How to Outwrite AI: Ways to Keep Your Human Voice and Stand Out

How to Outwrite AI: Ways to Keep Your Human Voice and Stand Out

Author: Dorien Morin-van Dam March 5, 2026 Duration: 40:24

If your market is crowded, ‘more content’ won’t save you, but more of you will.

In this episode, guest Stephen Mostrom and host Dorien Morin-van Dam break down what it actually means to outwrite AI as a small business: keeping your human voice, sharpening what makes you distinct, and using AI in a way that supports your thinking instead of replacing it.

Because the goal isn’t to publish faster. The goal is to be remembered—and trusted—when the buyer is comparing options.

Are you struggling to be seen and heard? THIS one’s for you!

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Stephen Mostrom is a damn smart writer for tech, finance, and healthcare brands. He cofounded a content agency, Damn Smart Marketing, to help execs and companies turn their big ideas into sharp, human-first writing that breaks through the noise.

Outside work, you'll find Stephen hanging with his wife (and business partner), two boys, and three pups. He loves a good book, a great glass of Syrah, and premier league soccer.

'Strategy Talks: Content Strategy for Small Teams', Season 5, is where content marketing meets real business results. Hosted by hands-on content strategist Dorien Morin-van Dam, each episode delivers a focused conversation with a guest expert who shares a specific, repeatable play. You'll leave with a clear problem definition and a set of steps you can take this week.

No fluff. No theory. Just strategy you can use.

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Dorien Morin-van Dam knows what it's like to build a content engine without a massive budget or staff. In Strategy Talks: Content Strategy for Small Teams, she brings that practical, hands-on perspective to every conversation. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a direct line to operators who are in the trenches, sharing the specific, repeatable plays they use to turn thoughtful content into genuine business pipeline. Designed for founders, small teams, agencies, and solo consultants, each half-hour episode is tightly focused. You'll find discussions rooted in one of three critical areas: the fundamentals of content strategy and planning, the nuts and bolts of distribution and SEO, or the practical application of AI for content operations. The goal is always clarity-first, by defining a common problem many face, and then by unpacking a tangible solution. Listening to this podcast feels like having a seasoned strategist in your corner, cutting through the noise to deliver actionable insights you can apply almost immediately. If you're responsible for content but short on resources, these conversations provide the structured thinking and tactical advice to make your efforts more effective and less chaotic.
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