Episode 16: Calendar Chaos to Life Control with Courtney Cecil, creator of The Life Management System

Episode Description:

Today on Pretty in Pink Again, we're thrilled to welcome Courtney Cecil, a dynamic advocate for working mothers. As the founder of The Working Moms Movement and host of The Life Management System for Working Moms podcast, Courtney empowers women to reclaim their time and thrive both at work and at home. 

If your calendar feels out of control, this episode is your permission slip to reset. We’re talking guilt, boundaries, routines, and how to build a schedule that actually honors your life.

Highlights in this episode:

• Courtney's path from overwhelmed to intentional—and how it sparked a movement
• The first thing she tells women to delegate, drop, or automate
• How to schedule what matters (yes, including rest and joy)
• Ways to reframe mom guilt and stop chasing perfection
• Why values-based scheduling is key—and what that actually looks like

Whether you work full-time, part-time, or are managing life at home, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you feel less reactive and more in control.

🎀 PINK SPOTLIGHT ROUND UP:
Our signature closing segment with rapid-fire fun things making life a little better this week:

• Courtney: "Don't just wish it, work it" — a little motto from her Dove chocolate which she keeps on her desk to remind her!
• Kristina: A new podcast obsession: The Ed Mylett Show.  Inspired by this podcast episode, Kristina made a budget and did a deep dive into what her and her kids spend money on. It's been a useful tool to dive into what they spend money on monthly, and what’s necessary.
• Christina: This LED Face Mask. A 10-minute red light ritual she swears by 3–5x a week. She uses it on her face and her hands. Glow, tone, texture — it does it all! Use code CHRISTINA10 for 10% off.

🔗 Show Notes & Links:

• Connect with Courtney @workingmomsmovement @lifemanagementsystem
• Listen to her podcast here
• Download her FREE guides: 
  • Reclaim Your Week by Simplifying Your To-Do List
  • Reclaim 12+ Hours a Week by Managing These Top 10 Time Wasters
• Mentioned: Hire Help with Proxy by Peacock Parent

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