Have you ever hired help—only to feel more overwhelmed than before? More questions. More messages. More mental clutter than ever?

In this episode of Penny for Your Shots, I’m joined by Melissa Morris, founder of Agency Authority, for a grounding, practical conversation about why burnout doesn’t magically disappear when you build a team—and how the right systems can truly give you your life back.

This isn’t about rigid processes or complicated tech. It’s about clarity, intention, and creating simple structures that support you—so your business stops living in your head and starts working for you.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Why adding team members can increase overwhelm without systems
• The hidden cost of being reactive all day (and how to change it)
• Brain dumps as a powerful first step toward clarity
• How perfectionism quietly fuels burnout
• Building systems as you go—without overcomplicating things
• Using AI as a support tool, not a replacement for thinking
• The mindset shifts that help you reclaim time and energy

Topics we cover:

• Business systems for small teams
• Burnout and work-life balance for women
• Organization without hustle culture
• Delegation, SOPs, and mental load
• Time tracking and focus
• Creating white space and sustainable rhythms

If you love your business but feel stretched thin, this episode will feel like permission to slow down, simplify, and build something that actually supports your life.

Pour yourself something good—and let’s talk systems, sanity, and freedom.

Connect with Melissa:

https://www.youragencyauthority.com/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissavmorris/ 

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