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Stop Using ChatGPT Like a Google Search Bar: The 3 C’s That Actually Get Results

Still getting beige, boring, “did-a-robot-write-this?” answers from ChatGPT? You’re not alone—you’re just using AI wrong. In this no-fluff guide, I’m breaking down the 3 C’s of ChatGPT—Context, Conversation, and Continuity—so you can stop starting from scratch every time and actually get results that sound like you.

Whether you’re trying to batch captions, write your newsletter, or finally get an AI assistant who doesn’t feel like a corporate intern with zero vibes… this blog is your cheat sheet.

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Dating Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Dating Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

Teasing is Earned. It isn't a First Date Free-For-All

Ever had someone start teasing you on a first date—and it didn’t land?

Yeah, me too.

This week, I’m diving into the weird little world of early relationship ribbing. Because I don’t care how many dating podcasts say "banter is flirting"—if I just met you, and you're already poking fun at my tattoos or my career? We're not flirting. You're being disrespectful.

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Entrepreneurship Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Entrepreneurship Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

Redefining Success and Reclaiming Your Confidence Without Burn Out ft. Elyse Conroy (Copy)

Feeling overwhelmed by marketing? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m joined by Stephanie Munson of Moxie Creative Solutions to talk about why we’re all so damn tired of marketing—and how to make it simple again. We unpack the burnout behind social media, why Threads is the cozy corner of the internet, how Google My Business is wildly underrated, and what it actually looks like to market your business without losing your mind. If you’ve been craving a more sustainable way to show up and be seen, this episode is your permission slip to do it your way.

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Dating Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Dating Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

The Weirdest Niche Dating Apps You Didn't Know Existed

What do you do when a date isn’t bad… but isn’t great either? In this week’s episode of the You’re Too Picky podcast, I break down a date that was the definition of “meh.” No sparks, no drama—just two hours of pizza, coffee, and a guy who could only talk about food.

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Burnout, Systems Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Burnout, Systems Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

How to Know EXACTLY What to Spend Time on Every Day (Part 3: Prioritization & Decision-Making)

This is Part 3 of my CEO Series—where it all comes together. In this post, I’m walking you through the prioritization system I use to make fast, stress-free decisions about what to work on every single day. From Notion automations to AI-powered task audits, here’s how I went from constant chaos to total clarity.

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Dating Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Dating Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

The Weirdest Niche Dating Apps You Didn't Know Existed

In this episode of You're Too Picky, I'm taking you on a wild ride through the most bizarre and hyper-specific dating apps and groups I could find across North America. Think ghost dating, clown dating, conspiracy-theorist matchmaking, and apps based on your salad order. I'm serious.

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Burnout, Systems Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Burnout, Systems Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

Burnout-Proof Business Systems: How I Designed a CEO Schedule That Actually Supports My Energy (Pt. 2 - Workflows & Notion )

If your systems aren’t supporting your schedule, they’re secretly sabotaging you. In this blog, Ellyn Schinke walks you through how she redesigned her Notion setup to match her CEO schedule—so every day starts with clarity, not chaos. Perfect for solopreneurs who want structure without suffocation, and systems that actually work.

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Entrepreneurship, Burnout Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Entrepreneurship, Burnout Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

Stop Guessing. Start Fixing: Why Every Solopreneur Needs a Mini-Audit Yesterday

Overwhelmed by your schedule, drowning in content chaos, or stuck duct-taping systems together? You don’t need another course—you need clarity. This $25 burnout-proof mini-audit delivers custom, high-impact feedback on the area of your business that’s breaking your flow. Choose your focus, submit your form, and get a Loom video with clear, personalized fixes in just 5 days. It’s the fast-track to sanity for solopreneurs who are done doing it all alone.

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