the hard days, and finding a steady anchor when you feel overwhelmed.

Gratitude isn't just a feeling; it’s a powerful lens that can shift how you show up and serve.

What You'll Discover in This Episode:

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Build an AI That Thinks Like You Using ChatGPT Best Practices

Running a business as a solo owner means every task, every deadline, every piece of content falls on your shoulders.

Some weeks, the to-do list feels like a second job. And when you finally find a tool that can shave off 30 minutes here and there, it adds up.

That’s where I was a few months ago, deep in the writing process for my book, trying to keep up with c...

Stand Out with a Human-First AI Strategy

Most solo business owners are spinning too many plates, and content creation is the one plate that's always on the verge of falling.

The pressure to produce content keeps them overwhelmed. While AI promises to help, the truth is, it often adds more generic noise.

In this episode, I share my personal insights and practical strategies for using AI as a supportive tool, not a sh...

How Smart Research Fuels Sticky Content

Do you ever feel like your content isn’t connecting, no matter how much time you pour into creating posts, videos, or newsletters?

Content creation is one of the most time-consuming tasks for solo business owners, and it can be incredibly discouraging when the results don’t match the effort put in.

In this episode of the Amplify Your Authority podcast, we'll tackle the “content blu...

Find Your Brand’s Sweet Spot & Build a Magnetic Business

If you’re wrestling with how to attract the right audience to your online business, finding your sweet spot matters.

In Episode #137, I address one of the biggest challenges solo entrepreneurs face: generating traffic and leads.

If you’re trying to build or refresh your personal brand, this episode will guide you through the process of finding your sweet spot a...

Leading Clients Beyond the Sale

In this Indiana Jones-style sequel to Episode 135, we go beyond the sale and into the world your client enters once they’ve said yes.

The journey doesn’t end at the purchase. For group coaching programs and memberships, that moment is just the beginning.

This episode explores what happens next: how to guide your new clients through unfamiliar territory, help them achieve real transformation, an...

How to Make Your Funnel Feel Like a Journey and Not A Pitch! 

You’ve poured hours into your content. You’ve followed all the tips. But the clicks aren’t coming, the sign-ups are slow, and you’re wondering what you’re missing. Sound familiar?

If your audience isn’t engaging, it’s not always the algorithm or even your offer.

In this episode of Amplify Your Authority, I take a light-hearted, Indiana Jones-style approach to ...

ChatGPT Shortcuts for Writers

You don’t need more content; you need smarter systems to reuse what you’ve already created.

In this podcast episode, I’m sharing five practical ChatGPT shortcuts that help me write faster, stay organized, and spark fresh ideas from existing content.

These are the exact methods I use when writing my book and producing weekly assets for my business.

Whether you're a coach, speaker, service prov...

What to Do When Overwhelm Derails Your Momentum

Ever find yourself ignoring your to-do list, reaching for the remote, and wondering why you can’t just do the thing you said you’d do?

You’re not lazy, you’re probably overwhelmed, a word I have heard countless times by my clients and colleagues.

In this episode, I’m sharing what emotional flooding actually is, why it happens, and how to reset your nervous system when your ...

Smart marketers understand that a well-designed bonus can tip a buyer from “maybe” to “I’m in.”

When done right, a bonus becomes one of the strongest psychological triggers you have to turn leads into buyers.

In this podcast episode, I’m sharing the psychology behind effective bonuses, and when you understand how bonuses influence decision-making, your offers will become instantly stronger.

Whether you sell services, courses, or coach...

Remember Hotmail? AOL? Or, the movie“You’ve Got Mail”? 

If you were around in the '90s, you probably remember what seemed to be a trend: email. 

It marked a shift in how we connect, communicate, and do business.

At the time, email felt optional. Now, it’s non-negotiable.

AI is having the same moment right now.

It’s already inside the tools you’re using. The only question left is: Are you using it with intention?

In this week’s episo...

Boost Revenue with ChatGPT
Stop wrestling with one-size-fits-all prompts that waste time and start using AI as a pro marketer.

Whether you’re writing, planning, analyzing, or brainstorming, my C.O.N.T.E.X.T. ™ method transforms ChatGPT into a consistent marketing assistant. No steep learning curve.

Download Your FREE Template!: https://marisashadrick.com/prompts


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Simplify 7 Business Tasks with One ChatGPT Prompt Strategy

I spent years testing AI tools, and only one consistently made my business simpler, faster, and more effective: ChatGPT!

In this episode of the Amplify Your Authority podcast, I break down how ChatGPT now handles 80% of what I used to juggle manually.

If you’re a solo business owner tired of tech overwhelm and ready for streamlined systems that actually work, thi...

"If you can imagine it, you can probably figure out a way how AI can help," Dan Sanchez.

Technology is evolving fast, and smart marketing with AI is leading the charge.

We all hear about AI sometimes with excitement, sometimes with a little (or a lot) of trepidation. Is it a magic time-saver? Is it just more tech overwhelm? 

In this episode, featuring guest Dan Sanchez (AI Marketer), we explore what smart...

The hardest part of creating videos as a spiritual entrepreneur is not the camera; it's our fear.

When I first stepped into public speaking, my nerves nearly got the better of me. I spent years safe behind a keyboard, convinced my words sounded better on paper. 

Being seen, really seen, felt like exposure, not opportunity. 

But everything changed when I took a few seconds of courage to face my fears and stepped on s...

For spiritual entrepreneurs who want to leave a lasting impact, it might be time to stop playing small and want more.

If you’ve ever found yourself second-guessing your big ideas, shying away from the spotlight, or wondering if you’re really meant to “go big” as a spiritual entrepreneur, you’re not alone. 

I’ve walked that same uncertain path, grateful for every client and opportunity, but sometimes hesitant to fully st...

I know how tempting it is to serve everyone instead of one target audience.

When I first started, I wanted to be all things to all people. But I quickly learned that speaking to everyone meant speaking to no one. Sound familiar?

In this episode, I share some target-audience insights from an unexpected place: the four Gospels in the Bible.

Whether you’re religious or not, stick with me.

The Gospels, while part of a global ...

Years ago, I believed that posting daily on social media and cranking out blogs meant I was executing a strategy. 

Most of us have been there faithfully ticking all the boxes: Instagram posts, networking events, blog posts, and waiting for results that never seem to arrive. 

It's frustrating, especially when you're working solo. I realized I was chasing tactics without a clear strategy, leading the way."

In this ep...