You don’t have to sacrifice your career for your kids. Or vice versa.
It’s not a myth. It’s a mindset.
Laura Davis, founder of Time Management Academy, joined me on the Accidental CEO Podcast to prove that structure is freedom, and that working moms can run profitable businesses without running themselves into the ground.
The Real Problem Isn’t Time. It’s Capacity.
Most working moms don’t have a time problem. They have a capacity problem disguised as a calendar issue.
We pile on appointments, tasks, and to-do lists as if we’re superhuman. Then we crash, blame ourselves, and wonder why we can’t “do it all.”
Laura flips that script. Her IVF journey taught her to see time as precious. She built a framework that helps mompreneurs align their goals with their actual capacity—not the fantasy version of themselves that runs on four hours of sleep and pure adrenaline.
Mindset Before Method
Before you color-code another calendar or download another productivity app, pause.
Ask: What do I actually have the capacity for this week?
Then, reframe your goals accordingly. Laura calls this “compassionate planning.” It’s about honesty over hustle.
Create Business Hours That Work For You
You don’t need to work 9–5 to be a serious CEO. In fact, many moms do better with block scheduling or split shifts.
The key? Set boundaries and communicate them.
Tell your clients when you’re available. Put your business hours in your email signature. Honor them like sacred appointments.
Because here’s the truth: If you don’t respect your time, no one else will either.
Time Management Is a Revenue Strategy
You might think all this is about “balance.” It’s not.
It’s about profit.
When you’re clear on your capacity, set boundaries, and plan from a place of intention, you:
- Stop wasting time on low-value work
- Make faster, cleaner decisions
- Operate in your zone of genius more often
Time clarity = revenue clarity.
Go Digital First (and Ditch the Paper Planner Guilt)
Laura recommends a “digital first” approach to managing your calendar. Why?
Because moms are constantly in motion. Your phone is with you. Your paper planner is not.
Use tools that sync, remind, and support your mental load—not add to it.
Try Laura’s Master Your Work Week Challenge
This free challenge helps you:
- Map your week based on real capacity
- Prioritize without guilt
- Build systems that support your actual life
It’s like a business plan for your brain.
TL;DR? Here’s Your CEO Mom Blueprint:
- Capacity before calendar
- Boundaries = revenue
- Structure creates freedom
- Communicate your needs
- Go digital, stay sane
And remember: You can absolutely have a career you love and be a mom your kids adore. You just need a plan that doesn’t require magic.
Ready to reclaim your time and ditch the chaos? Hit play and start streamlining your day—the drama-free way, and discover practical strategies to simplify your schedule and amplify your impact.
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