Hey Lena,

You made it.
Five days of heart-led, brain-smart email strategy — without a single sleazy funnel or “crush your launch” bro in sight.

🥂 That’s a win.

This week wasn’t about adding more to your plate.
It was about simplifying.
Clarifying.
And gently but powerfully making automation your ally — not your overlord.

Let’s take a slow walk back through what we covered, so it really sticks.
Because what you just learned?
It’s not fluff.

It’s the foundation of an email system that can grow with you for years — and still sound like you.

We started by debunking the big lie:

“Automation replaces your authenticity.”

Nope. Not here.

We flipped the script and asked:

“What if automation frees you up to be more present, more creative, and more human?”

We reframed automation as your support system — not your personality replacement.

Your biggest takeaway:
🎯 Automate the repetitive stuff, so your real energy goes to real people.

Your action step:
Set up one automation that saves your brain (welcome sequence, freebie delivery, reminder email — your pick).

We got a little spicy about this one.
Because too many automated emails sound like they were written by a printer.

The fix?

·       Stories over scripts

·       Emotion over efficiency

·       Humanity over hype

You don’t need “perfectly optimized conversion copy.”
You need one real sentence that sounds like you, writing to a friend.

Your biggest takeaway:
💡 Tone is the magic. Not the merge tags.

Your action step:
Rewrite one automated email to sound like your real voice. Add a micro-story. Ask a real question. Invite connection.

This was your blueprint day.

We broke down how to write a three-email welcome sequence that:

·       Welcomes people like guests, not leads

·       Shares a bit of your story

·       Gently shows them how you help

·       Makes them feel seen and not sold to

You don’t need a 10-email funnel.
You need 3 simple, honest, heartfelt messages.

Your biggest takeaway:
💛 Welcome sequences are the first hug, not the first pitch.

Your action step:
Write your first welcome email (even if it’s messy!). Start with:

“Hey [Name], I’m [Your Name], and I’m really glad you’re here.”

This was the tech meets heart day.

We got tactical and talked about using automation tools (tags, triggers, segments) with intention — not overwhelm.

We simplified your choices:

·       Automate logistics (delivery, reminders, segmentation)

·       Stay human where it counts (replies, feedback, relationship building)

And we made this promise:
✨ The more specific your automation, the more personal it feels.

Your biggest takeaway:
🤝 Tech is not the enemy. Tone is.

Your action step:
Audit one trigger or tag. Ask: “Does this lead to an experience that feels good for my reader?” If not, tweak it.

We closed the week with a bang — showing you how one email, written with story, care, and real emotion, can work harder than a whole funnel.

It’s not about volume.
It’s about resonance.

One powerful email that:

·       Tells a short story

·       Reflects a real fear or dream

·       Offers genuine support

·       Feels like it was written just for them

Your biggest takeaway:
📬 You don’t need 100 emails. Just one really good one.

Your action step:
Pick one of your current autoresponders and rewrite it with a story. Don’t worry about perfection — just be honest and warm.

This week was never about turning you into a tech wizard.

It was about reminding you that your humanity is the most powerful asset in your business.

✨ Automation just gives it room to breathe.

When you set it up with heart, you:

·       Show up more consistently

·       Burn out less

·       Convert more ethically

·       Build deeper trust

You get to build something sustainable — not just scalable.

And guess what?
Your list will feel it.

📜 “Automate the delivery. Never automate your voice.”

I’d love to hear from you.

👉 What was your favorite moment from this series?
👉 Which action step felt like a “yes, finally” moment?

Reply and let me know.

📌 Save this for when you’re building your email flows
📣 Share it with a friend who wants soulful strategy, not a sales script

Creator Anthony Maynard

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