<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/productivity-secrets-fo/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Productivity Secrets for Busy Moms]]></title><lastBuildDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2023 15:17:17 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[2019 Productivity Secrets for Busy Moms]]></copyright><managingEditor>Vanessa J Louis</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this podcast, mom of 4, wife and online business owner, Vanessa Jean Louis teaches you how to plan, prepare and systematize your busy mom life so that you can stress less and create time to pursue your personal goals without sacrificing quality time with your children and spouse. 

Each episode brings you 1 time management tip, trick or hack to help you make time for the things that are important to you.

Connect with Vanessa in her Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/productivitysecretspodcast/
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Each episode brings you 1 time management tip, trick or hack to help you make time for the things that are important to you.

Connect with Vanessa in her Facebook Group at https://www.facebook.com/groups/productivitysecretspodcast/
</description><link>https://productivity-secrets-for-busy-moms.simplecast.com</link><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" rel="hub"/><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:category text="Kids &amp; Family"><itunes:category text="Parenting"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Management"/></itunes:category><itunes:category text="Health &amp; Fitness"><itunes:category text="Mental Health"/></itunes:category><itunes:new-feed-url>https://feeds.captivate.fm/productivity-secrets-fo/</itunes:new-feed-url><item><title>5 Productivity Zones: How I Organize My Day</title><itunes:title>5 Productivity Zones: How I Organize My Day</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Do you have a specific structure for your day to day schedule? Or are you still struggling trying to juggle everything daily? Having your days structure is extremely important to be able to get everything that's important to you done and more which is why in this episode, Vanessa shares 4 productivity zones as well as a free worksheet that will help you organize your daily routines so you can get all of your task done and avoid that feeling of overly exhaustion at the end of your day&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">In this Episode-&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Vanessa gives a run-through of the 3 latest episodes and what to expect in this episode.</li><li>How Vanessa structures her day in 4 productivity zones starting with the peak of her day</li><li>What to get done during your task-master zone</li><li>Family focus time and the importance of bonding with your loved ones&nbsp;</li><li>Taking advantage of family downtime to get small tasks done around the house or on the go&nbsp;</li><li>Me time zone and the importance of taking the time for yourself to do what YOU want to do</li><li>Figuring out where your zones are going to fit in your days based on your schedule</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Other Resources-</strong></p><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Productivity Zones Worksheet- </span><a href="https://www.vanessajlouis.com/4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.vanessajlouis.com/4</a></li><li>Walmart pick-up- <a href="https://www.walmart.com/cp/store-pickup/2281929" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.walmart.com/cp/store-pickup/2281929</a></li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Connect with Vanessa-&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Website- <a href="https://www.vanessajlouis.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.vanessajlouis.com</a></li><li>Email- <a href="mailto:productivitysecretspodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">productivitysecretspodcast@gmail.com</a></li><li>Facebook Group- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/productivitysecretspodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.facebook.com/groups/productivitysecretspodcast/</a></li><li><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Instagram- </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/vanessa.jean.louis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.instagram.com/vanessa.jean.louis</a></li></ul><br/>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Do you have a specific structure for your day to day schedule? Or are you still struggling trying to juggle everything daily? Having your days structure is extremely important to be able to get everything that's important to you done and more which is why in this episode, Vanessa shares 4 productivity zones as well as a free worksheet that will help you organize your daily routines so you can get all of your task done and avoid that feeling of overly exhaustion at the end of your day&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">In this Episode-&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Vanessa gives a run-through of the 3 latest episodes and what to expect in this episode.</li><li>How Vanessa structures her day in 4 productivity zones starting with the peak of her day</li><li>What to get done during your task-master zone</li><li>Family focus time and the importance of bonding with your loved ones&nbsp;</li><li>Taking advantage of family downtime to get small tasks done around the house or on the go&nbsp;</li><li>Me time zone and the importance of taking the time for yourself to do what YOU want to do</li><li>Figuring out where your zones are going to fit in your days based on your schedule</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Other Resources-</strong></p><ul><li><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Productivity Zones Worksheet- </span><a href="https://www.vanessajlouis.com/4" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.vanessajlouis.com/4</a></li><li>Walmart pick-up- <a href="https://www.walmart.com/cp/store-pickup/2281929" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.walmart.com/cp/store-pickup/2281929</a></li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Connect with Vanessa-&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Website- <a href="https://www.vanessajlouis.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.vanessajlouis.com</a></li><li>Email- <a href="mailto:productivitysecretspodcast@gmail.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">productivitysecretspodcast@gmail.com</a></li><li>Facebook Group- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/productivitysecretspodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.facebook.com/groups/productivitysecretspodcast/</a></li><li><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Instagram- </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/vanessa.jean.louis" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.instagram.com/vanessa.jean.louis</a></li></ul><br/>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://productivity-secrets-for-busy-moms.simplecast.com]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">9c038fcc-47df-4249-8cb9-1ad8a563a674</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d2796942-6fb2-44d2-ac17-949d2df9a181/productivity-secrets-artwork-1.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa J Louis]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/30c1cef9-154f-46c5-84a5-abde179fa47a/5-productivity-zones-how-i-organize-my-day.mp3" length="26391664" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>26:46</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>4</itunes:episode><itunes:author>Vanessa J Louis</itunes:author></item><item><title>Ultimate Guide To Planning for Moms</title><itunes:title>Ultimate Guide To Planning for Moms</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Are you having a tough time keeping up with your busy mom schedule, and you just can't seem to get organized? Too many of us can relate! But staying organized is no longer impossible for moms, as there are different ways and tools we can use to make it happen, and in this episode, Vanessa will show you how by providing a 3 level planning for busy moms like you to plan your to-dos ahead of time and make more time for yourself and your loved ones&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">In this Episode-&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Vanessa talks about what to expect from this episode and how to get your planning started</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><ul><li>Tips and helpful tools to use for Monthly planning</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><ul><li>Sunday Funday Weekly planning</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><ul><li>Tools to use for daily planning&nbsp;</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><ul><li>Stay connected with other moms&nbsp;</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Other Resources-</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Five-Star-Notebook-College-Assorted/dp/B00TQ5VEFU/ref=sr_1_2?crid=21HS3CGU563UL&amp;keywords=5+star+notebook+9.5+x6&amp;qid=1581523873&amp;sprefix=5+star+notebook+9.5%2Caps%2C199&amp;sr=8-2" target="_blank">Notebooks for Daily to-do</a>  </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/2019-2020-Calendar-Planning-Academic-Business/dp/B07MBQFVG8/ref=sr_1_18?keywords=desk+calander&amp;qid=1581523701&amp;sr=8-18" target="_blank">Monthly Calendar</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Full-Focus-Planner-Michael-Hyatt/dp/B0797FKZ7M/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=full+focus+planner&amp;qid=1581523801&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExSjJFM01FNzAwQUdFJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTk5MDIyM1FWRTBRNEZCT1FOTSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTk5NTkzWUk2NkdaRllFTVdGJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ" target="_blank">Micheal Hyatt's Full Focus Planner </a></li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Connect with Vanessa-&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Facebook Group- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/productivitysecretspodcast/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.facebook.com/groups/productivitysecretspodcast/</a></li><li><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Instagram- </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/vanessa.jean.louis" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.instagram.com/vanessa.jean.louis</a></li></ul><br/>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Are you having a tough time keeping up with your busy mom schedule, and you just can't seem to get organized? Too many of us can relate! But staying organized is no longer impossible for moms, as there are different ways and tools we can use to make it happen, and in this episode, Vanessa will show you how by providing a 3 level planning for busy moms like you to plan your to-dos ahead of time and make more time for yourself and your loved ones&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">In this Episode-&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Vanessa talks about what to expect from this episode and how to get your planning started</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><ul><li>Tips and helpful tools to use for Monthly planning</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><ul><li>Sunday Funday Weekly planning</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><ul><li>Tools to use for daily planning&nbsp;</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><ul><li>Stay connected with other moms&nbsp;</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Other Resources-</strong></p><ul><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Five-Star-Notebook-College-Assorted/dp/B00TQ5VEFU/ref=sr_1_2?crid=21HS3CGU563UL&amp;keywords=5+star+notebook+9.5+x6&amp;qid=1581523873&amp;sprefix=5+star+notebook+9.5%2Caps%2C199&amp;sr=8-2" target="_blank">Notebooks for Daily to-do</a>  </li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/2019-2020-Calendar-Planning-Academic-Business/dp/B07MBQFVG8/ref=sr_1_18?keywords=desk+calander&amp;qid=1581523701&amp;sr=8-18" target="_blank">Monthly Calendar</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Full-Focus-Planner-Michael-Hyatt/dp/B0797FKZ7M/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=full+focus+planner&amp;qid=1581523801&amp;sr=8-1-spons&amp;psc=1&amp;spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExSjJFM01FNzAwQUdFJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMTk5MDIyM1FWRTBRNEZCT1FOTSZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMTk5NTkzWUk2NkdaRllFTVdGJndpZGdldE5hbWU9c3BfYXRmJmFjdGlvbj1jbGlja1JlZGlyZWN0JmRvTm90TG9nQ2xpY2s9dHJ1ZQ" target="_blank">Micheal Hyatt's Full Focus Planner </a></li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Connect with Vanessa-&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Facebook Group- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/productivitysecretspodcast/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.facebook.com/groups/productivitysecretspodcast/</a></li><li><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Instagram- </span><a href="https://www.instagram.com/vanessa.jean.louis" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.instagram.com/vanessa.jean.louis</a></li></ul><br/>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://productivity-secrets-for-busy-moms.simplecast.com]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">83e8a852-3bd7-48db-9b60-d8c13757f164</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d2796942-6fb2-44d2-ac17-949d2df9a181/productivity-secrets-artwork-1.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa J Louis]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Tue, 10 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/33d8daa4-b7a5-4a61-bd04-81484f9d4c6f/ultimate-guide-to-planning-for-moms.mp3" length="16675334" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>16:39</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>3</itunes:episode><itunes:author>Vanessa J Louis</itunes:author></item><item><title>Make More Time with 4 These Keys to Productivity</title><itunes:title>Make More Time with 4 These Keys to Productivity</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">In this episode, Vanessa speaks to all busy moms like herself about the importance of making time for themselves to do the things that make them happy. Now the joy of being a mother is a blessing, but there’s so much more that comes with it, and sometimes it can get overwhelming trying to get everything done which is why throughout these next episodes Vanessa will share 4 pillars of productive motherhood that will help you become supermom and still have the time to do what makes YOU happy&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">In this Episode-</strong></p><ul><li>What is a productive mom?&nbsp;</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><ul><li>Learning how to make time for yourself and what you will do with that time to take advantage of it</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><ul><li>Keep your WHY even when things don't go your way</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><ul><li>What does POPS stand for? And how to implement those 4 pillars into your busy mom life</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><ul><li>What to expect from future episodes and how to stay connected with other moms&nbsp;</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Connect with Vanessa-&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Facebook Group- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/productivitysecretspodcast/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.facebook.com/groups/productivitysecretspodcast/</a></li><li>Facebook- @VanessaJLouisPodcast</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Want to be a guest on the show? </strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Email Vanessa at </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">productivitysecretspodcast@gmail.com</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">In this episode, Vanessa speaks to all busy moms like herself about the importance of making time for themselves to do the things that make them happy. Now the joy of being a mother is a blessing, but there’s so much more that comes with it, and sometimes it can get overwhelming trying to get everything done which is why throughout these next episodes Vanessa will share 4 pillars of productive motherhood that will help you become supermom and still have the time to do what makes YOU happy&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">In this Episode-</strong></p><ul><li>What is a productive mom?&nbsp;</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><ul><li>Learning how to make time for yourself and what you will do with that time to take advantage of it</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><ul><li>Keep your WHY even when things don't go your way</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><ul><li>What does POPS stand for? And how to implement those 4 pillars into your busy mom life</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><ul><li>What to expect from future episodes and how to stay connected with other moms&nbsp;</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Connect with Vanessa-&nbsp;</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Facebook Group- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/productivitysecretspodcast/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.facebook.com/groups/productivitysecretspodcast/</a></li><li>Facebook- @VanessaJLouisPodcast</li></ul><br/><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Want to be a guest on the show? </strong></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Email Vanessa at </span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">productivitysecretspodcast@gmail.com</span></p><p><br></p><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://www.vanessajlouis.com/blog/2]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">ae821881-8b77-40c2-9d6f-03e6e5594e04</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d2796942-6fb2-44d2-ac17-949d2df9a181/productivity-secrets-artwork-1.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa J Louis]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2020 00:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/fec789b5-e12b-4d00-a60f-f72cf81580c4/make-more-time-with-these-keys-to-productivity.mp3" length="14131627" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>13:59</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>2</itunes:episode><itunes:author>Vanessa J Louis</itunes:author></item><item><title>Welcome to Productivity Secrets for Busy Moms Podcast</title><itunes:title>Welcome to Productivity Secrets for Busy Moms Podcast</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Welcome to the Productivity Secrets for Busy Moms podcast! Busy mom of 4, wife and online business owner, Vanessa J. Louis welcomes you to the podcast and gives a sneak peak of what’s to come. This show is designed to encourage and teach you how to optimize and organize your busy mom life so that you can feel less overwhelmed and learn how to create time to pursue your dreams and other goals in life without sacrificing quality time with your family. In this first episode, Vanessa shares her own personal struggles with time management.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Her story begins when she realized as a teacher she spent more time with other people’s children then she did her own. Eager to be more involved in her children’s lives and pursue some personal goals she decided to become a stay at home mom, so she could have “more time”.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Vanessa quickly found out that being a stay at home mom is just as much of a full time job than any other. The fact was she still felt distant from her kids because instead of spending quality time with them she was bogged down with all the motherly responsibilities that came along with 3 toddlers. It was then that she realized she was never going to be able to find the time for these things she wanted to pursue. She was going to have to make it.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">After years of trial and error, Vanessa brings to you all the tips, tricks and hacks she has uncovered over the years to make #momlife just a little less chaotic.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Enter the Podcast Launch Contest Here:&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Connect with Vanessa:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Facebook Group- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/productivitysecretspodcast/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.facebook.com/groups/productivitysecretspodcast/</a></li><li>Email - <a href="mailto:productivitysecretspodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">productivitysecretspodcast@gmail.com</a></li><li>Website - <a href="https://www.vanessajlouis.com/" target="_blank">www.vanessajlouis.com</a></li></ul><br/><p><br></p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Welcome to the Productivity Secrets for Busy Moms podcast! Busy mom of 4, wife and online business owner, Vanessa J. Louis welcomes you to the podcast and gives a sneak peak of what’s to come. This show is designed to encourage and teach you how to optimize and organize your busy mom life so that you can feel less overwhelmed and learn how to create time to pursue your dreams and other goals in life without sacrificing quality time with your family. In this first episode, Vanessa shares her own personal struggles with time management.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Her story begins when she realized as a teacher she spent more time with other people’s children then she did her own. Eager to be more involved in her children’s lives and pursue some personal goals she decided to become a stay at home mom, so she could have “more time”.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Vanessa quickly found out that being a stay at home mom is just as much of a full time job than any other. The fact was she still felt distant from her kids because instead of spending quality time with them she was bogged down with all the motherly responsibilities that came along with 3 toddlers. It was then that she realized she was never going to be able to find the time for these things she wanted to pursue. She was going to have to make it.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">After years of trial and error, Vanessa brings to you all the tips, tricks and hacks she has uncovered over the years to make #momlife just a little less chaotic.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Enter the Podcast Launch Contest Here:&nbsp;</span></p><p><br></p><p><strong style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34);">Connect with Vanessa:&nbsp;</strong></p><ul><li>Facebook Group- <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/productivitysecretspodcast/" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">https://www.facebook.com/groups/productivitysecretspodcast/</a></li><li>Email - <a href="mailto:productivitysecretspodcast@gmail.com" target="_blank" style="color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">productivitysecretspodcast@gmail.com</a></li><li>Website - <a href="https://www.vanessajlouis.com/" target="_blank">www.vanessajlouis.com</a></li></ul><br/><p><br></p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://productivity-secrets-for-busy-moms.simplecast.com]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">435ab652-2457-4ae0-9203-44d1e97b7e51</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/d2796942-6fb2-44d2-ac17-949d2df9a181/productivity-secrets-artwork-1.jpg"/><dc:creator><![CDATA[Vanessa J Louis]]></dc:creator><pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2020 04:00:00 -0500</pubDate><enclosure url="https://podcasts.captivate.fm/media/9f39ddb0-de06-4cfe-bb8c-2a7acd5d5c80/welcome-to-productivity-secrets-for-busy-moms-podcast.mp3" length="7088259" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>06:39</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType><itunes:season>1</itunes:season><itunes:episode>1</itunes:episode><itunes:author>Vanessa J Louis</itunes:author></item><item><title>Trailer - What&apos;s the show about and who&apos;s it for</title><itunes:title>Trailer - What&apos;s the show about and who&apos;s it for</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Are you a mom that feels STRESSED OUT and never seems to have time for the things you so desperately want to do?</p><p> </p><p>I've been there.</p><p> </p><p>I've felt like:</p><p>-I never had time for me</p><p>-I wasn't spending QUALITY time with my kids & husband</p><p>- I was living in total chaos from sunup to sundown</p><p> </p><p>Over the last 8 years I have figured out different tips and tricks that have allowed me to manage my time better so that I can pursue my dreams and really enjoy motherhood.  </p><p> </p><p><strong>Connect with Vanessa:  </strong></p><p>1. 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