Perfect-ish: Time Management for Your Beautifully Imperfect Life
If you’re an ambitious, purpose-driven woman who refuses to let burnout or overwhelm hold you back, mastering time management isn’t just a nice idea—it’s essential. You don’t need a flawless system or a perfect routine. What you need is a way to perfect one thing at a time, while focusing on sustainable productivity, balance, and purpose. This is where intentional time management meets ambition, clarity, and self-care. This podcast is your go-to guide for creating a life where you’re at the top of your game without sacrificing your well-being. Every Tuesday, a new episode of Perfect-ish drops. This weekly podcast is a mix of solo episodes and insightful guest conversations, packed with practical strategies, expert advice, and real-life experiences. Whether you’re a mom, a business owner, a creative, or someone navigating corporate life—you deserve a system that works for your unique season, rhythm, and aspirations. Let’s get practical and intentional with time—not just managing it but aligning it with your values, goals, and self-care. Here’s what we’ll explore together 1. Mastering Your Priorities and Time Allocation. Learn how to prioritize your non-negotiable tasks, personal growth, and work commitments so that you’re dedicating time to things that truly matter. When you’re clear on your priorities, your calendar becomes a reflection of what you truly value—not what you feel obligated to do. 2. Setting Time Boundaries That Actually Work. Setting boundaries isn’t just about saying no; it’s about saying yes to what fuels you, energizes you, and aligns with your purpose. Whether it’s family time, self-care rituals, or focused work blocks, we’ll strategize how to protect your time fiercely but gracefully. 3. Effortless Planning and Time Optimization Strategies. Discover how to streamline your weekly planning, meal planning, grocery orders, and professional workflows with strategies that save time, reduce mental clutter, and create clear action steps. You’ll learn time optimization hacks to help you work smarter, not harder. 4. Sustainable Productivity Habits Without Burnout. We’ll discuss habits and routines that build consistent, long-term progress without burning out. It’s about finding a rhythm that grows your business, strengthens your relationships, and nurtures your inner world. This means balancing work, rest, social time, and personal growth with mindful intention. 5. Reclaiming Margin: Time for You, Time for What Matters. True time management isn’t just about productivity; it’s about margin. We’ll explore how to create time for self-care, reflection, creative pursuits, and spontaneity. Let’s build time buffers that prevent overwhelm and allow space for what truly feeds your heart and mind. 6. Perfect-ish, Not Perfect: Embracing Progress Over Perfection. Let’s stop chasing the illusion of perfection and instead focus on progress, small wins, and sustainable change. We’ll talk about creating a “done-it” list instead of a never-ending to-do list, celebrating progress, and showing up consistently—even if it’s not perfectly polished. With expert interviews, actionable insights, real-life strategies, and reflections, we’ll work together to help you create a system that prioritizes clarity, purpose, balance, and time alignment—not just for your business, but for your personal growth, relationships, and well-being. This isn’t about squeezing every minute out of your day—it’s about making every moment count, with intention, purpose, and self-respect. Let’s move beyond managing time and start mastering it with intention, focus, and a commitment to a perfectly imperfect life that’s aligned with your ambitions and your heart. So mark your calendar: every Tuesday, a new episode of Perfect-ish will drop, bringing you practical strategies, insightful conversations, and a supportive community dedicated to helping you stay focused, intentional, and aligned. Ready to reclaim your time, perfect your intention, and live your beautifully imperfect life with purpose? Let’s get to it—together.
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Before she was the CEO of one of the top personal brand strategy firms in the world...Before she co-wrote Wealthy and Well-Known...Before the podcast accolades and Inc. magazine features...
AJ Vaden was someone who felt invisible.
In this powerful and deeply honest episode, AJ shares the story behind the story—the ambition, the burnout, the moment everything fell apart, and the truth that changed everything: You don’t have to prove your worth to be seen. You just have to serve.
We talk about what personal branding really is (hint: not a logo or a podcast), the unexpected meaning behind the title Wealthy and Well-Known, and how reputation—not popularity—is what unlocks purpose.
If you’ve ever chased achievement and still felt unseen…If you’ve built a life that looks successful but secretly feels hollow…If you’re wondering what it means to be known without losing what matters most…
This episode is your invitation to redefine what success really means.
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Connect with AJ:
On Social: AJ Vaden (@aj_vaden)
Online: www.ajvaden.com
On Podcast: Influential Personal Brand Podcast
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Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
☀️If your summer schedule feels like an episode of Survivor (yes, really), I've got 5 genius time management hacks that act like your very own immunity idols and hidden advantages for your sanity. No 47 matching bins or color-coded calendars required OR knowing how to put a puzzle together on a deserted island with no food or sleep!
The tribe HAS spoken: these hacks are quick, clever, and ridiculously doable. You’ll learn how to:
Outsmart your digital clutter in 2 minutes a day
Say “no” without guilt (or overthinking it for 15 minutes)
Trick your brain into productivity using your own friends
Reset your home in minutes
A simple idea to start making NEXT summer even smarter
Plus, my #1 favorite time-saving hack comes with fresh basil and a promo code—because apparently now we're even sourcing our own food. Told you this is Survivor!
👉 Hit play, pick a hack, and take your time (and summer) back.
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Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
Tuesday Jun 10, 2025
🤔Why do you feel guilty every time you rest? Why does taking a break feel like stealing time? Or is it just me?!
If you're tired of feeling guilty about everything - from sleeping in on weekends to watching a show instead of knocking more things off your to-do list- this episode will change how you think about rest forever.
Let's talk:
☁️The 4 types of guilt that are sabotaging your happiness (and why they're not helping you be more productive
☁️Where this guilt actually comes from (hint: it's not your fault)
☁️The ONE unexpected thing that releases guilt faster than any time management hack
☁️3 practical steps you can use THIS WEEK to stop the guilt spiral Perfect for busy women, recovering perfectionists, and anyone who's tired of feeling guilty about being human.
And sometimes all we need is a snack and a nap and not to feel bad about THAT!
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Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
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In this special birthday episode, I sit down with the man who shaped my life—and modeled what it means to lead with purpose. My dad is a wildly successful entrepreneur, world-class Papa, still-shooting hoops at 74, and forever the “Pied Piper” of any kid he sees. But behind the business success and garden beds is a man who has spent decades learning, leading, and loving others well.
In our heartfelt conversation, he shares timeless lessons on:
Why hard work still works
How to turn weaknesses into strengths
Playing (and living) under pressure with grace
The importance of vision, persistence, and adaptability
How to put God first—not as a business partner, but as the owner
Why relationships—not work—are what truly matter most
Whether you're building a business, raising a family, or simply trying to live with more purpose, this episode is packed with legacy-level insight.
🎉 Airing on his 74th birthday, this one’s personal—and powerful and a lot of fun.Beware - my dad does get to bragging on me and his grandkids. Sorry not sorry.Order his book: The Upward Path HERE
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📅 Ready to take control of your time? Click here to schedule a free call and see if time management coaching is right for you!
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Tuesday May 27, 2025
Tuesday May 27, 2025
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🫶If you’re a recovering people pleaser, boundaries can feel like a battle. You don’t want to let people down, you don’t want to feel selfish, and let’s be honest—sometimes setting a boundary feels harder than just saying yes. And the GUILT is real.
But today, we’re facing it head-on. My guest, Business and Mindset Coach, Sylvia VandeSlunt, has a powerful take on boundaries: They’re not about keeping people out—they’re about keeping the right things in. This isn't something she was born knowing, it's something she has developed over the years and now can give us her best tips.
We don't waste any time jumping into the people-pleasing pool to talk:✨ Why boundaries feel so hard—and what to do with the guilt✨ How to pinpoint what’s draining you (so you’re not just saying no, but creating space for what matters)✨ The “Spot the Difference” trick—a fresh way to identify what you do want, not just what you don’t✨ Pain points vs. passion points—and how boundaries lead to the life you’re actually dreaming of
If you’ve ever struggled with setting limits, standing firm, or feeling like boundaries = bad feelings, this episode will change your mindset and your next steps. And after that first firm boundary - let's have a toast - with .... what else but a dirty martini 🍸 #iykykConnect with Sylvia:
Online: www.businesscoachsylvia.com
On Social: @businesscoachsylvia
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Tuesday May 20, 2025
Tuesday May 20, 2025
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It’s Maycember—when school calendars explode, sports schedules multiply, and curveballs come in hot. (Is it just me, or does May try to out-December December every year?)
My guest today a fellow Time Management Coach and mentor-from-afar, Anna Dearmon Kornick, is no stranger to chaos—or lice?! Yep, she’s telling the now-legendary tale of The Great Lice Day and how it became the perfect metaphor for handling life’s sudden swerves.
She brings a powerful and practical framework called CURVE that will help you navigate the unexpected without losing your mind (or your calendar).
In this episode:✅ What to do when your perfect plan gets obliterated✅ How to pivot without spiraling✅ Why flexibility beats perfection every time✅ And how to keep a clear head… even on that infamous Lice Day 🐛✨
This one’s part pep talk, part playbook—and 100% relatable for any of us trying to plan ahead while life keeps throwing ... CURVE balls.
Connect with Anna:
On Social: annadkornick.com/instagram
Online: www.annakornick.com
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Tuesday May 13, 2025
Tuesday May 13, 2025
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🪇We’ve all said it — to our kids, to ourselves — “Shake it off! Move on!” But what if that’s not actually helping?
In today’s episode, we’re unpacking why "shaking it off" isn't always the answer when your day gets derailed — and what you can do instead.
You’ll learn why GROUNDING TECHNIQUES work so much better physiologically (hello, calmer nervous system and better decision-making) and you'll walk away with a toolkit of simple, tangible resets — from quick physical actions to powerful one-line mantras to Scripture anchors. I've linked to a list of these in our FB community.
Whether you’re dealing with a tough meeting, a toddler meltdown, or a total schedule blow-up, you’ll leave with a plan to bounce back without burning out.
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📅 Ready to take control of your time? Click here to schedule a free call and see if time management coaching is right for you!
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Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
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🎉 The Planning Party?Perfect.
Me forgetting to mention the payment plan for the new course?Not so much.
And if that’s not Perfect-ish… I don’t know what is.
In this honest, hope-filled episode, I’m recapping the magic of last Friday’s Planning Party (over 1,000 of you showed up!) and sharing why I created the PERFECT-ish Method—a 7-stage course designed to help you stop surviving your schedule and finally feel at peace with how you spend your time.
You’ll hear what women said in real time, why so many already signed up before we’ve even started, and how to know if this is your next right step too.
💡 Ready to say yes to the PERFECT-ish Method?(Payment plan now available—because your peace shouldn’t have to wait.)👉 CLICK HERE
🎥 Missed the party? You can still watch the Planning Party replay!👉 CLICK HERE
You don’t need to be perfect.You just need a better way.And I’d be honored to walk you through it.
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📅 Ready to take control of your time? Click here to schedule a free call and see if time management coaching is right for you!
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Be sure to get your FREE BRAIN DRAIN and WEEKLY PLAN SHEET printable HERE
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Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
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This is your official invite to the Friday Planning Party—a free, 30 min power session to help you plan next week with peace, clarity, and intention.
Join me Friday, May 2 at 11:30 AM CT (live on YouTube or on demand!) as we walk through my Brain Drain + Weekly Plan Sheet together in real time.Whether you’re juggling business, family, or just life, this hour will help you reset and get ahead—without the guilt or the chaos.
💌 RSVP HERE!Let’s plan your week like it actually matters. Because it does.
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
Tuesday Apr 29, 2025
💌You're INVITED to my first ever FREE Friday Planning Party! RSVP HERE and join me LIVE May 2nd, 11:30CT to learn how to use the Brain Drain Template and MORE!
🫶Use code PERFECT10 for 10% off your own "Prints of Love" on www.caseymeltonstudio.com
If you've seen me IRL (in real life!), on YouTube, or on Social - you've probably noticed I am never without my SECOND most treasured piece of jewelry --wedding ring has first dibs -- it's my gold bar necklace with my kid's fingerprints on it! And now you're going to hear the whole story.
Casey Melton started as a sculptor of large-scale art installations. Now she crafts tiny treasures that carry the fingerprints (and even nose prints!) of the people and animals we love most.
In this episode, I sit down with Casey of Casey Melton Studios—the creative behind that treasured piece of jewelry—to talk about how her journey from fine artist to maker has shaped more than just her career… it’s shaped her perspective.
We talk about:✨ Why “busy” can be a blessing—and “slow” can be a sneaky stressor✨ How to thrive in chaos without overthinking✨ Big life pivots, identity shifts, and staying out of the stagnant middle✨ How she notices her triggers—and leans into the positive ones (like walking and taking a breath! Amen, mama, same!)✨ The powerful stories behind her print pieces—just in time for a meaningful Mother’s Day or Father’s Day gift
This episode is about creating beauty with your hands, your time, and your life. It’s a reminder that what we craft—whether it’s jewelry, a business, or a mindset—leaves an impression.
(P.S. Use code PERFECT10 for 10% off your order at Casey Melton Studios.)
Connect with Casey:
Online: www.caseymeltonstudio.com
On Social: @caseymeltonstudio @yourprintsoflove
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