AI Without the Overwhelm: Simple Shifts to Build a Strategic, Scalable Business feat. Marnie Wills

Is AI starting to feel like one more overwhelming thing on your already packed to-do list? You're not alone—and you're not behind. In this empowering episode, Dr. Lauryn sits down with AI strategist Marnie Wills to cut through the noise and help you understand exactly how AI can support your business without stealing your soul (or sanity). Whether you’re curious, skeptical, or somewhere in between, this conversation is for you.

Marnie shares her journey from PE teacher to multi-business founder to AI trainer, and how adopting an “AI-first mindset” transformed her work, her time, and her impact. They dive into practical use cases for healthcare providers, how to overcome the initial mental block with AI tools, and why adding your personal expertise to AI is the secret weapon most people miss. This episode is a masterclass in starting small, staying human, and scaling smart.

Key Takeaways:
AI is your second brain—not your replacement. Marnie explains how to collaborate with AI to enhance decision-making, automate repetitive tasks, and amplify your expertise, not erase it.
Strategy beats tech skills every time. You don’t need to be “techie” to use AI effectively—you need intention, clarity, and the right mindset. Learn how to shift from overwhelm to opportunity.
Customization is the key to authenticity. Plug-and-play prompts won’t cut it anymore. Marnie shows why creating tailored AI assistants can elevate your content, marketing, and operations.
The future belongs to leaders who adapt. From courses to client communications, Marnie reveals how industries are changing—and how healthcare providers can evolve without losing their humanity.

About the Guest:
Marnie Wills is an AI trainer, speaker, and strategy consultant helping business owners adopt an “AI-first” mindset to scale sustainably. After two decades as a teacher and entrepreneur, she transitioned into tech by combining her passion for systems, automation, and impact. Marnie now leads workshops and trainings around the world, empowering people to customize AI tools for their unique businesses—without needing a tech background.

Find all of Marnie’s resources and ways to work with her here: https://stan.store/business_with_ai_strategist?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAadI-fFB4Mk4FVUG2nB68c1Q9BpcfmF4nAsgipCwoMIXTFgOFWoyps0_6ihuSg_aem_JtAy2PJB_btNrwgmipB6lg

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Resources:
Join The Uncharted CEO: An 8-week immersive experience for clinic owners designed to increase revenue, maximize profits, and build cash flow systems that create freedom NOW, not at 65: https://sheslaystheday.mykajabi.com/the-uncharted-ceo-program

Don’t miss the upcoming Cash Cow Webinar: A Free Masterclass on How to Systemize, Profit, and Lead Without Being the Bottleneck. Happening twice, on July 29th and 30th, register for FREE today: https://sheslaystheday.mykajabi.com/the-cash-cow-clinic-method-opt-in

Join The Uncharted Collective: A Membership for Healthcare Professionals to Build a Profitable Personal Brand in Just 2 Hours a Week: https://sheslaystheday.mykajabi.com/the-uncharted-collective

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Timestamps:
00:00 Introduction
06:15 Uncharted CEO
07:16 Guest Bio
08:10 Opening Prayer
09:57 Testimonials
11:02 How Marnie Got Into AI
17:12 Everyday Adoption of AI
22:25 New Human Operating System
28:35 Getting Used to the New Reality
39:05 Information vs Implementation
44:29 Building on Your Own AI Platforms
49:57 Where to Start If You Are New
58:46 How to Work with Marnie