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Veronica Phillip @veronicaphillip.bsky.social · 2d

🤖 AI at Home 🏡: Series Finale — Going Deeper

Just dropped my latest blog: veronicaphillip.com/2025/10/09/%...

I hope you feel lighter, more curious, and more confident using AI without losing your human spark.

This isn’t the end; it’s the beginning of something deeper.

🤖 AI at Home 🏡: Series Finale - Going Deeper

Because real progress isn’t about doing more with AI, it’s about understanding more about ourselves. I still remember the first time I asked ChatGPT to help me plan my week. It felt a little strange, ...

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Veronica Phillip @veronicaphillip.bsky.social · 5d

♻️ Share to help someone not give up on their BIG
🔔 Follow me, Veronica, for AI implementation that works

💬 DM me,
• Share one problem you're facing
• Show me something you’re working on
• Email me, [email protected]

#personalvalues #DreamBig #Persistence #FaithAndFocus

Veronica Phillip @veronicaphillip.bsky.social · 5d

Every late night, every (maybe this will work) moment, every tweak no one sees. That’s where dreams grow roots. 🌿

So if you’re in that in-between stage, where the excitement has faded but the vision’s still burning...

KEEP GOING.

Your BIG dream is still unfolding.

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Veronica Phillip @veronicaphillip.bsky.social · 5d

The real magic happens in the steady, sometimes boring choices that turn a risky idea into a lasting business.

It’s not the leap that makes you an entrepreneur, it’s the quiet consistency that follows it.

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Veronica Phillip @veronicaphillip.bsky.social · 5d

🌱 BIG dreams don't always show up fully formed

Big dreams don't always arrive in one perfect lightning bolt moment.

Most big dreams start small, unglamorous, uncertain, and held together by faith and persistence.

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Veronica Phillip @veronicaphillip.bsky.social · 9d

💡 AI Governance Without the 50-Page Policy Manual

Does the mention of AI Governance make you roll your eyes?

This week’s blog: a free 5-layer AI Governance Playbook built for small businesses.

#AIReady #SmallBusiness #Governance

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💡 AI Governance Without the 50-Page Policy Manual

AI governance, made simple: Because your team deserves lightbulb moments, not compliance headaches. Last month, I spoke with a small business owner who told me, “We want to use AI, but all that govern...

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Veronica Phillip @veronicaphillip.bsky.social · 11d

🔥 Hot Tip: Start with ONE routine. Test, learn, repeat.

💭 What’s one daily task you’d happily hand over to AI this week?

#AIathome #AI #smallbusiness #trainingAI #womeninSTEM #womeninTech

Veronica Phillip @veronicaphillip.bsky.social · 11d

Morning pep talks: Write me a Monday morning boost.

🛒 Grocery lists: Turn these 5 items into a list by aisle.

🧹 Chore trackers: Make a rotating weekly list for 3 kids.

📚 Mini lessons: Explain photosynthesis like I’m 10.

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Veronica Phillip @veronicaphillip.bsky.social · 11d

🤖 AI at Home 🏡: Building Everyday Routines with AI

Think of AI like learning to drive. Wobbly at first, smoother with practice.

You don’t need big projects.

The magic shows up in small routines

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Veronica Phillip @veronicaphillip.bsky.social · 11d

What small risk will you try this October?

#personalvalues #MindfulWork #dreambig

Veronica Phillip @veronicaphillip.bsky.social · 11d

The falls I took taught me more than comfort ever did.

What changed?

I stopped seeing dreams as one giant leap and started treating them as discipline.

📌Swap one big leap for tiny experiments: safe, intimate, intentional, like an email, a 30-minute conversation, or a quick sketch.

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Veronica Phillip @veronicaphillip.bsky.social · 11d

Dreaming BIG looks reckless when the paycheck is reliable, but the cost of staying small is far greater than any stumble.

I know this because I lived it.

For years, I traded bold ideas for steady paychecks, and each (safe) choice quietly trimmed the edges off the person I wanted to become.

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Veronica Phillip @veronicaphillip.bsky.social · 18d

• Build a weekend to-do list
Prompt: Make me a weekend checklist with errands, house chores, and one fun activity.

🔥 Hot Tip: You won’t (break) AI by experimenting.

💭 What everyday task would you hand off to your AI sidekick this week?

#AIathome #smallbusiness #womeninSTEM #womeninTech

Veronica Phillip @veronicaphillip.bsky.social · 18d

Safe ways to practice:

• Create a 3-day workout plan
Prompt: Create a simple 3-day workout plan for a beginner, 30 minutes each day, no gym equipment.

• Draft a birthday invite
Prompt: Write a fun, casual birthday invitation for a 10-year-old’s party. Include games, cake, and RSVP details.

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Veronica Phillip @veronicaphillip.bsky.social · 18d

Tips:
✔️ Be specific
✔️ Set the tone
✔️ Tell it what you need

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Veronica Phillip @veronicaphillip.bsky.social · 18d

🤖 AI at Home 🏡: Train Your AI as a Sidekick

Think of AI like a new sidekick—helpful only if you give clear instructions.

Weak prompt: “Write me a note.” → Bland, generic.

Stronger prompt: “Write a warm thank-you note to my neighbour who watered my plants. Keep it casual.” → Copy, paste, send!

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Veronica Phillip @veronicaphillip.bsky.social · 19d

AI can save you hours, but it can’t carry the weight of expectation.

That’s where your story, your values, and your systems make all the difference.

👏🏽 Freelancers, how are you closing the gap between the hours AI saves and the expectations it raises?

#AI #freelancing #womeninSTEM #womeninTech

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Veronica Phillip @veronicaphillip.bsky.social · 19d

So while AI gives me efficiency, faith gives me resilience, and my values keep me human.

That’s why I don’t only rely on AI.

Here’s my formula:
1️⃣ AI for efficiency
2️⃣ Faith for resilience
3️⃣ Systems + values for the human touch

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Veronica Phillip @veronicaphillip.bsky.social · 19d

Millo reports AI saves freelancers 5–10 hrs - millo.co/the-rise-of-...

That’s huge. And I’ve seen it firsthand.

AI saves me about 8 hours a week on documentation.

But here’s the twist: many clients now expect double the output; faster drafts, tighter deadlines, spotless polish.

The Rise of AI in Freelancing

Freelancing has changed more in the past two years than in the previous decade. AI tools now shape how independent contractors work, price their services, and connect with clients. These changes affec...

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Veronica Phillip @veronicaphillip.bsky.social · 19d

What AI Can’t Do For Freelancers

AI cannot automate emotional intelligence, creative problem-solving, and critical thinking.

AI cannot replace your resilience, values, or story.

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Veronica Phillip @veronicaphillip.bsky.social · 23d

AI at Home: A Starter Toolkit 🏡 🤖

The hardest part about trying AI is knowing where to start.

In this week's blog, I'm keeping it simple.

Think of this as your fun starter pack.

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AI at Home: The Starter Toolkit 🏡 🤖

A beginner’s guide to integrating AI tools into your daily life. When it comes to AI, the biggest question I hear is: “Where do I even start?” With so many tools out there, it’s easy to feel overwhelm...

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Veronica Phillip @veronicaphillip.bsky.social · 24d

4️⃣ Review like an editor, not a fan: Copilot speeds up drafting, but you own the fact-checking, compliance, and human readability.

🔥 Hot Tip: Copilot is your personal assistant, not the author. The real-time savings come from combining AI drafts with your documentation expertise.

Veronica Phillip @veronicaphillip.bsky.social · 24d

2️⃣ Pair AI with your style guide: Feed Copilot examples of your company’s voice and terminology so outputs align with your docs, not generic filler.

3️⃣ Treat prompts like specs: The clearer the instructions (audience, format, detail level), the sharper the draft Copilot spits out.

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Veronica Phillip @veronicaphillip.bsky.social · 24d

4 High-Level Tips to Make AI Work for You:

1️⃣ Use AI for scaffolding, not perfection: Let Copilot draft boilerplate sections (intros, overviews, code comments). You refine for accuracy and tone.

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Veronica Phillip @veronicaphillip.bsky.social · 24d

🔮 Wednesday Wisdom PRO TIPS 💡

GitHub Copilot saves developers 6–8 hours a week.

Here’s my exact workflow for technical documentation.

#WednesdayWisdom #AI #AIReady #GitHubCopilot #TechnicalWriting #Documentation
#womeninSTEM #womeninTech

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