285: Stop Believing This AI Myth | 3 Tools I Use to Move the Needle in My Business

AI Tools for Solopreneurs

Artificial intelligence isn’t just for Silicon Valley or tech bros with venture capital. It’s a tool that women solopreneurs over 40 (like me) can use to level the playing field and move the needle in their businesses.

Recently, I came across a quote that stopped me in my tracks:

“The underlying purpose of AI is to allow wealth to access skill while removing from the skilled the ability to access wealth.” – @jeffowski

I call BS.

Because in my real, day-to-day work as a coach, podcaster, and small business owner, AI has done the exact opposite. It has given me access to tools, time, and clarity that would otherwise be out of reach.

In episode 285 of Gratitude Geek I share:

• Why I completely disagree with that viral AI quote
• The 3 AI tools I use daily: NotebookLM, ChatGPT, and Canva
• How I’m repurposing content on my blog using these tools
• A brand-new free resource: 8 Bold Experiments to Move the Needle in Your Business

So, let’s dig in and talk about the practical ways AI can help solopreneurs thrive — without selling our souls to the robots.

Meet Kandas Rodarte (Hey, That’s Me!)

I’m Kandas Rodarte — Growth Coach for women solopreneurs over 40, host of the Gratitude Geek podcast since 2014, and unapologetic believer that women are changemakers who uplift everyone.

I’ve been around the digital block a few times. Back in 1998, I launched an ecommerce store (before “add to cart” was even a thing). In the early 2000s, I ran a web hosting and design business. Now, I coach, I podcast, I blog, and yes — I let AI do some of the heavy lifting so I can spend more time being creative (and crocheting, because life’s too short not to have a good yarn stash).

If you’re looking for someone who sugarcoats business advice, that’s not me. But if you want real talk, practical strategies, and a side of clever humor, then — hey, that’s me!

What You’ll Learn

• In this episode of Gratitude Geek, you’ll discover:
• Why I completely disagree with the viral “AI takes from the skilled” quote
• How AI actually levels the playing field for solopreneurs
• The three AI tools I use every single day: NotebookLM, ChatGPT, and Canva
• How I use NotebookLM to repurpose podcast episodes into new blog content
• Why I named my ChatGPT “River” (and how it gives me pep talks)
• The surprising ways Canva’s AI design tools save time and money
• Updates from the blog, including my Money Mindset and Self-Care series
• A brand-new free resource: 8 Bold Experiments for Small Business Momentum

Episode Breakdown

00:00 – Intro & why this solo episode matters
00:45 – The controversial AI quote (and why I call BS)
02:30 – New free guide: 8 Bold Experiments for Small Business Momentum
03:15 – Tool #1: NotebookLM for research & repurposing content
06:00 – How NotebookLM saved my podcast/blog after a website hack
08:00 – Tool #2: ChatGPT (“River”) for brainstorming & clarity
11:00 – ChatGPT for pep talks + prompts that work
13:00 – Tool #3: Canva’s AI design tools in action
16:00 – Why AI levels the playing field for solopreneurs
17:15 – Blog updates: Money Mindset & upcoming Self-Care series
18:15 – Invitation to Robusta community + outro

Mentioned

Disclaimer: Some of the links on this page may be affiliate links, meaning I may earn a small commission if you make a purchase. This helps support the podcast at no extra cost to you.

• 8 Groovy Ways AI Levels the Playing Field for Skilled People Who Want Wealth
• NotebookLM by Google
• Money Mindset Series
• The Super Patch Co.
• ChatGPT by OpenAI
• Canva
• September is Self-Care Awareness Month
• 8 Bold Experiments for Small Business Momentum

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