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The System for Everything
Julie Fried, Business & Systems Strategist
31 episodes
4 days ago
You know that late-night scroll: the one where you're desperate, searching for answers, and all you find are horror stories or shiny success reels? I’ve been there. Cathy Olson has too. We’re living in the age of extremes, especially when it comes to GLP-1 medications. The internet is flooded with before-and-afters, hot takes, and scary headlines. But what about the middle? What about the part where you're not sure it's working, you're navigating identity shifts, and you’re too ashamed to tel...
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You know that late-night scroll: the one where you're desperate, searching for answers, and all you find are horror stories or shiny success reels? I’ve been there. Cathy Olson has too. We’re living in the age of extremes, especially when it comes to GLP-1 medications. The internet is flooded with before-and-afters, hot takes, and scary headlines. But what about the middle? What about the part where you're not sure it's working, you're navigating identity shifts, and you’re too ashamed to tel...
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Entrepreneurship
Education,
Business,
Society & Culture,
Self-Improvement
Episodes (20/31)
The System for Everything
30: The System for Starting a GLP-1 (Without Losing Your Mind) with Cathy Olson
You know that late-night scroll: the one where you're desperate, searching for answers, and all you find are horror stories or shiny success reels? I’ve been there. Cathy Olson has too. We’re living in the age of extremes, especially when it comes to GLP-1 medications. The internet is flooded with before-and-afters, hot takes, and scary headlines. But what about the middle? What about the part where you're not sure it's working, you're navigating identity shifts, and you’re too ashamed to tel...
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5 days ago
26 minutes

The System for Everything
29: The System for Creating Without Performing with Ashlyn Carter
Do you ever feel like you’re performing your business instead of showing up in it? That’s the tension I explored in this week’s conversation with Ashlyn Carter, the conversion copywriter, messaging strategist, and quiet architect behind some of the internet’s most powerful brands. While this conversation started about copy and strategy, it quickly turned into a deeper exploration of voice, vulnerability, and the courage it takes to lead your business with clarity instead of performance. This ...
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1 week ago
39 minutes

The System for Everything
28: The System for Getting Out of Feast-or-Famine Finances with Geily Romero
If your finances feel like a rollercoaster, it’s time to stop screaming and start steering. You’re not alone if your business bank account swings from dopamine highs to devastating lows. One month you're flush with client payments, the next you’re wondering if Stripe has ghosted you. The feast or famine cycle is a real (and exhausting) part of entrepreneurship, especially for creatives and service providers. In this episode, we're joined by fractional CFO and financial consultant Geily Romero...
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2 weeks ago
24 minutes

The System for Everything
27: The System for Being a Thank-You Person
Have you ever written a heartfelt thank you card and then watched it hibernate in your junk drawer until spring? In today’s episode, I’m sharing simple systems for expressing gratitude and becoming a thank-you person just in time for Thanksgiving. From handwritten notes to real-time compliments and even thank-you pizzas (with a lesson on paper plates), this episode is packed with quick wins to make gratitude part of your everyday life. I also get personal about the NICU, share how I’m t...
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4 weeks ago
7 minutes

The System for Everything
26: The System for Finding Free Fun with Sarah Von Bargen
Ever feel like fun and free are mutually exclusive? Sarah Von Bargen is here to show you that’s totally not the case. In this episode of System for Everything, she joins us to unpack how we can spend our time, money, and energy more intentionally so we live a life we love without becoming broke or exhausted. In this Episode: Why free activities often feel “cheap” or “boring” and how to flip that narrative.The habit & mindset shifts that let you treat your city like a vacation destination....
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1 month ago
29 minutes

The System for Everything
25: The System for Getting in the Room with Angelica Pompy
Have you ever walked into a room and felt like no one sees you—let alone remembers you? In today's episode, I'm joined by powerhouse business coach, speaker and marketing strategist Angelica Pompy, who helps creative women build profitable businesses with confidence and clarity. Listen in as we dig into how to “get in the room,” not just physically, but mentally, emotionally, and strategically. Plus we're talking about how to stay in the room long after you’ve left. In this Episode: How showi...
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1 month ago
32 minutes

The System for Everything
24: The System for Tricking Yourself Into Believing You’re Qualified
Ever feel like you don’t belong at the table you built? You’re not alone. I’m talking to Katie Mast, a seasoned creative‑entrepreneur turned community‑builder with big, blunt truths about imposter syndrome. Katie worked in the wedding, events and creative industries, and worked with industry platforms, so she knows what it’s like to be both visible and unsure. We peel back the stories behind the smiles, unpack the lies imposter syndrome tells you, and build a system for showing up anyway. In ...
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1 month ago
30 minutes

The System for Everything
23: The System for Getting Involved in Your Community
What if the key to transforming your city was simply showing up? For many of us, local politics and civic engagement can feel like a world reserved for career politicians, polished extroverts, or people with endless free time. But what if I told you that you could make a meaningful impact in your community without quitting your day job or becoming someone you're not? In this episode, I spoke with Laura Vola, former candidate for city council in Carrollton, Texas, about what it really lo...
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1 month ago
28 minutes

The System for Everything
22: The System for Guilt-Free Business Spending with Michelle Taylor
If you've ever hovered over the "Buy Now" button with a pit in your stomach and a credit card in hand, this episode is for you. In this episode, I sat down with my personal financial advisor, Michelle Taylor who founded Women in Wealth, to talk about the messy, emotional side of business spending. From $997 unopened courses to aspirational hires we’re not ready for, we unpack how to tell the difference between a smart investment and a comparison-fueled expense. Michelle brings over a decade o...
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2 months ago
24 minutes

The System for Everything
21: The System for Guardrailing Your Day (When Your Brain Won’t Do It for You) with Christi Johnson
What if your calendar wasn’t just for managing time, but for protecting your energy? In this episode, I sit down with Christi Johnson, business strategist, podcaster, and founder of the Dream Biz Lab. She helps creative and neurodivergent entrepreneurs build businesses rooted in joy, sustainability, and brain-friendly systems. Christi shares how hitting a $10K month almost cost her her mental health, how discovering she had bipolar 2 disorder reshaped her entire workflow, and the non-negotiab...
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2 months ago
20 minutes

The System for Everything
20: The System for Building a Brand That Actually Feels Like You with Dakota Hersey
If your brand colors (or messaging) don’t spark joy, it’s time for a reboot. This week on System for Everything, I’m joined by Dakota Hersey, founder of More Than Creative. After growing a successful photography business, she’s back to her first love—helping small business owners market and sell their talents authentically. Dakota doesn’t just design brands that look good. She helps creatives and service providers build brands that make content creation feel easy, client communication f...
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2 months ago
26 minutes

The System for Everything
19: The System for Writing the Book You Actually Want to Write with Jamie Varon
What if your most honest, messy self is your greatest writing superpower? In this episode, I sit down with Jamie Baron, bestselling author, essayist, and creative force, to crack open what it really takes to write the book that only you can write. Jamie has built a body of work that’s at once personal and deeply resonant—from her viral essays to bestselling nonfiction to novels. We unpack how she developed her voice over a decade of trial and error, her ritualistic approach to writing even wh...
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2 months ago
51 minutes

The System for Everything
18: The System for Surviving Success with Juliana Tomlinson
If you're hustling so hard that your soul has taken a backseat, you’re going to want to hear this. Today I’m talking with Juliana Tomlinson, a wedding photographer, speaker, and business coach, who had one of the most successful years of her life professionally, yet the hardest emotionally. She booked her dream weddings, launched big programs, but also hit burnout so severe she didn’t even recognize the warning signs. We talk about how comparison, over‑commitment, and never saying “no” can le...
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2 months ago
27 minutes

The System for Everything
17: The System for Growing Your Email List Without Feeling Spammy with Dawn Richardson
Ever wondered why you dread building your email list? What if I told you it's not about spam—it’s about showing up with heart, humor, and strategy? In this episode, I chat with Dawn Richardson—the product education manager at Flodesk, former software engineer, wedding photographer, and all‑around tech‑meets‑creative powerhouse. She shares how she helps entrepreneurs build email systems that feel authentic, not icky. This episode is brought to you by The Entrepreneur's Death Folder: If your bu...
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3 months ago
35 minutes

The System for Everything
16: The System for Living Through September 11th with Dr. Greg Fried
Some episodes entertain. This one will change you. Dr. Gregory Fried’s story is not just about surviving 9/11—it's about everything that came after. As the Executive Chief Surgeon for the NYPD, he wasn’t just a witness; he was a first responder standing at the very edge of collapse. What he saw, what he carried, and what he still remembers is etched into every word of this conversation. Let me introduce you to my father-in-law. Find It Quickly 01:15 - Early Career and Becoming a Police Surgeo...
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3 months ago
56 minutes

The System for Everything
15: The System for Staying Offline While Running an Online Business with Sarah Erickson
What if the key to growing your business was actually less time online? That’s exactly what we’re diving into with today’s guest, Sarah Erickson, the intentional brand designer behind Sarah Ann Design. Sarah helps creatives build unforgettable brands without living on Instagram. We chat about the systems she uses to stay mostly offline while still booking dream clients, her Pinterest-first strategy that works 24/7, and the magic of personalized client experiences. If you’ve ever felt li...
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3 months ago
25 minutes

The System for Everything
14: The System for Keeping It Personal (Even When It’s Prewritten) with Colie James
When you think of templates, do you picture robotic emails that suck all the personality out of your client experience? In this episode, we're joined by Colie James, a Disney-loving client experience strategist and host of the Business First Creatives podcast. Colie shares why templates get such a bad rap (hint: it’s not the template, it’s how people use them), how to infuse your brand personality into even the most automated workflow, and why voice of customer research is your secret weapon ...
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3 months ago
21 minutes

The System for Everything
13: The System for Navigating Adoption with Caitlin Phillips
Waiting to adopt is its own kind of emotional limbo—equal parts hopeful and heartbreaking. And if you think you can Google your way through the process? Think again. Adoption comes with more moving parts than most people realize. Even the most organized parents can quickly find themselves overwhelmed. That’s where Caitlin Phillips comes in—a licensed clinical social worker, adoption specialist since 2009, and co-founder of Hello Baby Adoption Consultants. Caitlin isn’t just a guide; she’s a l...
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4 months ago
30 minutes

The System for Everything
12: The System for Turning Small Moments Into Big Movements with Akua Konadu
What do a falling skirt, a Love Island soundbite, and a sick emoji have in common? According to storytelling strategist Akua Konadu: everything. They're stories that make an impact. In this episode, I sit down with Akua—host of the Unbreakable Business Podcast and a master of making micro-moments unforgettable. We talk about how the smallest, most awkward, or most seemingly mundane stories are often the ones that create the deepest connections in your brand. Akua shares why authenticity trump...
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4 months ago
28 minutes

The System for Everything
11: The System for Reframing Your "Flaws" as Superpowers with Molly McCauley
What if your biggest flaw was actually your best feature? It’s a question Molly McCauley had to ask herself—not just once, but repeatedly—on her journey as a neurodivergent entrepreneur. Molly spent years navigating a system that never quite fit. Once she was diagnosed with ADHD and anxiety as an adult, she realized it's time to flip the script. Now she's helping others do the same. 3 Key Takeaways: Why being "too much" might be your competitive edgeHow to create flexible, neurodivergen...
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4 months ago
34 minutes

The System for Everything
You know that late-night scroll: the one where you're desperate, searching for answers, and all you find are horror stories or shiny success reels? I’ve been there. Cathy Olson has too. We’re living in the age of extremes, especially when it comes to GLP-1 medications. The internet is flooded with before-and-afters, hot takes, and scary headlines. But what about the middle? What about the part where you're not sure it's working, you're navigating identity shifts, and you’re too ashamed to tel...