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

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/

If you’ve ever felt torn between wanting to live a meaningful, purpose-filled life and the very real demands of work, family, and responsibility, today’s episode is for you. So many women I talk to aren’t lacking motivation or vision—they’re just stretched thin, trying to figure out how to pursue the things God has placed on their hearts without burning out or feeling like they’re constantly behind.

Today, I’m joined by a truly inspiring guest, Susan Marie Almquist, and I’m so excited to share this conversation with you. Susan Marie is a former attorney turned entrepreneur, a mom, and the author of the beautiful book Make Life Matter More. After years in law and leadership, she now serves as the Chief Growth Officer at MyCORE, a company built around people-first values—and she brings that same heart into her writing and everyday life.

In this episode, we talk honestly about what it looks like to pursue meaningful dreams—like writing a book—in the cracks of real life. We dive into time blocking, intentional living, and how to make space for what matters most without adding more pressure to your plate. Susan Marie shares her journey through motherhood, leadership, seasons of transition, and how small, faithful choices can lead to a life that feels aligned, grounded, and full.

This is a thoughtful, encouraging conversation about slowing down, paying attention, and choosing purpose over autopilot—especially in busy seasons.  So grab your coffee or tea, settle in, and let’s dive in.

Quick Announcement 

We have some fun things coming up.  

-Bundle: 3/30-4/17 The Mom’s Spring Break Bundle (26 resources for $27) 

https://strideproductivity.thrivecart.com/moms-spring-break-bundle/?affiliate=renew_conference (emailed info about this last week 4/3/26)

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

- Currently we are more than halfway through our spring round of group coaching.  Our next round of group coaching in the fall.  The link for the waitlist will be on the website (www.byrdmichelle.com). 

If you need some help between now and the fall grab the Productivity Planner, or you can always reach out to me at [email protected] if you have any questions or just want to say hi. 

To Contact: Susan Marie Almquist

Our advisory firm's podcast is: The MyCORE Podcast

Social:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/susanmariealmquist/

https://www.instagram.com/susanmariealmquist/

Website:

mycore.ai

Freebie: If you message me, I'll send you a complimentary copy of my book, Make Life Matter More: former attorney turned entrepreneur shares 101 examples of amplifying what you "do" in business, sales, and life.

 

I pray this podcast episode blesses you!

Michelle

 

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

Email: [email protected]

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/

Welcome back to The Busy Vibrant Mom podcast! I’m your host, Michelle Byrd and I’m so glad you’re here.  Have you ever felt like you’re doing all the things—managing your home, your work, your kids—and yet it still feels hard to stay focused or follow through?  Maybe simple tasks feel bigger than they should, or your brain feels like it has a hundred tabs open at once. And you’ve probably wondered… why do typical productivity strategies feel so hard to stick to?

Today’s episode is such an important one, because we’re talking about time management and productivity for women with ADHD—and honestly, so much of this will resonate even if you’ve never been diagnosed.  I’m joined by Theresa Harp, a certified productivity coach for women with ADHD, a mom of four, and a business owner who truly understands the challenges of balancing work and motherhood.

We’re diving into why traditional productivity systems often don’t work, how to better understand your brain, and simple, sustainable strategies you can use right away—without burnout.  So whether you have ADHD or you’re just a busy mom trying to manage it all, this conversation is going to give you clarity, encouragement, and practical tools.  Alright, friend… let’s dive in. 

Quick Announcement

We have some fun things coming up this spring.   

Just a quick note: if you did register for the Pot of Gold you can still download gifts until 4/18, but the registration is closed.  

Currently we just started 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.  Waitlist: https://michellebyrd.myflodesk.com/waitlist

If between now and then you need some help.  Grab the Productivity Planner on the website: www.byrdmichelle.com.  You can also book a coaching call with me where we can look at your schedule, your responsibilities, and your goals, and create simple, realistic strategic rhythms that actually work for your family and this season—without burnout or overwhelm.

Make sure you’re on our email list, so you don’t miss out.  I have some fun things coming up this spring.  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.  

 

To Connect with Theresa Harp: 

Work-Life Balance for Speech Pathologists

FB Group: Work-Life Balance for Speech Pathologists www.facebook.com/groups/worklifebalanceforspeechpathologists/

Website: www.theresaharp.com

Email: [email protected]

Free Consult: https://cutt.ly/KtwII93a

Podcast: Work Life Balance For Speech Pathologists https://theresaharp.buzzsprout.com

Listen Here: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/work-life-balance-for-speech-pathologists-mindful-time/id1590921247 

 

I pray this episode blesses you!

Michelle

 

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

Email: [email protected]

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/