Think you’re bad at time management? Think again. This post uncovers the biggest time management myths holding entrepreneurs back and shows you how to break free from busywork. With practical tips to reclaim your schedule, you’ll learn to focus on what truly matters in your business and life.
Read MoreWhy I made the switch from Trello to Asana and how it's simplified my business as I grow my team.
Read MoreIn this episode, Kristen shares the 3 steps she takes to create a successful routine and gives you a behind-the-scenes look at her planned back-to-school morning routine.
Read MoreIn this episode, Kristen talks to her friend, mentor, and co-owner of Magnify Your Content, Rachel McMichael, about her journey as a mom + business owner and how she learned how to balance them both.
Read MoreIn this episode, Kristen shares the 4 questions she asks herself to help her (and YOU) achieve your goals by the end of the year.
Read MoreIn this episode, Kristen talks to mom of 4 and entrepreneur, Jasmin Niemiec, about how she balances raising her 4 kids while still being able to achieve her goals.
Read MoreIn this episode, Kristen shares her journey into entrepreneurship, how she pivoted from being a teacher to a fitness coach to where she is today, and the biggest mistakes she sees many entrepreneurs making and the first step to fix it.
Read MoreIn this episode, Kristen talks to course creator coach, Kristin Maahs, about all things business and balancing parenthood during the busy summer months.
Read MoreIn this episode, Kristen shares her favorite personal development books to add to your summer reading list, as well as her top 3 five-start fiction reads.
Read MoreIn this episode, Kristen shares how you can balance your life + business during the summer months — without sacrificing time with your family or wishing your summer away.
Read MoreIn this episode, Kristen interviews email marketing expert Allison Hardy about being thrust into entrepreneurship and how to navigate growing a business and being a mom.
Read MoreIn this episode, Kristen shares 9 different ways you can spring clean your to-do list so that you can be more productive in the warmer months — and actually ENJOY them!
Read MoreIn this episode, Kristen chats with her friend Melissa McKenzie about all things productivity and SYSTEMS, but more specifically, how your website can be a system that works for YOU in your business!
Read MoreHere’s one thing that I know about being an entrepreneur… sometimes your currency is time, not money, and if I can spend money to help me be more efficient + productive, then it is worth the investment. And since we’re starting the holiday season, I wanted to share some of the things that I SWEAR by that help me better balance both my life + business.
Read MoreDiscover how to define your morning routines, leverage checklists and deadlines, and maximize your productivity with intention. My practical advice and Leanne’s experienced coaching make this episode a must-listen for any mom in the entrepreneurial space seeking to boost her business and create a fulfilling life.
Read MoreEmail marketing is my absolute FAVORITE way to connect with my followers and audience. Yes, social media is great and a big part of my business, but I love myself some long-form content and storytelling, so email is where I really tend to shine. But, it was sucking my soul to actually sit down and write an email because I had NO IDEA what to talk about. Here’s how I planned the rest of my marketing content for the year…
Read MoreWhen I first started a business 8(ish) years ago, I was desperate for more freedom + flexibility in my schedule. I remember sitting in my office at school and feeling like I had a seatbelt strapped across my chest that wouldn’t allow me to move. Fast forward a few years later when I finally was matching my teaching salary to quit, and I was feeling anything but free or flexible. I still had a preschooler at home with me 2-3 days a week and my client load was all over the place at the time. I was working at random hours throughout the day, pulling my computer out at night after the kids went to bed, and I felt like my phone was attached to my hand 24/7.
Read MoreYou have a to-do list a mile long, but you’re constantly being interrupted by your kids or other distractions. How can you be expected to be a great mom and grow a successful online business? If that sounds like you, you’ll want to check out this podcast interview I did recently with my friend Kristin Maahs on the She’s Building a Dream podcast!
Read MoreWe are officially one week into summer break, and let me tell you… I have been interrupted about a million times by my kiddos. Don’t get me wrong – they are amazing kids and I am extremely lucky to be interrupted, but taking away my focus from my work is such a time suck for me. One of my goals this summer is to work just 4 days per week, taking Fridays off to completely devote to my family. Now, I already only work 4-5 hours a day (20-25 hours per week), but cutting that down to 4 hours per day, 4 days per week can take a major hit to how much I can get done during my work time every single day.
Read MoreOne of the things many of my clients and Control Your Calendar students struggle with on a regular basis is having so much on their plate on a daily basis that they simply don’t know where to start and are constantly feeling behind. I know you get it… as I tell my husband when he asks if I have any work to do, there is ALWAYS something I can be working on. There is NEVER a shortage of things to do when it comes to being a business owner. From managing your team to marketing your business, it can be hard to stay on top of everything.
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