Streamlined Solopreneur: Tips to Help Small Business Owners Grow Without Burnout How I Saved Laura Brazan More Than She Spent on my Coaching
Dec 29, 2025
Laura Brazan, host of the Grandparents Raising Grandchildren podcast, shares her inspiring journey as a caregiver and advocate. She reveals how she recognized the signs of burnout and turned to coaching for help. With expert guidance, Laura streamlined her processes and consolidated tech tools, saving money while gaining precious time. They delve into the practical use of AI in her workflow, balancing efficiency without losing the human touch. Plus, Laura discusses her podcast's growth and future aspirations, emphasizing community and storytelling.
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Podcast Born From Personal Crisis
- Laura started Grandparents Raising Grandchildren after unexpectedly becoming a caregiver and finding 2.4 million people in similar situations.
- She researched, surveyed hundreds, and invested in professional help to make a high-quality, sustainable podcast.
Prioritize Fixing One Bottleneck
- Laura recognized a single overwhelming workflow was causing burnout and identified the biggest time-waste to fix first.
- She prioritized family time and outsourced the repetitive podcast admin tasks to regain mental bandwidth.
Automate Scheduling And Calendars
- Automate scheduling and calendar syncing to eliminate manual booking and prep work.
- Use tools like Cal.com and Zapier to log events across calendars and send timely reminders.