What happens when you move somewhere new and have to rebuild your entire life from scratch? In this episode, I sit down with my real-life friend Meredith McAlister, who has moved across the country multiple times—from Massachusetts to Texas, California, and Wisconsin—and somehow managed to create community everywhere she goes. We talk about what it […]
If your brand has ever felt like a bad haircut you can’t grow out fast enough, then this episode is for you. There comes a point in business where what once felt exciting starts to feel off or indifferent. While it’s not necessarily wrong, it feels disconnected. That feeling isn’t a sign that you’ve failed—it’s […]
If your business disappeared the moment you stepped away… would anything be left? In this episode, I’m sitting down with Dennah Renee—brand photographer, business coach, and founder of The Quarter Co—to talk about what it really looks like to stop winging it and start leading your business like a CEO. Dennah shares her journey from […]
Systems are not always spreadsheets and SOPs. Sometimes they are latex, foam, fishing line, breath, timing, and a performer learning how to bring an inanimate object to life. In this episode, I sat down with director, performer, and designer James Ortiz to talk about the systems behind puppetry, the creative discipline required to build emotional […]
What does it look like to offer a signature touch that no one else does? Luxury wedding photographer Britney Tarno has the full scoop on this. Not only does she deliver same-day sneak peeks of her weddings during the reception, but she does it without feeding hustle culture or burning herself out. Britney has been […]
Need more balance? Simple. Just stop sleeping, stop eating, and stop having needs. Problem solved. That’s what productivity advice can feel like when you’re a working mom carrying the mental load of an entire household. In this episode, I sat down with business systems strategist Kate Rosenow to dismantle “Supermom” culture and talk about what […]
Hot tip for maintaining adult friendships: Move to different cities, never ask who texted last, and consider a blood pact. That’s more or less the system Lauren and I have followed for 17 years—and it’s worked. Today, we’re breaking down how. In this episode of The System for Everything, I’m joined by one of my […]
What if your business could keep running even when life hits pause? In this episode, I sit down with Dahlia Orth, a systems strategist and HoneyBook Pro, who shares how building intentional workflows helped her reclaim her time and design a business that supports her life… not the other way around. We talk about building […]
Ending a working relationship doesn’t have to be a legal or emotional disaster. I sit down with Paige Griffith, founder of The Legal Paige, to talk about the uncomfortable yet necessary art of business breakups. Paige is a former federal law clerk turned online legal educator, known for making the legal side of entrepreneurship approachable […]
If your idea of date night is whispering “ice cream and Netflix?” after the kids are asleep, this episode is for you. I sat down with Camille Whiting of Friday We’re in Love, one of my long-time internet inspirations, to talk about how to keep connection, fun, and even spontaneity alive in a long-term relationship—especially […]
Feeling stuck in seasonal sadness? Maybe your cure isn’t in a supplement—maybe it’s in a suitcase. In today’s episode, I’m talking with Sara Dunn—not about SEO, but about a totally different system that’s transformed her life: snowbirding. Yes, we’re talking about skipping winter entirely. Sara breaks down how she and her husband live in two […]
If you want to figure out your Enneagram type the fast way, just launch a small business. Nothing reveals your core fears like client emails, overdue invoices, and writing your own bio. Today, I’m talking with Enneagram coach, author, and self-awareness cheerleader Ashton Whitmoyer-Ober—aka Enneagram Ashton. Ashton’s a powerhouse in personal growth: speaker, professor, and […]
Have you ever felt like you’re shouting into the void online, hoping for more than a like or a DM? You’re not alone—and you’re not doing it wrong. You’re just building it backwards. In this episode, I sat down with my real-life brunch bestie, Laylee Emadi—a conference host, coach, and the founder of The Creative […]
It’s August! Which means Back to School time in any other year than the ridiculous dumpster fire of 2020. So forget COVID woes for 10 minutes and pretend you’re going back to school! The excitement of getting your class schedule and seeing your friends again, the joy of school supply shopping, the angst of picking […]
It’s August! Which means Back to School time in any other year than the ridiculous dumpster fire of 2020. So forget COVID woes for 10 minutes and pretend you’re going back to school! The excitement of getting your class schedule and seeing your friends again, the joy of school supply shopping, the angst of picking […]
I have always loved love stories, and I have ALWAYS been bossy and detail-obsessed. In high school I thought I would pursue theatre and business as a backup (an order by my dad…which I very much appreciate now.) College After my freshman year of college I knew I wouldn’t be pursuing theatre, I simply didn’t […]
