Let’s be real—summer as a working mom can feel like chaos in disguise. The slower pace collides with rising pressure, the kids are home, and the to-do list somehow doubles. If you’re feeling that spiral, this episode is your lifeline.

In this solo conversation, I walk you through the exact reminders and time management strategies I come back to when business starts spinning, especially in summer. From balancing career and motherhood to navigating mom burnout and messy schedules, we’ll explore what actually works when you want a more peaceful, productive season.

I share how I plan ahead to create more space, what I do when that old “am I doing enough?” panic shows up, and how I re-anchor myself in the kind of CEO and mom I want to be—especially when emotions flare. You’ll also hear about the visual tools that help me stay focused, the creative ways I involve my kids, and one simple idea that transformed a client’s entire work rhythm.

Because spiraling doesn’t mean you’re failing. It’s just an invitation to realign.

Whether you’re managing a business, a family, or both, this episode will remind you that you’re not alone, and that there’s a more grounded way through.

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Let’s make your time work for you — not the other way around. ✨

End the overwhelm and move towards Peaceful Productivity. Shift from the traditional grind to a mindful approach, prioritizing quality over quantity. Integrate high-impact tasks with mindfulness practices. Start by downloading the Wheel of Peaceful Productivity!

Or book a complimentary productivity assessment with me and start reshaping your approach to productivity and success.

Don’t forget to connect with me on Instagram @_annerajoo_ and share your key takeaways from this episode! Your insights mean a lot to me!

4 Real-Life Working Mum Tips for Balancing Career & Motherhood (with Whitney Browning on time management, daily routines + WFH productivity)

Let’s be real, being a mom and running a business isn’t just about managing a to-do list. It’s about managing energy, expectations, and all the invisible mental load no one talks about.

In this heartfelt conversation, I’m joined by certified life coach and fellow mom Whitney Browning to unpack what it really looks like to balance career, motherhood, and your own wellbeing. Whitney shares the mindset shift that helped her move from overextended and overwhelmed to feeling more grounded in her everyday life, without giving up on her goals.

We explore how working moms can use intentional scheduling and clear prioritization strategies to create daily rhythms that support both family and business. Whitney introduces her “have to / need to / want to” framework to help you manage your time with more ease and clarity. We also talk about the guilt that comes up when we try to do less, and how cutting hours at work doesn’t mean cutting your impact.

If you’ve been craving a healthier work-life balance, more meaningful routines, or a way out of working mom burnout, this episode is your invitation to start showing up with more intention and way less pressure.

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📍Join Whitney’s Free Facebook Group to connect with like-minded moms.

Ready to take the next step?

💌 Subscribe for more grounded conversations on productivity that actually fit your life.

🔗 Discover your unique productivity style. Take the quiz!

Let’s make your time work for you — not the other way around. ✨

End the overwhelm and move towards Peaceful Productivity. Shift from the traditional grind to a mindful approach, prioritizing quality over quantity. Integrate high-impact tasks with mindfulness practices. Start by downloading the Wheel of Peaceful Productivity!

Or book a complimentary productivity assessment with me and start reshaping your approach to productivity and success.

Don’t forget to connect with me on Instagram @_annerajoo_ and share your key takeaways from this episode! Your insights mean a lot to me!

So many entrepreneurs feel stuck in cycles of overwhelm, urgency, and self-sabotage, and think they just need better time management or more discipline. But what if the real issue isn’t in your calendar… It’s in your nervous system?

In this episode, I sit down with Emily Rose Dallara, a trauma-informed leadership coach, to unpack the deeper connection between stress, emotional regulation, and sustainable leadership. We explore how stress in entrepreneurship often stems not from too much work, but from living in a constant reactive state. When your nervous system is dysregulated, even small tasks can feel like mountains.

Emily shares practical, body-based techniques for self-regulation, how to recognize the signs of a dysregulated nervous system, and why building professional capacity starts with learning to shift from reactive to responsive.

If you've ever asked yourself Why can't I just handle it all?, this episode offers a compassionate, practical, and science-backed perspective. Because sometimes, being more productive starts with simply feeling safer.

🔗 Connect with Emily Rose Dallara

📅Pause, reset, and plan from a place of alignment. You’re invited you to my upcoming Quarterly Planning Workshop on Monday, June 17. Join us to build your Q3 plan through the lens of energy, capacity, and focus. Spots are limited, grab your seat here.
If you’ve ever wanted to create a plan that actually honors how you want to feel, this is for you.

Ready to Take Action? Here’s Your Next Step

📩 Subscribe to the podcast for more practical time-saving habits and productivity tips.

🔗 Discover your unique productivity style. Take the quiz!

Let’s make your time work for you—not the other way around! 🚀

End the overwhelm and move towards Peaceful Productivity. Shift from the traditional grind to a mindful approach, prioritizing quality over quantity. Integrate high-impact tasks with mindfulness practices. Start by downloading the Wheel of Peaceful Productivity!

Or book a complimentary productivity assessment with me and start reshaping your approach to productivity and success.

Don’t forget to connect with me on Instagram @_annerajoo_ and share your key takeaways from this episode! Your insights mean a lot to me!