I’m not here to hand you a bubble bath
and call it “burnout prevention”…
I’m not that girl…
From overachieving teens to overwhelmed solopreneurs to overloaded execs,
Here we know that balance? It's bullshit.
We're all about burnout-proof systems that don't suck, bold goals backed by SMARTER hustle, and unapologetically building a life where you're doing what you love and loving how you do it!
If you refuse to slow down—but know you can’t keep running on burnout…
You’re in the right place!
Whether you’re chasing scholarships, scaling your business, or surviving back-to-back meetings—It’s time to build systems that give you back your time, your peace, and your power.
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My Story
From Burned-Out Biologist to Systems Strategist for High-Achievers
I was that kid—the straight-A student with a color-coded calendar and no free time. Piano lessons, musical theater, choir, Varsity soccer, AP classes… If you could sign up for it, I did. And on the outside? I made it look effortless.
But behind the grades and gold stars? I was exhausted. I didn’t live my teen years—I performed them.
That same pressure followed me into adulthood. I was PhD-bound, decked out in a lab coat, running experiments by day, mentoring undergrads, and running a part-time biz by night. My schedule was full, my energy was fried, and eventually... I hit a wall.
Burnout didn’t hit me out of nowhere—it had been decades in the making.
I walked away from academia with no backup plan, just a gut-deep belief that
life had to feel better than this. That high-achievers like me (and like the students I’d been mentoring) deserved more than stress, struggle, and spreadsheets. So I rebuilt.
I became a coach. Then a strategist. I studied burnout recovery, behavior change, and emotional intelligence. I discovered Notion, automation, and the beautiful magic of AI and other systems that actually support you.
And now? I help high-achieving students, solopreneurs, and professionals do the same.
Because whether you're 16 and stressed over college apps, 36 and scaling a business, or 44 and leading a team—burnout isn’t your fault. It’s your system. Not anymore…
What you NEED To Know Before You Do Business with Me…
I'm not here to be everything to everyone. If you're going to work with me, here's what you need to know about what I value:
Belonging:
You Don't Have to Filter Here
I'm building a business where I belong—and where people who share my values belong too. This is a space where we care about collective safety, dignity, and justice—not just individual success. Where marginalized people know they're safe. Where hate and bigotry get shut down.
When we work together, you're entering a space where you can be fully yourself—no performing neutrality, no checking your values at the door.
Fulfillment:
Success That Doesn't Require Silence
I refuse to run my business out of integrity. Period.
Fulfillment means you don't have to choose between building a successful business and standing for what you believe. You don't have to stay quiet about what's happening in the world just to keep clients happy.
If you're here for success that requires you to filter who you are, we're not a fit.
Freedom:
You Get Your Capacity Back
I don't build systems so you can be more productive. I build them so you can have your life back.
Freedom means you're not chained to your business. You have the time and energy to be present for your family, support your community, and show up for the causes you believe in.
When people aren't burned out, they have the capacity to care, resist, and contribute to the world they want to live in.
HERE’S WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU WORK WITH ME
01 | I Don’t Just Fix Systems.
I Support People.
Burnout isn’t just a productivity problem—it’s a pressure problem. You don’t need another checklist. You need someone who gets how hard you’re pushing—and can help you build a life, business, or study system that actually holds you.
02 | Structure Meets Strategy (& Sanity!)
Whether it’s Notion dashboards or exam prep plans, I bring the strategic brain and the emotional intelligence to design systems that work for real humans—not just the ideal version of you on a good day.
03 | More Capacity. More Clarity.
Less Chaos.
You don’t need to slow down—you need support that scales. From backend workflows to burnout-proof routines, I help you create the kind of clarity and capacity that makes your next level actually sustainable.
Is The Sunday CEO™ Life for You?
Absolutely—if you’re the kind of high-achiever who…
Has big goals but refuses to burn out to reach them
Is the bottleneck in your life, career, etc. (and knows it)
Wants more white space on your calendar—and more cash in the bank.
Has ADHD or “do-it-all” energy that needs taming
Tried the hustle advice and productivity hacks... and still ended up overwhelmed.
Hates being told to “just hire a team” or “do less” (spoiler: not always the solution)
Wants your life and career to run like a machine, so you can live like a human
If you’re tired of wearing all the hats and feeling like you have to juggle everything all at once—you’re in the right place. Let’s build a life and career that scales with sanity.
HIRE HER! YOU WON’T REGRET IT!”
Coach Ellyn gave such energy to her presentation at our all-Team meeting last month. Her content was spot on to what our team needed to hear/learn about burn out and she kept all fully engaged. Hire her. You won't regret it.”
-Shannon Kavanaugh, CEO of Archbright
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Now, let’s Do Something FUN…
Ellyn’s Quiz Results…
1. IF YOU COULD EAT ONE FOOD FOR THE REST OF YOUR LIFE, WHAT WOULD IT BE?
Poke - or French Fries
2. WHAT’S YOUR MOTTO?
"Choose Happy". For my grandpa.
3. MOST LIKELY TO BINGE WATCH…
Game of Thrones re-runs
4. FAVORITE DRINK?
coffee or Pinot Noir!
5. THE BEST TITLE I HAVE IS:
a. Coach
b. Speaker
c. Scientist
d. Laziest Productive Person
e. Other:
Aunt Ellyn
6. SOMETHING YOU MAY NOT KNOW ABOUT ME…
I write songs & love to sing
7. MY GO-TO OUTFIT IS:
a. Anything with heels
b. Jeans and a comfy shirt
c. Yoga pants and a tank
d. My wardrobe is from Target
tied!
8. SOMEDAY I WANT TO…
Write a book + do a TedTalk
9. MOUNTAINS or BEACH
both!
10. MY PARTY TRICK IS…
I can rap “Lose Yourself”
This or That
Where I stand on the super important stuff...
Agree / disagree?
Coffee OR Tea
Early Bird OR Night Owl
Top Sheet OR No Top Sheet
Fruity Candy OR Chocolate
Pumpkin Pie OR Apple Pie
Rom-Coms OR Action Movies
No Matter the Role,
the Root Problem Is the Same: Burnout.
Here’s how I support ambitious humans at every level…
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What Is It?
The Sunday CEO™ Manifesto
This isn’t just a cute name. The Sunday CEO™ mindset is your permission slip to build a business that fuels your life—not one that fries your nervous system. It’s the end of hustle-as-identity and the beginning of systems as self-care.
👇🏻Find out what this movement is all about.
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Start Your Journey
Ways to Start Your Burnout-Proof Journey
👩🏻💻 Take the What’s Really Burning You Out? Quiz to find your backend bottlenecks
📚 Grab my free System Templates + Toolkits to get out of the weeds
🎓 Dive into Burnout-Proof Business—the premium ops membership that holds it all together -
Stay in Control
✨ Want to stop spinning out every time your biz grows?
Join my weekly reminder crew and get the same burnout-proof check-ins I use myself to keep things clear, calm, and scalable.
✅ Spot breakdowns early
✅ Celebrate wins like a CEO
✅ Actually feel in control
Your Business with Notion
Create a "second brain" in Notion that holds everything—so you can stop holding it all in your head. I'll show you how to build systems that work for you now and scale with your team later.
Join me every Monday at 9:30 AM PST / 12:30 pm EST for free 30-minute training.
Burnout-Proof
Words that Inspire the HELL Out of Me…