Behind the Scenes of PitchWell: Empowering Human Voices in an AI World
Release Date: 08/03/2025
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info_outlineIn this high-energy and deeply personal episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the second big secret I’ve been keeping. PitchWell, my new AI-powered visibility platform built for thought leaders, experts, and entrepreneurs who are ready to be seen.
What started as a soul slap at a women’s event in Palo Alto turned into a whirlwind of ideation, innovation, and execution, and I’m taking you behind the scenes of it all. From building a startup in 60 days using AI and no-code tools to reimagining how visibility and PR should work in today’s noisy, algorithm-driven world, this episode is part masterclass, part origin story, and all heart.
In This Episode, I Share:
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The moment the idea for PitchWell hit me, and why I had to create it
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How I used ChatGPT to brainstorm, plan, and prototype the entire platform
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What it looks like to humanize AI while keeping authenticity front and center
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Building a startup (and team!) in record time, with minimal resources
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The core features of PitchWell: Winsley the pitch assistant, credibility scoring, gamified momentum, and more
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Why I believe credibility is the new currency, and how to claim yours
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My vision to democratize PR and remove gatekeeping from media access
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How you can get involved as a founding user in the Expert Visibility Challenge
Favorite Quotes:
“What if I built the thing that I wish existed?”
“AI has made idea execution faster and more accessible and less intimidating.”
“How do I create the integrity of it still being a human voice, but powered by AI?”
“Credibility is currency—especially in this day of AI noise and domination.”
Action Steps & Takeaways:
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Explore no-code tools and AI to take your ideas to market faster
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Streamline your visibility efforts by focusing on consistency, not perfection
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Let your authentic voice lead—AI is a support, not a replacement
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Say yes to early opportunities—join the Expert Visibility Challenge
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Use constraints as creative fuel to innovate and build momentum
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