Perfect-ish: Time Management for Your Beautifully Imperfect Life

By Kali BrighamBusiness Education Self-Improvement

Perfect-ish: Time Management for Your Beautifully Imperfect Life episodes

May 01, 2025 BONUS: You In? Friday Planning Party Is Almost Here.
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This is your official invite to the Friday Planning Party—a free, 30 min power session to help you plan next week with peace, clarity, and intention.
Join me Friday, May 2 at 11:30 AM CT (live on YouTube or on demand!) as we walk through my Brain Drain + Weekly Plan Sheet together in real time.
Whether you’re juggling business, family, or just life, this hour will help you reset and get ahead—without the guilt or the chaos.
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Let’s plan your week like it actually matters. Because it does.
3 min
April 29, 2025 107 | The Power of a (Finger) Print: How to Craft a Life that Leaves a Lasting Impression with Casey Melton
💌You're INVITED to my first ever FREE Friday Planning Party! RSVP HERE and join me LIVE May 2nd, 11:30CT to learn how to use the Brain Drain Template and MORE!

🫶Use code PERFECT10 for 10% off your own "Prints of Love" on www.caseymeltonstudio.com
If you've seen me IRL (in real life!), on YouTube, or on Social - you've probably noticed I am never without my SECOND most treasured piece of jewelry --wedding ring has first dibs -- it's my gold bar necklace with my kid's fingerprints on it! And now you're going to hear the whole story.
Casey Melton started as a sculptor of large-scale art installations. Now she crafts tiny treasures that carry the fingerprints (and even nose prints!) of the people and animals we love most.
In this episode, I sit down with Casey of Casey Melton Studios—the creative behind that treasured piece of jewelry—to talk about how her journey from fine artist to maker has shaped more than just her career… it’s shaped her perspective.
We talk about:
✨ Why “busy” can be a blessing—and “slow” can be a sneaky stressor
✨ How to thrive in chaos without overthinking
✨ Big life pivots, identity shifts, and staying out of the stagnant middle
✨ How she notices her triggers—and leans into the positive ones (like walking and taking a breath! Amen, mama, same!)
✨ The powerful stories behind her print pieces—just in time for a meaningful Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gift
This episode is about creating beauty with your hands, your time, and your life. It’s a reminder that what we craft—whether it’s jewelry, a business, or a mindset—leaves an impression.
(P.S. Use code PERFECT10 for 10% off your order at Casey Melton Studios.)

Connect with Casey:
Online: www.caseymeltonstudio.com
On Social: @caseymeltonstudio @yourprintsoflove

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46 min
April 22, 2025 106 | ChatGPT and Me: 5 Unique ways I use AI to Save Time, Spark Creativity and Give Me Superhero Status
💌You're INVITED to my first ever FREE Friday Planning Party! RSVP HERE and join me LIVE May 2nd, 11:30CT to learn how to use the Brain Drain Template and MORE!
💻...when ChatGPT enters...the CHAT! And in my case, her name is "Cathy" 😅
Love it? Use it? Scared of it? Not sure about it? No matter your feelings about AI, let's talk about how it's truly a life and time saver in more ways that you may have imagined. By the end you'll be saying "When in doubt, CHAT it out" and WWCD (What Would Chat Do!)
I'm ready to share 5 ways I actually use AI in real life—as a coach, content creator, mom, business owner, speaker, and human woman who’s trying to do a lot without losing her mind (whew, that's a lot to ask!). From writing captions to brainstorming podcast titles (hi, this one!), ChatGPT is saving me time, brainpower, and low-key keeping me sane.
Oh—and in case you’re wondering? Yep. ChatGPT helped me write this episode description. That’s the point.
So if you’ve been curious but not sure how to actually use AI in a way that feels helpful and not overwhelming… let’s show you what we’ve got. And it's so good we even had to add a bonus too.

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📅 Ready to take control of your time? Click here to schedule a free call and see if time management coaching is right for you!
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24 min
April 15, 2025 105 | Woman Lessons: The Truth about Success and Identity Every Woman Needs to Hear with Traci Peterson
💌You're INVITED to my first ever FREE Friday Planning Party! RSVP HERE and join me LIVE May 2nd, 11:30CT to learn how to use the Brain Drain Template and MORE!
How many times have we bought the lie, friend—the idea that we can do it all, all at once, all at 100%. The truth? You can’t do it all, and you shouldn’t want to. But that doesn’t mean you’re failing—it means you’re aware, and awareness is power.
In this episode, Traci Peterson, powerhouse entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of Woman Lessons, joins us to talk about:
✔️ Why imbalance isn’t failure—it’s feedback (and how to use it to make small, powerful shifts).
✔️ The secret to high-achieving motherhood: Observation, not comparison.
✔️ The Woman Lessons we all need—how focusing on identity over achievement changes everything.
✔️ How to love the messy, the failures, and the falling short—because that’s where real growth happens.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re juggling all the things and still dropping the ball, this conversation will set you free. Hit play, friend—let’s redefine success together. 🎧✨

Connect with Traci:
Online: www.tracipeterson.com
On Social: @tpete

Use code: PERFECT for 10% off the Woman Lessons Retreat
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📅 Ready to take control of your time? Click here to schedule a free call and see if time management coaching is right for you!
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Tune In--- Subscribe, Rate, and Share: If you find value in this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, and share the Perfect-ish Podcast. Help us spread the wisdom of intentional time mastery.
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55 min
April 08, 2025 104 | Spring Cleaning… But Make It Your Calendar. 4 Small Shifts for a Big Reset
🐣Spring is here, and while we could talk about baseboards and junk drawers, let’s NOT! Let's say it—the real clutter? Your calendar. If your schedule is feeling packed (like 60% of Americans say they are!), overwhelming, or just off, it’s time for a refresh.
In this episode, we’re tackling four small but mighty shifts to declutter your time, reclaim your energy, and set yourself up for an easier, breezier summer. Think of it like a closet clean-out: some things need to go, some need tweaking, and some you forgot were even there. We’ll walk through a Schedule Sweep to ditch low-value commitments, a Light Check to bring in more ease, how to protect your Golden Hour, and why prepping for the Summer Shift now will save you from chaos later.
Ready to clear the chaos? Get out your big girl eraser and a pretty pen and let's do this.
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📅 Ready to take control of your time? Click here to schedule a free call and see if time management coaching is right for you!
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Be sure to get your FREE BRAIN DRAIN and WEEKLY PLAN SHEET printable HERE
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Tune In--- Subscribe, Rate, and Share: If you find value in this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, and share the Perfect-ish Podcast. Help us spread the wisdom of intentional time mastery.
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Check out more about Kali: www.kalibrigham.com
Let's chat: [email protected]
DM on IG: @kali.brigham or @perfectishpodcast
24 min
April 01, 2025 103 | Time for the Top Three Spring Style Tips and Trends, Sis! with Maranda Rains
👗 No foolin, Y'all, she's back! Our girlfriend and resident Image Consultant, Maranda Rains is spillin the sweet tea on all things spring and summer trends and how to feel confident no matter the season (where are my fellow Autumns?!)
Pull up a porch swing and let's hear her take on:
Spring & Summer Trends: What’s worth your time (and wallet), and when it's time to be a blessin and move on!
Closet Clarity: Basics aren't as basic as you think
The “Cousins” Concept: Yep, we’re talking family… but make it fashion.
Maximalism: Is more REALLY more?
Maranda’s 3 Rules of Image: The 3 ingredients to effortless style and confidence.
If you're ready to be your best, sis, then hit play, and let’s make time for style, the Maranda way!

Connect with Maranda:
Online: www.marandarains.com
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Tune In--- Subscribe, Rate, and Share: If you find value in this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, and share the Perfect-ish Podcast. Help us spread the wisdom of intentional time mastery.
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Check out more about Kali: www.kalibrigham.com
Let's chat: [email protected]
DM on IG: @kali.brigham or @perfectishpodcast

44 min
March 25, 2025 102 | Livin on a Prayer: How to Make Time to Pray (Even When You Have ADHD, Doubts, or No Words) with Addie Middleton
🙏We make time for meetings, meal prep, and mindless scrolling, but somehow, prayer—the thing that actually gives us peace—gets squeezed out of the schedule. We overcomplicate it, worry if we’re “doing it right,” or just feel too distracted to focus.
But what if prayer wasn’t another to-do—what if it was just part of how we move through life?
In this special episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Addie Middleton, a care pastor and prayer warrior, to talk about how to make prayer simple, natural, and life-giving—even in a busy world.
We dive into:
✨ The Apron Prayer—what it is and why it’s so powerful
✨ How I use the ACTS method of prayer while I walk
✨ The beauty of contemplative prayer, silence, and just being
✨ How to pray when you have ADD, doubts, or no words
✨ Standing in the gap for others (even when you don’t feel “qualified”)
This is an honest, sacred conversation about making prayer part of your real, everyday life—without the pressure of getting it “right.”
Press play, and let’s talk about talking to God anywhere, anytime.

Resources:
"Every Moment Holy" Prayer Book

Connect with Addie:
Email: [email protected]
Watch Addie's sermon on "When you Pray"
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📅 Ready to take control of your time? Click here to schedule a free call and see if time management coaching is right for you!
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Be sure to get your FREE BRAIN DRAIN and WEEKLY PLAN SHEET printable HERE
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Join the PERFECT-ish Podcast Community: Click HERE to become part of our vibrant Facebook family.
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💸 Ready to make FINANCES FUN?! Or at least feel FREEDOM with them? Get 10% off the Budget Besties Simplified Budget System HERE
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Tune In--- Subscribe, Rate, and Share: If you find value in this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, and share the Perfect-ish Podcast. Help us spread the wisdom of intentional time mastery.
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Check out more about Kali: www.kalibrigham.com
Let's chat: [email protected]
DM on IG: @kali.brigham or @perfectishpodcast
52 min
March 18, 2025 101 | High-Performance, Low Burnout: How to Create a Life You Actually Love with Rachel Closson
Ever feel like you’re chasing achievement, checking all the boxes, and doing all the things… yet still feeling unfulfilled? You’re not alone. Enter our new friend: Rachel Closson, a Master High-Performance Coach who helps ambitious women reclaim what success has quietly (or loudly and boldly!) stolen—time, relationships, and peace.
In this episode, Rachel shares the wake-up moment that changed everything for her—when she realized that success without fulfillment wasn’t really success at all. She walks us through:
✨ The Power of Awareness – How she identified what was draining her and started making changes.
✨ How to Set Boundaries That Actually Work – Without the guilt or second-guessing.
✨ The Pause Principle – Why slowing down (yes, really) can actually give you more control.
✨ Why "Intention" is Her Word of the Year – And how using a single word as a filter can change everything.
If you’re tired of the hustle culture that says more is always better, this episode will help you rethink what truly matters and give you the tools to create a life that aligns with your values.
🎧 Ready to redefine success your way? Press play now! 🚀

Connect with Rachel on Instagram or Linkedin
Watch her FREE video series Exclusive Women's Retreats
Grab her journals:
-Empowerment Through Gratitude (adult)
-Empowerment Through Gratitude (teen)
-Empowerment Through Gratitude (youth)
-Empowerment Through Gratitude (prek-6)

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📅 Ready to take control of your time? Click here to schedule a free call and see if time management coaching is right for you!
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Be sure to get your FREE BRAIN DRAIN and WEEKLY PLAN SHEET printable HERE
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Join the PERFECT-ish Podcast Community: Click HERE to become part of our vibrant Facebook family.
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💸 Ready to make FINANCES FUN?! Or at least feel FREEDOM with them? Get 10% off the Budget Besties Simplified Budget System HERE
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Tune In--- Subscribe, Rate, and Share: If you find value in this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, and share the Perfect-ish Podcast. Help us spread the wisdom of intentional time mastery.
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Check out more about Kali: www.kalibrigham.com
Let's chat: [email protected]
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53 min
March 11, 2025 100 | Your Time, Your Rules: 5 Game-Changing Permissions You Need Today
💡 Ever feel like you need permission to slow down, change course, or just NOT do the thing that’s draining you? Consider this your official green light.
For 100 episodes, we’ve talked about making time for what matters, but today, we’re flipping the script. What if success isn’t about doing more, but about knowing when to pause, pivot, or start fresh?
In this episode, we’re getting real about the rules we follow that no longer serve us, the pressure to stick to a plan that’s not working, and how to reclaim your time without guilt. Because waiting for the "perfect" time? That’s the real time-waster.
And we have the 5 Permissions that you can give yourself to help you rethink your schedule, your habits, or even just today’s to-do list.
✨ Your Next Step:
🔥 Ready to finally make time work for YOU? Book a FREE time management coaching call with me
💬 Want in on my upcoming Time Management Course? DM me the word READY and I’ll add you to the waitlist.
This episode is all about freeing yourself from the ‘shoulds’ and stepping into what actually works. Press play and let’s break the rules—Perfect-ish style. 🚀
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📅 Ready to take control of your time? Click here to schedule a free call and see if time management coaching is right for you!
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Be sure to get your FREE BRAIN DRAIN and WEEKLY PLAN SHEET printable HERE
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Join the PERFECT-ish Podcast Community: Click HERE to become part of our vibrant Facebook family.
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💸 Ready to make FINANCES FUN?! Or at least feel FREEDOM with them? Get 10% off the Budget Besties Simplified Budget System HERE
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Tune In--- Subscribe, Rate, and Share: If you find value in this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, and share the Perfect-ish Podcast. Help us spread the wisdom of intentional time mastery.
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Let's chat: [email protected]
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March 04, 202599 | Busy vs. Productive (Part 2): Block It, Commit to It, and Actually Get Stuff Done
🚨 PSA: Being busy isn’t a badge of honor—it’s a fast track to burnout.
In Part 2 of this series, it’s time to move from “Awareness” to “Block” and “Commit” (yep, we’re wrapping up the ABCs). Now that you know where your time is going, let’s talk about protecting it like it’s the last cup of coffee on a Monday morning. ☕
✨ Here’s what you’ll learn:
Why time-blocking isn’t as scary (or rigid) as it sounds.
The secret to committing to your actual priorities—without feeling like a flaky mess.
My favorite “flexible focus” mindset shift for when life inevitably throws curveballs.
💡 Plus: How to finally stop wearing “busy” like it’s some kind of achievement medal.
If you’re ready to stop reacting to everyone else’s chaos and start running your own schedule, press play now. Because being productive shouldn’t mean giving up your couch-and-wine nights, am I right? 🍷
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📅 Ready to take control of your time? Click here to schedule a free call and see if time management coaching is right for you!
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Be sure to get your FREE BRAIN DRAIN and WEEKLY PLAN SHEET printable HERE
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Join the PERFECT-ish Podcast Community: Click HERE to become part of our vibrant Facebook family.
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💸 Ready to make FINANCES FUN?! Or at least feel FREEDOM with them? Get 10% off the Budget Besties Simplified Budget System HERE
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Tune In--- Subscribe, Rate, and Share: If you find value in this episode, be sure to subscribe, rate, and share the Perfect-ish Podcast. Help us spread the wisdom of intentional time mastery.
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Check out more about Kali: www.kalibrigham.com
Let's chat: [email protected]
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22 min

About Perfect-ish: Time Management for Your Beautifully Imperfect Life

From the publisher's feed

If you’re an ambitious, purpose-driven woman who refuses to let burnout or overwhelm hold you back, mastering time management isn’t just a nice idea—it’s essential. You don’t need a flawless system or a perfect routine. What you need is a way to perfect one thing at a time, while focusing on sustainable productivity, balance, and purpose. This is where intentional time management meets ambition, clarity, and self-care. This podcast is your go-to guide for creating a life where you’re at the top of your game without sacrificing your well-being.

Every Tuesday, a new episode of Perfect-ish drops. This weekly podcast is a mix of solo episodes and insightful guest conversations, packed with practical strategies, expert advice, and real-life experiences. Whether you’re a mom, a business owner, a creative, or someone navigating corporate life—you deserve a system that works for your unique season, rhythm, and aspirations.

Let’s get practical and intentional with time—not just managing it but aligning it with your values, goals, and self-care. Here’s what we’ll explore together

1. Mastering Your Priorities and Time Allocation. Learn how to prioritize your non-negotiable tasks, personal growth, and work commitments so that you’re dedicating time to things that truly matter. When you’re clear on your priorities, your calendar becomes a reflection of what you truly value—not what you feel obligated to do.

2. Setting Time Boundaries That Actually Work. Setting boundaries isn’t just about saying no; it’s about saying yes to what fuels you, energizes you, and aligns with your purpose. Whether it’s family time, self-care rituals, or focused work blocks, we’ll strategize how to protect your time fiercely but gracefully.

3. Effortless Planning and Time Optimization Strategies. Discover how to streamline your weekly planning, meal planning, grocery orders, and professional workflows with strategies that save time, reduce mental clutter, and create clear action steps. You’ll learn time optimization hacks to help you work smarter, not harder.

4. Sustainable Productivity Habits Without Burnout. We’ll discuss habits and routines that build consistent, long-term progress without burning out. It’s about finding a rhythm that grows your business, strengthens your relationships, and nurtures your inner world. This means balancing work, rest, social time, and personal growth with mindful intention.

5. Reclaiming Margin: Time for You, Time for What Matters. True time management isn’t just about productivity; it’s about margin. We’ll explore how to create time for self-care, reflection, creative pursuits, and spontaneity. Let’s build time buffers that prevent overwhelm and allow space for what truly feeds your heart and mind.

6. Perfect-ish, Not Perfect: Embracing Progress Over Perfection. Let’s stop chasing the illusion of perfection and instead focus on progress, small wins, and sustainable change. We’ll talk about creating a “done-it” list instead of a never-ending to-do list, celebrating progress, and showing up consistently—even if it’s not perfectly polished.

With expert interviews, actionable insights, real-life strategies, and reflections, we’ll work together to help you create a system that prioritizes clarity, purpose, balance, and time alignment—not just for your business, but for your personal growth, relationships, and well-being.

This isn’t about squeezing every minute out of your day—it’s about making every moment count, with intention, purpose, and self-respect. Let’s move beyond managing time and start mastering it with intention, focus, and a commitment to a perfectly imperfect life that’s aligned with your ambitions and your heart.

So mark your calendar: every Tuesday, a new episode of Perfect-ish will drop, bringing you practical strategies, insightful conversations, and a supportive community dedicated to helping you stay focused, intentional, and aligned. Ready to reclaim your time, perfect your intention, and live your beautifully imperfect life with purpose? Let’s get to it—together.