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Create a Flow PodcastThe Rest Reset: Why Downtime Is a Power Tool for CreatorsBurnout doesn’t start when you’re tired it starts when you ignore the first signs of imbalance.In this episode of the Create a Flow Podcast, Elesha Jacobs shares how she reframed rest as a power tool for creativity and peace.Learn how to build a routine that restores your energy, resets your systems, and allows your creativity to flow again.What You’ll Learn:👉🏽 The mindset shift that turns rest into a productivity strategy👉🏽 How to create a 3-step Rest Reset Routine👉🏽 Why faith and rest belong at the center of your wo...
2025-11-1810 min
Create a Flow PodcastWhen Life Becomes the System: How to Build Balance That Actually WorksAfter years of building systems that helped her thrive as a solo creator, Elesha Jacobs realized those same routines were failing her in a new season of partnership and change.In this episode of the Create a Flow Podcast, Elesha shares how she rebuilt her systems around balance, energy, and connection not control.You’ll learn how to recognize when your workflows stop serving you and how to design structures that evolve as your life does.What You’ll Learn:The 4 signs your system needs a redesignHow...
2025-11-1106 min
Create a Flow PodcastWhen Your Systems Fail: How to Redesign Your Life, Work & Workflow Without Burning OutEver hit a wall with your routines, your business systems or even your mindset? In this week’s episode, I share the real, raw moment when I realized my systems weren’t working anymore… and what I did next. You’ll learn my 10-step framework for redesigning your workflow from the inside out, and why healing, grief, and creativity all play a role in rebuilding sustainably.This one’s for anyone who’s ever had to start over on purpose. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers...
2025-10-2817 min
Create a Flow PodcastI Didn’t Recognize Myself as a Creator Anymore - Here’s What I Did About ItWhat happens when your creative process evolves so much you don’t even recognize your own work? In this episode, I share the raw truth about facing a creative identity crisis while transitioning from solo creator to creative collaborator and how I’m learning to find my voice again in the midst of it all. If you’ve ever felt lost in your own growth, this one will feel like a deep breath and a mirror. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episod...
2025-10-1410 min
Create a Flow PodcastThe End of Solo Creative Life: How Marriage Changed My Creative RhythmIn this heartfelt episode of Create a Flow, Elesha opens up about how getting married transformed her creative rhythm and daily habits. From grieving her solo creative identity to learning collaboration and new routines, she reflects on what it means to build a creative life that honors both growth and partnership. Whether you’re navigating a major life change, evolving as a creative, or simply redefining your rhythm, this episode will inspire you to embrace transition with grace, honesty, and flow. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or...
2025-10-0705 min
Create a Flow PodcastWhy 90% of Podcasts Die After 7 Episodes (And How We’re Different)In this powerful behind-the-scenes episode, I'm pulling back the curtain to share the untold story of why Create a Flow exists and where we're heading. This podcast was born from watching talented creators burn out in real-time on social media, and I created it to prove that sustainable success is possible without sacrificing your sanity. I'm sharing how you my incredible community have been implementing systems from our episodes on Sunday Reset routines, energy management, and productivity strategies, with so many of you reporting life-changing results that prove there's another way beyond hustle culture.Looking ahead, Create...
2025-07-2910 min
Create a Flow PodcastWhy I Only Work 3 Days a Week (And Get More Done Than Ever)What if I told you the biggest productivity lie is that you need to be productive every single day?In this episode, I'm sharing the personal flow formula that completely transformed how I work and why I now accomplish more in 3 days than I used to in 7.Grab the Creator Flow Kit mentioned in the episode, templates to help you design your week around energy, not against it.One thing i want you to take away from this episode is that the most productive thing you can do today might be to do...
2025-07-2214 min
Create a Flow PodcastWhy the Most Successful Entrepreneurs Have More Rules Than Corporate EmployeesIn this episode, I break down the biggest lie we tell ourselves about entrepreneurship that it's all about freedom from structure. I reveal why the most successful entrepreneurs actually have more systems than corporate employees, they just designed them to work for their goals.I share insights on the myth of freedom in entrepreneurship and why structure creates freedom, not restricts it. Learn practical systems that changed everything for me and how systems save mental energy for creativity and strategy.Your action step: Pick one area of your business that needs a system (not more...
2025-07-1510 min
Create a Flow PodcastWhy I’m Exhausted (And Why You Probably Are Too)In this raw and honest episode, I share what it's really like to hit the wall after 12 weeks of non-stop working in Q2. No polished advice or productivity hacks – just real talk about burnout, guilt, and learning to prioritize sustainability over hustle culture.What You'll Learn:* Why feeling guilty about being tired is holding you back* The difference between being dedicated and being obsessed* How to recognize when your systems are serving you vs. controlling you* Why rest isn't lazy – it's strategic* Practical steps to rebuild your work...
2025-07-0808 min
Create a Flow PodcastThe Three-Platform Rule That Changed My BusinessIn this episode, I share the game-changing business decision that saved my sanity and dramatically improved my results: abandoning the "be everywhere" social media strategy for a focused three-platform approach.What You'll Learn* Why spreading across 5+ platforms was draining my business instead of growing it* The real cost of trying to be everywhere your audience is* How to build an "owned ecosystem" that energizes instead of exhausts you* The three-platform rule and how to choose your platforms strategically* Why depth beats breadth every single time in community...
2025-07-0109 min
Create a Flow PodcastThe Serve-First Trap: Why I Almost Monetized Myself Into Burnout (And How You Can Avoid It)Are you giving away your best work for free while struggling to pay the bills? You're not alone. In this episode, we dive deep into the "serve-first trap" - why good intentions can lead to bad business decisions, and how you can create sustainable income without sacrificing your values, rest, or productivity.Key Takeaways:The Serve-First Trap: Giving everything away for free isn't generous - it's unsustainable and ultimately serves no one well.Money as a Tool: Revenue isn't about greed; it's about creating the resources needed to serve sustainably and reach more...
2025-06-2418 min
Create a Flow PodcastCreating When You Don't Feel Like It: What I Do on Low-Motivation DaysWe've all been there—staring at a blank page, feeling uninspired, questioning if we even have anything valuable to create. In this raw and practical episode, I'm sharing exactly what I do on those tough creative days when motivation feels non-existent.This isn't about toxic positivity or forcing inspiration. It's about real strategies that work when you're in the creative trenches, feeling stuck, and need to show up anyway.What You'll Learn* Why motivation isn't a prerequisite for creativity (and what is)* The 10-minute rule that transforms overwhelming projects into manageable ta...
2025-06-1725 min
Create a Flow PodcastNo One Talks About This: The Lonely Side of Building OnlineBuilding an online business isn't just about strategy and content—it's about navigating the emotional roller coaster that comes with entrepreneurship. In this vulnerable episode, I open up about the lonely reality of building online, the comparison trap that keeps creators stuck, and how faith in God can transform your entire approach to business.In this episode, we explore:* The reality of loneliness and emotional ups and downs when building online* How to develop emotional resilience and celebrate small wins* The importance of genuine community vs. just having an audience...
2025-06-1024 min
Create a Flow PodcastThe Time Management Lie (And What Actually Works for Creatives)We need to talk about the biggest lie in productivity culture: that you just need better time management to be more creative.In this episode, I'm breaking down why all those time-blocking strategies and productivity hacks aren't working for creatives and what you should focus on instead. Spoiler alert: it's not about finding more hours in your day.I share my own creative rock-bottom moment, the four types of creative energy that actually matter, and why protecting your creative juice is more important than optimizing your calendar. Plus, practical experiments you can try this week...
2025-06-0314 min
Create a Flow PodcastWhat I Wish I Knew About Creating Consistently Before Burning OutIn this episode, I am sharing about her 3-month content creation burnout and the hard lessons I learned about creating consistently as a technology specialist and entrepreneur. If you're a technical creative struggling to balance client work with content creation, this episode is for you.In this episode, you will discover:* The Breaking Point: What Led to Burnout* Hard Questions That Led to Breakthrough* What Changed Everything: 4 Key Realizations* Tech Creatives Have Different Creative Rhythms* and more…Get your creator flow kit here: ht...
2025-05-2718 min
Create a Flow PodcastThe Real Reason Productivity Systems Stop WorkingAre your productivity tools failing you? In this episode, we unpack why even the perfect productivity systems eventually break down for creative entrepreneurs and knowledge workers.In this episode, you'll discover:* The predictable productivity system cycle that leads to burnout and abandonment* Why creative entrepreneurs often self-sabotage their systems just as they start working* How unrealistic expectations and rigid systems create a disconnection from what actually matters* A four-part framework for building sustainable productivity that works with your natural energy* Why simplicity beats complexity when creating systems...
2025-05-2015 min
Create a Flow PodcastFrom Code to CEO: My Journey as a Technical CreativeIn this episode, I share my 20+ year journey from fascinated 11-year-old computer enthusiast to corporate IT department head to purpose-driven entrepreneur. I reveal how my technical foundation became my entrepreneurial superpower, the challenges of being a Black woman in tech, and the powerful mindset shifts that helped me build Innovategy Solutions®. This is my story about rediscovering my original mission and learning that success isn't defined by climbing the corporate ladder, it's about creating a business that aligns with your purpose and gives you the freedom to serve authentically.Episode Highlights:* My first encounter with c...
2025-05-1337 min
Create a Flow PodcastFrom Chaos to Clarity: How One Day Can Transform Your Entire WeekAre you constantly feeling overwhelmed in your creative business? In this episode, I share how implementing a weekly CEO Day completely transformed my entrepreneurial journey from burnout to breakthrough.I break down my exact step-by-step process for running an effective CEO Day that brings focus, intention, and alignment to your week. You'll discover how dedicating just one day to strategic planning can prevent the constant hustle that leaves most entrepreneurs exhausted and unfulfilled.What You'll Learn:* Why starting your week in reaction mode guarantees overwhelm and burnout* The 5-part...
2025-05-0619 min
Create a Flow PodcastMy Sunday Reset: How I Plan for a Productive Week Without BurnoutYou ever wake up on a Monday morning already feeling behind? 😩The week just started and somehow, you're already playing catch-up.That used to be my reality too... until I discovered the secret wasn't doing more on Mondays, it was resetting on Sundays.In this episode of Create A Flow, I'm sharing my real-life Sunday Reset routine not a Pinterest-perfect aesthetic, but actual steps to start the week in control, calm, and purposeful.Here's What You'll Learn:* Why a Sunday Reset changes everything for your productivity* How to digital dec...
2025-04-2912 min
Create a Flow PodcastHow to Set Calendar Boundaries & Protect Your Time as a Creative EntrepreneurMost people think setting boundaries means saying "no" to people.But for creative entrepreneurs, the real challenge?Learning to say no to your calendar.In this episode of Create A Flow, I am unpacking the deeper strategy behind calendar boundaries and how rest isn't just allowed it's ordained. Learn how to create a schedule rooted in biblical principals, energy management, and purposeful productivity.In This Episode, You'll Discover:✅ Why rest isn’t optional—it’s strategic and sacred✅ The truth about time management vs. energy management✅ How to create buffer zones, quiet time...
2025-04-2221 min
Create a Flow PodcastHow I Use a Digital Brain to Stay Creative Without Burning OutYou ever sit down with a full heart but a foggy brain?You know there’s creative gold inside you but instead, you’re jumping from tab to tab, app to app, wondering where the day went.That used to be my reality… until I created what I now call my Digital Brain.In this episode, I’m walking you through the exact productivity system I use to manage my creative projects, reduce overwhelm, and honor both my spirit and my schedule. If you're a content creator, entrepreneur, or multi-passionate creative who's tired of digital chaos th...
2025-04-1516 min
Create a Flow PodcastRest Is a Revenue Strategy (But No One Talks About It Like That)You’re grinding, growing, doing all the things but deep down, you’re tired. Like, soul-tired.In this episode, I share the moment God told me to rest… and why I almost didn’t.If you’ve been afraid that rest will cost you momentum, this episode is the reset you didn’t know you needed.Let’s talk Scripture, surrender, and how obedience can unlock the peace hustle never will.Share this episode: Know someone creative who’s tired but won’t stop? Send them this.It might be the nudge they’...
2025-04-0802 min
Create a Flow PodcastWhy Overworking Is A Trap (And How To Escape)Overworking isn’t a badge of honor it’s a trap that keeps you stuck in a cycle of burnout and frustration. You’ve tried all the planners, Notion templates, and automation tools, yet you’re still struggling to keep up. Why? Because productivity isn’t about tools it’s about how you use them.In this episode, we’ll uncover:• The hidden reason your productivity systems aren’t working• How to declutter your mind, workspace, and schedule for better focus• Why energy management is more important than time management• The simple habits...
2025-04-0224 min
Create a Flow PodcastThe Art of Saying No: How Smart Entrepreneurs Set Boundaries for Growth in 2025Saying yes to every opportunity isn’t ambition—it’s a shortcut to burnout. In this episode, I break down how setting strategic boundaries can help you scale without sacrificing your sanity. If you’re juggling client work, content creation, and a never-ending inbox, this one’s for you.What You'll Learn:✅ The Million Dollar Filter—how to decide what’s actually worth your time✅ The Power of Productive Declining—how to say no without burning bridges✅ The Delegation Defense—when to systemize, automate, or outsource✅ How shifting your mindset around saying no c...
2025-03-2804 min
Create a Flow PodcastHow to Boost Productivity Using Apple Reminders (Without the Overwhelm)Boost Your Productivity: Streamline Content Creation with Apple RemindersLearn how to enhance your productivity as a content creator using the Apple Reminders app.This episode discusses common challenges creators face, like scattered ideas and lack of execution, and introduces a three-step system to capture, organize, and execute content ideas effectively.The steps include creating a 'content inbox' for ideas, structuring your day for focused execution with specific task sections, and leveraging reminders and automation to stay on track.Follow along to transform your workflow and ensure your creative ideas reach...
2025-03-2707 min