Molly Madigan Pisula teaches us how to plan vacations as a blogger so you can unplug, recharge, and come back stronger without the stress of reentry.

Molly is a food blogger and food photographer. After beginning her career in the corporate world of high-tech marketing, she decided to forge a new path in the food industry. She received her certificate in French pastry, then opened a small business as a personal chef. For over 12 years as a chef, Molly cooked weekly meals for busy families, taught cooking classes, and catered small events. Now Molly runs the recipe blog, Vanilla Bean Cuisine, featuring French-inspired seasonal recipes for both everyday and entertaining.

Time away from your business is essential, but most of us dread the chaos that comes before and after. This episode is a roadmap for prepping your blog, managing your mindset, and creating smooth reentry so vacations actually feel restful.

Key points discussed include:

- Prep ahead with purpose: Why doing more than just one week of work pays off.

- Clean and clear before leaving: How decluttering and handling life tasks sets you up for peace.

- Meal planning matters: The secret to easing back into daily life without overwhelm.

- Batching works: How creating content in advance makes your break more enjoyable.

- Communicate with your team: The importance of setting boundaries and expectations.

- Set realistic reentry goals: Focus on small wins instead of big projects right away.

- Protect your mindset: Why giving yourself grace post-vacation keeps you motivated.

- Build in personal buffers: A simple strategy for smoother transitions at home and work.

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