We’re Damien & Danielle Griffin

We help people use AI & tech systems in a way that actually makes sense.

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Who We Are

CLEAR THINKERS WHO CUT THROUGH CHAOS

We’re partners in life and business, and whatever chaos tech throws at people.  

We explain things simply, calmly, and without the tech jargon.

Decades of Practical, Tested know-how

With more decades than we care to admit across tech, systems, ops, and education, we turn complex tools into usable workflows that help you save time, reduce stress, and move forward.

GUIDES WHO CAN TEACH OR HANDLE IT FOR YOU

Whether you want to learn AI at your pace or need someone to take the operations or tech work off your plate entirely, we meet you where you are and help you get results... quickly and confidently.

If AI feels confusing or overwhelming, we make it make sense...step by step, no pressure, no judgment.
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Damien Griffin, CEO

Unapologetic Generalist & Diverse Thinker
Calm in the chaos. Former IT superhero. Current pilot.

Damien’s been solving technical puzzles since floppy disks were the size of his face. He brings decades of experience in network engineering, business development, and system migrations that should not have been attempted but somehow still worked.

He’s the person you want when your tools won’t talk to each other, your tech roadmap is a scribble, or you need someone who can break down complex systems without making you feel like you missed an entire decade of schooling.

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Danielle Griffin, COO

Questionologist & Inverse Paranoid
Operations nerd with a side of sass. Former ER/Trauma RN. Wanna-be animal whisperer. 

Danielle specializes in making messy things make sense: processes, writing, workflows, content, automation, creative strategy, and the occasional emotional breakdown over Google Workspace.

She brings out people’s strengths, finds the gaps, and builds systems that support how people actually think, not how corporate handbooks pretend they do.

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Thoughts Brewing Origin Story

This whole thing started when Danielle tried to teach a squirrel how to use Google Calendar. (Okay, not exactly, but the energy is the same.)

We were tired of watching smart people feel stupid because tech tools weren’t built with real people in mind. So we created a business centered around clarity, kindness, systems that make sense, and AI tools that don’t gaslight you.

Thoughts Brewing is the result: a place where learning feels doable, sarcasm is a love language, and no one pretends their inbox is at zero.

How We Work

A straightforward approach built for people who are busy, overloaded, or tired of overcomplicated explanations.

Clarity Fist

Clarity comes before everything.

  • We strip away jargon and explain things in plain, easy-to-understand language.
  • If a tool is confusing, we break it down.
  • If a process is messy, we untangle it.
Clear minds make better decisions.

Practical Over Theoretical

Real work, not endless theory.

Everything we teach is actionable.

You get:

  • examples,
  • prompts,
  • workflows, and
  • shortcuts you can use 

Support To Meets Your Needs

Learn it, or Let Us Handle It.

Whether you want to learn the things yourself or want someone to do it for you, we adapt to your needs.

  • AI training to meet your needs
  • Fractional COO/CTO services
Our goal is simple: give you clarity, save you time, and make your work easier...whether you learn it or delegate it.

Who We Help

If your days are busy, your tools feel confusing, or you’re stuck doing everything yourself, you’re in the right place.

The Overwhelmed Operator

Busy Leaders Who Need Clarity Fast

If you’re running a business (or a department) while juggling clients, operations, and way too many tools, we help you get unstuck and simplify the chaos.

  • Untangle workflows that feel messy or bloated

  • Make sense of AI tools you’ve been avoiding

  • Replace overwhelm with clear, actionable next steps

  • Show you how to save hours each week

The “Just Handle It For Me” Client

People Who Need Things Done, Not Just Explained

If you’re drowning in tasks and don’t have time to learn another tool, we step in and handle the setup, the systems, and the AI workflows so you don’t have to.

  • Build and streamline systems for you

  • Set up workflows that save time immediately

  • Reduce manual work you shouldn’t be doing

  • Give you back bandwidth for the work that actually matters

If you’re overwhelmed, curious, stuck, or stretched thin, there’s a place for you here.

Don't Take Our Word For it 

Hear from some of our clients...in their words:

“This was one of the most effective hours I have spent in a while… I appreciate the genuine encouragement.”

Barbara Lee V., Extended Grace

“Damien listened to my questions and provided very clear and actionable steps that we can easily incorporate.”

Breanne A., Neighborhood Resources Center

“Danielle was great — fast, easy to work with, and patient with us.”

Heather F., The Community’s Foundation

“Damien was incredibly knowledgeable and has a great way of explaining complex things.”

Diane W., US Dream Academy

“Damien was fantastic in helping us navigate migrating our legacy and new Google Workspace accounts.”

Bethanie K., Maine Humane

“Thank you, Damien! This was a helpful intro to AI and you made me feel like I didn't have any silly questions.”

Kaylee B., Medical College of Wisconsin

“We could not have gotten this project done without her.”

Josue R., Emerge Center Against Domestic Abuse

“He solved problems we didn’t even know how to articulate… We walked in stuck and walked out with a plan.”

Dennis H., Gateway Festival Orchestra

“Damien was absolutely outstanding in guiding me through the AI space… I walked away with new tools, deeper understanding, and renewed confidence.”

Velisa P., United Health Organization

We're humans. We reply to our emails and chat messages.

Email us or send us a chat message (just click Danielle's lil bubble head on the bottom right).

Phone

703-296-9912

Email

contact@thoughtsbrewing.com

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