The Productivity Sweet Spot: How Women Master Time, Energy & Focus
Are you tired of time management advice that doesn’t actually fit your life? Do you want to be productive without burnout—and finally feel like you’re in control of your time, energy, and focus?Welcome to The Productivity Sweet Spot, the podcast where women entrepreneurs learn to work smarter, not harder—through the lens of Peaceful Productivity®. I’m Anne Rajoo, and I’ll help you ditch overwhelm, get more done in less time, and build a business that fits your life—not the other way around.In each episode, you’ll discover:- Time management strategies to improve productivi...
Time Stress, Decision Fatigue & the Rest We Actually Need
What if the reason you're feeling stuck, scattered, or uninspired… isn’t that you need to push harder, but that you need to pause?
In this deeply grounding conversation, I’m joined by retreat host and entrepreneur Anna VanAgtmael, and we’re talking about something we don’t hear enough in the productivity space: the power of rest.
We explore what really happens when you step away from your to-do list. Whether it’s for 10 minutes or 10 days! And how intentional rest can be the key to reclaiming your clarity, creativity, and calm.
Anna sh...
Time Management for Moms: My Summer Survival Plan
Let’s be real—summer as a working mom can feel like chaos in disguise. The slower pace collides with rising pressure, the kids are home, and the to-do list somehow doubles. If you’re feeling that spiral, this episode is your lifeline.
In this solo conversation, I walk you through the exact reminders and time management strategies I come back to when business starts spinning, especially in summer. From balancing career and motherhood to navigating mom burnout and messy schedules, we’ll explore what actually works when you want a more peaceful, productive season.
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4 Real-Life Working Mum Tips for Balancing Career & Motherhood
4 Real-Life Working Mum Tips for Balancing Career & Motherhood (with Whitney Browning on time management, daily routines + WFH productivity)
Let’s be real, being a mom and running a business isn’t just about managing a to-do list. It’s about managing energy, expectations, and all the invisible mental load no one talks about.
In this heartfelt conversation, I’m joined by certified life coach and fellow mom Whitney Browning to unpack what it really looks like to balance career, motherhood, and your own wellbeing. Whitney shares the mindset shift that hel...
What If Your Productivity Problem Is Actually a Nervous System Issue?
So many entrepreneurs feel stuck in cycles of overwhelm, urgency, and self-sabotage, and think they just need better time management or more discipline. But what if the real issue isn’t in your calendar… It’s in your nervous system?
In this episode, I sit down with Emily Rose Dallara, a trauma-informed leadership coach, to unpack the deeper connection between stress, emotional regulation, and sustainable leadership. We explore how stress in entrepreneurship often stems not from too much work, but from living in a constant reactive state. When your nervous system is dysregulated, even s...
The Zone of Productive Discomfort: How to Regulate Your Nervous System and Lead with Calm
What if the key to sustainable business growth wasn’t pushing harder, but learning how to stay grounded in the uncomfortable moments that actually spark growth?
In this episode, I’m joined by executive coach and leadership mentor Fabienne Moore to explore what we call the Zone of Productive Discomfort, the space between staying safe and burning out, where real transformation happens. We unpack how to tell the difference between healthy discomfort that fuels growth... and nervous system dysregulation that leads to shutdown, overwhelm, or overworking.
You’ll learn how to cal...
Want a Healthier Work-Life Balance? Here’s How to Lead with Values, Not Just Hustle
What if building a thriving business didn’t require you to sacrifice your peace, your values, or your life outside of work?
In this heartfelt conversation, I’m joined by Sarah Santacroce, author of Business Like We’re Human, to talk about a different way forward—one rooted in compassion, alignment, and a redefinition of what success truly means. Together, we explore what it looks like to lead with values, not just hustle, and how that simple but powerful shift can completely transform your experience of entrepreneurship.
This episode is for the entr...
3 Pseudo-Productivity Traps Keeping You Busy (But Not Moving Forward)
Are you constantly working but not actually making meaningful progress?
You might be caught in pseudo-productivity—the kind of busyness that feels productive but quietly pulls you away from your purpose.
In this solo episode, I break down the three most common pseudo-productivity traps that keep entrepreneurs stuck: staying busy without direction, prioritizing low-impact tasks, and getting lost in perfectionism or over-communication. These patterns don’t just waste time—they drain energy and blur the line between action and distraction.
We’ll explore how to shift out of bus...
Creativity and Mindfulness - a Balanced Approach to Building a Business Rooted in Meaning and Flow
What if the secrets to happiness in business aren’t found in doing more—but in reconnecting with what lights you up?
In this episode, I sit down with Charu, a creative entrepreneur and jewelry designer, to explore how honoring your intuition, cultivating mental clarity, and embracing creativity can completely transform the way you work. We talk about finding your purpose, letting go of hustle-driven strategies, and building a business that supports your flow state, not your burnout.
Charu shares her journey from corporate life to c...
How to Crush Big Projects and Still Be Present for Your Family
Is it possible to write a book under a tight deadline and still protect your peace, health, and relationships?
In this inspiring conversation, Amanda Johnson shares exactly how she did it — finishing a full manuscript in just three weeks while running a business, caring for her family, and staying aligned with her values.
Amanda’s story is a masterclass in time management and productivity under pressure. From restructuring her daily routines to carving out intentional space for Deep Work, she shows how you can make big c...
Unlearning Corporate: Breaking Free from the 9-to-5 Mindset
Finding Joy at Work After Burnout: Grief, Self-Compassion & Sustainable Business Growth
In this heartfelt and eye-opening conversation, Anne sits down with wellness coach Maddison Sutton to talk about unlearning corporate habits and breaking free from the 9–5 mindset.
Together, they explore how the stress of entrepreneurship often mirrors the burnout of traditional work—and how to shift toward sustainable business growth rooted in self-compassion, intention, and healthy work-life balance.
Maddison shares her personal journey of healing from grief, letting go of hustle culture, and rebuilding her re...
Morning Routines That Set You Up for Success (Not Stress)
What if your morning routine didn’t feel like just another to-do list? In this episode of The Productivity Sweetspot, I’m joined by Monica Mangelson to talk about how to build a rhythm that supports your energy instead of draining it.
We dive into the power of intuitive planning — creating structure based on your natural flow rather than external expectations. Monica shares how tuning into your body and emotional state each morning can boost mental clarity and help you lead your day with intention.
The biggest misconceptions about productivity (and what actually works)
Feeling burned out and stuck in hustle mode, even though you're doing all the right things? You're not alone — especially if you're a mom and entrepreneur trying to build a business without losing yourself in the process.
In this episode, I sit down to talk about what it really takes to improve productivity as a female entrepreneur — and spoiler alert: it’s not about doing more.
If you’ve ever believed that hustle equals success, this episode is your wake-up call. Burnout isn’t just “part of the process!”...
How What You Eat, Think, and Feel Impacts Your Energy and Focus
If you’ve ever tried to power through exhaustion with caffeine and willpower, only to crash later, this episode is for you. Productivity isn’t just about managing time—it’s about managing energy.
And the key to sustaining energy?
Your health.
In this episode, I sit down with Amanda Hinman, a functional health expert, to discuss how your physical well-being directly impacts your productivity.
Amanda shares how to recognize the warning signs your body is sending, the impact of stress, hormone imbalances, and poor nu...
How to Say Goodbye to Hustle and Hello to Passive Income and Peace
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the pressures of building a successful business? You’re not alone.
In this episode, Lisa Johnson shares her powerful journey from burnout to balance, revealing how she learned to prioritize well-being without sacrificing her ambition. Lisa, a trailblazing entrepreneur in the online business space, offers candid insights into the hidden realities of success and how they can lead to burnout. She dives deep into the importance of setting boundaries and why it’s a non-negotiable step for sustainable growth.
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The Body-Mind Connection: How Movement Makes You More Productive
Most people think of productivity as a mental game, but what if your body plays just as big a role? Chronic tension, stress, and poor movement habits can drain your energy, making it harder to focus, stay efficient, and perform at your best.
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Butch Phelps, a muscle expert with over 20 years of experience studying how movement affects physical health, mental clarity, and overall productivity.
We’re diving into why energy management is just as important as time management and how simple relaxation techniques can help reduce...
Where Is Your Time Really Going? A Simple Habit to Save Hours Each Week
Are You Constantly Feeling Like There’s Never Enough Time?
If you’re juggling work, business, family, and personal commitments, you might feel like time is slipping away—leaving you overwhelmed and exhausted. But what if you actually have more time than you think? The secret lies in time management strategies that make your hours visible and intentional.
In this episode, I’m sharing the power of Time Audits—a game-changing tool to help you identify hidden time leaks, optimize your workflow, and reclaim lost hours so you can finally find peace and...
Are You Ignoring Your Cycle? The Missing Link in Personal Energy Management for Female Entrepreneurs
Traditional productivity advice often focuses on rigid routines, squeezing every ounce of efficiency out of your day—but what if that approach is actually working against you? In this episode, we’re exploring cycle syncing—a time management and productivity technique that helps women align their work with their natural energy rhythms.
Our guest, Renae Fieck, is an expert in cycle syncing for productivity and business success. She explains how hormonal shifts impact focus, creativity, and motivation, and how understanding these patterns can help you plan, prioritize, and get the right things done at the right time—without...
How Trusting Your Intuition Makes You More Productive
Is logic alone not cutting it in your business decisions?
We explore how tapping into your intuition can be the missing piece in creating more joyful work and grounded success as a female entrepreneur.
You’ll hear about my personal journey from skepticism to self-trust, and how one small but powerful practice helped me overcome decision fatigue and reconnect with clarity. We’ll also hear from intuitive researcher and podcast host Bonnie Casamassima, who shares how highly intuitive entrepreneurs are using mindful strategies to improve productivity, reduce burnout, and lead...
Why Listening to Yourself is the Ultimate Productivity Strategy
Do you ever feel like you’re working hard but still not aligned with your purpose?
We dive into how shifting your mindset can be the key to discovering your purpose in life and creating more joy at work—especially for those who don’t fit the traditional business mold. Whether you’re neurodivergent, creative, or simply feeling stuck, this conversation will help you reframe your challenges as stepping stones to your dreams.
You'll walk away with tools to focus more mindfully, get clear on what really matters, and reign...
Doodle Your Way to Clarity: How Mindful Art Fuels Your Focus
Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or creatively blocked in your work? This episode is your invitation to pause—and reconnect with the clarity that comes from creativity.
In today’s conversation, we explore the importance of creativity in business not as a luxury, but as a tool to boost productivity, support decision making in entrepreneurship, and create sustainable clarity throughout your day.
Whether you’re a busy entrepreneur or a team leader navigating constant pressure, incorporating creativity in the workplace can help you reset your nervous system, unlock...
Feeling stuck in a life that’s not yours? Here’s how to design a purpose-driven life (and gain financial independence along the way)
What if the life you’re living isn’t the one you were meant for—but the one you were conditioned to accept?
In this empowering episode, we explore what it really means to live a Purpose Driven Life—and how stepping into your power begins with reclaiming your voice, your finances, and your freedom.
Our guest, Meena Adnani, shares her courageous story of walking away from a traditional corporate path to design a life rooted in purpose, fulfillment, and self-leadership. If you’ve ever felt boxed in by societal e...
Tired of Doing It All? Create Daily Success Habits That Actually Free Up Time
Still hustling through your to-do list and wondering why you’re not getting ahead? This episode is your wake-up call.
We’re diving into the difference between the employee mindset vs entrepreneur mindset—and how shifting into the mindset of a leader is the key to scaling without burnout. I’m sharing the daily success habits and time-saving tips that have helped me step out of the weeds and build a business with more clarity, freedom, and flow.
If you’ve been stuck doing everything yourself...
The Freedom Formula: How Systems and Support Create Space for Growth
Feeling like you're the only one who can do things “right”? You're not alone—and it's exactly what's holding your business back.
In this episode, we explore what it really takes for female small business owners to move from overwhelmed doers to strategic leaders—without sacrificing growth or freedom.
My guest, Skye Barbour, is a Business and Team Consultant who specializes in scaling operations and helping entrepreneurs grow teams with confidence. She shares the mindset shifts and tactical steps that helped her step away from the day-t...
How to Be More Confident at Work (Wardrobe Strategies That Boost Focus & Success)
What if your wardrobe could do more than dress you—it could support your focus, confidence, and self-leadership?
In this inspiring episode, we explore the unexpected but powerful connection between clothing and confidence, and how the way we dress can shape how we show up in our work and life. My guest, personal stylist Caitlyn Tailor, shares practical wardrobe strategies rooted in dopamine dressing, self-compassion, and intentionality—tools that help you feel empowered without chasing perfection.
Together, we unpack how aligning your style with your valu...
The Courage to Stand Out: Practical Steps to Build Confidence as an Entrepreneur
In this episode, we dive deep into the silent struggles that hold brilliant entrepreneurs back—fear of failure, criticism, or standing out. As humans, we are wired for survival, and this often manifests in modern life as a desire to fit in. For business owners, this can look like endless tweaking, comparing yourself to others, or hesitating to show up fully.
Anne Rajoo shares her personal journey from being afraid to stand out to embracing visibility as an entrepreneur, and her struggles with promoting her expertise. Alongside Nicoline Huizinga, they discuss how to reframe fears, overcome perfectionism, an...
Why Good Enough Is Great: Letting Go of Perfectionism
In today’s episode, we’re diving into the self-sabotaging cycle that many of us unknowingly get caught up in. Ever find yourself spending hours perfecting something, only to realize it wasn’t necessary? The belief that only perfection is acceptable can cause overwork, stress, and even hinder progress. In this conversation with Peggy Sullivan, we explore how perfectionism can fuel self-sabotage and how we can break free from this trap to embrace authenticity. Peggy shares practical insights on how to stop trying so hard and celebrate the "hot mess" that we truly are.
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Why Traditional Goal-Setting Fails You—and What to Do Instead
Traditional goal-setting often leaves us chasing ambitious, misaligned goals, causing wasted time, energy, and even burnout. But what if you could set goals that align with your core values and bring a sense of peace and progress into your life?
In this episode, we’ll explore how to replace rigid, perfectionist goal-setting with Mindful SMART Goals—a balanced approach that grounds your goals in purpose, prioritizes alignment, and celebrates progress over perfection. Listen in to redefine how you set goals and achieve them without sacrificing your well-being.
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Traditional goal setting prio...Why Your Business Feels Stagnant (Even Though You’re Working Nonstop)
Are your business strategies helping you grow—or burning you out? In this episode, Anne talks with business strategist April Beach about the power of doing less to achieve more. If you’ve been stuck in a cycle of chasing big launches or trying to keep up with what others are doing, this conversation will help you shift toward clarity, consistency, and sustainable business growth.
You’ll discover how to align your strategy with your personal values, focus on the right priorities, and gain the mental clarity you need to grow a...
Your Inner Child Is Running Your To-Do List – Here’s How to Take Back Control
Struggling with procrastination, burnout, or perfectionism? These common productivity blocks may stem from deeper emotional wounds tied to your past. In this episode, Lavinia Brown, a trauma-informed psychodynamic coach, unpacks how unresolved inner child wounds can impact your productivity and overall well-being.
Lavinia shares how these emotional scars from childhood create unconscious patterns that hold you back in both your personal growth and productivity. By identifying and healing these wounds, you can break free from stress, overwhelm, and...
Leading with Heart: Embracing Feminine Leadership
Are you a female entrepreneur or mother struggling to balance leadership with the demands of your personal life? In this episode, we dive into how women leaders can redefine leadership to embrace their whole selves—without sacrificing their well-being.
The corporate world has often pushed a results-driven, masculine approach to leadership, leaving many women feeling disconnected from their roles as both mothers and leaders. But by integrating feminine energy, empathy, and vulnerability, women can transform their leadership styles to be mo...
Four things to stop to have a peaceful and productive Christmas Season
The holiday season is meant to be joyful, but for many mothers and entrepreneurs, it often brings stress and overwhelm instead.
In this solo episode of the Peaceful Productivity Pod, I dive into the unique challenges of balancing work, family, and the pressure to create "perfect" holiday moments. The constant demands of the season can leave us feeling stretched thin, especially when we’re stuck in the anti-hustle culture mindset of trying to "do it all."
This episode offers a new perspective on navigating the ho...
How to transform overwhelm into clarity
Are you a woman entrepreneur feeling overwhelmed by the constant demands of work and life? It’s time to find clarity and regain your balance.
In this episode, Erica Diamond offers actionable strategies to help you tackle mother exhaustion, burnout, and the overwhelming pressure that comes with juggling it all. Erica, a Certified Life and Career Coach, Yoga and Meditation Teacher, and founder of Women on the Fence, shares simple but powerful practices like brain dumps and mindful prioritization to help you clear mental clutter and refocus.
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Strength in Self-Care: Reclaim Your Energy and Productivity as a Mom Entrepreneur
As a mompreneur, do you feel guilty about taking time for yourself? It’s time to rethink self-care as a powerful strength, not selfishness.
In this episode, Dr. Gertrude Lyons redefines self-care and its vital role in productivity without burnout. Too often, society teaches us that self-care is indulgent or selfish, but Dr. Lyons explains why it's actually essential for both your well-being and your ability to show up fully in your work and life.
Dr. Lyons shares how prioritizing your ow...
Success That Feels Good: The Well-being Formula for Women in Business
Are you a female entrepreneur feeling burnt out and unfulfilled, even after long hours of hard work? It's time to redefine success.
If you’re constantly hustling but still questioning whether it’s all worth it, this episode is for you. My guest, Courtney Elmer, offers a powerful conversation for high-achieving women who are feeling drained, yet still striving for more. Courtney shares her insights on how to align success with well-being, helping you regain clarity and focus in your business and personal life.
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How to Leverage Time and Energy with Heather Chauvin
Feel like you’re constantly running on empty? Let’s talk about the importance of energy management—because doing more isn’t the answer.
If you end your day totally drained, wondering how you’re supposed to keep up without burning out, this episode is exactly what you need. Instead of trying to “manage time better,” our guest Heather Chauvin invites you to shift your entire approach. She believes real productivity starts with managing your energy, not your hours.
In this conversation, Heather shares what energy management really means a...
Building a Productive and Successful Business in Just Half an Hour a Day (Even as a Busy Mom)
Feeling mom burnout while chasing your business dreams? Here’s how to balance work and life in just 30 minutes a day.
If you're a busy mom trying to build a business between school drop-offs and dinner time, this episode is for you. We’re talking about productivity and efficiency—without the overwhelm.
Our guest, Tracy Harris, shares her real-life approach to business growth that fits into the cracks of a full life. You’ll hear:
Introducing the Peaceful Productivity Pod
If you’re an ambitious female entrepreneur juggling multiple roles in business and life, odds are you’ve struggled with finding true balance because traditional productivity often doesn’t consider the demands of a multifaceted life. You’re committed to serving your clients well, but you’re also searching for the sustainability and inner harmony that make success feel worthwhile.
Anne Rajoo, Peaceful Productivity Mentor and founder of Virtufully, a boutique VA agency, has been exactly where you are. Each episode of the Peaceful Productivity Pod brings you stories and insights that empower and inspire female powerhouses just like...
