It’s October!! The countdown to publishing day is so close I can’t stand myself. Aligned, Not Automated officially drops on October 21st, and I want you to be the first to know why this book means so much—and why I think it might change the way you approach your own creative work.
📚 Why Aligned, Not Automated Matters
We live in a moment where content calendars, algorithms, and AI tools promise to make us more productive but often leave us more exhausted. This book is my manifesto for creators, entrepreneurs, and leaders who are tired of being told to “just keep posting” and want a better way forward.
Inside, you’ll find:
Clarity tools to move from overwhelm into flow.
The BREATHE Framework for balancing digital strategy with mindfulness.
Practical rituals—from journaling to mindful tech resets—that keep your nervous system regulated while you create.
Think of it as part strategy guide, part creative pep talk, part survival manual for the age of algorithms.
🎤 October Speaking Lineup
Blogger Week Unconference – October 4thMindful Momentum: Creating Content Without Burning Out
Afros & Audio – October 16–19th, BaltimoreResilient & Radiant: Creative Survival in the Age of Algorithms
DC AI & Startup Week – October 20th - 24th, Washington, DCCome see my AI Mentees pitch their products!!
SAVE THE DATE - October 21st - Washington, DC
📝 Recent Essays & Posts
Four Shutdowns Later: The Human Cost of Political Deadlock
Swipe Left on the End Times
🌱 Alignment Practice for October
Affirmation:“I don’t have to run at the speed of the algorithm. I move at the pace of my own breath, and that is enough.”
Journal Prompt:When was the last time I created from alignment instead of urgency? How can I bring more of that energy into my work this month?
October’s Playlist
💌 Closing Note
October is a harvest season for me: a chance to gather the lessons I’ve been planting for years and finally share them with you. Thank you for walking with me through this messy, mindful, miraculous journey.
When Aligned, Not Automated lands on October 21st, I hope you’ll feel what I feel—that calm is powerful, creativity is sacred, and alignment beats automation every single time.
With gratitude,Brée