Beyond Busyness

In this episode of Beyond Busyness, we dive into the concept of organizing your time in a way that doesn’t just lead to business success, but also creates space for joyful living. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your to-do list or struggled to balance growing your business with personal time, this episode is for you! I’ll share simple, actionable strategies to help you prioritize what matters m...

Are time management myths holding you back from true productivity? In this episode, we’re busting the most common beliefs that keep female entrepreneurs stuck in busy work, burnout, and overwhelm. If you’ve ever felt like you’re just not good at managing your time or wished for more hours in the day, this is the episode for you. Say goodbye to the overwhelm and hello to a more productive, balanced...

In this episode of Beyond Busyness, we're diving into how to create a schedule that actually fits your life, so you can balance family, work, and personal goals without the chaos. Whether you’re running a business, working full-time, or juggling a packed family schedule, finding the right approach to planning your week is essential. If you're ready to take back control of your time and get organiz...

In today’s episode of Beyond Busyness, we’re diving into the difference between being busy and being truly productive. Many of us fall into the trap of filling our days with task after task, only to end up exhausted and unfulfilled. We’ll explore why effective planning is key to focusing on high-impact tasks that actually move the needle in your business and how the Slay Your Schedule Planner was...

In this episode, Kristen guides you through her proven four-step framework to help you grow your business in just four hours a day, four days a week that she shared in her recent workshop.  We discuss overcoming limiting beliefs, simple and powerful time management strategies, and creating your desired lifestyle without feeling overwhelmed. She explains the importance of clarity, structured days,...

In today’s episode of Beyond Busyness, we dive into a topic that so many female entrepreneurs, online business owners, and working moms can relate to – overcoming overwhelm.  When life feels like an endless to-do list, it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. We explore structured time management as a powerful tool to help you reclaim control of your day and create meaningful space for yours...

In this open + honest episode of Beyond Busyness, I share my reflection on turning 40 and the life lessons I’ve learned along the way. From struggling through my 20s with self-doubt and career uncertainty to battling postpartum depression in her 30s, I’m sharing how each stage has shaped me into the person I am today. Now, at 40, I am living my best life and embracing the path I’m on with purpose...

In this episode of Beyond Busyness, we sit down with Brad Bizjack, a certified High-Performance Coach and personal development expert, who shares his journey from being $92,000 in debt to building a multi-7-figure business in just three years. Brad reveals the keys to mindset mastery and how you can overcome the obstacles that hold you back from living the life you deserve. Discover actionable str...

In today’s episode of Beyond Busyness, Kristen shares the three most common productivity mistakes that many female entrepreneurs make and how to overcome them. If you’ve ever felt like you’re working hard but not making the progress you want, this episode is for you!  Discover practical strategies to reclaim your time, get more done in less time, and set boundaries that protect your energy. Plus,...

In this episode of Beyond Busyness, we’re diving into a topic that hits home for every busy mompreneur... How to manage your time during the busiest seasons of life. Whether you're juggling family, business, or both, it can feel impossible to get everything done. Kristen shares her personal story of navigating one of the most hectic seasons of her life and the valuable lessons she learned along th...

In this episode of Beyond Busyness, we dive into the importance of quarterly planning and why it's such a game-changer for female entrepreneurs and online business owners. If you’re feeling scattered, unfocused, or unsure about where to spend your time, quarterly planning could be the solution you’ve been looking for. Kristen breaks down how working in 90-day increments helps you stay focused on w...

In this episode of Beyond Busyness, I’m sharing why I made the switch from Trello to Asana and how it's simplified my business as I grow my team. If you’re a female entrepreneur managing multiple projects or starting to scale your business, this episode is for you! I discuss the key differences between Trello and Asana, the features that won me over, and how Asana has made my daily workflow more e...

In today’s episode, I sit down with Krysti, a plus-size personal trainer and body confidence coach, to talk about her journey as a mom, business owner, and Beyond Busyness member. Krysti opens up about the pressures of juggling a business, motherhood, and self-care, and how she was stuck in the cycle of overwhelm before joining Beyond Busyness. We dive deep into the challenges of being a mom in to...

In this episode of Beyond Busyness, we’re diving into the essential topic of making time for self-care while balancing the demands of running a business and caring for your family. As female entrepreneurs, it’s easy to put everyone else’s needs before our own, but neglecting self-care can lead to burnout and decreased productivity. Join me as I share practical tips and strategies to integrate self...

There are less than 2 weeks left before my kiddos head back to school for 4th and 7th grade. I honestly cannot believe that in 2 short years, I'll have one in high school and the other in middle school. But, I don't want to get too far ahead of myself because this school year hasn't even started yet. And while I've enjoyed the last 81 days of not having to pack a lunch for my kids, I always look f...

I am so excited to finally get to introduce you to my friend, my mentor, and my fellow co-owner of Magnify Your Content, Rachel McMichael! Here's the thing you need to know about Rachel... I didn't even know it was possible to work just 4-hours a day, 4 days per week until Rachel came along. But, that's not how it was for me OR her when we started on our respective entrepreneurial journeys. And be...

Does anyone else forget about their goals by the end of January? Or is that just me?! Although I'm an Enneagram 9, I am also someone who LOVES to achieve some goals. Mostly just getting things crossed off my list every single day, but having some sort of outcome in mind helps motivate me to actually take action. Because that's just it... your goals really aren't about your goals. They're about act...

I am so excited to introduce you to my guest today, Jasmin Niemiec! Jasmin is a mom of 4 and an entrepreneur... but she's also the person who helped me start my entrepreneurial journey 8 years ago. Through Jasmin's coaching, I was able to learn how to grow and scale my business so that I could quit my teaching job, but she also taught me a TON about time management. Because as you know, raising a...

If you've been around my business for awhile, you already know that what I'm doing today (time management, planning, and content) is NOT where I started. Actually, where I started is about the farthest thing away from those things. Here's the thing about being an entrepreneur... You probably have more than one thing you are passionate about, and that's OK. You probably have a million ideas running...

I am so excited to introduce you to my friend Kristin Maahs in today's episode. Kristin is a course creation coach who   helps coaches, consultants, and service providers increase their income and impact while also getting their time back by becoming an effective course creator. And just like having the same name, we also have very similar backgrounds to how we started our entrepreneurship journey...

The summer is approaching, which means I will be spending almost all of my free time at the pool or on vacation with the family in Florida or Branson. And because that also means a lot of time sitting in a chair, I love to get a list of books together so that I'm not just twiddling my thumbs. On this episode, I'm sharing my favorite personal development books, as well as my top 3 five-star reads t...

As I was creating the outline for this episode, I realized that I only have a few summers left until my kiddos will be old enough to work or will be off to college. And I absolutely hate the thought of wishing the summer away so that I can just get back to my "normal" routine and grow my business. But, I truly believe that it is possible to enjoy the summer with your family WHILE growing your busi...

After being a teacher for 8 years and having summers off to spend with my family, becoming a fulltime entrepreneur was really tough for me. I wanted to be able to go to the pool whenever I wanted. I wanted to be able to take my kids to the zoo on a nice day. I wanted to feel that FREEDOM I had as a school-aged kid and when I was a teacher. I wanted to be able to successfully maintain +/or GROW my...

I am so excited to introduce you to my friend, Allison Hardy, on this episode. Allison is an email marketing expert and the host of the 6-Figure Secrets Podcast. She helps coaches and experts enroll new clients into their courses or memberships on autopilot. This is honestly why I wanted to work with Allison in the first place and bring her on the podcast to share not only her story, but also how...

If you're anything like me, the warmer weather has you wanting to throw open the windows and get the house ready for the summer months. We've been busy organizing the inside of the house and also getting the patio and landscaping ready to enjoy some beers outside with family + friends. But, have you ever thought about spring cleaning your to-do list to help you be more productive?! You're probably...