School Hours CEO

If you’ve been Googling “how to plan my week as a mom entrepreneur” or asking yourself “why can’t I ever seem to stick to my schedule?” — this episode is for you.

Most moms don’t need more time — they need a better way to use the time they already have.
In this episode, Danielle breaks down how to plan your week like a CEO — even when you have zero free time, unpredictable days, and a mental load the size of an Amazon warehouse.

You’ll learn:
✨ Why traditional time blocking doesn’t work for moms (and what to do instead)
✨ How to plan your week around your energy, not just your hours
✨ The #1 mindset shift that makes your schedule finally stick
✨ How to finally feel in control of your week — not behind it

By the end, you’ll have a simple structure that bends when life does — so you can finally stop reacting to your week and start directing it.

1️⃣ Time-blocking systems weren’t built for the mental load of motherhood — flexible focus zones work better.
2️⃣ When you plan your week around your energy patterns, productivity feels easier and more sustainable.
3️⃣ You don’t need more hours — you need a better strategy for using the ones you already have.
4️⃣ Clarity creates calm. Structure creates freedom.

🎥 Free Training: Stop Running Out of Time & Start Directing Your Week  — a 30-minute workshop to reclaim your time and create calm, consistent structure that actually fits your life.

📘 Want to go deeper?
✨ If you need clarity — watch the How to Set Better Goals Workshop 
💡 If you need structure — get the 20-Hour Workweek Blueprint + 5-Day Challenge 
👑 If you need hands-on help — book your CEO Mom Strategy Session

“How to plan my week as a mom entrepreneur”

“How to make a realistic schedule as a working mom”

“Why time blocking doesn’t work for moms”

“How to plan your week around your energy”

“How to stop feeling behind all the time”

“Time management for moms running businesses”

“How to get more done during school hours”

This episode answers all of those — and gives you a simple, realistic framework you can start using this week.

“You don’t need to find more time — you just need to learn how to direct it.”

Instagram → @schoolhoursceo 
Podcast → School Hours CEO Podcast 
Free Training → www.daniellegraycoaching.ca/stop-running-out-of-time

In this episode of the School Hours CEO Podcast, Danielle sits down with Dr. Ashley DeLuccia, mindful behavior therapy coach, educator, and the brilliant mind behind COPE. With a PhD in special education and a focus on emotional regulation and mindfulness, Ashley helps overwhelmed families create calmer homes and deeper connections using evidence-based strategies that actually work in real life.

If you’ve ever felt like your child’s behavior is running the house—or that you’re too dysregulated to show up as both the mom and CEO you want to be—this conversation is packed with tools and encouragement for you. Together, we talk about how to stop walking on eggshells, how to break cycles of emotional dysregulation, and how to model the kind of calm and resilience you want your kids to embody.

Why emotional regulation skills are the foundation for both parenting and business balance

How to use “skill stacking” to regulate your nervous system throughout the day

The role of awareness in shifting out of overwhelm and snapping less at your kids (and partner!)

How to create personalized coping kits for your kids (think: Spider-Man Breath, Unicorn Breath, Sonic Breath)

The 3 R’s—Routine, Repetition, and Relationships—and how they transform both families and businesses

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Download her free ebook: Five Steps to Cope Effectively (learn how to build your own coping kit) – [Insert link]

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Download the 20-Hour Workweek Blueprint (designed for moms building businesses in school hours): www.daniellegraycoaching.ca/free-resources 

Book a 90-Minute CEO Mom Strategy & Clarity Session HERE

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In this episode of the School Hours CEO Podcast, Danielle sits down with Victoria Quance, a magnetic, multi-passionate powerhouse, published author, speaker, and spiritual guide. She’s the visionary behind Global Wellness Retreats, the Alchemy Academy, and Rebel Empires Business Training.

If you’ve ever felt like you had to choose between motherhood, money, and self-care, this conversation will radically shift your perspective. Victoria brings a potent blend of strategy, soul, and science-backed manifestation to help you stop burning out and start building a business that wraps around your life—rather than consuming it.

Together, we explore how to:

Reclaim your CEO energy instead of getting stuck in “VA mode.”

Audit your time and energy so you’re focusing on what truly matters.

Balance motherhood and entrepreneurship without guilt or overwhelm.

Blend the science and spirituality of manifestation to create results that stick.

If you’ve been craving a more sustainable and soul-aligned way to grow your business during school hours, this episode is for you.

Why “cookie-cutter” strategies leave so many mom entrepreneurs burned out

How to shift from juggling endless hats to leading as a CEO

The science behind manifestation (and how to actually make it work for you)

Practical ways to manage your energy, delegate, and simplify without losing momentum

Follow on Instagram: @iamvictoriaquance 

Learn more about the Alchemy Academy + Rebel Empires

Download the 20-Hour Workweek Blueprint (your roadmap to building a business in school hours): www.daniellegraycoaching.ca/free-resources 

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Are you trying to run a business, raise a family, and still find time for yourself? In this episode of The School Hours CEO Podcast, Danielle Gray sits down with Sam Morris, empowered dating and healthy relationship coach, mom of two, and business owner, to talk about what it really takes to step into your CEO era in life, business, and motherhood.

Together, they unpack the myth of “doing it all”, why self-love is non-negotiable, and how to create time sovereignty so you can build a thriving business and a fulfilling life—without burning out.

If you’ve ever struggled with mom guilt, unhealthy relationships, or feeling like you’re always busy but never productive, this conversation will shift the way you see yourself and your time.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

The #1 sign you’re in an unhealthy relationship (and what to do first)

Why clarity and boundaries are the foundation of both business and relationships

Simple daily self-love practices that regulate your nervous system and boost confidence

How to structure your day like a school schedule for focus and productivity

Why outsourcing—even small tasks—builds your CEO energy

How self-love ripples out into better parenting, partnerships, and business growth

Quotable Moments:

“Self-love is not a luxury, it’s a requirement.” — Danielle

“Being busy doesn’t mean you’re being productive.” — Sam

“If you don’t know what you want, you can’t set boundaries around your time and energy.” — Sam

Resources & Links Mentioned in This Episode:

Grab Sam’s Self-Love Blueprint → [insert link]

Learn more about Danielle’s 6-Figure CEO Mom Blueprint → www.daniellegraycoaching.ca/6-figure-ceo-mom-blueprint

Follow Danielle on Instagram → www.instagram.com/ceomommethod

🎧 Listen now and discover how to step into your CEO era in motherhood, business, and life.

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After a few weeks off, the School Hours CEO podcast is back with an all-new epsiode! 

In this powerful conversation, Danielle Gray sits down with Katie, a transformational coach for divorced women, confidence rebuilder, speaker and co-author of the bestselling book Start Up. Start Over. Just Start. Katie shares her inspiring journey from loss, grief, and divorce to creating the Butterfly Tribe Blueprint—a proven 90-day framework that helps women transform their lives, reclaim confidence, and embrace bold new beginnings.

Together, Danielle and Katie dive into:

The biggest identity shifts women experience after divorce and how these affect motherhood and entrepreneurship.

The importance of building your “tribe” for emotional support, personal growth, and networking opportunities.

Strategies for setting boundaries, prioritizing time, and achieving work-life balance as a mompreneur.

Mindset exercises, intention setting, and “I am” statements to rebuild confidence and resilience.

Lessons in showing up fully as a present parent without guilt, and modeling emotional intelligence for your children.

How entrepreneurship can be a vehicle for healing, reclaiming your voice, and creating a purposeful life post-divorce.

If you’ve experienced a major life transition, are navigating divorce, or are a mompreneur striving to balance motherhood, business, and personal growth, this episode is packed with actionable strategies and heartfelt insights to guide your transformation.

Resources & Links:

Katie’s Butterfly Tribe Blueprint: www.butterflytribeblueprint.com

Start creating your 20-Hour Workweek: www.daniellegraycoaching.ca/free-resources 

Connect with Katie on Instagram @butteryflytribeblueprint 

Stay in the loop! 

Follow Danielle on Instagram @mindsettomanifest and my new account @ceomommethod

Follow the show on Instagram @schoolhoursceopodcast

If you’ve ever felt stuck, disconnected from your purpose, or exhausted from juggling motherhood and entrepreneurship, this episode of the School Hours CEO Podcast will feel like a deep exhale.

Danielle Gray sits down with Alana Sparrow – multimodality energy healer, Reiki Master Teacher, and intuitive guide – to unpack what it really takes to reclaim your energy, align with your authentic self, and stop giving your power away.

We talk about:

What it really looks like to go from burnout and disconnection to living fully in your purpose

The messy, beautiful truth about spiritual awakenings and how to navigate them with grace

Sneaky ways moms and entrepreneurs give away their power without realizing it

How to identify and trust your unique intuitive gifts (and teach your kids to do the same)

The foundations of “energy hygiene” to ground, clear, and protect your energy daily

Why authenticity and self-alignment are essential for business success – especially as a mom

Whether you’re in the thick of transformation, feeling the pull toward something more, or simply craving tools to stay grounded and powerful, this conversation is packed with soul-nourishing insights and practical tips you can start using today.

RESOURCES & LINKS MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
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In this powerful episode of The School Hours CEO Podcast, Danielle sits down with Karen Fisher — founder of The Grooming Goddess Academy — to talk about what it really looks like to scale a wildly profitable online membership between 9-3, with no family support, a partner who works abroad, and two kids at home.

Whether you’re a mom coach, course creator, service provider, freelancer, or mentor… Karen’s story will light a fire under you and remind you that your success is inevitable when you’re willing to get clear on your message, niche down, build boundaries, and protect your time like your life depends on it.

How Karen went from “busy dog groomer” to UK industry leader, magazine cover star & paid speaker

The energy-management shift that helped her build her business BEFORE school drop-off

Why niching down (even super specific) helps you sell with ease

Masculine vs. feminine sales strategies (and how to feel CONFIDENT selling your offers online)

Building a scalable business model (that works in your season as a mom)

Trusting your gut, following the nudge… and tuning out what everyone else is doing

You’re a busy mom entrepreneur growing your business during nap times, school hours, and stolen in-between moments — and you’ve been craving a reminder that you don’t need a massive team, a supportive partner, or a perfect schedule to make BIG moves.

🎁 FREE Mini-Course: From Juggling to Flow — https://www.daniellegraycoaching.ca/mini-course 

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Ever feel like you're doing all the things—but none of it feels right?

In this powerful episode of the School Hours CEO Podcast, Danielle Gray sits down with Sherina Collier, founder of Soul Embodied Human, for a deeply healing, laugh-out-loud, soul-affirming conversation on what it actually looks like to build a life and business that honors your energy, your nervous system, and your true design.

Whether you're a busy mompreneur, an overwhelmed coach, or just starting to explore embodiment and alignment, this episode will give you permission to finally stop forcing strategies that weren’t built for you.

💡 What We Cover:

How Human Design gives mom entrepreneurs a roadmap to alignment and ease

The truth about Manifestors, Generators, and how to avoid burnout

How somatic healing and breathwork support business success and nervous system regulation

Real talk on motherhood, emotional labor, energetic capacity, and making peace with your pace

The not-self themes to watch out for—and how to come back into flow

Creating content, hiring support, and launching in a way that feels good for your type

Whether you're a Manifesting Generator running on full battery or a Projector in need of deep rest—this episode will help you reconnect with your power and create results without the hustle.

🌐 Website: https://www.soulembodiedhuman.com 
📥 Get your Free Human Design Chart & Calibration: https://www.soulembodiedhuman.com/#getchart  
👶 Just launched! Parenting by Human Design Guide: https://www.soulembodiedhuman.com/parenting-by-human-design-guide/#begin   
📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherinamarie.xo 

💻 Free Resources: www.daniellegraycoaching.ca/free-resources 
Get on the Waitlist for the Successful Moms Club www.daniellegraycoaching.ca/smc 
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Do you ever feel like you’re doing all the things and still snapping at your kids by bedtime?

In this episode, we’re getting real about the pressure, perfectionism, and hidden anxiety that so many mom entrepreneurs carry. Danielle is joined by anxiety coach and fellow mompreneur Katherine Miller of Moving Mountains with KM, who teaches moms how to feel their feelings and finally stop spiraling into stress.

We dive into:

The hidden symptoms of anxiety that most moms miss

Why yelling isn’t a discipline issue—it’s a capacity issue

How Katherine’s “Feel It to Free It” framework can help you regulate emotions instead of repressing them

The exact breathing technique that rewires your nervous system (and when to use it for best results)

How to use 1-minute habit-stacked breaks to prevent mom meltdowns

What true nervous system regulation looks like between school drop-off and pickup

Whether you’re brand new to healing or deep into your self-growth journey, this episode will help you feel less alone—and give you tools to find more calm, presence, and peace.

✨ FREE AUDIO SERIES – Stop the Spiral:
Katherine’s free 3-part audio series to help you shift from reacting to responding

🎧 Listen to Katherine’s Podcast – Moving Through Anxiety:
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🧠 Learn more about Katherine’s work:
🌐 www.movingmountainswithkm.com

📩 Get on the waitlist for The Successful Moms Club:
👉 www.daniellegraycoaching.ca/smc 

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In this value-packed episode, Danielle sits down with Marika Ydenberg — mom of three, SEO expert, and founder of Marketing Mavens — to talk about how busy moms can create websites that actually work.

If you're constantly juggling your business between school drop-off and soccer practice, this episode is your permission slip to stop duct-taping your online presence and finally create a site that supports your business (and your sanity) 24/7.

Marika breaks down the mindset shifts, SEO essentials, and simple website tweaks that make a BIG difference — without requiring you to become a tech wizard. You’ll learn how your website can help you scale your impact, automate lead generation, and create more white space in your calendar.

Whether you’re just getting started or your site’s been sitting untouched since you launched, this is your no-fluff guide to finally making your website work for you.

🧠 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

Why every mompreneur needs a high-performance website that works even when you’re off the clock

The biggest website mistakes mom CEOs make (and how to fix them)

How SEO, mobile optimization, and clear calls-to-action drive visibility and sales

Why WordPress is like owning your home versus renting — and how it supports business growth

What signs to look for if your current website is actually hurting your business

Marika’s genius tip for testing if your site is converting the way it should

How to stop wasting precious hours and start building something sustainable that brings freedom

🛠️ Grab Marika’s FREE Website SEO Health Checklist:
Is your site helping or hurting your business?
✅ Download the checklist now to identify quick wins and high-impact fixes that make your site more searchable, usable, and profitable.

👩‍💻 Connect with Marika Ydenberg + Marketing Mavens:

Website: www.marketingmavens.ca

Instagram: @marketingmavensobm

Facebook: Marketing Mavens

LinkedIn: Marika Ydenberg

👋 Stay Connected with Me, Danielle Gray:

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