Overwhelmed and Over It • Where Families Live a Wealthier Life

In this episode of 'Overwhelmed and Over It', Gabs welcomes a very special guest, Dom.

They dive into the dynamics of balancing entrepreneurial pursuits with family life, exploring feelings of guilt and selfishness, and the importance of having a supportive life partner.

Dom shares his perspective on Gabs' entrepreneurial journey and reflects on how pursuing one's passion can positively impact the entire family.

The conversation also touches on parenting after loss, personal growth, and the value of creating a supportive community for parents.

Tune in to gain insights into managing dual roles as parents and entrepreneurs while maintaining sanity and connection.

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00:00 Introduction to the Podcast

01:03 Meet Dom: The Entrepreneur's Partner

01:22 Balancing Passion and Family

05:54 The Importance of Sabbaticals

11:11 Parenting and Personal Growth

17:04 Building a Supportive Community

20:46 Conclusion and Call to Action

Perfect for: LinkedIn content for parent entrepreneurs

In this much-awaited episode, host Gabs reveals her secrets to batching content effectively as an entrepreneur and parent who has more on her plate than she has time.

Content becomes easy, predictable, and aligned with real life.

Creating consistency by design.

This episode is particularly useful for parents feeling overwhelmed and seeking a structured approach to managing their business tasks.

Stay tuned until the end for Gabs' special offer to support you in content creation.

Ready for partnership and getting your time back? The LinkedIn Content Partnership is just for you!

Gabs emphasizes the importance of intentional planning, preparation, and setting realistic goals to maximize your content creation efforts.

She shares her personal experiences and methods, providing a detailed play-by-play of her content sabbatical routine.

Welcome to 'Overwhelmed and Over It,' the podcast where parents learn how to juggle raising kids, maintaining sanity, and building a successful business.

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• 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview
• 00:52 The Importance of Intentional Content Creation
• 02:51 Planning Your Content Sabbatical
• 04:16 Executing the Content Sabbatical
• 05:47 Steps to a Successful Content Sabbatical
• 10:12 Detailed Breakdown of Content Creation
• 19:34 The Power of Taking a Break
• 23:59 Content Partnership Opportunity

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• mompreneur LinkedIn strategy
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• parent business growth
• family-friendly content strategy
• time-saving LinkedIn strategy

Listen in for insights on building resilience, pursuing passion over profit, and creating a sustainable, fulfilling life despite setbacks.

In this episode of Overwhelmed and Over It, host Gabs interviews Amazing Soul the founder of The Mind F.C.K Co, who shares her deeply personal journey from military-induced pain to creating a company dedicated to empowering women leaders through fun, compassion, and simplicity.

Facing excruciating back pain during her military service, she details her challenges with ineffective treatments and how she ultimately found relief and transformation by taking personal accountability.

The conversation explores her entrepreneurial path, starting her business, the mindset shifts required, and the importance of embracing failure as a learning tool.

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00:00 Introduction: Meeting a Kindred Spirit00:23 Podcast Introduction: Overwhelmed and Over It00:40 Guest Introduction: Journey to Connection01:17 Entrepreneurial Journey: Founding My Fuck Co.02:00 Military Service and the Onset of Pain03:34 A Turning Point: Taking Responsibility05:21 Embracing the Journey: Fun, Compassion, and Kindness07:26 Navigating Entrepreneurship: Embracing the Nos09:53 Failing Forward: Lessons from the Journey14:54 Supporting Each Other: Building Awareness16:09 Conclusion: Staying Connected and Sane

Join the village where entrepreneurial parents get the quick wins they can actually use. Because we're too damn tired for another 12-step success formula - in business or life. 

We have kids to raise and lives to live.

We are overwhelmed & over it.

When high performance meets entrepreneurship and parenting, burnout isn't just possible—it's practically guaranteed. In this eye-opening episode, burnout expert Erayna Sargent of Hooky Wellness reveals why the highest achievers are actually most susceptible to burnout, especially those with ADHD tendencies.

Discover how to recognize your personal burnout cycle before it's too late, why traditional approaches to burnout are backward, and how to build your "burnout battle team" as an entrepreneur-parent. Erayna shares powerful insights on:

• Why burnout is the norm, not the exception, in today's work culture
• How ADHD and burnout are intensely interconnected for entrepreneurs
• The cognitive fog that makes entrepreneurial burnout especially dangerous
• Practical approaches to pace yourself in a world of hustle

If you're tired of wearing that "resilience badge of honor" while slowly burning out, this episode offers the permission, validation, and actionable strategies you've been searching for.

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Erayna Sargent is a dynamic speaker, author, and founder of Hooky Wellness.

As a seasoned marketing and innovation leader with close to two decades across diverse industries, including workspace design, consumer goods, and tech, Erayna brings a wealth of knowledge, empathy,  and experience to her work.

As a sought-after speaker, she has equipped thousands to stay ahead of burnout.

She founded Hooky Wellness to make the hard things about burnout less hard. To give people a starting point for relief and the knowledge, accountability and support to keep going.

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Balancing Parenthood and Entrepreneurship with Alyssa, Expert Tips for Financial Literacy and SuccessIn this episode of 'Overwhelmed and Over It,' host Gabs is joined by Alyssa, a former corporate accountant turned entrepreneur.

They discuss the common challenges faced by early-stage entrepreneurs, emphasizing the importance of solving immediate problems, like gaining initial clients, rather than worrying about future issues.

Alyssa shares her journey from the corporate grind to achieving seven figures in her own business while managing ADHD.

Both Gabs and Alyssa highlight the significance of focusing on the present, serving clients passionately, and finding the right support to handle non-strength areas. They also explore the importance of shifting focus towards family and lifestyle, rather than just financial success.

Tune in for practical advice on achieving entrepreneurial success without burning out, and learn how you can join Gabs' monthly Q&A sessions to solve your business challenges.

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Alyssa J. Ciera, the driving force behind Ciera + Co., brings years of Accounting and CFO expertise to help businesses achieve sustainable growth and financial clarity. Known as the "Go-To for Marketing and Scaling Businesses," she has empowered over 3,000 business owners by simplifying complex financial strategies into actionable steps. Alyssa's approach centers on cash flow mastery and stress-free scaling, ensuring long-term profitability without burnout.

00:00 Introduction to Overwhelmed and Over It00:50 Meet Alyssa: From Corporate to Entrepreneur04:51 The Importance of Delegation and Focus07:32 Solving Problems in Sequence11:15 The Journey to Seven Figures and Beyond14:40 Balancing Business and Family17:26 Building a Legacy Business19:06 Join Our Monthly Entrepreneur Q&A

In this deeply personal episode of "Overwhelmed and Over It," host Gabs shares the real, unfiltered story of her entrepreneurial journey as a parent.

Discover how she navigated financial struggles while raising three children, the painful lessons from investing in an expensive coaching program, and how losing a client relationship transformed her approach to business.

Perfect for parent entrepreneurs facing financial pressure, struggling with work-life balance, or seeking authentic business growth without sacrificing family time.

Gabs reveals how tragedy shaped her priorities and how she created a business that allowed her to take her kids to the pool at 2 PM without guilt.

Learn practical strategies for building a sustainable business while raising a family, avoiding shiny object syndrome, and silencing your inner critic.

If you're searching for a more aligned approach to entrepreneurship that puts your family first, this episode provides both inspiration and actionable guidance from someone who's walked the challenging path from desperation to fulfillment.

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In this "Family Friday" episode of Overwhelmed and Over It, host Gabs shares an essential strategy for maintaining family connection while managing entrepreneurial stress.

Discover why treating your children like adults during challenging times helps them feel valued and understood, especially when facing career transitions, housing decisions, or business pivots.

Learn practical tips for having meaningful conversations that enhance family communication, reduce tension, and surprisingly provide wisdom you might be missing.

Perfect for busy parent entrepreneurs who want to raise independent children while maintaining transparency about life's uncertainties.

Gabs shares her personal experience considering a traditional job opportunity despite being an entrepreneurship advocate, demonstrating how vulnerability with your children creates stronger family bonds.

Plus, get information about the weekly "WTF" newsletter (Wednesday-Thursday-Friday) for quick parenting tips when you don't have time to listen to the full podcast.

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Feeling drained from juggling business tasks and family demands?

In this episode of "Overwhelmed and Over It," host Gabs shares a powerful yet simple strategy to boost your energy while simultaneously growing your business connections.

Learn how sending one thoughtful message can transform your mood, strengthen your network, and generate potential referrals - all without adding more overwhelming tasks to your plate.

Perfect for parent entrepreneurs who struggle with self-care, feel disconnected from their purpose, or are looking for quick, meaningful actions to move their business forward while maintaining sanity at home.

Plus, discover a time-saving AI prompt to make this practice effortless.

AI PROMPT:

"Write a thoughtful reconnection message to a friend in my network who I have been thinking about lately. I am really impressed by their [content, progress, resting, etc.]. And want them to know their expertise is noticed and appreciated."

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In this episode of 'Overwhelmed and Over It,' host Gabs introduces Sarah, an expert community builder, to discuss the complexities of entrepreneurial decisions and the power of networking.

Sarah shares her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship and the ongoing decision between returning to a full-time position or continuing her independent path.

They delve into the importance of knowing the 'why' behind building communities and how to navigate community management effectively.

They also recount a serendipitous connection that highlights the small world of networking. Gabs offers insights into maintaining balance as a parent and entrepreneur and invites listeners to join a monthly Q&A session to troubleshoot entrepreneurial challenges.

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 I know being a founder can feel lonely, but you don't have to figure it all out by yourself. If you're craving real, talk with other entrepreneurs who get exactly what you're going through.

Join us in the brave starts monthly Q&A circle. It's our judgment free zone where no question is too basic, too messy, because trust me, we've all been there.

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With a decade of experience building corporate communities, Sarah helps businesses, agencies, and creators build and scale thriving online communities that drive member engagement, retention, and advocacy.

00:00 Introduction to the Episode01:03 Meet Sarah: Expert Community Builder01:57 Navigating Entrepreneurial Decisions04:29 The Reality of Balancing Corporate and Entrepreneurial Life11:31 Building and Engaging Communities16:15 The Power of Networking: A Personal Story17:35 Conclusion and Invitation to Q&A Session