Love to Lead

This episode pulls back the curtain on one of the biggest reasons women entrepreneurs stay overwhelmed: they keep talking themselves out of what they already know is true. Instead of relying on feelings alone, I share how a simple capacity audit can reveal exactly where your time, energy, and leadership are actually going. And the numbers don't lie. When nearly 90% of your time is spent maintaining your business instead of growing it, overwhelm stops being a personal failure and starts becoming a sustainability problem. Through real client examples and honest conversation, I reframe burnout, decision fatigue, and over-functioning through a lens designed specifically for women in business. This episode is an invitation to stop pushing through, stop gaslighting yourself into believing you're "fine," and finally look at the data. Because once you can clearly see what's draining you, you can start making intentional decisions about what to delegate, what to protect, and what no longer belongs on your plate. If you've been carrying the invisible weight of your business alone, this conversation will remind you: you were never meant to hold all of it by yourself.   Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact Resources: Sign up for my course: Lighten Your Load If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.

In this episode, we unpack one of the most frustrating cycles in business ownership: you finally delegate… and somehow the work still ends up back on your plate. It's easy to assume the problem is your team or your systems, but this conversation offers a different perspective. The real issue often lives beneath the surface—in the expectation that things won't be done "right," and the instinct to step back in before the process has a chance to fully take root. What feels like efficiency is often self-protection, keeping you from experiencing the discomfort of letting go. We also reframe what's actually happening in those early stages of delegation. It's not failure—it's the "watering phase." Growth looks messy at first, and without clear documentation or a defined standard, your team is left to fill in the gaps. Being the bottleneck isn't a personality flaw—it's a structural issue. When everything lives in your head, stepping away will always feel risky. This episode walks through how to shift that dynamic so delegation doesn't just happen—it sticks, giving you the space and support your business actually needs.   Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact Resources: Sign up for my course: Lighten Your Load SOP Machine: https://jilliandolberry.com/SOP If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.  

You know that feeling when you should be able to log off… but you can't actually relax when you do? This episode dives into the truth behind "Summer Fridays" and why, for most business owners, they feel completely out of reach. Not because you lack discipline or boundaries—but because your business is still depending on you in ways you haven't fully seen yet. I share a personal story that might hit a little too close to home—being physically present but mentally tethered to your business—and unpack the invisible load that's keeping you plugged in, even when nothing is technically "on fire." This episode introduces a new way to think about support, systems, and ownership so your business can keep moving… even when you're not. If you've been craving more space, more presence, and a business that doesn't rely on your constant availability, this is your starting point.   Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact Resources: Watch the Summer Friday video here! SOP Machine: https://jilliandolberry.com/SOP If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.  

In this episode, we unpack the belief that more time is the solution to your overwhelm—and gently challenge it. The real issue isn't your schedule, it's how much you're holding. Through a powerful story and real-life patterns, you'll see how the pressure to "do it all" is quietly costing you your energy, focus, and ability to lead. But instead of earning rest someday, you're invited to choose it now—by letting go of what was never yours to carry. This episode walks you through a simple, practical shift: identifying just a few hours (or even a few tasks) you can hand off, so you can reclaim your time and step into true ownership in your business. Because building something meaningful shouldn't require losing yourself in the process—and you're closer to relief than you think.   Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact Resources: Reserve your spot for my upcoming FREE workshop on April 16th: https://offers.jilliandolberry.com/10-hours If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.  

If delegation has ever made you question whether it's even worth it, this episode reframes everything. This conversation breaks down why handing work off often feels harder than just doing it yourself—and why that's not a failure on your part or your team's. The real issue? SOPs that are too vague to actually support your team. You'll learn how unclear processes create inconsistent results, constant questions, and tasks that keep landing back on your plate. Instead of blaming your team (or yourself), this episode shows you how to identify the gaps in your SOPs and fix them in a simple, sustainable way. Rather than overhauling everything at once, you'll hear a practical approach to updating your SOPs in real time—so they actually reflect the nuance, preferences, and context that live in your head. Because when your team has what they truly need, delegation starts to work the way it's supposed to: tasks get done right the first time, your team gains confidence, and you finally get to step back from the constant loop of doing it all. If delegation has felt messy or ineffective, this episode will show you why—and exactly where to start fixing it.   Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact Resources: Reserve your spot for my upcoming FREE workshop on April 16th: https://offers.jilliandolberry.com/10-hours SOP Machine: https://jilliandolberry.com/SOP If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.  

You know that feeling where you've worked all day, you're completely drained… but if someone asked what actually got done, you couldn't clearly answer? That's where this episode starts. We dive into why "trying harder" isn't the solution most women in business think it is—and how the real shift comes from awareness. Not tracking every second forever, but finally seeing where your time and energy are actually going so you can make decisions that create space, not more pressure. Through a powerful client story, this episode walks you through what happens when you stop operating on autopilot and start questioning what's on your plate. You'll hear how one simple time audit revealed that over 70% of her workload didn't need to be hers—and how that clarity changed everything. This is a conversation about stepping out of the cycle of doing it all, letting go of what drains you, and realizing that growth doesn't come from pushing harder… it comes from finally seeing clearly.   Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact Resources: Reserve your spot for my upcoming FREE workshop on April 16th: https://offers.jilliandolberry.com/10-hours If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.

You've been showing up, working, and doing everything you're supposed to but still ending your days feeling like nothing actually moved. In this episode, we unpack why that feeling isn't a reflection of your discipline or capability, but instead a sign that you're carrying more than you were ever meant to. There's a difference between the visible work you can check off and the invisible work you hold in your head—constantly remembering, coordinating, anticipating, and managing. And that invisible load is what's quietly draining your time, energy, and capacity. We explore how this shows up in your business: becoming the default for every decision, struggling to delegate without things bouncing back to you, and never fully "turning off" from work. Over time, this creates a ceiling—not because you're incapable, but because your bandwidth is maxed out. The way your business is currently structured is asking too much of one person. This episode reframes the problem entirely: this isn't a character flaw, it's a load issue. And that means it's something you can change. You're not behind—you're carrying too much. And the first step toward stepping into true leadership and ownership is recognizing what was never yours to hold in the first place.   Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact Resources: Reserve your spot for my upcoming FREE workshop on April 16th: https://offers.jilliandolberry.com/10-hours If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.  

In this episode, I share a reading of Chapter 1 from my ebook The Peaceful Business, setting the foundation for a new way of thinking about business ownership as a woman. I speak directly to the woman who knows she's capable but feels exhausted, overwhelmed, and quietly questioning why business feels so heavy despite doing everything "right." This chapter challenges the belief that the problem is you, and instead introduces the idea that traditional business systems were never designed to support how women live, lead, and carry responsibility. Rather than offering more strategies or tactics, I focus on naming the invisible weight women carry—decision fatigue, constant pressure, and the mental load of holding everything together. I explore how burnout is not just about overworking, but about operating in survival mode, disconnected from peace and purpose. This episode invites listeners to consider a different approach: building a business that prioritizes peace, sustainability, and alignment. I outline what's ahead in the book, including understanding burnout cycles, redefining leadership, and creating systems that allow women to lead without sacrificing themselves in the process.   Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact Resources: Check out The Peaceful Business Ebook by Jillian Dolberry If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.

Performance reviews often feel heavy for business owners, but not because they aren't capable leaders. In this episode, I explain that the real reason these conversations feel overwhelming is because most women were never taught how to lead without carrying the emotional weight of their entire team. Instead of overthinking the process or avoiding reviews altogether, I share a simple framework that helps you prepare for a meaningful performance review in just 15 minutes. We will walk through a practical three-step approach: capturing the reality of the past quarter, identifying one clear growth focus, and preparing a balanced conversation that includes both strengths and opportunities. By keeping reviews simple, clear, and consistent, leaders can create supportive conversations that help their team grow without turning the process into a stressful or time-consuming task.   Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact Resources: Get the Performance Review document here Fathom AI for meetings: https://fathom.partnerlinks.io/ae2264vjkrjj Check out The Peaceful Business Ebook by Jillian Dolberry If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.

Most performance issues aren't about effort or talent — they're about expectations that were never actually said out loud. In this episode, I unpack the real reason managing a team can feel heavier than it should. It's not that you're a bad leader. It's that unspoken expectations, unclear outcomes, and reactive feedback create unnecessary mental weight. Quarterly performance reviews aren't about being corporate — they're about creating intentional space to clarify what "done well" actually means, before frustration builds. You'll learn how to recognize whether you truly need structured quarterly reviews or simply lighter check-ins, based on what's happening inside your business right now. From outcome gaps and 9pm re-dos to feedback that only surfaces when you're overwhelmed, this episode reframes performance conversations as a tool for relief — not control. Because leadership isn't about doing more. It's about making things clearer so you can finally stop carrying it all in your head.   Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact Resources: Check out The Peaceful Business Ebook by Jillian Dolberry If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.

In this episode, we're unpacking a hard but necessary leadership question: what if the reason your team's work feels flat, generic, or slightly "off" isn't a people problem — but an AI problem?  As more businesses lean on AI for speed and efficiency, many women business owners are quietly finding themselves rewriting more than they're reviewing, questioning their team's thinking, and feeling disconnected from their own brand voice. We explore how AI can subtly replace judgment instead of supporting it, the difference between helpful automation and diluted leadership, and how to reset clear expectations so tools serve your standards, not redefine them. If you've been craving stronger ownership, sharper thinking, and work that actually sounds like you again, this conversation will help you reclaim the role only you can fill: the leader.   Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact Resources: Check out The Peaceful Business Ebook by Jillian Dolberry If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.  

If your business only runs because you're holding everything together in your head… you don't have a system. You have survival mode — with good Wi-Fi. In this episode, we're dismantling the lie women have been sold about "fixing" their businesses with better tech. Because Asana isn't the problem. Your CRM isn't the problem. And mastering one more platform won't suddenly make delegation feel lighter. Platforms are containers. They are not systems. I break down the critical difference between tech systems and people systems — and why most delegation fails without the second one. You'll learn: Why you still feel like the bottleneck (even with automations in place) Why delegated tasks keep "coming back wrong" The hidden reason trust feels shaky inside your team How women unintentionally become the system in their business What human-centered systems actually do (hint: they build ownership, not dependency) We talk about the mental load no one sees. The emotional labor of leadership. The guilt spiral when you try to hand something off. And why doing it all was never leadership — it was survival. This episode will help you see that you're not bad at delegation. You're not failing as a leader. And you are not broken. The system you were handed just wasn't designed with you in mind. If you're ready for systems that carry weight instead of placing it all on you, this conversation will change how you think about leadership, ownership, and support inside your business. You were never meant to carry it all alone. Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact Resources: Check out The Peaceful Business Ebook by Jillian Dolberry Here is my free resource that gives you real insight into how your team is actually experiencing their role. If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.  

"You can't pour from an empty cup." We hear it. We believe it. But no one ever tells us how to actually refill the cup, especially as women running businesses while carrying the invisible weight of everything else. In this episode, I walk you through a simple but powerful visual: two cups sitting side by side. One is bone-dry empty—the cup most women are trying to lead, scale, and delegate from. The other is full… and spilling over effortlessly. Here's the truth most women entrepreneurs were never taught: Your goals are tied to the empty cup, but your results come from overflow. And overflow cannot come from depletion. If you've ever wondered: Why you're exhausted no matter how hard you work Why delegation feels heavy, guilty, or ineffective Why your business still lives entirely in your head Why you feel behind even when you're doing "everything right" It's not because you're failing. It's because you're trying to operate inside a business model that was never designed for women—especially women carrying the mental load of life, family, and leadership. I also share the counterintuitive truth about what actually refills your cup—and why pouring into yourself isn't selfish, irresponsible, or lazy… it's the foundation of sustainable leadership. This episode is for the woman who's tired of pushing, tired of proving, and tired of trying to get overflow from something that has nothing left to give. You don't need to work harder. You need to stop leading from the empty cup. And if this episode hits close to home, you're not alone—and you're not broken. You were just never taught a way to build a business that honors you.   Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact Resources: Check out The Peaceful Business Ebook by Jillian Dolberry If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.

In this episode, we unpack what tone-deaf CEOs actually have in common—and why even the most caring women can slip into these patterns when they're carrying too much inside systems that were never built for them. Through a powerful (and painful) corporate story, I share the moment I learned firsthand how disconnected leadership impacts real humans—and why awareness, not intention, is what actually matters. You'll learn: The three core traits tone-deaf leaders share (and how they show up in small businesses) Why oversimplification, blanket statements, and emotional decisions are symptoms of disconnection—not failure How overwhelm quietly erodes leadership clarity What human-centered, grounded leadership actually looks like How to lead with honor, precision, and self-awareness—without becoming hardened or cold This episode is a reminder that you're not a bad leader. You're just tired. And leadership becomes lighter when awareness comes first.   Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact Resources: Check out The Peaceful Business Ebook by Jillian Dolberry Here is my free resource that gives you real insight into how your team is actually experiencing their role.   If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.

In this episode, we unpack a tension so many women in business feel but rarely name: the gap between tactical, grind-it-out advice and dreamy, inspirational messaging—and why neither truly supports how women lead. You'll hear why burnout isn't a personal failure, but a system problem, and how the pressure to "do it all" quietly erodes confidence, energy, and ownership. We explore a different way of leading—one that doesn't require carrying everything or proving your worth through constant output. The second half of the episode introduces the pause as one of the most underrated (and most powerful) leadership tools women have. Not rest for the sake of recovery—but the intentional pause in moments of pressure that creates clarity, strengthens delegation, reduces mental overload, and rebuilds leadership identity. This conversation is an invitation to stop reacting, stop over-carrying, and start leading in a way that actually gives you your life back.   Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact Resources: Check out The Peaceful Business Ebook by Jillian Dolberry If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.  

There's a moment no one warns women about: when your business starts working… and your body starts resisting. In this episode, Jillian unpacks what happens when visibility, opportunity, and growth collide with real human capacity. Through a powerful client story, she explores the tension between relief and regret, why saying yes isn't always leadership, and how to discern between burnout-driven limits and intentional, values-led boundaries. You'll learn the difference between survival-mode capacity and filtered capacity, why your body is a trustworthy guide in decision-making, and how honoring your nervous system is not weakness—it's wisdom. This conversation is an invitation to lead from peace instead of pressure, and to trust that doing less, choosing wisely, and protecting what matters most is a powerful form of leadership.   Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact Resources: Check out The Peaceful Business Ebook by Jillian Dolberry If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.

This episode builds on the foundation laid in Part 1, where the focus was on creating buy-in before building a plan and helping teams feel connected to the future they're being asked to carry. This episode, Part 2, outlines how to lead a vision workshop that prioritizes safety, trust, and shared ownership over hype or pressure, emphasizing that vision is not handed down but chosen. Jillian walks you through grounding the room by honoring what the team has already carried, reflecting back what was heard to build trust, sharing a clear and simple vision, and inviting contribution instead of issuing instructions. By defining ownership together and closing with genuine recognition, leaders create alignment that allows excellence to emerge naturally, prevents burnout, and removes the burden of carrying the vision alone—reinforcing that true leadership creates belonging, and from that, buy-in follows.   Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact Resources: Check out The Peaceful Business Ebook by Jillian Dolberry   If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.

In part one of this two-part series, Jillian explores why vision alone isn't enough to create buy-in — and how leadership without belonging quietly leads to burnout. If you've ever left a vision meeting feeling inspired but strangely heavy, this episode names what's really happening beneath the surface. This conversation reframes leadership from casting bigger goals to creating safety, peace, and connection for the people building the business alongside you. Jillian breaks down why many vision workshops fail before they begin, how energy without peace exhausts teams, and what it truly takes to build momentum that lasts. You'll be guided through three powerful questions every leader should ask before planning a vision workshop — questions that uncover meaning, reduce hidden energy drains, and help your team feel seen and valued. These questions don't just shape better planning; they lay the foundation for trust, loyalty, and sustainable leadership.   Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact Resources: Check out The Peaceful Business Ebook by Jillian Dolberry   If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.  

In this episode, Jillian dives into what happens when burnout and brain fog stop being occasional challenges and quietly become your baseline. She unpacks why so many women entrepreneurs don't recognize burnout until exhaustion feels normal and mental clarity feels out of reach—and why this isn't a personal failure, but a systems problem. Jillian introduces the burnout cycle many women are stuck in without realizing it, breaking down how decision overload, ineffective delegation, emotional disconnection, and chronic burnout feed into one another. She explains why traditional productivity advice often misses the mark for women, especially those carrying invisible emotional and mental labor alongside their businesses. You'll also hear practical, compassionate ways to begin interrupting this cycle, including how to reduce daily decision fatigue, release guilt around rest, and reconnect with the work that truly requires your leadership and creativity. Jillian shares tools and strategies that support presence, clarity, and sustainable leadership—without adding more pressure or checklists. This episode is for women who feel stretched thin, foggy, or disconnected from the work they once loved, and who are ready to build a business that honors their energy, supports their life, and allows them to lead with peace instead of depletion.   Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact   Resources Mentioned: Download The Peaceful Business Ebook: https://offers.jilliandolberry.com/ebook Fathom notetaker: https://fathom.partnerlinks.io/ae2264vjkrjj If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.

Ever feel like you're moving fast but missing everything important? In this episode, we're exploring why being busy creates blind spots and how to organize your time in a way that actually honors your energy, creativity, and life. Jillian introduces a game-changing framework inspired by performers and entertainers: organizing your calendar into four distinct types of days. Instead of treating every day the same and living in constant reactive mode, this approach creates intentional rhythm that makes your energy predictable, your creativity sustainable, and dramatically reduces burnout.  When you organize your time with rhythm—knowing when to perform, prepare, rest, and play, you show up bigger, stay more present, and finally stop living in that frantic, reactive state where you're moving fast but missing everything.   Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact   Resources Mentioned: 10X is Easier than 2X by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy: https://amzn.to/4o7HnZl Audible - www.jilliandolberry.com/audible  Check out The Peaceful Business Ebook by Jillian Dolberry   If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.  

Growth can look great on paper while quietly draining your energy behind the scenes. In this episode, Jillian explores a hidden challenge many women entrepreneurs face as their businesses expand: overhead creep. When more clients and revenue lead to rushed hiring, unclear roles, and rising responsibilities, quality and capacity often suffer—even though nothing appears "wrong." Jillian breaks down why hiring more people isn't always the solution, how unmanaged growth increases mental load, and why women leaders are especially impacted by invisible labor and decision fatigue. She shares real-life examples, common hiring pitfalls (including contractor overload), and a more intentional way to evaluate your team before adding new roles. You'll learn how documenting systems, clarifying expectations, and restructuring roles can actually restore capacity, improve quality, and create a supportive ecosystem that works with your energy instead of against it. This episode is an invitation to pause, reconnect with your business, and choose leadership that honors your whole life—before burnout becomes the baseline.   Connect with Jillian: Instagram.com/jilliandolberry Reach out to Jillian: www.jilliandolberry.com/contact Resources: Check out The Peaceful Business Ebook by Jillian Dolberry   If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.

Welcome to Love to Lead (formally The Grace-Filled CEO)— a rebrand born from a truth that needed to be told. This isn't just another business podcast. This is a space for women who are leading businesses, homes, families, and everything in between, and feeling the weight of it all. Traditional business advice wasn't designed for the mental load you carry. The aspirational content tells you to dream big but doesn't give you tools that honor your actual life. There's a gap between strategy and self-honoring leadership, between the pressure to perform and the permission to pause. Love to Lead exists to fill that gap. In this episode, Jillian shares why this rebrand matters, what's been missing from the conversation around women's leadership, and what you can expect moving forward. This is leadership without losing yourself. This is business that honors you. This is where women stop carrying it all alone. If you've been trying to lead inside a model that wasn't built for you, this episode is your permission to choose differently.   Connect with Jillian: Website: www.jilliandolberry.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/jilliandolberry     Resources Mentioned: Download The Peaceful Business Ebook: https://offers.jilliandolberry.com/ebook     What's Coming on Love to Lead: Tactical frameworks you can actually use (delegation models, communication strategies, team readiness tools) Leadership identity work (confidence, ownership, decision fatigue, honoring your capacity) Whole-woman operations (business systems built around how women think and lead) Conversations about peace, purpose, and practicality Real stories from women doing leadership differently You will feel both seen and equipped. Both encouraged and empowered. Both held and challenged in the best possible way. If this episode resonated with you, subscribe for new episodes and share it with a woman in your life who carries more than she ever admits out loud. She needs it.

In this Summer Series episode, I sit down with Gabe Cox, who helps Christian entrepreneurs pursue their goals in alignment with their faith and values. Gabe shares her journey of recognizing that the "all-in" hustle mentality was undermining both her wellbeing and business success. She discusses her bold decision to leave social media marketing entirely, and how this counter-cultural choice actually enhanced her business while restoring her sense of peace. Together, we explore the critical difference between healthy ambition and toxic hustle culture, the power of strategic boundaries, and how slowing down can paradoxically accelerate meaningful success. Gabe offers practical insights on creating a marketing strategy that doesn't demand constant social media presence while still achieving business goals. Resources: The SOP Machine Pursuing Goals God's Way Podcast - Gabe's podcast Gabe's Website Complimentary 1:1 Strategy Call with Jillian  

In this Summer Series episode, I sit down with Gillian Perkins, who teaches people how to start and build profitable online businesses that allow them to earn passive income and live a flexible lifestyle. Gillian shares practical strategies for documenting processes, effective delegation, and creating systems that scale. She reveals how unclear expectations can silently drain profits and team morale, while offering a simple daily method anyone can implement to transform their business operations. Together, we explore how to approach systems-building as a journey rather than an overnight transformation, emphasizing consistency and learning from inevitable setbacks. Resources: The SOP Machine Gillian's YouTube Channel Gillian's Website Complimentary 1:1 Strategy Call with Jillian

In this Summer Series episode, I sits down with Lissa Figgins, who teaches clients to steward time as a gift from God as the C.E.O. (Christ Empowered Operator) of their Life + Biz. As an UN-Time Management Strategist, Lissa shares her journey from "busy-ness owner" to embracing an UN-hurried approach to leadership and time. She challenges conventional productivity methods and offers a refreshing perspective on how values-based leadership creates sustainable time management practices. Together, we explore the connection between clear values and effective decision-making, the role of grace in maintaining high standards, and how our relationship with time impacts our ability to truly empower our teams. Resources: The SOP Machine Lissa's Website Lissa's Facebook Complimentary 1:1 Strategy Call with Jillian  

In this Summer Series episode, I chat with Sabrina Gebhardt—lifestyle photographer, business coach, and passionate advocate for building sustainable businesses that align with your intuition. With 14+ years behind the lens and a heart for helping creative entrepreneurs, Sabrina brings a fresh, honest perspective on what it takes to run a business without burning out. Together, we dive into the power of trusting your gut in business (even when the numbers say otherwise), the irreplaceable value of business besties, and why creating intentional "White Space" in your calendar isn't just for recovery—it's preventative care. Sabrina shares how embracing seasons of ease can actually fuel your growth in seasons of hustle, and why slowing down doesn't mean falling behind. If you've ever felt pressure to keep up or wondered if you're allowed to pause, this conversation is the permission slip you've always been waiting for. Resources: The SOP Machine Sabrina's Website Follow Sabrina on Instagram Complimentary 1:1 Strategy Call with Jillian

If you've ever thought, "Why does my business only run when I'm running it?" — this episode is for you. In today's Summer Series episode, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at my newest course, Overwhelmed to Owning It — a 30-day plan designed to help you finally stop doing everything yourself (without it all falling apart). I created this course because I saw too many brilliant business owners stuck in survival mode — booked out, burned out, and secretly wondering if this pace is sustainable. It's not your fault. You've built something incredible… but no one ever taught you how to let go the right way. This isn't about becoming a productivity machine or finding the "perfect" hire. It's about building real support, reclaiming your time, and shifting into true CEO mode — even if you're starting small. Inside this episode, I'm sharing: What you'll learn in each of the 4 modules (plus the bonus!) Why this course is different from anything you've tried before Real-life results my clients are seeing from this framework What to expect from the beta round (and why you should join now) How to use our custom AI assistant to guide you step-by-step Whether you've tried to outsource before and it flopped… or you're brand new to the idea of delegation, Overwhelmed to Owning It is your permission slip to do less, lead more, and enjoy the business you've worked so hard to build. Resources: Check out the Overwhelmed to Owning It course Complimentary 1:1 Strategy Call with Jillian

In this episode, Jillian explores the concept of leadership courage in online business. She shares personal experiences as a supervisor and emphasizes the importance of addressing challenging topics, communicating clearly, and admitting when you're wrong. She also discusses the significance of being open to learning, challenging one's perspective, and honoring everyone involved, even in difficult situations. She encourages listeners to approach conflict with curiosity and a willingness to learn and offers her assistance in navigating difficult conversations.

In this episode, host Jillian Dolberry interviews Mara Kucirek, an online course expert. They discuss the importance of boundaries, especially for pregnant individuals, and then delve into the role of virtual assistants (VAs) in supporting course creation and business owners. Mara shares examples of clients she has worked with and highlights the mindset issues that arise when creating online courses. They also discuss the challenges of course creation and the value of having support. Mara provides a comprehensive list of tasks VAs can handle, including video-related tasks, generating transcripts, creating worksheets, and providing customer support. They emphasize the importance of collaboration, having another perspective, and going the extra mile in course creation and maintenance. Mara also shares tips on improving customer experience, managing testimonials, and finding balance as a business owner and new mother.

Job descriptions are a necessary evil for your business. I understand how easy it can be to create a template and then leave it alone for a while. However, that can lead to problems you may not see until you hire a new employee. However, they can be used strategically to avoid those pitfalls!  In today's episode, we will discuss three reasons to ditch the templated VA job description and update it to maximize your hiring process.  Ep. 31: How to Build a Collaborative Team Culture Remotely VA Assistant Success Guide

In this podcast episode, host Jillian Dolberry interviews website designer and podcaster Elizabeth McCravy. They discuss their personal lives, including motherhood and supporting their husbands' careers. The conversation then shifts to website essentials, with Elizabeth emphasizing the importance of copywriting and understanding why people would buy from you. They also discuss the trend of using videos and larger, bolder text on websites. Elizabeth explains why Showit is a great choice for building websites and highlights the platform's flexibility and ease of use. They encourage listeners to start their website and not let the fear of imperfection hold them back. The episode concludes with a discussion on giving oneself grace in both business and personal life. Connect with Jillian and Elizabeth: ClickUp: A project management game-changer. Plan, track, manage and automate! Book a Strategy Call with Jillian! Connect with Elizabeth: on Instagram and on her website: https://elizabethmccravy.com

Tune in with Jillian as she hosts Amanda Warfield to discuss all things marketing and how to build the best strategies to make marketing more simple while still elevating your business.  Key Takeaways: What the feast and famine marketing cycle is, and how we fall into that trap. Why best practices aren't the answer, and how often you should actually be creating content. 3 ways to simplify their marketing in order to stay consistent, even when their plate is full. Connect with Amanda Warfield: My book is launching July 26th!: Pre-order on Amazon: Chasing Simple Marketing amandawarfield.com https://instagram.com/mrsamandawarfield/ Connect with Jillian Dolberry: Book a Strategy Session jilliandolberry.com/ https://www.instagram.com/jilliandolberry/

Specific tools and strategies for keeping the lights on in your business while not being able to be fully present. Encouragement and compassion to feel less alone. Lessons Emily learned in this season.

Join Jillian in discussing a few keys to building a collaborative team culture remotely! If you are someone who has a team already and you care about the people who you've been trusted with, and you want to build that collaborative community inside of your business where people rave about what it's like to work with you, then tune in, this episode is for you.  Connect with Jillian: Book a Strategy Session Reach out to Jillian Dolberry on Instagram, @jilliandolberry

In this week's episode, we discuss the top five intangibles that can help elevate your game in the virtual assistant space. If you're a CEO with a VA or currently looking for one, these are going to be the characteristics you'll want to look for when adding a new team member.  Connect with Jillian: Book a Strategy Session Reach out to Jillian Dolberry on Instagram, @jilliandolberry  

So many pressures in our lives cause us to be overstimulated.  But there are many we can control. So, take heart, and join me today to get a few tips and tricks to tackle some of those areas to cut through the noise as a business owner.  Resources and Links: Book a Strategy Session Reach out to Jillian Dolberry on Instagram, @jilliandolberry  

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Joining me this week is Beth Kocol, an automation expert and Dubsado specialist who is going to tell us how to build an automated AND personalized client experience using Dubsado. If you are looking to save time in your business without sacrificing being personable in your business, this episode is for you!  Connect with Beth! Instagram Website Connect with Jillian! Instagram Website  

Samantha Weckesser from Mama Hen Media joins me for a great conversation about building out your content marketing strategy from scratch. If you're like me, all the options on where and how to market your business can be a little overwhelming. Sam makes it simple and easy for us to get started and feel confident about how we plan to put our businesses out there.  Connect with Sam! Instagram Pinterest Facebook LinkedIn Connect with Jillian! Instagram Website

In this episode with Alex Cook of Sonrisa Studio, we talk about the ups and downs of raising a toddler while running a business and building out your brand. Alex shares some great tips on where to start building a brand and how to juggle all the things as your business and family grow.  Connect with Alex! • @sonrisastudio Resources and Links: • Join the Free Community for VAs and OBMs: Serve Your Heart Out • Schedule a strategy call with Jillian Dolberry here: www.jilliandolberry.com/strategy-call  • Reach out to Jillian Dolberry on Instagram, @jilliandolberry

In this episode with Kelsey Pfleiderer, we talk about all the ways to continue showing up for the things that matter when you are going through a hard time. Kelsey shares her story and encourages us all to find joy in tiny moments. It is possible to continue to make an impact, even though you feel impacted by something going on in your own life.  Connect with Kelsey! @Kelsey.Pfleiderer Resources and Links: Join the Free Community for VAs and OBMs: Serve Your Heart Out Schedule a strategy call with Jillian Dolberry here: www.jilliandolberry.com/strategy-call  Reach out to Jillian Dolberry on Instagram, @jilliandolberry

Have you ever felt lonely in business? I have and I feel like you are nodding your head or whispering under your breath, YESSS along with me. Today we're going to rest in the truth that you are NOT alone and don't have to run your business alone either.  The conversation you will hear today will be about building community with others who support your voice. For this series, I brought in some fellow business owners who run businesses that serve other business owners like you. I love these fly-on-the-wall episodes where you can listen in on a candid conversation. Connect with Tracy: @rocksolidassistants https://www.rocksolidassistants.com/ Resources and Links:   Grab your free trainings: www.Jilliandolberry.com/JDOBM-Training Schedule a strategy call with Jillian Dolberry here: www.jilliandolberry.com/strategy-call  Reach out to Jillian Dolberry on Instagram, @jilliandolberry    

Have you ever felt lonely in business? I have and I feel like you are nodding your head or whispering under your breath, YESSS along with me. Today we're going to rest in the truth that you are NOT alone and don't have to run your business alone either.  The conversation you will hear today will be about building community with others who support your voice. For this series, I brought in some fellow business owners who run businesses that serve other business owners like you. I love these fly-on-the-wall episodes where you can listen in on a candid conversation. Connect with Tracy: @rocksolidassistants https://www.rocksolidassistants.com/ Resources and Links:   Grab your free trainings: www.Jilliandolberry.com/JDOBM-Training Schedule a strategy call with Jillian Dolberry here: www.jilliandolberry.com/strategy-call  Reach out to Jillian Dolberry on Instagram, @jilliandolberry    

Have you ever felt lonely in business? I have and I feel like you are nodding your head or whispering under your breath, YESSS along with me. Today we're going to rest in the truth that you are NOT alone and don't have to run your business alone either.  The conversation you will hear today will be about building community with others who support your voice. For this series, I brought in some fellow business owners who run businesses that serve other business owners like you. I love these fly-on-the-wall episodes where you can listen in on a candid conversation. Connect with Tracy: @rocksolidassistants https://www.rocksolidassistants.com/ Resources and Links:   Grab your free trainings: www.Jilliandolberry.com/JDOBM-Training Schedule a strategy call with Jillian Dolberry here: www.jilliandolberry.com/strategy-call  Reach out to Jillian Dolberry on Instagram, @jilliandolberry    

Have you ever felt lonely in business? I have and I feel like you are nodding your head or whispering under your breath, YESSS along with me. Today we're going to rest in the truth that you are NOT alone and don't have to run your business alone either.  The conversation you will hear today will be about building community with others who support your voice. For this series, I brought in some fellow business owners who run businesses that serve other business owners like you. I love these fly-on-the-wall episodes where you can listen in on a candid conversation. Connect with Megan: Email: [email protected] Website: www.meganphillips.co Instagram: www.instagram.com/megan_phillips_co Resources and Links: Grab your free trainings: www.Jilliandolberry.com/JDOBM-Training Schedule a strategy call with Jillian Dolberry here: www.jilliandolberry.com/strategy-call  Reach out to Jillian Dolberry on Instagram, @jilliandolberry

Have you ever felt lonely in business? I have and I feel like you are nodding your head or whispering under your breath, YESSS along with me. Today we're going to rest in the truth that you are NOT alone and don't have to run your business alone either.  The conversation you will hear today will be about building community with others who support your voice. For this series, I brought in some fellow business owners who run businesses that serve other business owners like you. I love these fly-on-the-wall episodes where you can listen in on a candid conversation. Connect with Megan: Email: [email protected] Website: www.meganphillips.co Instagram: www.instagram.com/megan_phillips_co Resources and Links: Grab your free trainings: www.Jilliandolberry.com/JDOBM-Training Schedule a strategy call with Jillian Dolberry here: www.jilliandolberry.com/strategy-call  Reach out to Jillian Dolberry on Instagram, @jilliandolberry

This episode is part 1 of 3 in a series about building community in your business. I brought in some fellow business owners who run businesses that serve other business owners like you. I love these fly-on-the-wall episodes where you can listen in on a candid conversation, and that's what these snippets are. This conversation is about building community with people who share your vision. Lean in and be encouraged!! Resources & Links:Pamela's Website, Instagram and NEW Podcast "Mama Knows Business! Schedule a strategy call with Jillian Dolberry here: www.jilliandolberry.com/strategy-call Reach out to Jillian Dolberry on Instagram, @jilliandolberry

This episode is part 1 of 3 in a series about building community in your business. I brought in some fellow business owners who run businesses that serve other business owners like you. I love these fly-on-the-wall episodes where you can listen in on a candid conversation, and that's what these snippets are. This conversation is about building community with people who share your vision. Lean in and be encouraged!! Resources & Links:Pamela's Website, Instagram and NEW Podcast "Mama Knows Business! Schedule a strategy call with Jillian Dolberry here: www.jilliandolberry.com/strategy-call Reach out to Jillian Dolberry on Instagram, @jilliandolberry

This episode is part 1 of 3 in a series about building community in your business. I brought in some fellow business owners who run businesses that serve other business owners like you. I love these fly-on-the-wall episodes where you can listen in on a candid conversation, and that's what these snippets are. This conversation is about building community with people who share your vision. Lean in and be encouraged!! Resources & Links:Pamela's Website, Instagram and NEW Podcast "Mama Knows Business! Schedule a strategy call with Jillian Dolberry here: www.jilliandolberry.com/strategy-call Reach out to Jillian Dolberry on Instagram, @jilliandolberry

Are you wanting to prioritize people over profit in your business, keeping focus on the things that were important from the beginning of both your business journey and your family? In today's episode, Jillian Dolberry speaks with Val Duvick, business coach for women creative entrepreneurs, about balance in work life commitments as well as the key elements to building relationship- and results-driven offerings for your clients. These emphasize building genuine relationships and center your offerings around the results you and your clients' desire. Resources & Links:Val Duvick's website, www.valmarlene.comVal Duvick on Instagram, @val_marlene_creative Schedule a strategy call with Jillian Dolberry here: www.jilliandolberry.com/strategy-call Reach out to Jillian Dolberry on Instagram, @jilliandolberry