EP352: Creating Multiple Income Streams: Beyond Client Writing with Athena Brownson
In this episode, Athena breaks down how to create scalable side income streams, overcome the traps of hustle culture, and protect your energy.
Feeling overwhelmed by your calendar? You’re not alone. In this episode, we’re diving deep into how to stop letting your schedule run your life—and start using it to create freedom instead.
Whether you’re juggling a freelance writing business, a day job, travel, or parenting (or all of the above), the way you manage your time matters. That’s why we’re focusing on time-blocking—a simple but powerful system that helps you get more done while feeling less stressed.
I’ll walk you through:
How I use time-blocking to stay productive even during busy travel weeks
My weekly “CEO Hour” ritual for strategic business planning
The essential calendar blocks every freelance writer should have
How to adjust your schedule during the chaos of summer and family life
Why batching meetings and setting digital boundaries matter
You’ll also hear real-life examples of how I handle calendar chaos as a business owner, consultant, and mom—and how this method brings clarity and calm.
Time is your most valuable asset. Learn how to protect it, prioritize it, and use it to build a business that fits your life—not the other way around.
Tune in now and don’t forget to try your CEO Hour this week!
Resources Mentioned:
Tomato Timer – Use the Pomodoro technique for deep work
ClickUp – For task and project tracking
Your favorite calendar app (Google Calendar, Outlook, etc.) – for setting time blocks
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