COUGSFIRST REFERRALS
Go Cougs!
You’re in the Right Place!
Because only 1 University could get me to break my commitment to my branding! 😉
I do two things — and both are about helping people perform better without burning out.
I build simple business systems (Notion, automation, AI) and I provide 1:1 tutoring, test prep, and academic mentorship. Tell me what you're looking for — I'll point you to the cleanest next move.
CougsFirst
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If you Stay Ready, You Don't Have to Get Ready
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Leave it All on the Field
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Game on
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CougsFirst 🏈 If you Stay Ready, You Don't Have to Get Ready 🐾 Leave it All on the Field ⚽ Game on 🐾
What I Do
Two lanes. One Philosophy.
Whether you're a Coug business owner drowning in operational chaos, or a Coug parent whose student needs a real plan — I build the system that actually holds.
Book a quick call and tell me what you’re trying to fix.
Your Coach
Why Ellyn for this?
Ellyn isn't a productivity coach. She's a systems strategist, Notion architect, and former research scientist who spent years in education — where diagnosing the actual problem before prescribing the solution was non-negotiable.
She brings that same diagnostic precision to your business and to her students. No guesswork. No templates slapped onto your situation. Every engagement starts with reading your game film — your real bottlenecks, your specific brain — and building from there.
Is This a Fit?
Know before you Book.
No wasted calls. A quick read to make sure we're a match before you spend a minute on it.
This is a fit if…
✅ You're running a business (or supporting a student) and want a clear plan and real structure
✅ You want support that actually holds — without adding more complexity
✅ You've tried productivity hacks or basic tutoring and they don't stick
✅ You're ready to actually change how you operate, not just get inspired
✅ You're a Coug (or Coug-adjacent — we don't discriminate)
Probably not a fit if…
❌ You want a giant complicated system you'll never actually maintain
❌ You're looking for a one-size-fits-all template with zero customization
❌ You need tutoring that's only "homework help" with no real strategy behind it
Ways to Work Together
Choose your Starting Line.
Three paths in. All start with a real conversation about what you actually need — no pitch deck, no pressure.
What Clients Are Saying
The systems speak For Themselves.
I've been banging my head against the wall — I feel like I'm drowning. I knew Notion could do what I needed, I just didn't know how.
I can't say enough about this. This is the first time I feel like I have a sustainable system and plan. I'm so freaking grateful.
I have a client portal with everything I wanted and all I have to do is implement it. You need her if you use Notion and want much more than simple templates or done yourself.
You've saved my business! I signed up for some SEO schooling and I'm getting SO MUCH MORE than that… you may just save my business! No joke!
Quick FAQs
Remove the Friction.
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HELL no— but I love a Coug referral and I'll treat you like family. CougsFirst just means you come with a built-in level of trust, which makes the work better for everyone.
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You don’t need to be an expert, but you do need to be Notion-curious and ready to commit.
The best fit is someone who’s already dabbled a bit (or knows they want Notion to be their home base). If you’re starting from absolute zero, I’ll still point you in the right direction—but my work is designed for people who want to build and run their system in Notion.
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Approximately 5th grade through college level — including Digital SAT, ACT, PSAT, AP courses, and college essay + application strategy. I also support executive functioning and learning differences across those ages.
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Yes — either done-with-you (we build together so you can maintain it), or more of a "you lead, I architect" approach. We figure out the right model on the intro call.
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It's a real conversation — not a sales pitch. You tell me what you're dealing with, I ask some diagnostic questions, and we figure out what the cleanest next move is. No pressure, no pitch deck.
Ready for a calmer backend —
or a clearer Academic Plan?
Book a CougsFirst intro call and tell me what you're looking for.
We'll figure out the cleanest next move together.