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Imagine if your funniest business-savvy friend handed you a life cheat sheet every week. That’s The System for Everything — quick, relatable episodes packed with real tips, real talk, and way too many reality television references. Hosted by Julie Fried, it’s the podcast that proves systems don't have to be boring. If you love practical tips but need them served with a side of sharp wit, this is your new favorite system.
Whether you're a small business owner, creative entrepreneur, busy parent, or just someone trying to get your life together, this podcast is for you. Expect bite-sized episodes on productivity hacks, time management, marketing strategies, business systems, home organization, content creation, and surviving motherhood with a to-do list in hand. With topics that span from scaling your business to systemizing your grocery list, from daily routines to automation, The System for Everything helps you work smarter, live better, and laugh while doing it.
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What do yogurt spills, Wi‑Fi outages, and negotiating Lego peace treaties have in common? They’re the realities of working from home as a mom. In this episode, I sit down with my dear friend and entrepreneur, Kayla Depoian to chat about how shes able to balance life as a mom of three (including twins) through realistic and flexible systems. Listen in as we laugh about parenting truths (like catching vomit because … instincts) and talk honestly about what it takes to build a business around yo...
If you’re explaining the tasks you’ve assigned with 17 voice memos, it’s no longer delegation — it’s performance art. Today’s episode is your wake‑up call and your roadmap. I sit down with Nata Salvatori of Accidental CEO, to break down how to hire before you feel ready, because your business can’t grow if it runs only when you are present. This episode is brought to you by The Entrepreneur's Death Folder: If your business couldn’t run without you, that’s a problem—a haunting your assistant f...
If your business is built on vibes, voice notes, and vague reminders, this episode will either change your life—or call you out (in the best way). When I sat down with today's guest, I wasn’t expecting to walk away newly inspired to overhaul my task list. But that’s what happens when you talk to someone who doesn’t just use systems… she lives them. In this episode of System for Everything, Tia Goff takes us behind the scenes of how she runs a photography business, manages a growing content st...
Ever feel buried by stuff and parenting and life? In this episode, I'm bringing you someone who’s cracked the code:b father of three, NYC public school teacher, cleaning and organizing expert, bestselling author, and host of the Tidy Tidbits podcast. We talk about how the right systems can transform your home into a place that actually functions. Tyler breaks down how his classroom experience influences his approach to homes, why small spaces demand smarter systems (not bigger closets), and t...
If your resolution needs its own spreadsheet, it's a part-time job and it's not sustainable. Whether you’re closing out 2025 in sparkles or sweatpants, this mini episode is your permission slip to ditch the shame spiral of unrealistic resolutions. Instead of dramatic overhauls that fizzle by February, I’m sharing a better way: small, sustainable systems that actually support your life. I’ll walk you through three simple strategies to make your goals stick, without white-knuckling your way int...
If a holiday tradition makes you want to fake food poisoning to skip it—this one's for you. In this special holiday mini-episode, I’m giving you a permission slip to retire, reshape, or completely reimagine the traditions that no longer fit. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, Festivus, or just Team Cozy Couch, this is your reminder that traditions should serve you, not the other way around. I’m sharing how my Jewish upbringing gave me a flexible lens on holidays, how to audit your hol...
This one is personal. A year ago, I became a mother overnight and nothing has been the same since. This episode originally aired on Joy Michelle’s podcast, Called to Both, where I shared the raw truth of what that first month of motherhood looked like: NICU alarms, stress vomiting, work deadlines, and the tiniest, bravest baby I’ve ever known. It’s a story of chaos, love, reinvention, and survival. To celebrate Ellie’s first birthday, I wanted to give you the full picture: who I was in those ...
You know that late-night scroll: the one where you're desperate, searching for answers, and all you find are horror stories or shiny success reels? I’ve been there. Cathy Olson has too. We’re living in the age of extremes, especially when it comes to GLP-1 medications. The internet is flooded with before-and-afters, hot takes, and scary headlines. But what about the middle? What about the part where you're not sure it's working, you're navigating identity shifts, and you’re too ashamed to tel...
Do you ever feel like you’re performing your business instead of showing up in it? That’s the tension I explored in this week’s conversation with Ashlyn Carter, the conversion copywriter, messaging strategist, and quiet architect behind some of the internet’s most powerful brands. While this conversation started about copy and strategy, it quickly turned into a deeper exploration of voice, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to lead your business with clarity instead of performance. This ...
If your finances feel like a rollercoaster, it’s time to stop screaming and start steering. You’re not alone if your business bank account swings from dopamine highs to devastating lows. One month you're flush with client payments, the next you’re wondering if Stripe has ghosted you. The feast or famine cycle is a real (and exhausting) part of entrepreneurship, especially for creatives and service providers. In this episode, we're joined by fractional CFO and financial consultant Geily Romero...
Have you ever written a heartfelt thank you card and then watched it hibernate in your junk drawer until spring? In today’s episode, I’m sharing simple systems for expressing gratitude and becoming a thank-you person just in time for Thanksgiving. From handwritten notes to real-time compliments and even thank-you pizzas (with a lesson on paper plates), this episode is packed with quick wins to make gratitude part of your everyday life. I also get personal about the NICU, share how I’m t...
Ever feel like fun and free are mutually exclusive? Sarah Von Bargen is here to show you that’s totally not the case. In this episode of System for Everything, she joins us to unpack how we can spend our time, money, and energy more intentionally so we live a life we love without becoming broke or exhausted. In this Episode: Why free activities often feel “cheap” or “boring” and how to flip that narrative.The habit & mindset shifts that let you treat your city like a vacation destination....
Have you ever walked into a room and felt like no one sees you—let alone remembers you? In today's episode, I'm joined by powerhouse business coach, speaker and marketing strategist Angelica Pompy, who helps creative women build profitable businesses with confidence and clarity. Listen in as we dig into how to “get in the room,” not just physically, but mentally, emotionally, and strategically. Plus we're talking about how to stay in the room long after you’ve left. In this Episode: How showi...
Ever feel like you don’t belong at the table you built? You’re not alone. I’m talking to Katie Mast, a seasoned creative‑entrepreneur turned community‑builder with big, blunt truths about imposter syndrome. Katie worked in the wedding, events and creative industries, and worked with industry platforms, so she knows what it’s like to be both visible and unsure. We peel back the stories behind the smiles, unpack the lies imposter syndrome tells you, and build a system for showing up anyway. In ...
What if the key to transforming your city was simply showing up? For many of us, local politics and civic engagement can feel like a world reserved for career politicians, polished extroverts, or people with endless free time. But what if I told you that you could make a meaningful impact in your community without quitting your day job or becoming someone you're not? In this episode, I spoke with Laura Vola, former candidate for city council in Carrollton, Texas, about what it really lo...
If you've ever hovered over the "Buy Now" button with a pit in your stomach and a credit card in hand, this episode is for you. In this episode, I sat down with my personal financial advisor, Michelle Taylor who founded Women in Wealth, to talk about the messy, emotional side of business spending. From $997 unopened courses to aspirational hires we’re not ready for, we unpack how to tell the difference between a smart investment and a comparison-fueled expense. Michelle brings over a decade o...
What if your calendar wasn’t just for managing time, but for protecting your energy? In this episode, I sit down with Christi Johnson, business strategist, podcaster, and founder of the Dream Biz Lab. She helps creative and neurodivergent entrepreneurs build businesses rooted in joy, sustainability, and brain-friendly systems. Christi shares how hitting a $10K month almost cost her her mental health, how discovering she had bipolar 2 disorder reshaped her entire workflow, and the non-negotiab...
If your brand colors (or messaging) don’t spark joy, it’s time for a reboot. This week on System for Everything, I’m joined by Dakota Hersey, founder of More Than Creative. After growing a successful photography business, she’s back to her first love—helping small business owners market and sell their talents authentically. Dakota doesn’t just design brands that look good. She helps creatives and service providers build brands that make content creation feel easy, client communication f...
What if your most honest, messy self is your greatest writing superpower? In this episode, I sit down with Jamie Varon, bestselling author, essayist, and creative force, to crack open what it really takes to write the book that only you can write. Jamie has built a body of work that’s at once personal and deeply resonant—from her viral essays to bestselling nonfiction to novels. We unpack how she developed her voice over a decade of trial and error, her ritualistic approach to writing even wh...
If you're hustling so hard that your soul has taken a backseat, you’re going to want to hear this. Today I’m talking with Juliana Tomlinson, a wedding photographer, speaker, and business coach, who had one of the most successful years of her life professionally, yet the hardest emotionally. She booked her dream weddings, launched big programs, but also hit burnout so severe she didn’t even recognize the warning signs. We talk about how comparison, over‑commitment, and never saying “no” can le...
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