Hey, friend! As moms, we juggle many roles and responsibilities in our personal lives and businesses. One thing that helps me stay on top of my daily tasks without feeling overwhelmed is a weekly CEO day. In this episode, I’m sharing how you can set aside dedicated time each week to step into the role of a strategic leader. A weekly CEO day can bring clarity, efficiency, and growth to your business while reducing stress.

Main Topics Covered:

• What is a CEO day?
• The benefits of having a weekly CEO day
• Tasks you can focus on during your CEO day
• Overcoming challenges that occur when trying to implement a CEO day

Resources Mentioned:

• Help in a Hurry

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• Website
• Instagram

Hey, friend! Are you a mom working a 9-5 and running a business? If so, you may find yourself experiencing burnout trying to juggle all of the things. I have found that as a mom running a business while working a full-time job, burnout happens when I try to multitask. The secret to avoiding burnout and being efficient in each of your roles is time blocking. In today’s episode, I’m sharing tips on time blocking for working moms.

Main Topics Covered:

• What is time blocking?
• Benefits of time blocking for working moms
• How to implement time blocking

Resources Mentioned:

• Help in a Hurry

Connect with Helena:

• Website
• Instagram

Hey, friend! If you’ve been thinking about hiring a virtual assistant or starting the process of looking for one, today’s episode is for you. I’m sharing what to look for in a virtual assistant. You may think hiring a virtual assistant who’s niched down or specializes in a specific skillset is the best way to go, but it’s not. Listen to today’s episode to learn why a well-rounded virtual assistant is the best choice for you and your business.

Main Topics Covered:

• Traditional advice on hiring a virtual assistant
• What to look for in a virtual assistant before hiring
• Why you need a well-rounded virtual assistant over one that is niched down

Resources Mentioned:

• Ready to add a well-rounded virtual assistant to your team? Visit https://www.hmvsolutions.com/home to learn more about how I can support you.

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• Website
• Instagram

Hey, friend! As a busy mama and business owner, your time is precious, and you don’t want to waste it. If you find yourself constantly typing out the same emails over and over again, it’s time to stop. In this episode, I’m breaking down the #1 Gmail inbox management tool you need to use, which is email templates. I share how creating email templates saves you time and walk you through two different ways you can set up these email templates to start reclaiming your time.

Main Topics Covered:

• The #1 Gmail inbox management tool you need to start using in your business now
• How to save time and increase efficiency with email templates
• How email templates have benefitted me
• 2 options for setting up email templates

Resources Mentioned:

• Help in a Hurry
• Free Resource: Set up email templates in Gmail

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• Website
• Instagram

Hey, friend! In this first episode of The Organized & Efficient Mama Podcast, I’m taking you behind the scenes of how I’m running a business while working full time and being present for my family. As moms, we wear many hats and have lots on our plates, but with the right tools and systems, it doesn’t have to be chaotic or overwhelming. This episode will show you how to do it all and have it all without running yourself into the ground.

Main Topics Covered:

• Tips and strategies for successfully running a business while working full time
• Behind the scenes of how I’m running my business and household without feeling overwhelmed
• Why I created this podcast and what you can expect from future episodes

Resources Mentioned:

• Help in a Hurry: Book a discovery call to discuss how I can support you!

Connect with Helena:

• Website
• Instagram

Are you a busy mama juggling a 9-5 job, running a business, managing a family, and feeling like there’s never enough time in the day? Do you dream of feeling organized, balanced, and in control of your life while still pursuing your personal and professional goals?

If you answered yes, then friend you're in the right place!

Welcome to The Organized and Efficient Mama Podcast! I’m Helena Manu, a wife, mom of two, executive virtual assistant, and business owner. I know what it feels like to be pulled in multiple directions—balancing work, family, church, and a growing business. But I’ve found a better way to manage it all through the power of organization, automations and systems.

On this podcast, I’ll share my journey and the tools that have helped me stay on top of my responsibilities. You’ll learn strategies to streamline your life, manage your time effectively, and create systems that allow you to thrive in life and business.

Connect with me at www.hmvsolutions.com for more information and resources.