My Current AI Stack for Creators: ChatGPT, Gemini's Nano Banana, Whisk, & NotebookLM

Welcome to another session of AI Shortcuts to Work Smarter. Today I walked through my latest YouTube thumbnail workflow and how I use Gemini, Nano Banana, Whisk, and ChatGPT together to speed up the creative process. I also shared a few tricks inside NotebookLM that most people overlook. If you want to get more done with AI without feeling overloaded, this episode breaks everything down in a simple way. We also talked about big changes coming to Facebook for creators, Substack’s new desktop livestreaming, and how these shifts could affect where and how you show up online. If you missed the live discussion, this replay will catch you up. Each week I share real workflows, new tools, and practical ways to use AI to save time and stay ahead. Thanks for spending time with us. 📅 Live every Thursday at 1pm ET 🔔 Like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss a session. 👇 HELPFUL LINKS: • Join my Social Media & AI Shortcuts community: https://www.skool.com/madalynsklar • Follow me on X: https://x.com/MadalynSklar • Follow and subscribe on Substack: https://madalynsklar.substack.com START YOUR OWN SKOOL COMMUNITY FOR JUST $9/MONTH Includes a 2-week free trial https://tinyurl.com/madalynskool MY FAVORITE ALL-IN-ONE AI TOOL IS MAGAI http://magai.co/madalyn Get 30% off for 3 months using my code: MADALYN30 LINKS MENTIONED: Skool: https://www.skool.com/madalynsklar Whisk: https://labs.google/fx/tools/whisk Canva thumbnail: https://www.canva.com/design/DAG6yjFQduU/QQfy-3uVJwENFbf1C8070g/view?utm_content=DAG6yjFQduU&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link2&utm_source=uniquelinks&utlId=h76120fe846 Whisk thumbnail: https://labs.google/fx/tools/whisk/share/0k0f431g8g000 NotebookLM: https://x.com/notebooklm/status/1997087505603350747 NotebookLM: https://x.com/stevenbjohnson/status/1995917294828966050 NotebookLM: https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/24d50377-8c14-4851-bcc2-b2d67b039041 Nano Banana: https://x.com/GeminiApp/status/1998113601354436780 Nano Banana: https://x.com/MadalynSklar/status/1999168910424174952 Nano Banana: https://x.com/GeminiApp/status/1998079742495662208 Facebook: https://about.fb.com/news/2025/12/making-it-easier-to-create-discover-and-share-content-on-facebook/ Substack: https://on.substack.com/p/new-livestreaming-from-desktop IF YOU’RE NEW HERE Hi, I’m Madalyn Sklar. I’ve spent 30 years in digital marketing, long before social media, algorithms, or AI were part of everyday business. On this channel, I share what I’m uncovering in the world of AI, along with a dash of social media know-how, to help you stay ahead of the curve. I focus on tools, tips, and strategies I actually find useful and exciting. My goal is simple, to help you work smarter, not harder, so you can save time, strengthen your digital presence, and get better results without burning out. 🔗 This video is not sponsored. Some links may be affiliate links. If you choose to make a purchase through them, I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. ⚠️ The content on this channel is for informational and entertainment purposes only. I do not guarantee results from any methods or products shared here. Always do your own research before making decisions.