Coffee Powered Systems

Episode 004. In light of recent events, I'm doing a special coffee chat on my feeling about our current state of the nation. How many lives must we lose for there to be true change in this country? Take some time this week to learn more, do more, or just be there for a friend in need. 

Take a moment of silence for these men and women mentioned in this episode who have lost their lives in recent years (not an extensive list):

Trayvon Martin, age 17, 2012

Tamir Rice, age 12, 2014 

Michael Brown, age 18, 2014

Eric Garner, age 44, 2014

Sandra Bland, age 28, 2015

Freddie Gray, age 25, 2015

Alton Sterling, age 37, 2016

Philandro Castile, age 32, 2016

Botham Jean, age 26, 2018

Atatiana Jefferson, age 28, 2019

Ahmaud Arbery, age 25, 2020

Doug Lewis, age 39, 2020

Breonna Taylor, age 26, 2020

George Floyd, age 46, 2020

Where to donate:

• George Floyd Memorial Fund (GoFundMe for the Floyd family)
• The Loveland Foundation (financial assistance for Black women and girls seeking mental health support)
• Campaign Zero (dedicated to police reform with a plan aimed at reducing violence)
• Community Bail Funds (a way to support protestors nationwide)
• The ACLU (American Civil Liberties Union)
• plus so many more. Find resources that resonate most with you.

Other Helpful links:

• Instagram (@mirandamerten)

Episode 003. If you find that you only have 5 extra hours a week (outside of the actual DOING business), here are 5 things to keep you efficient and productive so you can get more done.

For the transcript, full show notes, and to record a question visit https://www.mirandamerten.com/003

Discussed In This Episode:

• Learning [01:37]
• Business Metrics [02:48]
• Planning [06:09]
• Meal Prep [00:07:20]
• Deleting Downloads [10:06]
• Bonus: Exercise [12:11]
• Q+A: Question of the week [13:17]

Links from this episode:

• Metrics Tracking Tool
• Amazon Fresh
• Fiverr
• Upwork
• Virtual Staff Finder

Related blog posts:

• 21 Ways to Manage Your Out of Control Inbox
• 12 Cool G-mail Hacks: Did You Know You Could Do That?
• What to Do When You Only Have 7 Minutes to Work Out
• How I Use a Simple Notebook to Plan My Day

Other Helpful links:

• Website
• Instagram (@mirandamerten)

Episode 002. I hate monthly subscriptions.

I don't want to be tied to a company for the rest of my business life. And once you have used something for over a year, you are in deep and it's hard to switch or move on.

Mentioned in this episode:

AppSumo

For Full show notes and to submit a question:

https://www.mirandamerten.com/002

Other links:

Instagram (@mirandamerten) 

Episode 001. You’ve heard about systems and workflows, but are you using them correctly?

I want you to get in the habit of creating systems and workflows to make your life easier. It sounds simple enough, but if it's so easy, why doesn't everyone do this? Because just like most things, you have to put in the work first.

You have to start.

You have to be consistent.

You have to take the time in the beginning to find the process that works for you.

Most people don't know where to start OR they already commit to not having the time to set it up before they even begin.

I'm going to give you one strategy and one action task to help you get started on creating your systems and processes.

Mentioned in this episode:

The One Thing, by Gary Keller

Tody - A cleaning and chores app

For Full show notes and to submit a question:

https://www.mirandamerten.com/001

Other links:

Instagram (@mirandamerten)

Introducing Coffee Powered Systems. A podcast all about equipping women with actionable systems to streamline business and life. Are you a one-woman show, female entrepreneur, stay at home mom, or any badd-ass woman just living her life? Then this show is for you.