Erika | Brand Strategist & Web Designer
erikastanley.bsky.social
Erika | Brand Strategist & Web Designer
@erikastanley.bsky.social
I build brands and websites for people who want to make a difference with their business. Swiftie, book nerd, AI evangelist.
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Would you look at them apples, Mr. "Anti-Censorship." 👀

Interesting that the loudest voice in the free-speech, anti-woke conversation is also seeding his AI model, Grok 3, with misinformation.

The lesson: tech is only as neutral as the people who program it.
February 25, 2025 at 8:35 PM
My neighbor is naming her chickens after drugs. Skyrizi. Wegovy. Quilipta. The whole daytime TV lineup.

Is it ridiculous? Yep, 💯
But it also totally works! Those names stick in your brain. Why? 👇
February 24, 2025 at 2:30 PM
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If you have zero education, but learn how to ask AI models the right questions , in many jobs you will be able to outperform someone with an advanced degree, but who is unwilling to use Large Language Models.

Just takes a smartphone, curiosity to experiment and a mindset to learn.
February 17, 2025 at 5:59 PM
What's the fastest, easiest way to get ChatGPT to sound like you? 

Use your *actual writing* to create a style guide. 

Here are the super simple steps I use with my clients. 👇
February 11, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Here’s the thing: Branding isn’t just aesthetics, it’s what you stand for. Humans crave connection, not perfection. Build a brand that actually gives a damn.
January 31, 2025 at 6:01 PM
The best thing about being your own boss? You set the rules. Women-led businesses are showing the world that leadership doesn’t have to be ruthless... it can be badass AND human.
January 31, 2025 at 2:30 PM
How’s it taste, Sam?
OpenAI right now
January 30, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The Elons of the world are obsessed with power, not progress. Meanwhile, women entrepreneurs are building brands that prioritize people. And that's why human-first businesses are the future. 💪
January 30, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Brands that ignore diversity aren’t just out of touch, they’re irrelevant. If your branding doesn’t reflect the real world, don’t expect anyone to care.
January 30, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Let’s talk about why fake values kill trust, why solopreneurs have the edge to lead with authenticity, and why human-first branding isn’t optional anymore.

Your brand should reflect what actually matters to you, because people connect with the real you, not fake "perfection"
January 29, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Tech CEOs want you to believe they’re fighting for ‘free speech.’ It’s about power.
I meet so many women who are building businesses that prioritize equity. That’s the future, and I'm here for it!
January 29, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Your clients don’t care about your favorite font. They care about what you stand for. Align your brand with your values and watch it thrive.
January 29, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Not all AI tools are created equal. Here’s why I’m not downloading DeepSeek (yet):

🐋 It keeps your data even after you delete your account.
🐋 Data shared with Chinese authorities? Yep.
🐋 And it won’t answer questions about Tiananmen Square. 

Compare that to ChatGPT... 👇
January 28, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Costco & Apple out here reminding us: DEI isn’t a buzzword, it’s strategy, and people actually see the value in it.

Build a brand that values diversity, and you’ll build loyalty that lasts.

Costco shareholders reject an anti-DEI measure, after Walmart and others end diversity programs
Costco's public support of DEI programs contrasts with positions taken in recent months by other big U.S. brands
www.cbsnews.com
January 28, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Branding is about connection, not mimicry. Stop copying everyone else and start showing up as you. A sea of sameness won’t get you noticed.
January 28, 2025 at 4:30 PM
3 branding mistakes you're probably making, a thread... 🧵

1️⃣ You’re too polite. Your brand shouldn’t aim to ‘please’... it should polarize. A little spice keeps people talking. And it's just as important to repel the wrong folks as it is to attract the right ones. 👇
January 28, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Hey Bluesky, I’m Erika... brand strategist, web designer, and unapologetic AI nerd. I help badass women solopreneurs ditch the cookie-cutter nonsense and build brands that align with their big, bold vision. Let’s shake things up and show the world what powerful, values-driven businesses look like.
January 28, 2025 at 1:08 PM
Social media fatigue is real. Still, here I am on Bluesky, hopeful for a community that prioritizes real connections, crossing my fingers and hoping "this time it'll be different."
January 28, 2025 at 1:55 AM