Welcome to the Beyond Busyness Podcast
If you’re a driven female entrepreneur, chances are you’ve built your business on hard work, hustle, and late-night to-do list sessions. You’re doing all the “right” things — juggling clients, content, offers, emails, launches, maybe even ads — but it still feels like you’re always behind.
The truth?
You’re not unorganized. You’re just at capacity.
And no amount of batching, color-coding, or downloading another productivity app is going to fix it.
If you’re asking questions like…
“How do I grow without working more hours?”
“What should I actually focus on this week?”
“Why does my business feel so heavy even though I love what I do?”
…then you’re in the right place.
I’m Kristen Van Horn — time strategist and planner creator for female entrepreneurs scaling to their next level. After working with hundreds of women growing businesses while raising families and running full lives, I created this podcast to help you break free from the burnout cycle and build a business that’s both profitable and sustainable.
Inside, you’ll get simple strategies, honest conversations, and behind-the-scenes coaching to help you plan smarter, show up better, and create real momentum — without burning out or giving up your weekends.
Let’s move beyond busyness… and into your next level.
Browse Recent Episodes:
WHY YOUR GOALS DON’T MATTER
Your goals for 2025 won’t matter if you don’t take action to achieve them. Discover the mindset shifts, strategies, and action steps you need to set challenging goals and make real progress — because success is all about what you do, not just what you plan.
PODCAST: ORGANIZING YOUR TIME FOR SUCCESS
In this episode of Beyond Busyness, we dive into the concept of organizing your time in a way that doesn’t just lead to business success, but also creates space for joyful living. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your to-do list or struggled to balance growing your business with personal time, this episode is for you! I’ll share simple, actionable strategies to help you prioritize what matters most, time block for freedom (not restriction), and embrace flexibility in your schedule – all while making space for the things you love.
TIME MANAGEMENT MYTHS (+ HOW TO OVERCOME THEM)
Think you’re bad at time management? Think again. This post uncovers the biggest time management myths holding entrepreneurs back and shows you how to break free from busywork. With practical tips to reclaim your schedule, you’ll learn to focus on what truly matters in your business and life.
PODCAST: 3 TIPS FOR BUILDING A SCHEDULE THAT FITS YOUR LIFE + GOALS
In this episode of Beyond Busyness, we're diving into how to create a schedule that actually fits your life, so you can balance family, work, and personal goals without the chaos. Whether you’re running a business, working full-time, or juggling a packed family schedule, finding the right approach to planning your week is essential.
PODCAST: HOW TO PLAN FOR PRODUCTIVITY + BALANCE
In today’s episode of Beyond Busyness, we’re diving into the difference between being busy and being truly productive. Many of us fall into the trap of filling our days with task after task, only to end up exhausted and unfulfilled. We’ll explore why effective planning is key to focusing on high-impact tasks that actually move the needle in your business and how the Slay Your Schedule Planner was designed to help you reclaim time and maintain balance. This episode will help you shift your mindset from doing more to doing what matters.
PODCAST: OVERCOMING OVERWHELM
In today’s episode of Beyond Busyness, we dive into a topic that so many female entrepreneurs, online business owners, and working moms can relate to – overcoming overwhelm.
PODCAST: GETTING VULNERABLE + REFLECTING ON THE LAST 40 YEARS OF LIFE
In this open + honest episode of Beyond Busyness, I share my reflection on turning 40 and the life lessons I’ve learned along the way. From struggling through my 20s with self-doubt and career uncertainty, to battling postpartum depression in hmyer 30s, I’m sharing how each stage has shaped me into the person I am today. Now, at 40, I am living my best life and embracing the path I’m on with purpose and intention.
PODCAST: ELEVATE YOUR MINDSET AND UNLOCK YOUR FULL POTENTIAL WITH BRAD BIZJACK
In this episode of Beyond Busyness, we sit down with Brad Bizjack, a certified High-Performance Coach and personal development expert, who shares his journey from being $92,000 in debt to building a multi-7-figure business in just three years.
PODCAST: 3 PRODUCTIVITY MISTAKES YOU’RE MAKING (+ HOW TO FIX THEM!)
In today’s episode of Beyond Busyness, Kristen shares the three most common productivity mistakes that many female entrepreneurs make and how to overcome them. If you’ve ever felt like you’re working hard but not making the progress you want, this episode is for you!
PODCAST: MANAGING YOUR TIME DURING LIFE'S BUSY SEASONS
In this episode of Beyond Busyness, we’re diving into a topic that hits home for every busy mompreneur... how to manage your time during the busiest seasons of life.
PODCAST: WHY YOU SHOULD BE PLANNING QUARTERLY
In this episode of Beyond Busyness, we dive into the importance of quarterly planning and why it's such a game-changer for female entrepreneurs and online business owners.
WHY I SWITCHED FROM TRELLO TO ASANA
Why I made the switch from Trello to Asana and how it's simplified my business as I grow my team.
PODCAST: HOW KRYSTI FOUND BALANCE IN LIFE + BUSINESS
In today’s episode of Beyond Busyness, I sit down with Krysti, a plus-size personal trainer and body confidence coach, to talk about her journey as a mom, business owner, and Beyond Busyness member.
PODCAST: MAKING TIME FOR SELF-CARE ALONGSIDE YOUR BUSINESS + FAMILY
In this episode of Beyond Busyness, we’re diving into the essential topic of making time for self-care while balancing the demands of running a business and caring for your family.
PODCAST: CREATING BACK TO SCHOOL ROUTINES THAT WORK
In this episode, Kristen shares the 3 steps she takes to create a successful routine and gives you a behind-the-scenes look at her planned back-to-school morning routine.
PODCAST: GETTING VULNERABLE ABOUT BEING A MOM + ENTREPRENEUR WITH RACHEL MCMICHAEL
In this episode, Kristen talks to her friend, mentor, and co-owner of Magnify Your Content, Rachel McMichael, about her journey as a mom + business owner and how she learned how to balance them both.
PODCAST: HOW TO ACHIEVE YOUR GOALS BY THE END OF 2024
In this episode, Kristen shares the 4 questions she asks herself to help her (and YOU) achieve your goals by the end of the year.
PODCAST: FINDING TIME FOR YOUR GOALS WITH JASMIN NIEMIEC
In this episode, Kristen talks to mom of 4 and entrepreneur, Jasmin Niemiec, about how she balances raising her 4 kids while still being able to achieve her goals.
PODCAST: MY STORY + HOW TO CREATE YOUR 4-HOUR WORK DAY
In this episode, Kristen shares her journey into entrepreneurship, how she pivoted from being a teacher to a fitness coach to where she is today, and the biggest mistakes she sees many entrepreneurs making and the first step to fix it.
PODCAST: OVERCOMING STRUGGLES AS AN ENTREPRENEUR WITH GUEST KRISTIN MAAHS
In this episode, Kristen talks to course creator coach, Kristin Maahs, about all things business and balancing parenthood during the busy summer months.