Overwhelmed and Over It • Where Families Live a Wealthier Life

If you’ve ever looked at your house, your business, or your parenting and thought, “I’m dropping the ball,” this one’s for you.

Gabs shares why balance is a myth, why guilt is optional, and how parent entrepreneurs can reclaim power by choosing which ball to drop, on purpose.

Welcome to Overwhelmed and Over It, where we build real momentum with real life in mind.

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Your Calendar Isn’t Broken. Your Boundaries Are.

You’re overcommitted to what doesn’t matter.

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Ever feel like your to-do list is breeding in the night? Like you’ve got 10 things to do and only 30 minutes to spare—on a good day? In this Monday Momentum Drop, we’re throwing out the color-coded calendars and getting real about what it takes to run a business when you're also managing a full life (kids, clients, chaos and all).

This episode walks you through:

• Why most time management advice fails for parent entrepreneurs

• How to stop guilt-tripping yourself over dropped balls

• The exact method I use to prioritize like a boss (with help from my AI sidekick, The Productivity Quickie)

• A brain-dump strategy that clears mental clutter fast

If you're constantly overwhelmed but ready to move forward with more clarity, less guilt, and actual momentum—this one’s for you.

🔗 Plus, I’ll show you how to use my custom AI planning tool to turn 30 minutes into real progress.

This isn’t about working harder. It’s about thinking and building differently.

You're not here to survive.

You’re here to lead.

And that starts with recognizing that the small-game decisions you’re making today are costing you the future you actually want.

Join The Village — where we hold space for both the messy and the massive.

Inside this episode we transform your thoughts around:

• Survival mode is addictive, but it’s a trap.

• Nervous system capacity matters more than your to-do list.

• You can’t serve 360 clients if you’re still spiraling when your kids spill water.

• Bigger business requires deeper grounding.

  
  

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Feeling like you're doing too much and still not enough?

Join us in The Village - where you get instant access to people who are ready to do life with and support all of you!

In this episode of Overwhelmed and Over It, I sit down with business mentor and mom, Jessica Katz, to talk about how she runs two consultancies while navigating burnout, panic, and parenthood.

We talk:

• What to do when panic takes over your business strategy

• Letting creativity lead without getting lost

• The power of walking away and starting fresh

• What it really means to lead while living a full, messy life

This is for the parent entrepreneurs who are building in the margins and feeling like it's all too much. You're not alone — and you don’t have to figure it out alone either.

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In this episode of 'Overwhelmed and Over It,' Kristi, a unicorn leader, redefines generational wealth beyond just money and introduces 'unicorn' as an acronym for unique, nimble, nurturing, inspiring, compassionate, optimistic, resilient, and noble.

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Kristi shares her journey from a small-town upbringing to becoming an influential leader in High-EQ Leadership, emphasizing the importance of creating safe spaces, embracing fear, and resilience in entrepreneurship. She also discusses the future of work and her aspirations to break into the television industry.

Tune in for insights on balancing parenting and business while integrating key leadership traits.

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On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kstrawmba

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Kristi Straw is the founder of Lighthouse Leadership Consultants™ and the creator of UNICORN Leader™, a high-EQ leadership framework that’s redefining what it means to lead with authenticity. After years of witnessing toxic workplace cultures and burnout firsthand, Kristi set out to build a new leadership playbook — one rooted in trust, authenticity, and results.She’s worked with Fortune 500 companies, high-growth startups, and industry leaders to transform disengaged teams into thriving, high-impact organizations that WIN! A sought-after speaker, consultant, and corporate truth-teller, Kristi is on a mission to help leaders stop managing and start leading.

______________________________00:00 Introduction to Generational Wealth and Unicorn Leadership00:56 Meet Kristi: From Small Town to Unicorn Leader02:18 The Journey of Entrepreneurship05:29 Embracing Fear and Taking Risks11:54 The Future of Work and Leadership14:54 Conclusion and Call for Support

Join the Overwhelmed & Over It Village: https://gabshayes.com/villageJoin us in this heartfelt episode as Dom and I delve into the chaotic beauty of life.

We discuss raising kids, running businesses, and navigating the everyday ups and downs together.

From hilarious bloopers to deep reflections on parenting and personal growth, this episode is packed with authenticity and real talk.

Highlights include our daughter’s card business venture, the challenges of work-life balance, and the importance of having a supportive community.

Don't miss out—join our village of overwhelmed and over it parents and entrepreneurs for support and solidarity.

Visit gabshayes.com/thevillage for more insights and to become part of our community.

And to follow what's going on with our daughter's Good Vibes Cards, you can follow along here: https://subscribepage.io/sassyart00:00 Introduction to Dom and Life's Theme00:51 Technical Difficulties and Perseverance02:32 Sassy's Creative Journey06:05 Parenting Reflections and Challenges08:07 Navigating Modern Family Dynamics16:12 The Never-Ending Job of Parenting and Entrepreneurship16:36 Balancing Business and Personal Life17:18 The Constant Mental Load18:18 Different Personalities and Parenting Styles19:03 The Challenges of Raising Kids Today20:31 Financial Struggles and Resilience21:31 Reflecting on Life's Challenges25:53 The Importance of Planning and Flexibility28:23 Join Our Supportive Community29:27 Bloopers and Final Thoughts

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In this episode of 'Overwhelmed and Over It,' we explore the scrappy beginnings of Christina Kohl's entrepreneurial journey.

Despite lacking a website, business cards, or extensive resources, Christina successfully transitioned from stay-at-home mom to a thriving coach for women returning to the workforce.

She shares how courage, community support, and focusing on the essentials helped her launch and grow her business.

If you're a parent entrepreneur feeling held back by the idea of needing everything perfect before starting, this episode is for you.

Join us to learn how to take that first step and thrive with what you have.

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Connect with Christina: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kohlchristina/

Christina Kohl is a career strategist and job search coach who helps mid-career women land roles that align with their talents, values, and goals. A former HR leader turned entrepreneur, Christina successfully returned to the workforce after a 13-year career break and now empowers others to navigate career transitions with confidence—whether they're re-entering after time away or pivoting to something new. She’s the host of Her Next Chapters podcast, where she shares real conversations about career shifts, identity, and creating a fulfilling next chapter.

00:00 Introduction and Opening Thoughts

01:01 Meet Christina Cole: From HR to Stay-at-Home Mom

01:50 Starting the Coaching Journey

02:39 Facing Entrepreneurial Fears

05:35 The Reality of Entrepreneurship

09:15 Navigating Tech Challenges

10:18 Seeking Support and Community

13:13 Final Thoughts and How to Connect

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In this episode of 'Overwhelmed and Over It,' host Gabs opens up about her recent struggles with resistance and fear in her creative projects.

She emphasizes the importance of community support and the necessity of taking risks despite uncertainties.

Gabs discusses how resistance is a common hurdle in entrepreneurship, especially for parents juggling multiple responsibilities.

She shares her personal journey of shutting down a previous business and starting anew, and how important it is to keep pushing through challenges.

Gabs also introduces two key initiatives: 'Overwhelmed and Over It Village,' a community offering support and collaboration, and 'The Productivity Quickie,' a custom GPT tool designed to help busy parent entrepreneurs stay organized.

Come join the community and explore tools that can make your entrepreneurial journey more manageable and joyful.

Connect with Gabs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabshayes/

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00:00 Introduction and Host's Personal Struggles

00:31 Facing Resistance and Overcoming Fear

01:43 The Importance of Community Support

02:47 Taking Action Despite Uncertainty

03:14 Balancing Reality and Ambition

07:37 Launching New Projects and Initiatives

08:30 Building a Supportive Community

14:49 Introducing the Productivity Quickie

16:31 Upcoming Guests and Final Thoughts

In this episode, host Gabs Hayes speaks with communications expert Cari Rutkoskie about her unexpected journey into entrepreneurship after 25 years in the corporate world.

Cari shares how she transformed a job loss into a thriving consulting business built around her expertise and passion.

Discover why following your own instincts rather than others' "shoulds" is crucial to entrepreneurial success, and how shifting from chasing money to serving others can lead to greater fulfillment and profitability.

Perfect for parent entrepreneurs seeking permission to define success on their own terms.

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Meet Cari

With 30 years of experience in corporate communications, I’ve seen firsthand how clear and consistent messages can transform a company from the inside out. I help CEOs and other leaders develop and implement a strong communication strategy so their team knows exactly where the company is going and how they'll get there.

• Connect with Cari on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carirutkoskie
• Connect with Words Matter Consulting: www.wordsmatterconsulting.com

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This week on the Overwhelmed and Over It podcast, I sat down with life design coach Gina who dropped this truth bomb:

"As women in our society, it's striving, striving, striving, helping meet the needs of others. And it's like, where do I fit in this picture?"

EPISODE: "Main Character Energy: Designing a Life You Actually Love"

In this conversation, we dive into:

• Why we're harder on ourselves than we are on others (and how to stop)
• The myth of "pouring from an empty cup" (it's actually about overflowing!)
• Finding your support network as a parent entrepreneur
• Giving yourself permission to rest without the guilt
• What to do when your to-do list AND ideas never stop

This episode hit me right in the heart because I see so many of us (myself included) struggling to put ourselves in the center of our own stories. We're always the supporting character in someone else's narrative - our kids, our clients, our partners.

But as Gina reminds us, "Everybody deserves to live a life they love."

Sometimes that means saying no to the drive-through dinner guilt. Sometimes it means taking a mental health day even when your business to-do list is screaming at you.

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Connect with Gina on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginatorresperryman/

Gina's website: www.ginathelifecoach.com

Gina is a Life Design Coach who has worked with 500+ individuals from around the world, helping them navigate life and career transitions. She specializes in guiding clients through the stress of change while helping them figure out their next steps in life. Gina embraces diversity, recognizing that every person has a unique story, and she believes that everyone deserves to live a life they love.

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