The Busy Vibrant Mom - Strategic Time Management, Home Organization, Productivity, Christian Mom, Christian Parenting, Declutter

If you've ever felt like your days are full but not always aligned — like you're doing a lot but still craving deeper purpose, clarity, and peace — today's episode is for you.  I'm joined by Alexandra, founder of Grace Space Christian Coaching, who has served hundreds of women worldwide since 2017 through 1:1 and group coaching. She helps ambitious Christian women overcome limiting beliefs and anchor their work and lives in Christ — blending deep faith with professional strategy and over ten years of corporate experience.

Today we're talking about something really powerful — intentional rhythms. Not just routines that happen automatically, but rhythms that shape who you are becoming. We're diving into: The difference between rhythms and routines.  Keystone habits that bookend your day. Faith-based practices that keep you rooted in identity instead of comparison. How to build rhythms that are sustainable and aligned with how God wired you.  This is such a rich conversation about living intentionally — not just productively.  So grab your coffee, settle in, and let's dive in.

I pray this episode blesses you!

Michelle

Quick Announcement 

We have some fun things coming up this summer.  To stay up to date make sure you are on our mailing list (www.byrdmichelle.com) or email me at [email protected].   

Currently we are just wrapping up our spring round of group coaching.  If you are bummed that you missed your chance to jump into our amazing group grab your spot for our next round of group coaching in the fall.  https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/waitlist

Connect with Alexandra Kaval:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grace-space-christian-coaching-building-a-faith/id1485905955

https://www.gracespacechristiancoaching.com/miniworkshop

Connect with Michelle Byrd: 

Grab a coaching call with me at:  www.byrdmichelle.com

Email: [email protected]

website: www.byrdmichelle.com

Facebook: The Busy Vibrant Mom 

Instagram: @thebusyvibrantmom

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Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com 

Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

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Can I ask you something? Is it just me, or does May feel like it has approximately 47 days worth of things crammed into 31.  There's a reason we call it Maycember — because the end of the school year hits like a second holiday season. Finals, awards ceremonies, sports playoffs, graduation parties, teacher appreciation, summer camp registration… and somehow you're still supposed to show up at work and keep the house running too.  Everything is trying to wrap up before summer break. 

If you're feeling the pressure of it all right now — this episode is for you.  Today I'm walking you through the top 10 mental load tasks weighing down busy moms this time of year — and the practical solutions you can start using right now to make Maycember feel a little less chaotic and a whole lot more manageable.

This is real life, been-there-done-that advice — and I think it's going to give you exactly the clarity you need to finish this school year strong.  So grab your coffee, take a deep breath, and let's dive in.

Quick Announcement 

We have some fun things coming up.  

- Congratulations to the winners of the Birthday contest.  I will be getting in touch with your girls via email. 

- The Mom’s Spring Break Bundle (26 resources for $27) is available for just a few more days, until April 30th. 

https://strideproductivity.thrivecart.com/moms-spring-break-bundle/?affiliate=renew_conference

Lastly, make sure you’re on our email list, so you don’t miss out.  You can go to the website www.byrdmichelle.com or connect with me at [email protected].  If you have any questions or just want to say hi you can reach me there.  

I pray this episode blesses you!

Michelle

 

Grab a coaching call with me at:  www.byrdmichelle.com

Email: [email protected]

website: www.byrdmichelle.com

Facebook: The Busy Vibrant Mom 

Instagram: @thebusyvibrantmom

Linkedin: The Busy Vibrant Mom 

Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com 

Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/

You are in for a special treat! This is another episode of Coffee & Tea (with M&E) Real Moms Talking About Real Things.  Join Emily McDermott, the host of Moms Overcoming Overwhelm and I as we talk about what didn’t work this week, how we pivoted, what things we are excited about, and things that made us laugh! We wanted to provide moms with real life examples of time management, organization, and pivoting when life throws you curveballs. In this episode we talk about what to do when everything seems urgent.  So grab your coffee or tea, pull up a chair, and join us! 

I pray this episode blesses you!

Michelle

 

Quick Announcement:

We have some fun things coming up.  

- The Mom’s Spring Break Bundle (26 resources for $27) Ending April 30th

https://strideproductivity.thrivecart.com/moms-spring-break-bundle/?affiliate=renew_conference 

- Free Summit 4/20-4/24- Calm Connected Parenting Summit  https://link.calmconnectionparent.com/ccp-2026/byrd

 

Contact Info for Michelle Byrd:

Grab a coaching call with me at: www.byrdmichelle.com

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: @thebusyvibrantmom

Facebook: The Busy Vibrant Mom 

Linkedin: The Busy Vibrant Mom 

website: www.byrdmichelle.com

Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com 

Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/

Contact Info for Emily McDermott: 

Moms Overcoming Overwhelm Podcast: https://momsovercomingoverwhelm.podbean.com/

Simple by Emmy: http://www.simplebyemmy.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplebyemmy/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplebyemmy/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1OzHKsGziu5IbkaHBQXGIw

Facebook Group - Decluttering Tips and Support for Overwhelmed Moms: tinyurl.com/momsovercomingoverwhelm

Contact E-mail: [email protected]

Freebie: 5 Mindset Shifts To Help you Let Go of Clutter: https://simplebyemmy.com/mindset/

Welcome back to The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast! I’m your host, Michelle Byrd — and I’m so glad you’re here.  If you’ve ever tried to follow a productivity system that worked beautifully for someone else… but completely fell apart in your real life, this episode is for you.

So many busy moms and working women are doing their best to balance work, family, and the things they care deeply about—yet still feel frustrated when the to-do list never ends and the time never feels like enough. We’re ambitious, creative, and capable… and often way too hard on ourselves when we don’t get it all done.

Today, I’m joined by a special guest, Jessie Kwak, and I’m so excited to share this conversation with you. Jessie is an author, storyteller, business book ghostwriter, and book coach living in Portland, Oregon. She’s written everything from thriller novels to sci-fi crime series, along with several productivity books—including From Chaos to Creativity and From Big Idea to Book. At her core, Jessie loves telling stories and helping others learn how to tell their own.

In this episode, Jessie and I talk about why there’s no one-size-fits-all approach to productivity, how to stop being overly ambitious with your time, and why understanding your own energy and productivity style matters so much—especially in busy seasons. We also dig into practical ideas like outsourcing household tasks, shifting from “should” to “could,” saying no without guilt, and making consistent progress on meaningful work—even if you only have 30 minutes at a time.

This is a refreshing, honest conversation about doing less, choosing better, and creating space for what matters most—without burning yourself out.

So grab your coffee or tea, settle in, and let’s dive in.

 

Contact Info for Jessie Kwak:

Website: https://www.story-rebel.com

IG: @story_rebel

 

Quick Announcement 

We have some fun things coming up.  

-The Mom’s Spring Break Bundle (26 resources for $27) Ending April 30th

https://strideproductivity.thrivecart.com/moms-spring-break-bundle/?affiliate=renew_conference

- Free Summit 4/20-4/24- Calm Connected Parenting Summit: https://link.calmconnectionparent.com/ccp-2026/byrd

- Other things: lots of new podcast guests to keep the episodes interesting, introduce you to some amazing new people, and learn something new along the way.  New website almost done - planning some fun ways to celebrate! 

 

I pray this episode blesses you!

Michelle

 

Grab a coaching call with me at:  www.byrdmichelle.com

Email: [email protected]

website: www.byrdmichelle.com

Facebook: The Busy Vibrant Mom 

Instagram: @thebusyvibrantmom

Linkedin: The Busy Vibrant Mom 

Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com 

Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/

Welcome back to The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast! I'm so glad you're here.  Have you ever opened your email, your calendar, or your planner and instantly felt overwhelmed?  Lately, I've been on a mission to get a better handle on my email — and I'll be honest, I had almost 200 unread messages just sitting there. The system I had in place wasn't working. I felt like I was constantly in reaction mode trying to keep up with tasks, get back to people, remember appointments, manage my kids' schedules and somehow still figure out what I was actually supposed to be focusing on.  And more often than not, I'd start in my inbox and never even make it to the things that actually mattered.  Does any of that sound familiar?  That feeling of a never-ending to-do list.  Trying to keep up with everything, but never quite feeling caught up?

Recently, I attended a workshop by Lori Oberbroeckling on decluttering your calendar — and it was a game changer. I discovered there was one small thing I was doing wrong that was throwing everything off.  In today's episode, we're going to walk through how to declutter that overwhelming to-do list and the one simple shift that brought me so much more clarity. And honestly? It might just be the missing piece for you too.  So grab your coffee, take a deep breath, and let's dive in. 

 

Reminder: Quick Announcement 

We have some fun things coming up.  

- Bundle: 3/30-4/30 The Mom’s Spring Break Bundle (26 resources for $27) 

https://strideproductivity.thrivecart.com/moms-spring-break-bundle/?affiliate=renew_conference 

- Summit: Free Summit 4/20-4/24- Calm Connected Parenting Summit My Link To Share: (I'm speaking on 4/23) https://link.calmconnectionparent.com/ccp-2026/byrd

- Other things: In the next few episodes we have some new amazing guests, that you will really enjoy.  The new website for The Busy Vibrant Mom is almost done and I'm planning some fun ways to celebrate! 

 

I pray this episode today blesses you!

Michelle

Grab a coaching call with me at:  www.byrdmichelle.com

Email: [email protected]

website: www.byrdmichelle.com

Facebook: The Busy Vibrant Mom 

Instagram: @thebusyvibrantmom

Linkedin: The Busy Vibrant Mom 

Free Productivity Planner - my gift to you! www.byrdmichelle.com 

Come join our Facebook Group: The Busy Vibrant Mom

https://www.facebook.com/groups/2315591962144641/