

Permission Granted: How to Make Time for Your Dreams in the Middle of Real Life featuring Lena Taylor
Jun 23, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Lena Taylor, a dynamic speaker and creator of the Flipping Gorgeous YouTube channel, encourages women to overcome fear and pursue their dreams. She shares her personal journey of self-reinvention during the pandemic, highlighting practical strategies to tackle big goals. The discussion also spans the challenges of balancing motherhood with personal ambitions, emphasizing innovative time management techniques. Lena introduces her empowering PLEDGE framework, inviting listeners to commit to their aspirations and redefine success.
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Nail Accident Derails Closet Project
- A nail accidentally driven into an HVAC line disrupted Lena's dream closet renovation.
- She reflects on life's unexpected curveballs and the need to adapt gracefully.
Double Life: Mom and YouTuber
- Lena balances her identity as a mom and a YouTuber, shifting roles throughout her day.
- She adapts between school duties and her creative work without fully revealing her YouTube persona to others.
Theme Days Boost Productivity
- Use theme days to focus on specific types of tasks on particular days of the week.
- Structure your work in short blocks to maximize productivity during limited time.