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Systems, Notion Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Systems, Notion Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

How I Plan My Week in Notion & Google Calendar (2025 Update)

After years of refining my approach to weekly planning, I'm sharing my updated 2025 system that combines Notion and Google Calendar for realistic, burnout-proof productivity. This hybrid approach keeps me organized, prevents overwhelm, and ensures the perfect balance of productivity and white space—because true productivity isn't about doing more; it's about doing the right things at the right time.

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Personal Growth, Mindset Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Personal Growth, Mindset Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

Redefining Success and Reclaiming Your Confidence Without Burn Out ft. Elyse Conroy

In today’s episode, Ellyn sits down with confidence coach Elyse Conroy for a powerful conversation about the importance of redefining success and embracing imperfection. Together, they unpack how perfectionism and people-pleasing tendencies fuel burnout for high-achieving women. Elyse shares her personal journey from the corporate grind to launching her own coaching business, revealing how healing from burnout required a deep shift in her definition of success.

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Burnout, Entrepreneurship Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Burnout, Entrepreneurship Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

Is It Okay to Work on Vacation? Here's What a Burnout Coach Actually Thinks

We’ve been sold the lie that rest only counts if you completely disconnect. But for solopreneurs, that’s not always realistic—or necessary. In this blog, I’m breaking down how I worked on vacation without burning out, why strategic rest matters more than all-or-nothing thinking, and how you can build a business that actually lets you breathe. Spoiler: your version of rest doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s.

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Entrepreneurship Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker Entrepreneurship Ellyn | Burnout Coach & Speaker

Social Media Burnout? Try Pinterest for More Sustainable Marketing (with Camille Kurtenbach)

You don’t need more content. You need a strategy that actually works while you rest.

If you’re sick of babysitting your Instagram feed or burning hours making videos no one sees—this episode is for you.

Pinterest strategist Camille Kurtenbach is here to flip the script on what sustainable marketing really looks like. This isn’t another “just repurpose it!” conversation. We’re talking about how Pinterest is a visual search engine (not social media!)—and how to make it your business’s best-kept visibility secret.

Whether you’re a course creator, coach, or creative… if you’ve got content, you’ve got searchable marketing assets. Now let’s use them.

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