Author name: julieadmin

Google’s Nano Banana: 15+ Ways to Go Bananas With AI Image Creation and Editing

Google’s “Nano Banana” (Gemini 2.5 Flash Image) is here, and yes, the name is ridiculous. But the tech? Game-changing. I spent a week testing it – restoring family photos, pranking my husband with a Vizsla puppy shot, even trying to add a bookshelf to my office. Some results were stunning, others hilarious (London Bridge ended up on land). In this post I share 15 creative ways to use Nano Banana, where it shines, where it fumbles, and why watermarks and critical thinking matter more than ever.

Google’s Nano Banana: 15+ Ways to Go Bananas With AI Image Creation and Editing Read More »

GPT-5 Just Landed. Here’s My Take (and Why 20-60-20 Still Wins)

GPT-5 landed yesterday, and I’ve already been putting it through its paces. Verdict? Better, faster, and more honest — but not quite “meet the parents” material. Here’s what’s new, what actually matters for your business, five side-by-side prompts you can try yourself, and why 20-60-20 still runs the show.

GPT-5 Just Landed. Here’s My Take (and Why 20-60-20 Still Wins) Read More »

Show & Fail: Why Your Team Needs to See You Try (and Stumble) with AI

Many leaders hesitate to use AI in front of their teams, waiting until they’ve “figured it out” first. But this silence creates suspicion, not safety. Your team doesn’t need you to be a perfect prompt whisperer—they need to see you try, stumble, and learn out loud. This post reveals why “Show & Fail” leadership is your secret weapon for building AI confidence across your organization, plus 5 practical ways to model confident imperfection with AI tools.

Show & Fail: Why Your Team Needs to See You Try (and Stumble) with AI Read More »

Don’t Blame AI for Your Brain Fog (Blame GPS, Too)

A recent MIT study suggests AI tools like ChatGPT might cause “cognitive decline.” But before you panic and ban AI from your workplace, let’s get real: this isn’t an AI problem—it’s a how-you-use-it problem. From GPS to calculators, we’ve been cognitively offloading for decades. The secret isn’t avoiding AI; it’s using it strategically. Here’s how to get AI’s benefits while keeping your team sharp.

Don’t Blame AI for Your Brain Fog (Blame GPS, Too) Read More »

Scroll to Top

Contact Julie

Contact Julie