In this engaging conversation, Linds Paulson and Julie Sedler explore various aspects of parenting, including managing decision fatigue, establishing recovery days for stress reduction, and organizing school and extracurricular activities. They share personal anecdotes and practical tips that resonate with many parents, emphasizing the importance of communication, self-care, and organization in family life.

In this episode, Linds Paulson and Julie Sedler discuss various strategies for optimizing workspaces and routines to enhance productivity and well-being. They explore the concept of a work uniform to reduce decision fatigue, the importance of flexibility in scheduling, and the benefits of establishing weekly rituals. The conversation also delves into leveraging AI tools for efficiency, batching content for creativity, and understanding how personal cycles can impact work performance. They emphasize the significance of recovery days and the need for play in adult life, ultimately encouraging listeners to find their unique rhythms and routines that support their productivity and creativity.

Takeaways:

• Implementing a work uniform can reduce decision fatigue.
• Flexibility in scheduling allows for better mental health breaks.
• Time blocking can create focus and productivity in your workday.
• Weekly rituals help in planning and reducing anxiety over tasks.
• AI tools can assist in managing tasks and deadlines effectively.
• Batching content can maximize creativity and efficiency.
• Understanding your cycle can help in planning work tasks.
• Finding your creative space is essential for productivity.
• Recovery days are important for maintaining work-life balance.
• Play and creativity should be integrated into adult routines.

In this episode, Lindsey and Julie discuss the multifaceted aspects of mom life, focusing on the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and finding balance in daily routines. They share personal experiences with volunteering, fitness, and creating systems that work for their families. The conversation emphasizes the need for flexibility, independence in children, and the significance of catering to one's senses to enhance daily experiences. Ultimately, they highlight the importance of prioritizing oneself as a mother and finding joy in the everyday.

Takeaways:

• There's no right or wrong way to be a mom.
• Volunteering should be a choice, not an obligation.
• Your energy is a luxury item; prioritize self-care.
• Fitness can be adapted to fit your lifestyle.
• Creating systems can help manage daily chaos.
• Catering to your senses can enhance your daily experiences.
• Productivity hacks can help maximize your time.
• Investing in convenience can provide a return on investment.
• Flexibility is key in adapting to life's changes.
• Teaching kids independence is crucial for their growth.

In this episode, Lindsey Paulson and Julie Sedler discuss the challenges of managing family life while balancing responsibilities as mothers and business owners. They share their favorite systems and operations workflows that help streamline household tasks, including planning sessions, outsourcing chores, and utilizing technology for grocery shopping and meal prep. The conversation emphasizes the importance of modeling responsibilities for children and finding innovative solutions to make family life more manageable.

Takeaways:

• Planning sessions with your spouse can help set family goals.
• Sharing responsibilities in the household fosters teamwork.
• Modeling chores for children is essential for their learning.
• Outsourcing household tasks can alleviate stress.
• Using technology can simplify grocery shopping and meal prep.
• Meal delivery services can save time and effort.
• Creating a shared grocery list enhances communication.
• Innovative lunch solutions can cater to picky eaters.
• Establishing boundaries around meal preparation is important.
• Finding systems that work for your family can lead to greater fulfillment.

Nikki Fain is a Simplification Project Manager and the founder of BlakeleeCo. She helps high-performing business owners stop drowning in to-dos and start moving projects forward with ease. Through strategic project management, streamlined systems, and done-with-you support, Nikki brings calm to the chaos so her clients can scale with confidence.

Connect with Nikki:

Website: www.blakeleeco.com

Instagram: https://tinyurl.com/5pfsft7y

LinkedIn: https://tinyurl.com/2r8vb72j

Free Resource:

Ready to simplify your systems? Snag Nikki’s Free System Audit Checklist and discover where your processes can run smoother: https://blakeleeco.myflodesk.com/systemsspotlight

Ashley Jefferson is the founder of Startup Baddie, where she works with founders and brands from a product, community, and content perspective. As a fractional product leader, Ashley makes sure you're building the right thing, for the right people, in the right way—and that it drives results (revenue, funding, customers). She draws on a decade of experience at JP Morgan, Prudential, and her work with early-stage founders and medium-sized companies to guide teams through strategy, launches, go-to-market execution, and critical business decisions.

She is also the creator of Founders, Funders, Fractionals (F3), a hub for the future of work that brings together founders, investors, and fractional executives. F3 focuses on education, meaningful connections, and practical ways to bring the fractional model into companies.

Ashley holds an MBA from NYU Stern and a Bachelor’s degree in Business from Seton Hall University.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleygracejefferson/

Threads: https://www.threads.com/@startupbaddie

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/startupbaddie/

Website: https://ashleygracejefferson.com/

F3 Website: https://foundersfundersfractionals.my.canva.site/

As the founder of Upwell Strategies, Caitlyn has devoted her career to empowering impact-driven CEOs to scale their businesses with efficiency and heart. With a vision to transform how leaders engage with their team, she founded Upwell Strategies to serve as a strategic partner to leaders who are aiming for sustainable growth in their businesses. Through developing systems tailored to each unique business' needs & goals, Upwell Strategies has helped numerous entrepreneurs align their business operations with their overarching vision & goals. Learn more about Upwell Strategies at https://upwellstrategies.com/ and connect with Caitlyn on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/caitlyn-t-wells/

The Systems Stress Test helps you identify exactly where the friction points are so you can focus more on your mission. You'll get a clear picture of what's working, what's not, and practical next steps to create the operational foundation your growing business needs.

Christi Johnson is a business strategist and the founder of The Dream Biz® Lab, where she helps creative and neurodivergent entrepreneurs build joy-driven businesses that work with their brains, not against them. With a background in photography and operations, Christi combines heart and strategy to help her clients grow profitable businesses without burning out. When she’s not working with clients, you’ll find her playing the piano, hanging out with her 25 nieces and nephews, or recording episodes for The Dream Biz® Podcast.

Website - https://christijohnsoncreative.com

Social Media - https://instagram.com/christijohnsoncreative

00:00 Introduction to Christy Johnson

01:29 Christy's Journey: From Photography to Business Coaching

03:50 The Burnout Crisis: Recognizing the Signs

09:28 The Aftermath: Shutting Down the Business

17:22 Reinvention: Finding Joy and Play in Business

22:58 Building a Business Around Energy Rhythms

29:15 Community and Support: The Importance of Connection

In this episode, Linds Paulson discusses her journey of pivoting her business towards social media marketing and shares her two favorite tools: Riverside and Get Rella. She emphasizes the importance of using technology to streamline content creation and marketing processes, especially for business owners with ADHD. Lindsey provides insights into how these tools can save time, enhance productivity, and improve content quality, ultimately encouraging listeners to embrace automation and AI in their marketing strategies.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Business Pivoting

02:44 Exploring Riverside: A Game-Changer for Content Creation

09:25 Get Rella: Streamlining Social Media Marketing

15:04 Integrating AI Tools for Efficiency

18:50 Conclusion and Future Plans

Get Rella: https://getrella.com/?via=lindsey

Alison Réaume is a systems strategist and yoga teacher trainer who helps over-capable humans build businesses that actually support their nervous systems, not stretch them thin. Her framework, The Nervous System of Your Business, blends soulful structure, trauma-informed systems, and real-life rhythm to help leaders create more space, clarity, and sustainability.

Whether she’s helping a CEO organize their operations or guiding a yoga teacher to build aligned offers, her work is rooted in one truth: your systems should hold you, not overwhelm you.

🌐 Website: alisonreaume.com

📷 Instagram: @alisonreaume