Crayons & Careers

Crayons & Careers

Where kids and careers color outside the lines.

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  • Why Mom Life is the Ultimate Crash Course in Time Management

    Why Mom Life is the Ultimate Crash Course in Time Management

    Motherhood equips you with invaluable time management skills essential for entrepreneurship. You learn to prioritize tasks, establish routines, pivot when necessary, delegate effectively, and manage energy. These skills, honed through daily parenting challenges, seamlessly translate into business, allowing you to grow with clarity and confidence while avoiding chaos.

    kristennwoodward

    August 27, 2025
    Uncategorized
    family, life, mental-health, motherhood, parenting, superwoman, time management, working mom
  • 5 Essential Systems for Entrepreneurs in Busy Seasons

    5 Essential Systems for Entrepreneurs in Busy Seasons

    The last quarter can overwhelm entrepreneurs with holiday marketing and deadlines, risking burnout. To prepare, implement five essential systems: streamline invoicing, establish a client onboarding process, batch and schedule content, prioritize tasks, and enhance customer support. These strategies promote efficiency, allowing for a balanced approach to work and family during the busy season.

    kristennwoodward

    August 15, 2025
    Uncategorized
    ai, business, digital-marketing, family, marketing, mental-health, motherhood, parenting, small-business, superwoman, time management, working mom, working parent
  • Why You Feel Stuck (And the Tiny Tweaks That Will Get You Moving Again)

    Why You Feel Stuck (And the Tiny Tweaks That Will Get You Moving Again)

    Entrepreneurs often feel frustrated when hard work doesn’t translate into progress, typically due to hidden bottlenecks in their systems and habits. By implementing small, strategic adjustments—such as defining clear goals, managing time effectively, and honing processes—they can regain momentum and clarity, ultimately moving their businesses forward.

    kristennwoodward

    August 13, 2025
    Behind the Briefcase
    entrepreneur, family, mental-health, momprenreur, motherhood, motivation, parenting, personal-development, personal-growth, problem solving, self-improvement, superwoman, time management, working mom
  • Transform Your Business with Simple Systems for Success

    Transform Your Business with Simple Systems for Success

    Moms often carry a significant mental load from managing both business and household tasks, which can hinder growth. To alleviate this burden, it’s crucial to implement systematic approaches instead of relying on to-do lists. Effective systems allow for better organization, strategic planning, and creativity, enabling mompreneurs to thrive without overwhelming stress.

    kristennwoodward

    August 7, 2025
    Behind the Briefcase
    business systems, crayonsandcareers, entrepreneur, family, life, mental load, mental-health, superwoman, systems, time management, working mom
  • Transform Busywork into Growth: Simple CEO Shifts

    Transform Busywork into Growth: Simple CEO Shifts

    To grow your business effectively, business leaders must transition from busywork to intentional leadership. By protecting their energy, focusing on revenue-driving tasks, and systematically delegating repetitive duties, they can avoid burnout, enhance creative clarity, and strategize effectively, stepping confidently into their CEO roles and driving meaningful growth.

    kristennwoodward

    August 5, 2025
    Behind the Briefcase
    business, ceo, entrepreneur, growth, mental-health, motherhood, personal-development, productivity, self-improvement, strategy, time management, working dad, working mom, working parent
  • Where’s the Leak? How to Plug Time + Revenue Drains in Your Business Systems

    Where’s the Leak? How to Plug Time + Revenue Drains in Your Business Systems

    Running a business as a mompreneur often involves inefficiencies that drain time and resources. Common issues include lack of follow-up systems, messy onboarding processes, and the absence of scheduled CEO time. Implementing simple solutions, such as automation and proactive planning, can improve operations and enhance productivity, allowing you to focus on growth and sustainability.

    kristennwoodward

    July 31, 2025
    Behind the Briefcase
    ai, business, digital-marketing, family, life, marketing, mental-health, motherhood, parenting, technology, time management, working mom
  • 3 Days to Reclaim 3 Hours: Audit + Streamline Your Business in Tiny Steps

    3 Days to Reclaim 3 Hours: Audit + Streamline Your Business in Tiny Steps

    As a mompreneur, managing time is essential for maintaining sanity and focus on both family and business. By conducting micro-audits over three days, one can identify inefficiencies and reclaim hours. Implementing small improvements leads to enhanced leadership, creativity, and presence, creating space for what truly matters: family and personal goals.

    kristennwoodward

    July 29, 2025
    Behind the Briefcase
    ai, business, digital-marketing, family, life, marketing, mental-health, motherhood, parenting, productivity, time management, working dad, working mom, working parent
  • Boost Your Small Business Efficiency Today

    Boost Your Small Business Efficiency Today

    5 Sneaky Ways Your Business Processes Are Costing You Time (and How to Fix Them) For small business owners, especially those wearing the dual hat of entrepreneur and mom, every single hour is precious. And yet, many businesses unknowingly bleed time (and profit) through inefficient processes. If your business is still under the $250K mark,…

    kristennwoodward

    July 23, 2025
    Behind the Briefcase
    business process, family, life, mental-health, mompreneur, motherhood, parenting, process, small business owner, time management, working mom, working parent
  • Redefining Consistency for Mompreneurs

    Redefining Consistency for Mompreneurs

    The content emphasizes the importance of redefining consistency for mompreneurs, highlighting that it is not about perfection but rather about rhythm. It stresses that motherhood teaches adaptability and problem-solving, which can be applied in business. Ultimately, consistent actions over time lead to significant results in both life and entrepreneurship.

    kristennwoodward

    July 21, 2025
    Behind the Briefcase
    coaching, consistency, family, life, mental-health, motherhood, parenting, superwoman, time management, working mom
  • Efficient Systems for Entrepreneurial Moms

    Efficient Systems for Entrepreneurial Moms

    If you’re a working mom and also an entrepreneur you’re the CEO of your business and you’re also the CEO of your household. You’re the one mapping out marketing plans, sending invoices, developing offers, all while making sure there’s milk in the fridge, the field trip form gets signed, and someone’s laundry makes it out…

    kristennwoodward

    July 18, 2025
    Behind the Briefcase
    business, entrepreneur, entrepreneurship, family, mental-health, motherhood, parenting, productivity, solopreneur, systems, time management, working mom, working parent
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