The Client Problem That Sunsama Solved
How I stopped drowning in other people’s systems The Email That Made Me Realize I Had a Problem “Hi Nora, I assigned you three tasks in Trello for this week. Can you give me an update on the timeline?” I stared at this email for a solid ten seconds before the panic set in. Trello. Right. The […]
Why You Need a Password Manager (and How to Set It Up Right)
Part 5 of 5 in the series: The Five Core Apps Every Content Creator Needs to Run a Business Efficiently Let’s be honest- how are you managing your passwords right now? If you’re like most creators I know, you’re probably: I get it. You’re busy creating content, not memorizing a hundred different passwords. But this […]
The Backbone of Your Business: You need a better task manager.
You’ve set up your professional email system (if you missed that post, check it out here). Now it’s time to tackle the backbone of your business: your task management system. Your Brain Was Made for Ideas, Not Storage We juggle client deadlines, content schedules, and business admin through sheer willpower and memory. But the truth is, […]
Every Content Creator Needs an Email System
How many emails are in your inbox right now? Most creators treat email like a catch-all bin. Everything lands in the same place: brand deals, newsletters, receipts, login codes, random pitches, even Amazon tracking updates. That’s not a system. That’s digital chaos. A system gives you structure. It helps you know exactly what to respond to, […]
Why Most Business Owners Feel Overwhelmed – And How Better Operations Can Fix It
Most small business owners don’t have a time problem—they have a systems problem. You know the feeling. It’s Tuesday afternoon, and you’re already behind schedule. Your inbox has 47 unread messages. Three clients need responses “ASAP.” Your social media calendar is blank for next week. And somewhere in the background, your actual business—the thing you’re […]
Mastering Sunsama & Zapier: A Complete Guide to Smarter Task Management
Part 01: Sunsama We often hear about the importance of productivity—getting more done, staying on top of everything, and pushing through endless to-do lists. But what if we shift the focus? Instead of asking how we can be more productive, let’s ask why we’re doing these tasks in the first place. Before Sunsama, my productivity […]
How My Free Product Earned the Most Money in My Shop
Lessons in “selling” free products When I launched my Bible Study Notion Template, I released it as a free download. I had taken my inspiration from another creator and expanded on the idea, so it didn’t feel right to charge for it. I made a quick YouTube video in 2021 about it and shared the notion […]
Boost Your Click-Through Rates with Headline Analyzer Studio by CoSchedule
Why is this tool not talked about more? There is a lot of content out in the world. Crafting compelling headlines is key to capturing your audience’s attention and driving engagement — but this is easier said than done. Content creators can fine-tune their headlines with tools like Headline Analyzer Studio by CoSchedule for maximum impact. I’ve been […]
Let’s talk about childcare.
WFH and remote parents, what are you doing?? I work from home, part-time, with my 2-year-old son here all day. My 5-year-old daughter attends preschool, and we pay for an extended day for $400/mo to have her in school from 8 am — 2:45 pm Monday through Thursday. I am contracted to work 130 hours a month, which […]
Notion isn’t a website builder, but…
How I am using Notion, Gumroad, and Squarespace This article includes affiliate links, marked with a * I’ve used WordPress, Squarespace, and Podia over the last decade to host my websites and courses. Podia has been a fantastic resource for growing my business, but it’s time to simplify into a system I’m already using (and […]