Energy + Hours (formerly Grow Like a Mother)

If you’ve ever felt like you’re working more hours just to keep up with your business, this conversation is for you. I’m re-airing a conversation I had in 2024 with Lauren Glynn, a systems, tech, and operations consultant who helps established women entrepreneurs work fewer hours and earn more without the chaos.Drawing on experience with Fortune 500s (think Apple, Whole Foods, Pfizer) and federal agencies, Lauren breaks down the exact places to simplify, what to automate, and how to set boundaries that protect your time and energy.In this episode, you’ll learn:The 3 must-have tools for a streamlined small business: an automation platform (e.g., Zapier), a true CRM for tracking leads, and an email system that talks to the rest of your stack.How to decide what to keep (and cut) from your tech—goodbye shiny-object overwhelm.Three productivity strategies that actually move revenue: prioritize what converts, streamline + automate, and protect your energy with clear boundaries.Real examples of automation that saves hours (onboarding, tagging buyers so they don’t get sales emails, session notes, and Slack access—hands off!).The hidden costs of inaction (dropped leads, manual busywork, zero bandwidth for strategy) and how to quantify them.A behind-the-scenes client case study: evolving from “fractional hand-holding” to high-value project work by planning backwards from the big goal.Listen to my episode on Lauren's Podcast:Why Time Management is the Key to Battling Burnout and Finding Balancehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/why-time-management-is-the-key-to-battling-burnout/id1765990289?i=1000705673619About LaurenLauren helps entrepreneurs design scalable systems that increase margins and efficiency without compromising client experience. Get Lauren's Profit Optimization Kickstart Session - https://laurenglynn.com/profitInstagram:  @laurengconsultingLinkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenglynnConnect with JillWebsite: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca⁠Time Magic Planner: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/planner⁠Book: Happy Healthy Wealthy and Wise ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/book⁠Quiz: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/quizKeywordswomen entrepreneurs, systems, automation, CRM, Zapier, Dubsado, MailerLite, onboarding, operations, time management, boundaries, work-life balance, reduce overwhelm, small business efficiency, energy management, tech stack audit, lead tracking, profit optimization

In this solo episode, Jill Wright, Time Management Expert and creator of the Time Magic™ Planner, shares her Top 10 ADHD-friendly time management strategies - the same ones she just presented on live TV for ADHD Awareness Month. Whether you struggle with time blindness, procrastination, or that “everything is important” spiral, Jill’s neuroscience-backed tips will help you reclaim your focus, reduce stress, and make time feel manageable again.You’ll hear why traditional productivity systems often fail ADHD brains, and how simple, tangible shifts, like brain dumping, timing yourself, gamifying tasks, and building in buffer time, can completely change your daily flow.In this episode you will learn✅ The 10 ADHD-friendly time management tools that actually work (and how to use them)✅ Why analog clocks and playlists can retrain your brain’s sense of time✅ How to use body doubling and co-working to stay focused and finish tasks✅ A simple weekly planning method to match your real energy and capacity✅ The “Swiss Cheese” strategy for breaking big projects into bite-sized wins✅ Why adding fun, novelty, and joy boosts motivation and productivity✅ How to personalize your system with Jill’s free Time Management Style QuizResources🧭 Take the Time Management Style Quiz: https://jillwright.ca/quiz 🪄 Download the Free ADHD Time Tips: https://jillwright.ca/adhd-tips💫 Join the Momentum Membership: Weekly planning, accountability, and co-working for nonlinear entrepreneurs https://www.jillwright.ca/mometum-membership 📘 Get the Time Magic™ Planner: A 90-day seasonal planner designed for ADHD and intuitive brains https://www.jillwright.ca/planner About Jill WrightJill Wright is a Time Management Expert, author, and award-winning speaker who helps ambitious women, moms, and entrepreneurs manage time and energy in a way that feels aligned, flexible, and sustainable. Through her Energy + Hours™ podcast, Momentum Membership, and Time Magic™ Planner, she’s redefining productivity for the modern, nonlinear brain.Connect with JillWebsite: https://www.jillwright.caInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/energyandhours KeywordsADHD time management tipstime management for ADHD brainsADHD productivity toolsADHD time blindnessADHD procrastination helptime management strategies that actually work

Late diagnosis, time blindness, and the shame spiral - oh my. In this practical, compassionate conversation, I sits down with Laura Webb (Learning Beyond Letters) to unpack ADHD in women and share simple, science-informed tools you can use today. From body doubling and co-working to “radical brain acceptance,” three-week routine cycles, and sensory resets, this one delivers action over overwhelm. What you’ll learnWhy so many women are being diagnosed in their 30s–50s, and how ADHD often looks different in girls/women (more inattentive, less “disruptive”).“Radical brain acceptance”: dropping the shame and working with your wiring.Body doubling/co-working: why it jump-starts task inertia (and how to DIY it).The 3-week routine cycle: keep routines, prevent rebellion by changing them on a schedule.Habit stacking that actually sticks (vitamins by the coffee maker, AM/PM baskets).A gentler sleep cue: use a lamp timer to trigger wind-down without harsh alarms.Planning for a “nebulous” schedule: brain dump → split personal vs. professional → color-block your calendar with a prioritized micro-list for each block.Accountability that doesn’t trigger shame (and the “email yourself” self-check hack).Overstimulation resets: Loop earplugs or headphones, 3–5 deep nasal breaths, 10-minute weighted/eye-mask reset, and the ice-pack on the sternum (vagus-soothing) trick.Dyslexia–ADHD comorbidity is common, and many tools help both.Guest BioLaura is a dyslexia specialist and educational therapist (Learning Beyond Letters) who later received her own adult diagnoses of dyslexia and ADHD. She supports neurodivergent kids, teens, and adults, and hosts “Squirrel Club,” a weekly body-doubling work block for women.Website: https://www. learningbeyondletters.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/learningbeyondlettersResources mentionedMomentum Membership https://jillwright.ca/momentum-membership“Squirrel Club” = guided work blocks with breaks + gentle tips.Squirrel Club is FREE now on Mondays at noon Central time. Then there is the option to add on materials (an entire google drive of access), automated reminders and/or coaching sessions. Facebook Event Link for Squirrel Club - https://fb.me/e/6cmI2EF8Uhttps://www.learningbeyondletters.com/post/body-doubling-how-to-give-the-gift-of-presenceNew email laura@learningbeyondletters.comConnect with JillWebsite: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca⁠Time Magic Planner: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/planner⁠Book: Happy Healthy Wealthy and Wise ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/book⁠Quiz: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/quizKeywords/SEO tagsADHD in women, late ADHD diagnosis, moms with ADHD, body doubling, time blindness, routine hacks, co-working, executive function, dyslexia and ADHD, nervous system regulation, time management for neurodivergent brains, habit stacking, vagus nerve reset

In this re-air, Jill sits down with Sarah Parise, a strength, energy, and self-care coach for moms, to break down the 2% Method: a realistic approach to energy and well-being that takes just 28 minutes a day. You’ll learn how to use micro-movement, easy meal prep, and compassionate mindset shifts to build consistency without burnout. This conversation aligns perfectly with the show’s rebrand to Energy + Hours - where time management meets energy alignment.You’ll Learn How To …✅ Shift from time management to energy alignment✅ Use the 2 % Method to restore energy with tiny, doable actions✅ Spot and use “time confetti” moments for quick energy resets✅ Plan meals that fuel instead of deplete✅ Adopt a flexible weekly rhythm that honors real life✅ Reset your energy after illness, travel, or burnoutKey Ideas on Energy ManagementMicro-movement = micro-charge: Small bursts of movement circulate energy faster than long, exhausting workouts.Food as frequency: Simple, colorful meals stabilize your physical energy so your mental energy can focus.Mindset = maintenance: Self-talk determines whether energy is spent or replenished.Timestamps (approx.)00 : 00 Why this re-air fits Energy + Hours05 : 30 What the 2 % Method really means08 : 40 Energy bursts through “time confetti”12 : 45 Fuel vs fatigue foods + simple meal prep20 : 45 The mindset that protects your energy23 : 40 Quick resets + grace through busy seasons27 : 50 Where to find Sarah + free wellness toolsConnect With Sarah:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greatdaysbysarah  Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/timeoutformoms  Website: www.greatdaysbysarah.comSeven Day Energy Boost: ⁠https://pages.sarahparise.com/7dayenergyboost⁠ Connect with JillWebsite: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca⁠Time Magic Planner: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/planner⁠Book: Happy Healthy Wealthy and Wise ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/book⁠Quiz: ⁠https://www.jillwright.ca/quizIf this resonatedFollow/subscribe so you catch the Energy + Hours rebrand dropShare this episode with a mom friend who’s ready for a resetTag me on IG @energyandhours and tell me your favorite 2% habitWork with JillTime Tune-Up: a focused session to untangle your week and align your energy + hours — https://www.jillwright.ca/tune-upSpeaking & workshops for teams: Burnout prevention + time & energy management — https://www.jillwright.ca/corporateKeywordsmoms energy, 2% method, busy mom self-care, time confetti, micro workouts for moms, simple meal prep for families, burnout recovery for moms, time and energy management, Energy + Hours

Today I get to unveil the new branding of the Grow Like a Mother podcast: Energy + Hours!!It's the same me, but I felt like a rebrand was needed to really align with the direction the podcast has been headed in, which is sharing time and energy management tips!So today we talk about Spoon Theory as a framework for understanding and managing personal energy. As usual I have my own "take" on the idea, and I'm excited to share it with you in today's episode.Sneak Peak:- The Rebrand: Grow Like a Mother → Energy and Hours- Time Magic Framework + Tools- The Spoon Theory Reimagined- Energy Awareness and Renewal- Personalized Time and Energy ManagementConnect!Tune in and if you want to connect you can find me at https://www.jillwright.ca, or on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/energyandhoursKeywordstime and energy managementenergy management tipsSpoon Theory explainedpersonalized time managementtime management for momsneurodiverse productivitynonlinear lifestylework life balance for womenmanaging burnout and energymindful productivity

Today, we revisit a powerful conversation with Rachel Newman, now my co-host of the Moms Matter Summit, on time stewardship, the MomME mindset, and simple habits that help busy moms prioritize themselves without guilt. Learn the evening impact journaling practice, 10-minute joy boosters, “leave the four walls” resets, and how to build a village that actually supports you.We're covering:Time Stewardship vs. Time Management: how to focus on impact, not just tasksThe MomME Concept: honoring you (the woman beyond the mom) while you’re in motherhoodMicro-habits that stick: 10-minute joy practices, move-your-body moments, and the “leave the four walls” resetMindset shifts that last: evening impact journaling and how tiny steps create big changeBuilding your village: why quality of support beats quantity and how to find (or form) your circleAbout RachelRachel is a bestselling author and life coach who champions time stewardship and the MomME mindset, empowering moms to prioritize themselves, build supportive communities, and thrive in the beautiful chaos of family and work life.Connect with RachelInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.rachel.newman Website: https://stan.store/therachelnewmanRachel’s book: MomME: A Mom’s Guide to Saying Goodbye to Overwhelm, Prioritizing Yourself, and Enjoying Motherhood Connect with JillWebsite: https://www.jillwright.caTime Magic Planner: https://www.jillwright.ca/plannerBook: Happy Healthy Wealthy and Wise https://www.jillwright.ca/bookQuiz: https://www.jillwright.ca/quiztime stewardship for moms, time management for moms, prioritize yourself motherhood, MomME mindset, mom habits that stick, motherhood and business, build your village moms, mom burnout recovery, evening impact journaling, micro habits for busy moms

In this episode of the Grow Like a Mother Podcast, Jill Wright explores the wisdom of the Fall Equinox and how seasonal rhythms can help us find balance, let go, and align our schedules with what really matters. As the days shorten and the light balances with the dark, we’re invited to pause, reset, and shift how we manage our time, energy, and productivity.If you’ve been feeling busy, overwhelmed, or guilty about slowing down, this conversation offers both inspiration and practical tools. Jill shares insights from nature, simple seasonal rituals, and gentle reminders that rest is productive.Talked about in today's episode:✅ What the Fall Equinox teaches us about balance, reflection, and letting go✅ How to take time cues from nature to guide your own rhythms✅ Why preparing for rest can feel busy, and how to reframe it with compassion✅ Simple autumn rituals: nature walks, home energy clearing, symbolic tokens, and affirmationsTime Stamps:00:02 – Starting the conversation after the Fall Equinox00:29 – Permission to slow down and find balance in a busy season00:52 – Wisdom from trees and animals: shedding, preparing, adapting02:22 – Honoring traditional wisdom + living in rhythm with the seasons and moon05:47 – The Fall Equinox explained: balance, reflection, and letting go07:58 – Seasonal practices: nature walks, home energy clearing, and symbolic rituals13:24 – Working with fall’s energy to create ease, abundance, and clarityResources & Next StepsTake the Productivity Persona Quiz → jillwright.ca/quizExplore the Time Magic Planner → jillwright.ca/plannerFollow Jill on Instagram → @growlikeamother🍂 The Fall Equinox is your seasonal reminder to reset, not by doing more, but by doing less with greater intention. Rest, reflection, and rhythm are not luxuries. They are the foundation of sustainable growth.

In this short and powerful solo episode, Time Management Expert Jill Wright explores how Human Design can reshape the way you approach your calendar, productivity, and daily life. Instead of cramming yourself into rigid systems, Jill explains how understanding your energy type can free you from guilt, reduce burnout, and help you manage time in a way that feels sustainable.Jill shares her own discovery of being a Manifestor and how that changed her relationship with time, recognizing the importance of bursts of creative energy, balanced with intentional rest. She also introduces the five energy types in Human Design, why knowing your type matters, and how it can serve as a lens for creating schedules that truly fit who you are.Whether you’re a Generator with consistent energy, a Projector who thrives with rest, or a Manifestor designed to lead and initiate, this episode will inspire you to think differently about time management and productivity. Jill emphasizes the importance of personalizing your time management style,using tools like her Productivity Persona Quiz, to find strategies that work with your natural rhythms instead of against them.If you’ve ever felt like traditional productivity hacks don’t stick, this episode will give you a new, aligned perspective on time, energy, and balance.We Talk About✨ What Human Design is and how it connects to time management✨ The five Human Design energy types and their impact on productivity✨ Jill’s experience as a Manifestor and how it shaped her calendar✨ Why cycles of creative energy and rest are essential for sustainability✨ The value of personalized time management strategies over one-size-fits-all systems✨ How tools like the Productivity Persona Quiz can help uncover your unique styleResources & Links✨ Take the free Productivity Persona Quiz: https://jillwright.ca/quiz🌐 Learn more at www.jillwright.ca

When the school year kicks off, it’s not just your kids’ schedules that change, your entire life shifts too. In this episode of the Grow Like a Mother Podcast, Jill Wright shares how to navigate seasonal transitions with intention, use the Eisenhower Matrix to prioritize effectively, and embrace rest as a secret productivity tool.If you’ve been feeling the chaos of drop-offs, dinner rushes, and overflowing to-do lists, this conversation will help you create space, clarity, and flow this season.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:Why back-to-school chaos throws off family rhythmsA mindset shift that reduces overwhelm instantlyHow the Eisenhower Matrix helps you prioritize tasks with easeTips for delegating and scheduling tasks that don’t need your attentionWhy slowing down and resting actually make you more productiveTimestamps:02:41 – Why the Eisenhower Matrix is a powerful prioritization tool04:42 – Seasonal transitions: what worked last season may not work now06:47 – Navigating busy seasons without burning out8:47 – Rest as a productivity tool: carving out micro-moments of calm10:48 – Visual prioritization: using the Eisenhower Matrix on your to-do list12:50 – Two key questions to ask for each task (urgent vs. important)15:08 – Scheduling non-urgent but important tasks + self-care caveat17:13 – Delegation in action: chores, kids, and household balance21:25 – Encouragement to reframe productivity with intention23:00 – Reminder to embrace rest as a power-upResources Mentioned in This Episode:Time Magic Planner – A system to align your routines with your seasonSubscribe to Jill’s Newsletter – Weekly tips & strategies in your inboxSubscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow mom who could use this message. Your support helps the podcast reach more women like you!Follow Jill Wright:🌐 Website: ⁠www.jillwright.ca⁠📱 Instagram: ⁠@growlikeamother

What does it mean to build a business,and a life, around care? Not just for others, but for yourself?In this episode, I’m joined by Emily Condle, founder of Sage HeadSpa, clinical esthetician, and mom of two. Emily shares her deeply intentional approach to entrepreneurship, wellness, and self-care, and how burnout led her to reimagine the beauty industry from the inside out.We go deep on the realities of leading and nurturing at the same time, protecting your energy, and honoring what your body and business need from you in different seasons. You’ll leave this conversation with practical ways to tune in to your nervous system, protect your peace, and create sustainable success on your own terms.In this episode The burnout that sparked Emily’s journey to creating Sage HeadSpaHow she’s redefining what self-care looks like (hint: it’s not always bubble baths)Boundaries, ambition, and learning to lead without leaking energyScalp health, nervous system regulation, and building rituals that truly nourishWhy intentionality, not perfection, is the key to sustainable successParenting, partnering, and putting yourself back on the listTimestamps:00:00:07 – Meet Emily and the intention behind today’s conversation00:00:32 – Boundaries, ambition, and the evolution of self-care00:01:06 – What inspired Emily to build something new after burnout00:02:12 – How COVID clarified her values and ignited her business vision00:14:40 – Managing the invisible load: laundry, marketing, and making it work00:21:00 – Where to find Sage HeadSpa and connect with EmilyAbout Emily:Emily Condle is the founder of Sage HeadSpa and a seasoned clinical esthetician with over a decade of experience in the beauty and wellness industry. Since beginning her career in 2011, Emily has been committed to staying on the cutting edge of scalp and skin care. Her passion for innovation and results-driven treatments led her to create Sage HeadSpa—a sanctuary that blends modern science with Japanese-inspired relaxation techniques to deliver transformative care.As a mother of two and the visionary force behind Sage, Emily is dedicated to offering clients the most advanced equipment and high-performing products on the market. “Our goal is to stay innovative by constantly researching and introducing the best equipment and products into our headspa,” she says. Under her leadership, Sage HeadSpa is setting a new standard in scalp and skin rejuvenation, with a mission to redefine what self-care looks like in today’s fast-paced world.Connect with Emily:https://thesageheadspa.comhttps://www.instagram.com/sageheadspaSubscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow mom who could use this message. Your support helps the podcast reach more women like you!Follow Jill Wright:🌐 Website: www.jillwright.ca📱 Instagram: @growlikeamother

This week on the Grow Like a Mother podcast, I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes tour of the small but mighty details that can completely change how your week flows, especially if you’ve struggled to make weekly planning or time management actually work for you.Whether you’re brand new to intentional planning or already have your system in place, this episode will help you discover:✨ The “magic touches” — like creating a simple brain dump page — that make weekly planning feel lighter and more intentional✨ How spotting and scheduling your glimmers (those small, joy-filled moments) can transform your time management✨ Why the best weekly planning systems focus on creating space in your life, not just adding more tasks to your list✨ How these tools fit into the Time Magic™ Framework so you can craft a life that feels balanced and fulfillingIf you’ve ever wondered how to set up a weekly planning routine that supports your real life — one that works for ADHD brains, busy moms, and big-picture thinkers — this conversation will give you the insight and encouragement you need to make it stick.📘 Learn more about the Time Magic™ Framework: jillwright.ca/planner📸 Follow me on Instagram: @growlikeamotherKeywords: weekly planning, time management tips, ADHD-friendly planning, brain dump method, finding glimmers, how to plan your week, productivity tips for moms, intentional living, planner setup

What if the biggest business of your life started in your backyard, with a paintbrush in one hand and a baby bump in the other? That’s exactly how Juliana VanLaanen launched 2MamaBees, a now multi-million-dollar, award-winning company designing eco-friendly children’s playhouses. In this episode, Juliana shares the raw, behind-the-scenes story of building a national brand while navigating pregnancy, burnout, and bold pivots. We get into the real talk about scaling fast, saying yes to risk, and why moms are secretly the best CEOs. If you’ve ever questioned if you can grow a dream while raising tiny humans, this one will light a fire under you.We talk about:How a side hustle to help a friend reignite her purpose turned into a multimillion-dollar companyThe reality of working 14-hour days in a warehouse,while 9 months pregnantWhy saying “yes” (and sometimes failing) was the key to growthLessons learned from manufacturing overseas during COVID (and the pivot that saved their business)How Juliana juggles multiple companies, a full family life, and still follows her intuitionWhy resilience, not perfection, is what builds a sustainable businessTimestamps:3:00 – The personal story behind starting 2MamaBees and their unexpected Etsy success6:45 – Saying yes, taking risks, and why failure builds resilience10:24 – How COVID completely shifted their business model and saved them in the long run14:35 – Pregnant, in the warehouse, and running a startup while raising toddlers18:50 – Why entrepreneurship gave Juliana the flexibility to support her neurodivergent child21:12 – Managing multiple businesses with intuition, alignment, and boundariesAbout Juliana:Juliana VanLaanen is the Co-Founder and CEO of 2MamaBees, a multi-award-winning company specializing in eco-friendly, high-quality children’s playhouses and outdoor products. Since launching in 2021, she has led the brand to national retail partnerships and over $4 million in sales. Juliana is also the founder of BZWork, a virtual assistant and BPO company, and manages a portfolio of high-end Airbnb properties. As a mother of three, she is passionate about building purposeful businesses while empowering women to grow with both grit and grace.Connect with Juliana:https://www.facebook.com/2mamabeeshttps://www.instagram.com/2mamabeeshttps://www.youtube.com/@2mamabeeshttps://www.pinterest.com/2mamabeesinchttps://www.linkedin.com/company/2mamabees-inc https://www.tiktok.com/@2mamabees Resources Mentioned: 10% Off All 2MamaBees Products 👉 Shop at www.2mamabees.com and use the code MOTHERHOOD10 at checkout.Subscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow mom who could use this message. Your support helps the podcast reach more women like you!Follow Jill Wright:🌐 Website: www.jillwright.ca📱 Instagram: @growlikeamother 

If you’ve got ADHD — officially diagnosed or self-identified— and you’ve been feeling like you should have time management figured out by now, but somehow never quite master it… this episode is for you.It’s not because you’re lazy, broken, or bad at adulting.It’s because the tools you’ve been given probably weren’t designed for your brain. ADHD brains experience time differently — which means the overwhelm, time blindness, and “everything is urgent” spiral can leave you feeling liketime is slipping through your fingers.I don’t have ADHD myself, but after working with so manyincredible women who do, I dove into the research, listened to my clients, and experimented until I found a collection of tools that actually work — even on the busiest, most distracted, kid-chaos-filled days. That’s how my ADHD Time Toolkit (and the ADHD-friendly features of the Time Magic™ Planner) was born.In this episode, I’m sharing:Why most planners and time management systems fail ADHD brains (and what works instead)The exact ADHD-friendly features I built into the Time Magic™ Planner — and how to use themReal client stories that will make you feel seenMy top time tips for ADHD brains, including how to set timers that actually help you leave on timeQuick-start motivation tricks for the days when you just can’t get goingIf you’re ready to stop fighting your brain and startworking with it, this conversation is your permission slip to do time your way.Links & Resources:🗓 Grab your Time Magic™ Planner → https://www.jillwright.ca/planner💬Join the Momentum Membership for ADHD-friendly accountability + coaching→ https://www.jillwright.ca/momentum-membership📥Download my Top 10 ADHD Time Tips (free) → https://www.jillwright.ca/adhd🎧Related Episode: Time Confetti: My #1 Productivity Hack That’s Not Really aHack → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/time-confetti-my-1-productivity-hack-thats-not-really-a-hack/id1601675882?i=1000720843960🎧 Related Episode: Behindthe Magic  → https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/behind-the-magic/id1601675882?i=1000718769925

Today’s episode is a pinch-me moment.If you’ve ever heard me talk about “time confetti” then you’ve already felt the ripple effect of today’s guest, Brigid Schulte. She coined that term. She gave language to the overwhelm so many of us live with every day.Before I became a time management expert, I was a burned-out mom juggling everything and feeling like I was failing in every direction. Then I read Brigid’s book Overwhelmed, and everything clicked. I felt seen. I felt less alone. And for the first time, I realized the problem wasn’t me - it was the culture we’re living in.In this episode, Brigid and I dive deep into:The origin of “time confetti” and why your day feels so fragmentedWhy burnout isn’t your fault and why bubble baths aren’t the solutionHow care work (especially motherhood) is undervalued and invisibilizedThe difference between personal burnout and systemic exhaustionWhy we need to redefine “work” to include caregiving and communityHow both individuals and leaders can start changing the systemBrigid is a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, the founding director of the Better Life Lab, and author of two groundbreaking books: Overwhelmed and Overwork. She’s spent decades researching time, gender, and culture and what it really takes to live a meaningful life.If you’ve ever asked yourself “why does this all feel so hard?” this conversation will help you understand why, and what’s possible when we stop blaming ourselves and start changing the narrative.Timestamps:00:01:00 – Jill introduces Brigid and the impact of her work00:02:00 – Why Brigid wrote her new book Overwork00:04:00 – The outdated norms around “ideal workers”00:06:30 – Redefining “work” to include caregiving and community00:09:45 – The real root of burnout: systems, not just self-care00:15:00 – Stories of real change agents transforming the culture of workAbout Brigid ShulteBrigid Schulte works at the intersection of personal transformation and systems change to ensure that all people have the opportunity to life a rich, full and wholehearted life. She’s an award-winning journalist, think tank program director, keynote speaker and author of Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life and the New York Times bestselling book on time pressure, gender and modern life, Overwhelmed: Work, Love & Play when No One has the Time. She was an award-winning journalist for The Washington Post and The Washington Post Magazine and was part of the team that won the 2008 Pulitzer Prize. She serves as the director of the Better Life Lab at New America, using the power of story to reimagine better work, family, gender, and care. She hosts the Better Life Lab podcast on Slate. Her work has appeared in numerous publications, including the New York Times, the Atlantic, Harvard Business Review, the Financial Times, the Guardian, Time, Slate, U.S. News & World Report, New York Magazine, Fast Company, CNN, and many others. She is a frequent television, radio and podcast guest and has been quoted in numerous media outlets.Connect with Brigid:https://www.brigidschulte.comhttps://www.newamerica.org/better-life-labResources Mentioned: Overwhelmed: Work, Love, and Play When No One Has Time - https://www.brigidschulte.com/overwhelmed Over Work: Transforming the Daily Grind in the Quest for a Better Life - https://www.brigidschulte.com/overwork Subscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow mom who could use this message. Your support helps the podcast reach more women like you!Follow Jill Wright:🌐 Website: www.jillwright.ca📱 Instagram: @growlikeamother

This week on the Grow Like a Mother podcast, I’m joined by Rashi Kakkar, a global leadership expert, former management consultant, and founder of the Decks & Diapers newsletter, for a powerful conversation about what happens when the life you’ve built on paper doesn’t match the one you’re actually living.Rashi shares how she realized that chasing traditional success left her burned out, misaligned, and disconnected from what truly mattered and how she found the courage to pivot, own her story, and lead with authenticity. We talk about ambition, motherhood, identity, and what it means to stop performing and start living.We talk about:The moment she realized success ≠ happinessWhy she turned down a major promotion to explore joy and curiosityThe truth about working motherhood (and why she’s not hiding it anymore)How Decks & Diapers became a community lifeline during the pandemicLeading with empathy in male-dominated spacesThe difference between glass balls and plastic onesTimestamps: 3:20 – “I always confused success with achievement… which was happiness, right?” 6:10 – When she realized getting the promotion wouldn’t actually make her happy 9:45 – “You can have it all… just not all at once.” 12:00 – Rashi shares the ‘glass vs plastic balls’ metaphor that changed how she prioritizes 16:50 – The origin story of Decks & Diapers and building what she couldn’t find 22:30 – “Being a mom is a feature, not a bug”—why she proudly claims motherhood at workAbout Rashi:As a former consultant, Rashi has advised Fortune 100 clients on complex strategic, operational, and organizational challenges. She has led digital transformations, enhanced organizational effectiveness, and redesigned operating models. Outside of work, Rashi enjoys writing, she authors a bi-weekly newsletter and has published 80+ opinion pieces in leading global publications. She is an avid golfer, a former varsity tennis player, and a newly minted pickleball enthusiast. She is mom to a 5 year old daughter and resides in the Greater Toronto Area with her husband and their mini goldendoodle, Bruce!Disclaimer: All views expressed are Rashi’s own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of any organization she may be associated with.Connect with Rashi: https://linktr.ee/RASHI.KAKKARResources Mentioned: Decks and Diapers Substack: https://decksanddiapers.substack.comSubscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow mom who could use this message. Your support helps the podcast reach more women like you!Follow Jill Wright:🌐 Website: www.jillwright.ca📱 Instagram: @growlikeamother

✨ Ready to shift from busy to productive? Start here → Get the Time Magic Planner📱 Connect with me on IG: @growlikeamother🌐 Explore all resources: www.jillwright.caEver feel like your to-do list is running your life? In this episode, Jill kicks off a mini-series unpacking the Time Magic Framework with a focus on one incredibly effective tool: Eat Your Frog.You’ll learn how this weird-but-wonderful productivity method can help you get more done (with less stress), reduce mental load, and actually create space in your schedule, especially if you're a neurodivergent mom or business owner who struggles with procrastination.Jill shares practical, ADHD-friendly strategies you can apply today using this simple shift in how you start your week - and your day. Plus, she gives a peek at what’s inside the Time Magic Planner, including the free motivational stickers that come with it!⏱️ Timestamps:00:00 – Why this new series will help you build an aligned week00:45 – What is “Eat Your Frog” and where did it come from?02:23 – How procrastination adds invisible stress to your day05:00 – Why doing the hard thing first gives you real momentum06:20 – How to find your “frogs” each week (Eisenhower Matrix explained)08:10 – How to schedule frogs into your week (and why M/T/W is key)10:00 – What to do when life throws curveballs12:30 – Use this tool daily (and how Jill uses it for her own schedule)13:50 – The “three frogs a day” rule (and why more isn’t better)14:45 – How this method overlaps with the 5-Second Rule15:40 – What to do when you know your frog but still can’t start16:40 – Visual tools, motivation tips & how the planner helps you follow through18:00 – Stickers, confetti, and the full planner ecosystem19:00 – What people are saying about the Time Magic method20:00 – Final tips + your homework: pick your 3 frogs and start nowResources and Next Steps🛒 Pre-order the Time Magic Planner: www.jillwright.ca/planner🧠 ADHD-Friendly Tools📺 Planner How-To Videos: YouTube Channel📖 Listen to the full planner intro: jillwright.ca/planner-resources

Today's episode is a little different! I'm reading you the extended introduction to the Time Magic™ Planner, so you can hear the story, the vision, and the purpose behind every page.If you've ever felt like traditional planners just don’t work for your life, or your brain,this one’s for you.In this special reading, I’m sharing:✨ Why most planners fall short for neurodivergent and creative minds✨ The real reason structure and flow need to coexist✨ What makes this planner different (and why it’s not just about to-dos)✨ How to use it without guilt, pressure, or perfectionismWhether you're already holding your copy or just curious to learn more, this episode will help you understand how the Time Magic™ Planner can support you in creating rhythms that actually fit your life.📘 Ready to grab your copy?Head to jillwright.ca/planner to learn more and order now.BONUS: There’s also a brand-new YouTube playlist with videos to guide you through all the tools and pages in the planner, including a guided Life Wheel meditation, real-life example pages, and a full walkthrough. Check it out here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkdvDaH7waaqlv6-ae4wS2ba--vvnlJ73🛠️ Tools & LinksGet the Time Magic™ Planner → jillwright.ca/plannerWatch the companion videos on YouTube → https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLkdvDaH7waaqlv6-ae4wS2ba--vvnlJ73 Take the free Time Management Style Quiz → jillwright.ca/quizIf this episode resonated, share it with a friend who’s always juggling a million things and deserves a planning system that actually fits them.💬 Let’s Connect:Tag me on Instagram @energyandhours with your biggest takeaway or a photo of your planner in action!

If your days feel like a blur of tasks, to-dos, and mental juggling, and you still end up wondering where your time went, this episode is your reset.Today I sat down with Courtney Cecil, Fortune 50 culture leader and founder of the Working Moms Movement, to unpack why so many moms feel behind even when they're “getting stuff done.”From the invisible mental load to the pressure to do it all, Courtney breaks down what’s actually going on and how to shift into a more grounded, empowered approach to time.We talked about:Why your to-do list might be sabotaging your peace of mindThe difference between a “to-do list,” a “wish list,” and a “let-go list”How to stop writing down things you don’t even need to doWhat “time abundance” really looks like, and how to claim itWhether you’re deep in the mom hustle or just looking for a better way to manage your energy, this episode will leave you feeling seen, supported, and more in control.About Courtney Cecil:Courtney Cecil – founder of Working Moms Movement – helps working moms go from stretched thin and stuck in their to-do list to in control and fully present for what matters at work, at home, and in their own lives. Through her proven system, she guides you from constantly juggling your to-do lists and mental load, to confidently owning your time and showing up for what matters most.She is also a speaker, published author, podcast host of The Life Management System for Working Moms, and serves as Head of Culture at a Fortune 50. She studied Industrial and Systems Engineering at Virginia Tech, is a proud wife and mom, and is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.Connect with Courtney:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/workingmomsmovement Website: https://workingmomsmovement.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/courtneyca  Resources Mentioned:FREE GUIDE: Reclaim Your Week by Simplifying Your To-Do List - https://www.workingmomsmovement.com/todo Subscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow mom who could use this message. Your support helps the podcast reach more women like you!Follow Jill Wright:🌐 Website: www.jillwright.ca📱 Instagram: @growlikeamother

Today I’m joined by returning guest and international bestselling author Victoria L., as we celebrate the launch of her newest book, Chaos, Clarity, and Confidence: Finding YOU Again.Victoria opens up about the chaos that blindsided her in midlife, perimenopause, relationship shifts, identity unraveling, and how she navigated it all using a mix of nervous system work, spiritual grounding, and a whole lot of honesty. We talk about what it really looks like to fall apart and come home to yourself again - especially in a culture that never taught us what midlife actually feels like.Whether you're in the thick of hormonal changes, rethinking your role in the world, or simply feeling like life isn't as smooth as you were promised, it’s not just you. This conversation will make you feel seen, understood, and inspired to keep going.What we cover:Why so many women feel like they’re “losing it” in midlife, and why that’s not the whole storyVictoria’s personal experience with sudden weight gain, marriage strain, and identity lossThe cultural lie that midlife should be when things get “easier”How the Chaos to Confidence™ method helps women move from survival to clarityUsing food, meditation, and nervous system support as anchors during transformationThe real reason Victoria wrote this book, and why so many women have told her, “This is my story too.”About Victoria:Victoria L. is a #1 international best-selling author, midlife women’s strategist, and powerful manifestor who helps women rise from the chaos of midlife and step boldly into their most authentic, empowered selves. As the creator of the Chaos to Confidence™ method, she supports women navigating hormonal shifts, identity rediscovery, and life reinvention with a holistic blend of mindset work, emotional healing, and nervous system support. With over 25 years in the wellness world, Victoria’s approach combines hormone harmony, manifestation, and soul-level strategy to help women reclaim their clarity, confidence, and joy. She’s a firm believer that healing doesn’t have to be quiet—sometimes it looks like blasting heavy metal in the car with the windows down and screaming every word.Connect with Victoria:Website: www.chaosclarityandconfidence.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/victoria_lifestrategist Resources Mentioned:Buy the book - https://www.chaosclarityandconfidence.com 3 day Midlife Reset - https://stan.store/VICTORIALStrategist/p/reconnecting-with-you--3-day-midlife-resetSubscribe & Review: If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow mom who could benefit from this conversation. Your support helps us grow and continue bringing you valuable content each week. Follow Jill Wright:Website:⁠ ⁠www.jillwright.ca⁠⁠Instagram:⁠ ⁠@growlikeamother⁠⁠

What if the blocks in your life around money, relationships, or even fertility aren’t actually yours?In this powerful conversation, Jill sits down with Kat Daou, an intuitive medium and Family Constellation Therapy facilitator, to explore how unhealed generational trauma can shape our present reality. Kat shares how inherited wounds from our lineage can manifest as emotional pain, self-doubt, or limiting patterns, and how we can start to unravel them.We talk about:What Family Constellation Therapy really is (and how it works)How ancestral trauma impacts your sense of worth, love, and successThe role of energetic and epigenetic inheritanceHow Kat combines mediumship with therapeutic practice to help people heal what they can’t nameWhether you're a cycle-breaker, a sensitive soul, or someone feeling stuck despite “doing the work,” this episode offers profound insight into reclaiming your power.About Kat Daou:Family Constellation Therapy Facilitator + Intuitive Medium, & host of the Heal With Kat Podcast, Kat helps people heal what they can't name — inherited pain, family wounds, and the fear that love isn't available to them. She supports cycle breakers in healing inherited patterns, reconnecting with themselves through their lineage, and stepping into their authentic power + freedom.Connect with Kat:Website: www.katdaou.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/kat_daouTikTok: www.tiktok.com/@healwithkatpodHeal With Kat Podcast available on Youtube, Spotify, & AppleResources Mentioned:Insight Timer Meditations:https://insig.ht/sZrz8vf5TTb?utm_source=copy_link&utm_medium=live_stream_shareSubscribe & Review:If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow mom who could use this message. Your support helps the podcast reach more women like you!Follow Jill Wright:🌐 Website: www.jillwright.ca📱 Instagram: @growlikeamother