In this solo power-up episode, Melissa peels back the curtain on one of the most overlooked tools in growing a sustainable, joyful business: systems that work with your energy, not against it.

If you’ve ever sat down at your desk on Monday thinking, “What do I even do today?” — this one’s for you. Melissa shares the exact rhythms, routines, and time-blocking strategies she uses as her own Chief Marketing Officer to stay consistent, feel confident, and create momentum in her marketing (even on days when inspiration is low).

Timestamps:

00:00 – Welcome to Doing Business Like a Woman
00:31 – A busy weekend, Breckenridge soccer, and entrepreneurial inspiration from Shoe Dog
02:19 – Why Mondays are Melissa’s favorite (and why she often needs a vacation from her weekends!)
03:10 – What to do when inspiration is low: systems that save your energy
04:05 – How consistency creates trust—not just with clients, but within yourself
05:26 – From systems to rhythms: a more feminine, spacious way to lead
06:28 – Stop reinventing the wheel: why rhythms free your mind for higher-impact work
07:27 – Melissa’s weekly planning ritual: how she builds her week with intention
08:27 – Using Asana + her calendar together (and why that’s a game changer)
10:00 – Time-blocking your tasks to eliminate overwhelm and indecision
11:16 – Building trust with yourself by honoring your schedule
11:47 – How Melissa themes her workdays for focus and flow
12:18 – Creative Mondays, client-focused midweek, and quiet admin Fridays
13:19 – Why your calendar should reflect your energy—not a hustle culture
13:48 – The marketing systems Melissa helps clients build (that actually support their growth)
14:48 – Consultation and follow-up systems that feel good and work
15:11 – If you’re ready for sustainable growth, let’s talk

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