In this powerful behind-the-scenes episode, I'm pulling back the curtain to share the untold story of why Create a Flow exists and where we're heading. This podcast was born from watching talented creators burn out in real-time on social media, and I created it to prove that sustainable success is possible without sacrificing your sanity. I'm sharing how you my incredible community have been implementing systems from our episodes on Sunday Reset routines, energy management, and productivity strategies, with so many of you reporting life-changing results that prove there's another way beyond hustle culture.

Looking ahead, Create a Flow is evolving into something bigger than a podcast, we're building a counter-culture movement that challenges the "work harder, sleep less" mentality dominating the creative industry. I'm announcing exciting plans including behind-the-scenes content showing the messy middle of business building, my YouTube podcast channel launch, monthly Q&A episodes, and community spotlight features where I'll share your success stories. This isn't just about productivity tips; it's about redefining what success means for creative entrepreneurs and proving that systems, boundaries, and sustainable growth strategies are superpowers that lead to more fulfilling outcomes than traditional hustle culture approaches.

You can connect with me on instagram, Elesha Jacobs Official

Grab the Create a Flow Kit here.

What if I told you the biggest productivity lie is that you need to be productive every single day?

In this episode, I'm sharing the personal flow formula that completely transformed how I work and why I now accomplish more in 3 days than I used to in 7.

Grab the Creator Flow Kit mentioned in the episode, templates to help you design your week around energy, not against it.

One thing i want you to take away from this episode is that the most productive thing you can do today might be to do less tomorrow.

Let me know in the comments, What's your biggest productivity challenge right now? And which energy type resonates most with you - Focus, Admin, or Connection?

Subscribe for more strategies to create your sustainable creative flow!

In this episode, I break down the biggest lie we tell ourselves about entrepreneurship that it's all about freedom from structure. I reveal why the most successful entrepreneurs actually have more systems than corporate employees, they just designed them to work for their goals.

I share insights on the myth of freedom in entrepreneurship and why structure creates freedom, not restricts it. Learn practical systems that changed everything for me and how systems save mental energy for creativity and strategy.

Your action step: Pick one area of your business that needs a system (not more hustle) and create a simple structure around it this week.

Resources Mentioned:

* Creator Flow Kit (templates for business and creative systems)

In this raw and honest episode, I share what it's really like to hit the wall after 12 weeks of non-stop working in Q2. No polished advice or productivity hacks – just real talk about burnout, guilt, and learning to prioritize sustainability over hustle culture.

What You'll Learn:

* Why feeling guilty about being tired is holding you back

* The difference between being dedicated and being obsessed

* How to recognize when your systems are serving you vs. controlling you

* Why rest isn't lazy – it's strategic

* Practical steps to rebuild your work approach for long-term success

Resources Mentioned:

* Upcoming Newsletter: "Building Sustainable Creator Businesses Without Burning Out"

* Connect with me: Instagram

* Join my newsletter: Create a Flow Newsletter

In this episode, I share the game-changing business decision that saved my sanity and dramatically improved my results: abandoning the "be everywhere" social media strategy for a focused three-platform approach.

What You'll Learn

* Why spreading across 5+ platforms was draining my business instead of growing it

* The real cost of trying to be everywhere your audience is

* How to build an "owned ecosystem" that energizes instead of exhausts you

* The three-platform rule and how to choose your platforms strategically

* Why depth beats breadth every single time in community building

* How to make your platforms work together as one cohesive ecosystem

This episode challenges conventional social media wisdom and offers a practical framework for sustainable, authentic online presence that actually drives business results.

Continue the conversation and share which three platforms you're choosing in my weekly newsletter community on Substack, Join here: https://eleshajacobs.substack.com/

Are you giving away your best work for free while struggling to pay the bills? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive deep into the "serve-first trap" - why good intentions can lead to bad business decisions, and how you can create sustainable income without sacrificing your values, rest, or productivity.

Key Takeaways:

The Serve-First Trap: Giving everything away for free isn't generous - it's unsustainable and ultimately serves no one well.

Money as a Tool: Revenue isn't about greed; it's about creating the resources needed to serve sustainably and reach more people.

Stewardship Over Service: Your talents and gifts require responsible stewardship, which includes valuing them appropriately.

Boundaries Create Better Service: When you charge appropriately, you can be selective about clients and show up as your best self.

Subscribe & Review:

If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe to the podcast and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more entrepreneurs who need to hear this message about sustainable monetization.

We've all been there—staring at a blank page, feeling uninspired, questioning if we even have anything valuable to create. In this raw and practical episode, I'm sharing exactly what I do on those tough creative days when motivation feels non-existent.

This isn't about toxic positivity or forcing inspiration. It's about real strategies that work when you're in the creative trenches, feeling stuck, and need to show up anyway.

What You'll Learn

* Why motivation isn't a prerequisite for creativity (and what is)

* The 10-minute rule that transforms overwhelming projects into manageable tasks

* How changing your environment can shift your creative energy

* The power of giving yourself permission to create badly

* Why "maintenance days" are just as important as breakthrough days

* When to recognize it's time to rest (and how to do it productively)

Key Takeaways

The 10-Minute Rule: Start with just 10 minutes of work to overcome creative paralysisEnvironment Shifts: Change your physical space to change your mental statePermission to Suck: Embrace imperfection to overcome perfectionism paralysisInspiration Banking: Create a collection of your past wins for tough daysMaintenance vs. Breakthrough: Not every day needs to be your creative peak

If this episode resonated with you, please share it with another creator who might need to hear it. We're all figuring this out together.

Rate & Review: Your reviews help other creators find this podcast when they need it most.

Building an online business isn't just about strategy and content—it's about navigating the emotional roller coaster that comes with entrepreneurship. In this vulnerable episode, I open up about the lonely reality of building online, the comparison trap that keeps creators stuck, and how faith in God can transform your entire approach to business.

In this episode, we explore:

* The reality of loneliness and emotional ups and downs when building online

* How to develop emotional resilience and celebrate small wins

* The importance of genuine community vs. just having an audience

* Staying grounded in your faith and separating your identity from business results

* Practical steps to move forward, lean on support, and stay true to your purpose

Scripture References

* Psalm 139:23-24 - God's guidance through self-doubt

* Isaiah 41:10 - God's strength in overwhelming moments

* 2 Corinthians 12:9 - Grace sufficient in weakness

* Ecclesiastes 4:12 - The power of community

* Hebrews 10:24-25 - Spurring one another on

* Proverbs 27:17 - Iron sharpens iron

* 1 Corinthians 4:6-7 - Stewardship and humility

* Jeremiah 29:11 - Trusting God's timing

* Matthew 6:26 - God's provision

* Colossians 3:23 - Working for the Lord

Ready to simplify your systems and actually build a business that works for you? Grab the Creator Flow Kit—get organized, get focused, and start creating with intention.

We need to talk about the biggest lie in productivity culture: that you just need better time management to be more creative.

In this episode, I'm breaking down why all those time-blocking strategies and productivity hacks aren't working for creatives and what you should focus on instead. Spoiler alert: it's not about finding more hours in your day.

I share my own creative rock-bottom moment, the four types of creative energy that actually matter, and why protecting your creative juice is more important than optimizing your calendar. Plus, practical experiments you can try this week to stop running on fumes and start creating from a place of genuine energy.

If you're tired of feeling guilty about your "productivity" while secretly knowing that your best work doesn't happen on a schedule, this one's for you.

What You'll Learn:

* Why the hustle mentality is sabotaging your creative work

* The four types of creative energy and how to identify yours

* How to do an "energy audit" instead of time tracking

* The hidden creativity killers nobody talks about (decision fatigue, comparison scrolling, perfectionism disguised as "standards")

* Three simple experiments to try this week

* How to stop apologizing for protecting your creative energy

Key Takeaways:

* Energy Mapping: Track when you feel most creative vs. most drained for 3 days

* The Energy No: Say no to one creativity-draining activity this week

* Energy Experiments: Try creating at different times/places than usual

* Stop the guilt: Protecting your creative energy isn't selfish, it's necessary

Connect & Continue the Conversation:

Share your biggest creative energy discovery by joining the community: https://eleshajacobs.substack.com

In this episode, I am sharing about her 3-month content creation burnout and the hard lessons I learned about creating consistently as a technology specialist and entrepreneur.

If you're a technical creative struggling to balance client work with content creation, this episode is for you.

In this episode, you will discover:

* The Breaking Point: What Led to Burnout

* Hard Questions That Led to Breakthrough

* What Changed Everything: 4 Key Realizations

* Tech Creatives Have Different Creative Rhythms

* and more…

Get your creator flow kit here: https://www.eleshajacobs.com/the-creator-flow-kit

If this episode resonated with you, share it with a fellow technical creative or entrepreneur who's ready to trade hustle for flow.

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