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ManageMint Made EasyBreak the Deep-End Flailing Cycle: How to Stop Drowning and Start LeadingHey hey friend, In this episode, we’re talking all about that wild, wobbly feeling of being thrown into management without a life jacket—flailing, not sailing, and wondering when the lifeboat is coming! We get real about the “supposed to’s” and “shoulds” that leave us treading water in a sea of shame, and why sometimes, the container (not just the swimmer!) needs fixing. From surprise promotions to juggling a million roles, we’re sharing our own splashy stories and reminding you: you’re not alone in the kiddie pool OR the open ocean. So grab your...2025-07-2242 min
ManageMint Made EasyYou Don’t Know What You Don’t Know—Yet. Here's What to Do About ItHey hey friend, Today, we’re diving headfirst into the wild, wonderful world of curiosity and lifelong learning. You know us—two self-proclaimed nerds who believe that asking “why?” is the first step to growing as a leader (and as a human!). We’re sharing stories about what it means to admit you don’t know it all (spoiler: nobody does!), how to embrace the unknown, and why it’s okay to not have all the answers—whether you’re running a team, a household, or just trying to figure out what game you’re even playing! 🎲 2025-07-1534 min
ManageMint Made EasyStop Winging It: Build a Real System So You Can Lead With ConfidenceHey hey friend, We’re sliding into your podcast feed with a big ol’ hug and a little tough love. 💌 Today, we’re calling out the “winging it” approach—yes, we see you, improvisers! We’ve been there, done that, and got the T-shirt (and maybe a few confused team members along the way 😅). In this episode, we’re spilling the tea on why flying by the seat of your pants just isn’t a sustainable strategy. We’re talking about the phases of winging it, the risks (hello, team confusion!), and why your team can always tell when you’r...2025-07-0838 min
Missions to MovementsHow to Achieve MORE By Doing Less with Kishshana PalmerRedefining productivity (and actually slowing down) might be the KEY to preventing burnout in the nonprofit world. Author, coach, and leadership expert Kishshana Palmer is joining me to break down what it really takes to do less, better, especially during your busiest fundraising seasons. From her "RETHINK Method", which starts by challenging what productivity actually means - to embracing boundaries, joy, and rest as strategic advantages, Kishshana unpacks the pressures nonprofit professionals face and all the ways we can lead with intention instead of urgency. Burnout is...2025-07-0235 min
ManageMint Made EasyWhy Managing Feels So DANG Hard? (And How to Shift That Fast)Hey hey friend, Ever wonder why management feels so darn hard? 😅 In this episode, we’re keeping it real about the true challenges of leadership. It’s not just about checking off tasks—it’s about people, emotions, and those ever-shifting expectations. We’re talking about how today’s workplace is changing—self-advocacy is on the rise, and younger professionals are redefining what it means to succeed at work. 🙌🏾 Setting boundaries and clear expectations isn’t just a nice-to-have, it’s a must for surviving (and thriving!) as a manager. Join us for honest stories, a few laugh...2025-07-0138 min
ManageMint Made EasyWhy This Podcast Will Change How You LeadHey there, Management Mavens! Welcome back to Season 4 of the ManageMint Made Easy podcast, where we offer a fresh take on leadership. 🎧 Buckle up for a no-filter, full-of-flavor journey through what REALLY makes management feel like you're navigating a workplace wilderness. We're two Island girls from New York who've been in these leadership streets for decades, and we're here to break the cycle of managers just surviving. This isn't your Pinterest-perfect leadership fantasy - this is the raw, spicy, honest tea about managing teams without losing your mind. In this kickoff episo...2025-06-2422 min
The Hard at Work Podcast14. Busy Isn’t a Badge: Rethinking Work with Kishshana PalmerBusy is a badge we never asked for—and it’s time to put it down.In this episode of Hard at Work, Ellen sits down with speaker, strategist, coach, and author Kishshana Palmer to talk about what it really means to lead without burning out—and why “busy” has become the badge no one actually wants to wear -- all topics covered in Kishshana's new book, Busy Is a Four Letter Word.Kishshana shares stories from building her own boutique firm and managing 40-person teams across time zones, showing us...2025-06-1956 min
I Love Mortgage Brokering653: Busy Is A Four-Letter Word - Kishshana PalmerWhat if your packed schedule is actually robbing you of the life you’re working so hard to build? In this energizing and soul-stirring episode, speaker, author, and leadership coach Kishshana Palmer returns to share hard-earned wisdom from her new book Busy is a Four-Letter Word. With humor, vulnerability, and firecracker insight, she peels back the layers of what it really means to be “busy”—and why we keep wearing burnout like a badge of honor.
From the moment her back literally gave out mid-suitcase-pack to the “green light” mindset that can reboot your ambition and your joy, Kishsha...2025-06-1631 min
Girl Get Visible Podcast: SEO Traffic, Content Marketing, and BusinessBusy Is a Four Letter Word: How Slowing Down Can Help You Thrive with Kishshana PalmerIn this episode of the Girl Get Visible podcast, Akilah sits down with the powerhouse Kishshana Palmer to have a real conversation about what it truly means to step out of corporate, let go of the "busy badge," and lead with intention.
Kishshana's new book, Busy Is a Four Letter Word: A Guide to Achieving More by Doing Less, hits on a truth many women 40+ know too well: staying busy isn’t the goal—building a life and business you love is. Together, Akilah and Kishshana break down why unlearning hustle culture is critical for women as grow...2025-04-281h 00
ManageMint Made EasyCommunity Wellness and Wellbeing: Build a Tribe That ThrivesListen up, burnout warriors! 👀 Today we're breaking down the toxic relationship between your to-do list and your community connections. 🤝🏾 Welcome to part 6 of the special wellness series, Community Wellness, where we're building our five-star wellness plan ⭐ - and here's the most important truth: Being busy does NOT mean you're building meaningful relationships. 💖 I'm about to spill ALL the community tea, from my days of being a total friendship martyr to learning how to make connections feel sexier than your morning coffee. I'm pulling back the curtain on my own community journey, and we'll talk about: why your self...2025-04-1425 min
ManageMint Made EasyFinancial Wellness: Making It Rain Without Drowning in StressListen up, my friends. Today we're breaking down the toxic relationship between busyness and your bank account. 👀Welcome to Episode 5 of our limited series in partnership with DonorPerfect where we’re creating our very own five-star wellness plans ⭐ - and here's an most important truth: Being busy does NOT mean you're making bank. 💵I'm about to spill all my financial tea, from my days of being a total money martyr to learning how to make savings feel sexier than your morning latte. I'm pulling back the curtain on my own money journey, and we'll talk about: why...2025-04-0730 min
ManageMint Made EasyMental Wellness: Because Your Brain Deserves a Vacation TooSo here's the real tea, friends: Sometimes our busyness is just trauma wearing a fancy productivity costume. We're filling our calendars to avoid dealing with the messy stuff underneath. But you (yes, you) deserve peace. You deserve to breathe. You deserve to put yourself first. Welcome to Episode 4 of our limited series in partnership with DonorPerfect where we’re creating our very own five-star wellness plans ⭐ - and here's the most important truth: You are allowed to rest. I see you, sitting at your desk, eating lunch while answering emails, pretending that "I'm fine" smile actua...2025-03-3122 min
The Intentional Fundraiser PodcastFrom Burnout to Balance: Lessons from Kishshana PalmerIs your work running you instead of the other way around? Here's how to break free from the busyness trap...I’ve certainly been there, and so has Kishshana Palmer, the powerhouse author of Busy is a Four-Letter Word. In our recent conversation on The Intentional Fundraiser podcast, Kishshana shared stories that hit home—like the moment her daughter told her, “You don’t have to monetize everything you’re good at.” 💡 That was her wake-up call to rethink how she approached work and life.This episode dives deep into overcoming “martyritis” (yes, it’s a thing!), achieving mor...2025-03-2647 min
ManageMint Made EasySpiritual Wellness: Finding Your Zen in a World Gone MadPicture this, friends: You're scrolling through life on autopilot, your LinkedIn title feels like your entire identity, and you can't remember the last time you did something just for JOY. Sound familiar? This episode is for you, friend. It’s time to trade that stress ball for a crystal ball, soul searchers! ✨ Welcome to Episode 3 of our limited series in partnership with DonorPerfect where we’re creating our very own five-star wellness plans ⭐ - it’s time to find purpose beyond the daily grind and connect with something bigger than ourselves. In this episode I break down...2025-03-2425 min
Moms Overcoming Overwhelm | Decluttering Tips, Declutter, Systems, Routines for Moms, Home Organization183 // Busy is a Four-Letter Word: Saying No, Creating Rituals, and Lessons from the Golden Girls - with Kishshana PalmerWhat can the Golden Girls teach us about slowing down, saying “no” gracefully, and finding joy in motherhood? Turns out, quite a bit!
In Kishshana Palmer’s new book Busy is a Four-Letter Word, she draws important lessons about taking off the “badge of busy”, living intentionally, and finding meaning in beauty in our everyday lives through the classic shows The Golden Girls and A Different World.
We chat about how we can gracefully say no, how we can elevate our routines to meaningful rituals, how to find community and thrive as moms, and so much more!2025-03-0637 minMoms Overcoming Overwhelm | Decluttering Tips, Declutter, Systems, Routines for Moms, Home Organization183 // Busy is a Four-Letter Word: Saying No, Creating Rituals, and Lessons from the Golden Girls - with Kishshana PalmerWhat can the Golden Girls teach us about slowing down, saying “no” gracefully, and finding joy in motherhood? Turns out, quite a bit!
In Kishshana Palmer’s new book Busy is a Four-Letter Word, she draws important lessons about taking off the “badge of busy”, living intentionally, and finding meaning in beauty in our everyday lives through the classic shows The Golden Girls and A Different World.
We chat about how we can gracefully say no, how we can elevate our routines to meaningful rituals, how to find community and thrive as moms, and so much more!2025-03-0637 min
ManageMint Made EasyPhysical Wellness: More Than Just Green Juice and Yoga PantsOkay, listen up, y'all. Today, we're talking about this body of ours - that thing we've been ignoring while we answer just one more email. 😬 (I know we’re all guilty!)Welcome to Episode 2 of our limited series in partnership with DonorPerfect where we’re creating our very own five-star wellness plans ⭐ - no more glorifying the hustle, just pure joy and balance.Today friends, we're pulling back the curtain on the small, manageable ways to prioritize your physical wellness and well-being without turning your life upside down. 💪Now, let's get into the nitty-gritty...2025-02-2423 min
ManageMint Made EasyThe Busy Trap - Breaking Free from the GrindHey hey friends, welcome back to the podcast! It's been way too long since I've had the chance to chat with y'all, but I'm so excited to kick off this brand new special series in partnership with DonorPerfect. Over the course of the next 5 episodes, I’ll be sharing my personal journey and advice to help you create your very own five-star wellness plan ⭐ - no more glorifying the hustle, just pure joy and balance. In this first episode, I'm gonna be real with you - we're diving headfirst into the busy trap. You know, that hamster whee...2025-02-1727 min
RKD Group: ThinkersNavigating life's challenges: A conversation with Kishshana PalmerIn this episode of the RKD Group: Thinkers podcast, hosts Justin McCord and Ronnie Richard engage with Kishshana Palmer, CEO of ManageMint Inc. and author of “Busy is a Four-Letter Word.” The conversation explores Kishshana's journey of embracing authenticity, navigating personal and professional challenges, and the importance of asking for help. Kishshana shares insights from her new book, which aims to empower the busy, sandwich generation, particularly Gen Xers, to achieve more by doing less.Follow RKD Group on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook @RKD GroupFor more information, info.rkdgroup.com/podcast.2025-01-2334 min
When Bearing Witness®: Becoming a Trauma-Informed StorytellerFinding Balance and Joy in Nonprofit Storytelling with Kishshana PalmerSend us a textIn this episode of When Bearing Witness, we talk with Kishshana Palmer, a dynamic international speaker, coach, and author, to discuss her new book, Busy Is a Four-Letter Word: A Guide to Achieving More by Doing Less. Kishshana’s candid insights offer a much-needed pause for nonprofit professionals and storytellers navigating the relentless demands of their work. We discuss the importance of slowing down to avoid burnout and maintain the authenticity and empathy necessary for impactful storytelling. Through actionable advice and relatable anecdotes, she illustrates how storytellers can challenge unre...2024-12-1726 min
Nonprofit411 PodcastFrom Burnout to Balance: Leading Nonprofits with Care featuring Kishshana Palmer | Nonprofit 411 PodcastIn this episode of Nonprofit411, host Sarah Barton sits down with Kishshana Palmer, CEO of ManageMint, for an inspiring conversation about effective leadership in the nonprofit sector. Kishshana, a seasoned change management consultant, shares her insights on fostering healthy, human-centered workplace cultures and prioritizing self-care as a leader. Her approach is rooted in the philosophy that “if you don’t live well, you can’t lead well.”
Key Takeaways:
Wellness-Centric Leadership: Embrace self-care as foundational to effective leadership. Leaders who prioritize well-being can manage stress and make clearer, stronger decisions.
Ritualizing the Workday: Creating simple, i...2024-12-0933 min
Confessions with Jess and CindyRebuilding, Redefining, and Thriving with Kishshana PalmerHow do you rebuild your business—and your confidence—when it feels like everything is falling apart? In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode, Jess and Cindy welcome back Kishshana Palmer, CEO of ManageMint, to share the real story behind her business reinvention. Kishshana doesn’t hold back as she opens up about the rollercoaster of running a million-dollar company, only to watch it all crumble in an unexpected moment. From struggling to pay her mortgage to using her savings to keep her team together, Kishshana takes us through the hard lessons she’s learned—and the inspiring way she’s clim...2024-11-2858 min
Social Impact LeaderBusy Is A Four-Letter-Word with Kishshana PalmerOn today’s episode, Jeff speaks with Kishshana Palmer—speaker, TEDx alum, and author of Busy is a Four-Letter Word. Kishshana dives into reigniting passion, embracing purpose without second-guessing, and navigating the unique tensions faced by social impact leaders. She shares valuable insights on making intentional choices to reduce stress, creating more freedom and impact as a leader. Plus, Kishshana offers an inside look at her new book, exploring how it empowers leaders to thrive in their roles. Follow: instagram.com/socialimpactleader socialimpactleader.com Follow: instagram.com/plywoodpeople plywoodpeople.com Lea...2024-10-3047 min
We Are For Good Podcast - The Podcast for Nonprofits579. From Burnout to Balance: A Roadmap for Nonprofit Leaders in "Busy is a Four-Letter Word" - Kishshana PalmerMeet Kishshana. With over 25 years in the social sector as an international speaker, trainer, and coach, she’s dedicated her career to helping individuals and organizations reach their highest potential. Her new book "Busy Is a Four Letter Word", dropping Dec. 12th, calls out the toxic culture of busyness and lays out a five-star wellness plan covering everything from emotional health to community care💖 In this convo, we dive into how we can ditch the grind, prioritize our well-being, and build workplaces where vulnerability and support thrive 🤝 Tune in for real talk on leading with compassion and living a healthie...2024-10-2146 min
Nonprofit Expert16: Unlocking Nonprofit Leadership Potential: Kishshana Palmer on SPARK Principles, Team Strengths, and Self-CareUnlock your opportunity for impactful leadership no matter your role with Kishshana Palmer, a renowned speaker, trainer, and coach. Kishshana walks us through her leadership tips using the acronym “SPARK”. She shares her expertise in fundraising, marketing, and talent management while reminding you of your potential. Explore accessible leadership, interpersonal dynamics, and diverse ideas for team cohesion and productivity. Join us for best practices for prioritizing self-care and continuous learning for effective leadership.Connect with KishshannaLinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | X Connect with DonorPerfectLinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram | TikTok | XRead more: Self...2024-07-3030 min
Nonprofit Nation with Julia CampbellCreating Sticky Teams That Thrive with Kishshana PalmerWhat makes a nonprofit successful? A lot of things. An engaged donor base, for example. Enthusiastic Board members. A compelling case for support. Those are all necessary to grow your organization and sustain your mission. But a critically important and often overlooked element is the employee. Nonprofits suffer higher turnover than any other sector. The nonprofit turnover rate clocks in at just over 21% and the overwhelming majority of that is voluntary. Surveys show that nearly half of nonprofit employees will seek other jobs by 2025. So what can be done? Th...2024-07-0358 min