Welcome to AI blew my mind
I work with AI every day. Thousands of hours of testing. Hundreds of tools. Dozens of systems built from scratch. And it still regularly blows my mind.
That's why I named this newsletter what I did. If I'm still amazed after all that, imagine what's waiting for you.
“Since I have only enough bandwidth to drill down with one commentator on AI despite a plethora of AI vendors and influencers, I am choosing to explore the AI world through her penetrating explorations.” — David Jonah
I’m Daria.
I'm not a developer. I don't have a computer science degree. What I have is an obsession with solving problems — connecting how we work with what AI makes possible, and pushing both further than either could go alone.
So I build. Automations that run while I sleep. AI systems trained on how I work. Apps and tools I code from scratch without writing a single line myself. And then I write about all of it. What worked, what failed, what I'd do differently.
Raw enough so you see the real process. Polished enough so you have the recipe to replicate it.
That’s what this newsletter is. Me going deep, breaking things, fixing them, and bringing back everything worth your time.
“She’s firmly established herself as somebody who doesn’t hype. Rather, she tests, researches, collaborates, and then packages everything in accessible nuggets for true understanding.” — Rich Carr
Why this exists
You’re not here because you want to read about AI. You’re here because you want to do something with it.
“The wealth of information was just mind blowing. Actionable stuff, all 100% of it!” — Deep
Maybe you want to reinvent how you work after 20 years in the same industry. Maybe you want to be the person in the room who understands this stuff. Maybe that side business you’ve been dreaming about is finally feeling possible.
You have the expertise. AI is just the delivery mechanism.
But most AI content gives you either hype or demos nobody can replicate. You can see exactly where you want to go. You just can’t find anyone who’ll show you the actual path.
“She explains things in such a way that it feels like she’s right there, guiding me along.” — Epicurean Consultant
That’s what this newsletter is. The most interesting thing you’ll learn this week. Every week.
“I think I may need to add a block to my week: ‘Daria’s training.’” — Kim Doyal
“Thank you for being this this space and teaching us all so much (if I’m going to save a post, it’s most likely one of yours!).” — Dallas Payne
What you’ll get
Systems, not tips. I apply AI to everything I do. Then I turn what works into systems that get me repeatable results every time I sit down, and hand you the blueprint.
Thinking, not just doing. I walk you through how I think about AI and how I connect it to the goals I’m working toward. The more you see that process, the more you start applying it to your own goals and your own career.
The recipe, ready to use. Whenever I create something, you see all of it — screenshots, exact prompts, step-by-step walkthroughs. I build it, I show you how it works, you take it and make it yours.
Curated, not overwhelming. I don't cover every tool that comes out. I cover the ones worth your attention — with real use cases so you can see exactly how they fit into your work.
“So many incredible AI strategies, practical use cases, context engineering workflows, interface optimizations, cognitive tweaks, and resources to drive ROI. It’s literally hard to ignore when a publication brings this much potential value in work with AI.” - Michael Spencer
Who reads this
I seem to naturally attract people with 10, 20, sometimes 30+ years of experience who are ready to combine everything they know with AI.
Founders who want to do the work of a team of ten.
Consultants who want to bring AI into their practice at the level their clients expect.
Leaders and experienced professionals who want to be the credible AI voice in their organization.
And the ones reinventing themselves — decades of expertise, zero interest in being left behind, and finally building the business they’ve been dreaming of for years.
They’re smart. They’re not starting from zero in life, just in AI. And most AI content either talks down to them or assumes they think in code.
This newsletter lives in that gap. You don’t need a technical background. You need curiosity and the willingness to try things. That’s it.
Choose your path
Free newsletter: Weekly deep dives on practical AI implementation, tested tools, prompt use cases, and experiments to try right away. Plus access to the community chat.
Premium ($8/month or $70/year): Everything free, plus all my blueprints - the exact prompts, automations, and systems I actually use. Full access to the AI blew my mind LAB where everything I’ve ever built lives in one searchable hub. Priority email support and discounts to all tools I build.
Founding Partner ($500/year): Everything premium, plus you hire me. Three 1:1 consulting sessions where I audit your workflows, build a tailored AI strategy for your business, and give you a clear path to execution. Six months of learning compressed into 3 hours.
Where to start
New here? Then you should definitely start here.
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Ready?
You have the expertise. I’ll show you what to build with it.
PS. You can write to me anytime: daria@aiblewmymind.com. I read every email.
Daria
