It's finally here, THE episode you guys have been asking for -- my journey to reading 100 books in a year. 

During this solo episode I'm sharing how I found my passion for reading all over again, and how I use it today as a form of self-care. We're also diving into my favorite niche of books, my top tips on utilizing all of the different book formats to your advantage, and how to use book reading as a gateway to form new habits in both your personal life and your business.

RESOURCES:

Audible

Kindle & Kindle Unlimited 

Goodreads 

Your local library (google “public library (your town, state)” to find a library near you.)

#cbfbookclub - a book club for busy creative entrepreneurs & coaches who want to read more for their business & personal growth 

Check out the blog for a list of my favorite book over the last few year.

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Annie is the owner + founder of Efficiently Annie LLC. After earning her MBA and with a decade in corporate marketing and operations experience under her belt, she ditched the power suit in pursuit of something more fulfilling. Led by her knack for project management and process organization, she developed a reputation as a dynamic and dependable virtual assistant. But it wasn’t long before she began to realize the need for creative businesses owners to build a stronger foundation of simple, streamlined, repeatable workflows that would sustain them as they evolved and inevitably grew.

In this episode, Annie is sharing so many little nuggets of wisdom on how you can truly find the balance you need to design and live life on your terms. Annie is a master when it comes to systems, especially (my favorite) Asana, but her journey wasn't always as smooth sailing as it is today. As she dives into what success means to her, and only her, Annie also touches on her many moments of pivoting in her business and why giving yourself permission to be you will provide the room your business needs to grow and evolve the way it's supposed to.

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RESOURCES

Asana - Our favorite place to manage projects & tasks

Screenshot of inside Annie's Asana is available on the blog here

CONNECT WITH ANNIE

Website - https://www.anniemccarty.com/

Instagram -  https://www.instagram.com/efficientlyannie/

Facebook -  https://www.facebook.com/efficientlyannie

Pinterest -  https://www.pinterest.com/efficientlyannie/

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Have you ever wanted or needed to take time off from your business but felt so much pressure to keep the wheels moving that you didn't even feel like it was an option? In this episode I'm sharing how I was able to take 2 full months off from my business (without it imploding!) - the systems I put in place and the mindset I had to allow myself to do take the time off.  I'm also sharing what I'm doing to improve on this in the future. And how you too can set yourself up for success (including a freebie).

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RESOURCES

Freebie - 3 Things to Burnout-Proof Your Biz Freebie 

#cbfbookclub - Monthly bookclub for creative entrepreneurs | Essentialism (September) & Profit First (October)

Later - How I schedule all social media and most IG Stories

Zapier - Automations for EVERYTHING

Dubsado - How I automate my inquiry process & booking process

Acuity - How I automate booking calls

Voxer - How I communicate with my clients

Out of Office Notification - How to set up your out of office message in Gmail

CONNECT WITH CHELSEA

Instagram - @chelseabfoster

Website - https://www.chelseabfoster.com

#cbfbookclub - https://www.chelseabfoster.com/cbfbookclub

Private & group coaching & mastermind programs - https://www.chelseabfoster.com/services

The other day I was talking to one of my clients about her podcast queue and how long it was, not to mention the 100+ unread emails sitting in her inbox from email lists she’d subscribed to. She was feeling totally overwhelmed by it and guilty that she wasn’t able to “get to it all.” So I shared a story with her from a few months after I started my first business. I was subscribed to over 1000 email lists and tried to read as many of them as I could - with a handful that I absolutely read every day. And this was back when people were regularly sending emails 5 days a week. There came a point where consuming that much content was actually undermining my confidence and ability to run my own business and I had to let go of them, stop consuming so much, and start taking action.You see, when I was focusing on trying to get through all that content and never miss out on a single piece of advice or tip or roadmap (or whatever else they were selling me), I no longer saw myself as the intelligent, confident person I'd always identified with. I don't want any of you to go as far down that rabbit hole as I did -- so in today's solo episode I'm sharing my story of how I took back my expertise and confidence when it came to consuming the right type of content that serves me and my business, and began living life as the best version of myself.

Want to chat about how you can take back your expertise or let go of the constant FOMO?  DM me over on instagram - I’d love to chat with you about it! 

If it's adding noise, get rid of it ASAP. If it's adding value, keep it but give yourself permission to NOT have to read/listen to it all. 

Trust that the right content will get in front of you at the right time for you to use it.

Want help creating the right systems and workflows for your business? 

Schedule a private 60-minute Strategy Session with me to get started today! Use code PODCASTLISTENER to get $50 off your first session --> https://www.chelseabfoster.com/strategysession

Connect with Chelsea

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Website: www.chelseabfoster.com

Courses: www.chelseabfoster.com/courses 

A few weeks ago while in Missouri, I spilled a venti cup of coffee on my laptop ... but I actually didn't freak out. During this solo episode I'm sharing why I didn't freak out, the online file management tools that I swear by, and what you can do to prepare for any eventuality when it comes to making sure the files on your computer or laptop stay safe. 

RESOURCES:

Read more at www.burnoutproofyourbiz.com

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Wendy Garrido helps spiritually minded experts get into alignment with who you are today. She's an expert at finding creative solutions where other people see roadblocks. In this episode she's sharing what she's learned about herself, the world, and business along her journey, and what parts transformed her life forever. She's giving us so many amazing tips on how to recognize what's important to remain present, how to connect with that voice inside your head, and why it's best to be looking at what you want to do vs. what you should be doing.

Wendy is also giving us guidance on practicing recognizing the alarm sounds in your mind and body when you’re not paying attention to your truth, ways to seek out solutions when you’re feeling disconnected, and her best tips and suggestions on paying attention to what’s truly important to help you remain present in your day to day life.

Download your freebie from Wendy: liveyourtruthmanifesto.com

Read more at www.burnoutproofyourbiz.com

Want help figuring out what alignment means for you and your business?

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Kate Jones is the owner of Kate Waldo + Co. and she helps bloggers and influencers who are sick of spending countless hours on administrative work, get and stay organized with the admin tasks of their business so that they can get back to doing what they love. 

In today’s episodes, we geek out a little over systems, outsourcing, and automations in your business. (You know I love those things too!)

We're breaking down what to outsource and knowing when it's time to get support, Kate's favorite systems she uses for herself and her clients, and how to choose your "queen bee" role in your business in the beginning to allow your business to flow so much easier. 

"You don't need to reinvent the wheel every time." - Kate Jones

Read more at www.burnoutproofyourbiz.com

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Welcome to Season 2! I've learned a lot over the past year of producing the podcast and I'm spilling the beans on my top 5 lessons. And guess what? They apply to more than just podcasting! In fact, they apply to your entire business. I'm also recapping the most played episodes, the most popular advice from Season 1, and what you can expect this season!

By popular demand I'm bringing back the "This or That" segment! (Y'all spoke LOUD and clear on instagram stories - 100% of you that voted wanted it back.) And... we are starting a book club! Details are coming soon in a separate episode. We'll be reading our first book together all summer and chatting about it in August. First up is Essentialism. 

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