In episode 469, Megan chats to Callan Wenner about how she planned and executed a schedule and content calendar so that she could take 4 months off for maternity leave.

Callan started her food blog, The Cozy Plum, in spring 2020 with a focus on elevating classic baked goods and savory appetizers and small bites. After quickly honing in on her photography and videography skills, as well as thorough recipe development techniques, she was able to quit her corporate job after a year and a half to pursue The Cozy Plum full-time.

In this episode, you'll learn how to stay efficient and organized, creating a month-to-month calendar for the year, outsourcing tasks and using project management software to stay on track.

- Define the priorities and goals for the year, and for the months you are taking off.

- Create a month-to-month calendar for the year with each week having a general focus.

- Create weekly/daily tasks each week from there.

- Build in buffers and scheduled time off, but keep to the schedule as closely as possible.

- Outsource what you can and create a strong SOP to help keep your hands off.

- Be as efficient as possible by combining process shots and video during shoots.

- Use project management software to help keep you on track - review your daily to-do every evening/morning.

- Have a go-getter attitude - it will be more work than usual up front, but will be worth it once the time comes.

- Let go of the need to grind and enjoy that time off.

Connect with Callan Wenner

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