Welcome to Simplify to Manage: For Busy Working Moms—the podcast created for moms in the thick of it all: working full-time, building a business, and raising a family. Let’s be honest—it’s a lot. raising a family, working full time, and building your dream business can feel overwhelming, like you’re being pulled in a million directions. But you don’t have to feel this way anymore. I’m Stacia Archer-Clarke— wife, mom of four, full time teacher, and entrepreneur of both an educational & coachi ...
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Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms | SAHM, Routines, Biblical Motherhood, Balance, Schedules, Work-Life Balance, Productivity
KyAnn Molina-Home Systems & Time Management for Work From Home Moms
The Go-To Podcast for Busy, Christian Moms Who Want to Get More Done and Still Be Present With Their Family! ***TOP 1% GLOBALLY RANKED PODCAST *** Are you constantly trying out new daily routines that have you juggling house chores and cramming in work during nap times? Do you feel guilty when your kiddos invite you to play, but by the time you’ve told them ’just a minute,’ ’hang on,’ or ’let me finish this’, the day has slipped away with no intentional focused time together at all? Does you ...
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73 | Simplifying the Early Years: How to Bring More Peace Into Your Motherhood with Jennifer Pepito
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Are you feeling overwhelmed by the early years of motherhood, wondering if you're focusing on the right things? If you’ve ever felt the pressure to do it all but long for a simpler, more peaceful approach, this episode is for you. Today, I’m chatting with Jennifer Pepito, author, founder of The Peaceful Press and host of the Restoration Home Podcas…
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Do you ever feel like you’re always chasing the next goal constantly thinking, I’ll be happy when… instead of enjoying where you are right now? In today’s episode, we’re diving into the importance of marking the journey, not just the destination. I’m sharing a conversation I had with my husband this weekend that completely shifted my perspective on…
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71 | January R.E.P.O.R.T.-How I DOUBLED My Monthly Reading, My Not-So-Healthy Guilty Pleasure, & Current Faves!
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Do you love hearing what other moms are loving, learning, and obsessing over each month? If so, you’re in for a treat! It’s time for the January installment of our monthly R.E.P.O.R.T. episodes—a listener favorite and one of my faves to record! If you’re new here, R.E.P.O.R.T. stands for Reading, Eating, Playing, Obsessing, Recommending, and Treati…
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Have you ever wondered how other moms manage to step away for a few days without everything falling apart at home? Whether it’s for a much-needed break, a work event, or something just for you, the idea of leaving can feel overwhelming. In this episode, I’m bringing you along for a more casual, behind-the-scenes look at my recent trip—my first time…
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Do you ever feel like the only consistent thing about your routines is the inconsistency? If you’ve struggled to stay consistent with your daily rhythms at home, you’re not alone. So often, we blame our lack of routines on not having enough time. But what if the real issue isn’t time at all? Today, we’re unpacking 3 limiting beliefs that might be h…
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Have you ever noticed how many thoughts and feelings and emotions we tend to hold inside of our minds CONSTANTLY as moms managing a lot? In today’s episode, I am bringing on Carla Reeves as a guest to talk about how to use journaling to get out of survival mode as a busy mom. Carla shares with us some helpful exercises and what it can practically l…
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67 | Live Coaching: Creating a Weekly Grocery Planning System + How to Get Back on Track When You Fall “Behind”
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Ever wondered what it would be like to have someone in your corner to help you simplify mom life? In today's episode, I’m so excited to give you an exclusive behind-the-scenes look inside my group coaching program, Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms. You’ll get to sit in on a real coaching call where I help one mom get unstuck and identify her top priori…
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66 | How to Increase Consistency in Your Routines While Balancing the UN-Predictability of Mom Life
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Do you ever feel like your routines are constantly derailed by the unpredictability of mom life? One minute you're on top of things, and the next, your child refuses to nap or gets sick, and everything goes out the window. If you find yourself struggling to be consistent with your routines and wondering if consistent rhythms are even a reality in t…
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65 | Feeling Like a Zombie By the End of the Day?! How to Have More Energy as an Exhausted Mom
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Do you ever feel like you’re just surviving the day, counting down the hours until bedtime—only to fall into bed completely drained and wondering how you’re supposed to do it all again tomorrow? So many moms think their biggest struggle is not having enough time, but more often than not, the real issue is not having enough energy. In this episode, …
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Have you ever created the perfect routine only to watch it fall apart after a few days? Maybe you mapped out a color-coded daily schedule, set up chore charts, or tried to follow a cleaning routine—but no matter what you did, nothing seemed to stick. If you’ve ever felt frustrated, overwhelmed, or convinced that routines just don’t work for you, th…
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63 | Do Your Routines Go Haywire When Things Don’t Go According to Plan?! Do THIS instead in 2025.
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Have you ever felt like you can piece your routines together enough to make it at least sort of work in everyday life, but then sickness happens or an unexpected trip or family coming in town and suddenly, it feels like all of the routines you had are totally thrown out the window completely?! In today’s episode, we are talking all about what to do…
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62 | How to Revamp Your Wardrobe as a Busy Mom (without Breaking the Bank!) with Heather Riggs
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Are you tired of wearing the same handful of outfits that just don’t feel like you anymore? Maybe your wardrobe has taken a backseat since becoming a mom, and you’re tired of feeling like you have nothing to wear—but the thought of starting over feels overwhelming (and expensive). If that sounds familiar, you’re going to love today’s episode! I’m j…
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61 | December R.E.P.O.R.T.-Tiniest NEW Addition to the Family, Books I’m Reading, and Recipes I Keep Repeating
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It’s our favorite time of the month—our R.E.P.O.R.T. episode! I keep hearing from you that these are some of your favorites (and they’re mine, too!). In this episode, we’re recapping December, and I’m sharing a few surprising books I read this month, the game my family can’t stop playing together, and a tiny new addition to our family that we’re al…
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Are you stuck in checklist mode, counting down tasks instead of soaking up the season? In this final episode of the Simplifying the Season series, we’re diving into a much-needed holiday pep talk to help you refocus in the final days before Christmas. If your to-do list feels never-ending and you’re stuck in cross off the list and check it twice ki…
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59 | SIMPLIFYING THE SEASON SERIES: Holiday Meal Planning Made Easy: Stress-Free Strategies for Busy Moms
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Does the thought of holiday meal prep leave you feeling more frazzled than festive? In this episode, we’re diving into all things holiday meal planning. From simplifying the prep to reducing stress, I’m sharing practical, actionable strategies to help you stay ahead of the chaos and actually enjoy the process of creating meals and treats this seaso…
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58 | SIMPLIFYING THE SEASON SERIES: Tidy Holiday Homes + Simple Systems to Keep the House (Mostly) Clean
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Have you ever felt like the chaos of the holidays makes it impossible to stay on top of the house? Then friend, this one’s for you! The holidays are here, and with them come the influx of Amazon deliveries, gift wrapping, family visits, and a packed calendar! It’s no wonder keeping your home tidy during this season can feel like an uphill battle. B…
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57 | SIMPLIFYING THE SEASON SERIES: 6 SIMPLE Ways to Embrace the Christmas Magic With Your Kids (Without Killing Yourself Trying To Do It!)
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Have you ever had the BEST intentions of creating magical Christmas traditions with your kids—slow moments by the fire with hot cocoa, soaking up all the magic—but instead find yourself rushing around feeling more like the Grinch? Between events, holiday lights, cookie baking and keeping a tight schedule to fit it all in, those cozy, slow moments s…
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Do the holidays feel like a whirlwind of to-do lists, events, and endless obligations, leaving you more overwhelmed than joyful? What if, instead of adding more to your plate, you intentionally let go of certain things to create space for what truly matters? In this episode, I’m sharing my favorite rhythm to simplify the season—my Holiday To-Don’t …
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Hi, friend! Have you ever wondered how other moms balance the demands of work and motherhood? In this episode, we dig into what it takes to manage both without losing sight of what matters most. Today, we’re joined by Rachel Allene Heckmann, a creative entrepreneur, mom of 3, and the heart behind The Rachel Allene Shop. Rachel is giving us a peek b…
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Welcome to the Working Moms, Building Businesses Podcastتوسط Stacia Archer-Clarke
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Hi, friend! We are starting a brand new holiday series called Simplifying the Season today and I am SO excited! This episode is all about making room for rest-I’m sharing 5 ways to slow down during a season that feels almost impossible to practically make that happen. How to create moments of peace and connection and slow moments with your family, …
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Hi, friend! I’m so excited to share something so special with you guys this Christmas season! We are launching our first ever mini-series on the Simple Rhythms for Busy Moms podcast called Simplifying the Season. Are you starting to feel a little overwhelmed with all the holiday to-do’s and extra events to add to the calendar on top of an already f…
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53 | November R.E.P.O.R.T.-My New Obsession, FAVE Coffee Addition, and Habits that I’ve Been Slacking In
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Hi, friend! Today’s episode is one of my favorite episodes that we do every month and you guys have told me it is one of your favorites as well! It is my monthly R.E.P.O.R.T. episode (which is an acronym) and in this episode to recap November, I’m sharing a book that is absolutely changing my life that I read in less than one day, a new rhythms hac…
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Hi, friend! Have you ever wondered if taking a trip without kids is even possible in a season of little kids? Have you ever been jealous of other moms getting weekends away, but not sure how to make it happen yourself? In today’s episode, we’re going to talk about girls’ trips and getting away occasionally without kids. Is it worth it, how to make …
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51 | “I feel productive before the day even starts!” + Systems to Make A Very Busy Schedule So Much More Manageable with Megan Santos
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Hi, friend! Are you tired of constantly feeling behind and overwhelmed trying to do it all, but feeling like you’re getting NOWHERE? Are you exhausted trying to balance mom life, business, and somehow keep up on your home all at the same time? In today’s episode, I’m bringing on one of my amazing students, Megan Santos. She recently graduated the c…
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Hi, friend! Have you ever wondered if “balance” is actually even possible as a busy mom with so many constant spinning plates?! Does balance actually exist, is it even attainable at all? If you have also wondered this-this is the episode for you! In today’s episode, we are CELEBRATING! This is officially our 50th episode of the Simple Rhythms for B…
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49 | Holiday Expectations: Getting on the Same Page with Your Spouse FEATURING Mathew Molina
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Hi, friend! Have you ever had a holiday season where you honestly feel like you are having MORE conflict and disagreements in your marriage during what is supposed to be the “happiest time of the year” than the rest of the year entirely? Or feeling so frustrated that the stress and constant hustle is not at all what you had hoped for this season to…
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48 | Needing More Consistency for Your Kids? How to Set Up Flexible Daily Routines for More Structure
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Hi, friend! Have you ever felt like your schedule was all over the place and the most consistent thing in your days was actually the LACK of consistency? I have totally been there (and actually still, no two days are exactly alike), but having a rhythm and flow to our days is a non-negotiable for us now that I’ve learned what I have and seen the di…
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Hi, friend! Several months ago, I made a very difficult decision to leave social media. Which I’m sure you can imagine is very scary as a business owner who has built my previous 2 businesses primarily on social media. In today’s episode, I’m going to give you a 3 month update on how things are going, if I regret my decision to leave social media, …
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46 | Healthy Habits to Still Prioritize YOUR Health While At Home with Kids with Kelsey Wickenhauser
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Hi, friend! Have you ever felt like you don’t have time to prioritize fitness now that you’re a mom? Or maybe you really want health to be a big focus in your life, but are having a hard time fitting it in with so many other responsibilities to juggle with mom life, work, and all the other roles we play as busy moms. In today’s episode, I am bringi…
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45 | My October R.E.P.O.R.T.-Books I Can’t Put Down, Go-To Fall Recipe, Fave Habits Giving Me LIFE, and More!
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Hi, friend! Today’s episode is something new and really fun that I’m excited to share with you. I started doing a monthly R.E.P.O.R.T. on the podcast last month and you guys loved it so much, that we’re going to make this a monthly thing! In today’s episode, I’m sharing some of my favorite books that I haven’t been able to put down lately, my go-to…
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Hi, friend! Have you ever desperately wanted just a few minutes to yourself, but struggled to fit it in with all the demands of busy mom life and kids that need you seemingly 24/7? Feeling overwhelmed or even hitting a place of burnout in motherhood unfortunately is a lot more common than we think and one of the #1 things I hear from moms is just w…
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Hi, friend! If you could have a routine that helped you prioritize yourself every day even as a busy mom trying to balance it all, is that something you would want? In today’s episode, we’re diving into self care, what this practically looks like, and how to prioritize your mental health as a mom who scarcely gets 3 minutes to even pee in peace (#m…
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42 | The Biology of “Mom Brain” & How to Use That to Your Advantage with Rachael Elmore
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1:04:26Hi, friend! Have you ever felt like you don’t even recognize the person you are now that you are a mom? You knew that new mom life would be full of really big high’s and also really hard challenges, but even though you prepared as much as you could, you’re still asking yourself is it really supposed to be THIS hard? Maybe mom life isn’t what you ex…
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Hi, friend! Are you tired of seeing clutter everywhere and really just want to figure out how to make keeping a tidy home SIMPLE again? In today’s episode, I am sharing my 10 minute daily reset routine to make tidying up EASY and attainable as a busy mom. Have you ever thought about the tasks that you procrastinate the most? If you really think abo…
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40 | Our Daily Schedule with 3 Kids 4 & Under (Balancing Homeschooling, Working from Home, and Homesteading)
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Hi, friend! I get a lot of questions on what do your days practically look like as a stay at home mom that is also a work from home mom? How do you schedule your days? What does balance look like to you in this season? This is something I walk through in-depth on how I schedule my days, how I originally decided the best way to schedule my days for …
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39 | Tired of Screens Babysitting Your Kids? Try These 3 Quick Activities (5 Minutes or Less to Set Up!)
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Hi, friend! Today, we’re going to talk about something I’ve been getting a lot of messages about recently. And that is feeling like you are tired of using screens to babysit or entertain your kids just so you can get anything done. Do you ever feel like you really prefer to not use screens a ton and you know you’d rather have your kids playing by t…
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38 | Feeling Overstimulated in Motherhood? 5 Steps to Calm Your Nervous System & Break Free of Overwhelm with Rachel Skinner Fernandez
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Hi, friend! Have you ever felt like something was wrong with you for constantly feeling SO overstimulated and overwhelmed in motherhood, when you’ve dreamed of motherhood for so long? Or do you wonder why keeping up on all the things is simply EXHAUSTING and you’re constantly one tiny step away from just losing it completely, trying to keep all the…
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37 | My September R.E.P.O.R.T.-What I’m Reading, Fave Habits for FUN, 1 Minute Go-To Snack, and More!
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Hi, friend! Today’s episode is something new and really fun that I’m excited to share with you. I was so inspired by my friend Kate Scholtes sharing her monthly R.E.P.O.R.T. on her podcast that I am taking her inspiration and doing the same! In today’s episode, I’m sharing some of my favorite books lately, my go-to snack that takes 1 minute or less…
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Hi, friend! Today’s episode is a really fun one! I’m sharing my current favorite podcasts to binge. One of the easiest and most enjoyable way that we can consume information as busy moms is by listening to podcasts! I’ve found that I’ve been able to grow so much personally, in my faith, and even learning in my business through carving out time to l…
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Hi, friend! In today’s episode, I’m talking all about friendship and how to find and keep strong friendships in the midst of busy mom life. I’ve heard so many times from moms that the little years especially were some of the loneliest times of their life, which I think is so sad because I truly believe that often, this is the time we need the suppo…
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Hi, friend! It's not too late! We have EXTENDED all the sale and challenge BONUSES through THIS Tuesday, September 24th! We had a VERY generous anonymous donor come forward wanting to sponsor THREE scholarships to my course. God is moving and I know there are 3 specific women God has in mind that need this scholarship and need this course! If you h…
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Hi, friend! It’s not too late! TODAY is the day to make the decision to take the next step in getting out of the chronic overwhelm and survival mode and stepping INTO finding consistent routines in your home that reflect your priorities. Let me help you finally find consistency in your daily routines and home systems for more time with your family.…
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34 | “I’m so much more PRESENT with my kids!” + Systems to Make Navigating a HARD Season So Much Easier with Jessica Tung Thomas
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Hi, friend! Are you tired of constantly feeling behind and overwhelmed trying to do it all, but feeling like you’re getting NOWHERE? Are you exhausted trying to balance mom life, business, and somehow keep up on your home all at the same time? In today’s episode, I’m bringing on one of my amazing students, Jessica Tung Thomas. She recently graduate…
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33 | Always Choosing Work Over Your Family?! 2 Things to Let Go to Truly Prioritize Family FIRST
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Hi, friend! In today’s episode, we are broaching the subject of work-life balance. I have shared pieces of my story of falling into workaholic tendencies and unintentionally prioritizing work over pretty much everything else in my life. Let me tell you, it was NOT a pretty season of my life. Today, we’re going to talk all about 2 practical things y…
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32 | Are You Procrastinating On Purpose?! 3 Excuses You’re Making On Why You Can’t Stick to Routines
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Hi, friend! Do you hate procrastinating? Does it drive you absolutely crazy to have an endless to do list, but then end every day just continually pushing the same items over to the next day again and again on repeat?! In today’s episode, we’re going to get to the root of the excuses that are causing the procrastination that is driving you NUTS in …
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Hi, friend! In today’s episode, I’m talking specifically about what to do if you know you need more consistency in your days, you want to reset your routines and habits to help you feel less overwhelmed trying to manage it all, you feel ALL OVER THE PLACE 24/7 and you know something has to change…but you just don’t have the time. What do you do whe…
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30 | I’m Leaving Social Media FOR GOOD! Can I Have a Successful Business WITHOUT Social Media?! (VERY RAW!)
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Hi, friend! Have you ever felt like just walking away from social media FOR GOOD?! Well, I’m doing exactly that in a world where this is VERY anti-cultural. I’m getting really personal in this episode with behind the scenes stories I’ve NEVER shared online, vulnerable truths about WHY I’m doing this, and what this means for my business moving forwa…
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Hi, friend! Do you ever feel like you get to the end of the day, crawl into bed, and wonder what you even accomplished at all?! You know you weren’t just laying around, but also feel like you were just constantly “hot potato-ing” from one task to the next, without fully ever finishing a single one. (I FEEL THIS and have so been there!) In today’s e…
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Hi, friend! Do you feel like your schedule is just TOO full? Does it feel like you never have the time to actually slow down and spend time with your kids like you really want to? In today’s episode, it’s time to get real. We ALL want more time in the day, we all feel like we never have enough time to really balance all of our roles well. And one t…
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