Recently, I came across a compelling post on synaptic pruning and its potential role in ADHD. It sparked a deep curiosity, and instead of just bookmarking it, I used the opportunity to build a complete learning resource using the same enablement techniques I apply in professional settings.

This blog outlines my process, the tools I used, and a few lessons I took away from turning curiosity into content.

✅ What I Created

To explore the topic thoroughly and present it accessibly, I broke the project into clear, modular components:

  • Cited White Paper – Built a full-length research doc with sources, structure, and citations.
  • AI Fact-Check Pass – Ran the paper through a second AI model (Google Gemini) to cross-check links, claims, and citations.
  • Audio Version – Converted the document into a narrated eBook-style audio version for broader accessibility.
  • Mini Podcast – Summarized the key findings and ideas in a short, podcast-style format to support informal learners.
  • Notes Handout – Created a brief, digestible notes sheet that highlights the major points.
  • Landing Page – Designed and published a standalone page to host and share all formats.
  • Instagram Carousel Post (3 slides) – Built a simple visual series to engage users and drive traffic back to the landing page.

⚙️ The Tech Stack

Here’s a breakdown of the tools I used throughout the process:

  • ChatGPT – Longform writing, image prompts, summarization, and visual concept planning
  • Google Gemini – Used to validate citations and external links
  • Google Docs – Writing, citation formatting, PDF generation, and shared storage
  • Carrd – Website platform used to host the landing page (lightweight and flexible)
  • Canva – Visual asset creation and document formatting (eBook, notes, handout, Instagram slides)
  • Image Editing Tools – Various platforms for removing artifacts, adjusting composition, and maintaining consistency across assets

Additionally, I passed final visual assets through ChatGPT’s image reader to confirm there were no spelling or formatting errors—particularly in stylized text or icons.

📌 Lessons & Improvements

  • Visual QA matters. Before publishing, I now pass all text-based visuals through an image-checking pass to avoid spelling or layout issues.
  • Style guide needed early. I noticed minor but distracting inconsistencies in font weight and layout across platforms. Locking in a simple style guide will streamline future iterations.
  • Structured curiosity is powerful. Turning a moment of curiosity into a structured, multi-format resource was not only productive—it reinforced my ability to apply enablement and content principles quickly, with quality.

🔍 Why This Matters

This wasn’t just a personal interest project. It was an exercise in building scalable, multimodal content quickly and efficiently—something I do regularly in professional enablement roles. By documenting this process, I hope to highlight what’s possible with the right systems, tools, and approach.

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