Every Email’s a Free Masterclass: How I Realized Aligned, Not Automated Is Its Own Damn Framework
I swear, every time I open a ByRegina email or video, it feels like she’s reading my creative diary. Her breakdown of “5 Types of Frameworks to Make You a Better Thinker and Teacher” (link) stopped me in my tracks.
I looked at my book, Aligned, Not Automated, and thought:
“Wait a minute… I didn’t just write ideas. I’ve been sitting on a whole hybrid framework this whole time.”
The Moment It Clicked
Frameworks come in flavors — structural, sequential, hierarchical, elemental, discretional. I used to think my work was just a philosophy with pretty teal graphics. Nope. Turns out it’s:
Hierarchical: A glow-up ladder — from surface-level hustle to deep alignment.
Elemental: A remix-friendly toolbox of mindful practices + AI strategies.
Sequential (BREATHE): Step by step, no shortcuts.
Structural (BREATHE): Miss a piece and the whole thing wobbles like Jenga.
Basically: Aligned, Not Automated is the mansion, and BREATHE is the elevator inside it.
Why This Changes Everything
The second I named it as a framework, the fog lifted. Now I can:
Teach it cleaner.
Sell it smarter.
And shut down the “Is this just another self-help vibe?” questions with receipts.
It’s not fluff. It’s a map + a toolbox. Period.
Peek at the visual version here: Aligned Framework.
The Flex
Here’s my new pitch: Aligned, Not Automated is structured enough to guide you and flexible enough to let you play. It’s the best of both worlds: order and magic.
Sometimes the most boss move you can make is realizing you’ve been sitting on a framework the whole damn time.
And Speaking of Boss Moves…
Now… grab your calendars, because I’ve got a lineup and you’re officially invited to the Not Automated, Just Iconic Tour!!
🔥 10/4 — Blogger’s Week Unconference: I’ll be sprinkling some digital magic.
🎙️ 10/16 – 10/19 — Afros & Audio Conference: Baltimore is about to feel like homecoming. I’m on the mic, come through! (Email me for a discount code.)
🚀 10/21 — Book Launch Day! My book baby, Aligned, Not Automated, officially hits the world. Bring the confetti (and maybe champagne). I’ll also be at DC AI & Startup Week, supporting the AI Cohort I’m mentoring.
👀 10/24 — DC Area Morning Event: Details are hush-hush, but trust me — you’ll wanna be there. (PENCIL THIS IN)
Thanks for reading my thoughts!! Chat soon!!