How Using AI at Work Gives Me My Time (and Joy) Back
Christian Brewster Christian Brewster

How Using AI at Work Gives Me My Time (and Joy) Back

Using AI at work hasn’t made me robotic, it’s made me more human. Offloading busywork with ChatGPT, Canva, and Notion gave me back the time and energy to write, read, build my YouTube channel, and actually live my life.

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Your Mini Guide to Creating AI Experts That Actually Work
Christian Brewster Christian Brewster

Your Mini Guide to Creating AI Experts That Actually Work

Creating a field expert inside ChatGPT isn’t magic, it’s onboarding. With the right steps, you can train the model to think, sound, and operate like a specialist you’d actually hire. Here’s how to build one from scratch.

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How gen-z can use ai to future-proof their careers
Christian Brewster Christian Brewster

How gen-z can use ai to future-proof their careers

Gen Z’s fear is rational: companies tout “AI efficiency” while cutting entry-level roles. Here’s how to flip the script. Use Canva, ChatGPT Agents, and weekly learning from AI podcasts to ship proof-of-work faster and build real career leverage.

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How to Build a Social Media Plan for Growth in 2025
Christian Brewster Christian Brewster

How to Build a Social Media Plan for Growth in 2025

Kickstart your social media growth with the SPARK Method. Learn how to set goals, define personas, align content and channels, build a posting rhythm and run experiments; all tailored for bridal brands and marketers.

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Post-Enshittification: The 2026 Social Media Playbook for Brands and Businesses
Carla Vargas Carla Vargas

Post-Enshittification: The 2026 Social Media Playbook for Brands and Businesses

Social is noisy, but brides still research and buy. This post lays out a 2026 Instagram plan for bridal brands: track Save-per-Reach, Share-per-Reach, DM rate, and appointments. Replace vanity posts with teaching, real-bride proof, and story-led carousels. Use saved replies to move curiosity into appointments. Finish with a 10-minute weekly audit to repeat what works and cut what doesn’t.

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GPT-5 and the Potential Erosion of AI Safety
Christian Brewster Christian Brewster

GPT-5 and the Potential Erosion of AI Safety

OpenAI’s GPT-5 promises safer AI, yet gives more harmful answers than ever while Sam Altman defends loosening restrictions on erotica. The contradiction reveals an unsettling truth about where AI ethics are headed next.

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AI Employees for Businesses: A Practical Starter Guide
Christian Brewster Christian Brewster

AI Employees for Businesses: A Practical Starter Guide

An AI employee is a calibrated ChatGPT Project that handles repeatable work—drafts, outlines, emails—so you can focus on growth. Scope the role, connect essentials, and iterate in short loops until outputs are publish-ready.

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From Recognition to Reservations: Awareness Drives Bridal Trunk Show Results
Carla Vargas Carla Vargas

From Recognition to Reservations: Awareness Drives Bridal Trunk Show Results

Brides book what they recognize. This guide outlines a two-phase plan for new markets: establish awareness with clear, useful creative, then convert interest with focused lead ads. You’ll see how to align teams, track one campaign end-to-end, and report on the metrics that matter—appointments, try-ons, and deposits.

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What U.S. Boutique Buyers Really Want (Hint: It's Not Just Beautiful Dresses)
Carla Vargas Carla Vargas

What U.S. Boutique Buyers Really Want (Hint: It's Not Just Beautiful Dresses)

Beautiful wedding gowns don't sell themselves in the competitive US bridal market. Drawing from 16 years of wholesale experience working with brands like Rivini and Claire Pettibone, this insider's guide reveals what boutique buyers really evaluate: profitability equations, quality control standards, marketing support, and clear differentiation. Success requires understanding that boutique owners are business operators making calculated investment decisions, not just fashion enthusiasts buying pretty dresses. Learn the unspoken requirements that make or break brand partnerships.

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How New Consumer Behaviors Are Changing Meta Ads (and How to Adapt)
Christian Brewster Christian Brewster

How New Consumer Behaviors Are Changing Meta Ads (and How to Adapt)

The way people shop has changed, and Meta advertisers need to catch up. Today’s consumers don’t click an ad and buy on the spot, they scroll, stream, research, and compare before ever adding to cart. Impulse buying is on the decline, while researched, intentional purchases are on the rise. In this article, we’ll explore how new consumer behaviors are reshaping the path to purchase, why traditional attribution models fall short, and what advertisers can do to build trust, drive conversions, and stay ahead in an omnichannel world.

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a meta ads playbook for bridal brands & boutiques
Carla Vargas Carla Vargas

a meta ads playbook for bridal brands & boutiques

Bridal marketing rewards patience and precision. This playbook aligns Meta ads with the bridal timeline: spend with the season, strengthen offers, build thoughtful creative volume, and use bridal-specific targeting that leads to qualified appointments. It turns complexity into durable steps: design for each placement, measure with reliable data, simplify when results drift, and concentrate on a niche before widening. For brands that care about craft and outcomes, this is a measured operating system for steady, sustainable growth.

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Choosing the right ai model for work: a practical guide to mixing tools for better results
Christian Brewster Christian Brewster

Choosing the right ai model for work: a practical guide to mixing tools for better results

Relying on a single AI model for all your work tasks is like expecting one app to run your entire business. Each tool—ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, NotebookLM, and Perplexity—has distinct strengths that can dramatically enhance how you work. This guide explores how to mix and match AI models based on task type, tone, and data needs, with real-world use cases for marketing, research, and data analysis. Learn how to build smarter workflows through interoperability and practical experimentation.

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building your audience on substack: your complete beginner’s handbook
Christian Brewster Christian Brewster

building your audience on substack: your complete beginner’s handbook

Substack provides an accessible and user-friendly platform that empowers writers, podcasters, and creators of all kinds to publish and directly connect with their audiences. Setting up your newsletter takes mere minutes, and with features like monetization, analytics, and community discussion threads, creators can easily manage, grow, and engage their subscriber base. If you're looking to share your voice and build an authentic audience without the constraints of traditional media, Substack offers the tools and creative freedom you need.

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Why the Future of Bridal Marketing Requires a System: Lessons from 15+ Years in the Industry
Carla Vargas Carla Vargas

Why the Future of Bridal Marketing Requires a System: Lessons from 15+ Years in the Industry

The digital marketing landscape for bridal brands has never been more complex, or more full of possibility. After 15+ years working alongside boutiques and designers, I’ve seen firsthand how shifts like social media and now AI continue to rewrite the rules. This post explores the new realities of bridal marketing, and how brands can prepare for what’s next with clarity, confidence, and strategy.

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