Hey y’all, Today we celebrate someone who has poured so much into all of us. Happy Birthday to @Mesha Bazemore, Certified Ai Consultant !!!! And we want to thank @Joan Alfred today too. You raised a woman who leads with care, strength, and intention. That shows in everything you do. What you’ve built here matters. Not just the tools. Not just the lessons. But the space. A place where people can come in unsure… and leave with something finished, something real they can use. That doesn’t happen by accident. That takes vision, patience, and a whole lot of showing up. And we feel it. Because of you: • People are starting • People are finishing • People are becoming more confident in what they’re building That’s impact. Wishing you a day that feels full. Not just of celebration, but of knowing how many people you’ve helped move forward. If you’ve ever learned something here… If you’ve ever finished something because of this space… Drop a quick “thank you” below. One small message goes a long way today 🖤 🤍

⭐️ Prompt in Chat. Today’s prompt helps you turn your photo, story, and personal brand into a bold mixed-media AI zine packed with strategy, visuals, personality, and authority. It’s a creative way to teach what you know, show how you think, and position yourself as someone with real value to offer. Use it for Instagram carousels, reels, Facebook content, LinkedIn authority posts, YouTube thumbnails, Etsy digital products, speaker promos, coaching offers, lead magnets, or personal brand storytelling that feels smart and unforgettable. Prompt theme today: Turn your life, mission, and expertise into a 3-page AI zine where your knowledge becomes the feature story. Why this works: • Educational visuals build trust fast • Mixed-media design grabs attention quickly • Step-by-step content shows authority without bragging • AI helps creators package knowledge faster • Teaching through visuals makes people remember you • Positioning yourself as the guide changes how people see you Create yours, then share it in the chat so we can see what you made. Post your final creation and tag me so I can celebrate your work with you.

Live Date: March 4, 2026 In this live session, we used AI to create journals, and we used Canva to pull it all together. Design Template: https://www.canva.com/design/DAHDA_hFVAo/6CVqDzrAYxZnjmtp6tuEOQ/view?utm_content=DAHDA_hFVAo&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=publishsharelink&mode=preview Canva Mockup Templates: https://www.skool.com/digitaldownloadsuccess/classroom/4b295495?md=32eddfdf5933442a97b7166948253516 Description Wizard GPT: https://chatgpt.com/g/g-695f0085870481919c560de44df0a9af-digital-product-listing-writer-coach - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Reverse Engineer This Image Into a Prompt Use this prompt: Acting as an expert digital illustrator and prompt engineer, please describe this image as a prompt.

@Ty E Daniels, @Ebony Grey and I secured a $500k grant to “help prepare Maryland workers, employers, and community organizations to succeed in a future shaped by AI and emerging technologies.” We shared this news about applying last year and yesterday we learned we won. Dr. Grey is the BEST in the grant game. Her goal is to secure $2.5 million in 2026 and shes already 1/4 of the way. She has an entire agency that helps prepare people for getting to the REAL money in AI. I can’t wait to see how this unfolds for DCT because we cant do any of this with just the three of us. Learn more here: https://governor.maryland.gov/news/press/pages/Governor-Moore-Announces-Program-Investments-to-Prepare-Maryland-Workers-for-AI-and-Emerging-Technology-Economies.aspx

Hey everyone please welcome Stephanie Thomas to the DCT family