The System for Everything
Imagine if your funniest business-savvy friend handed you a life cheat sheet every week. That’s The System for Everything — quick, relatable episodes packed with real tips, real talk, and way too many reality television references. Hosted by Julie Fried, it’s the podcast that proves systems don't have to be boring. If you love practical tips but need them served with a side of sharp wit, this is your new favorite system.
Whether you're a small business owner, creative entrepreneur, busy parent, or just someone trying to get your life together, this podcast is for you. Expect bite-sized episodes on productivity hacks, time management, marketing strategies, business systems, home organization, content creation, and surviving motherhood with a to-do list in hand. With topics that span from scaling your business to systemizing your grocery list, from daily routines to automation, The System for Everything helps you work smarter, live better, and laugh while doing it.
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The System for Everything
13: The System for Navigating Adoption with Caitlin Phillips
Waiting to adopt is its own kind of emotional limbo—equal parts hopeful and heartbreaking. And if you think you can Google your way through the process? Think again.
Adoption comes with more moving parts than most people realize. Even the most organized parents can quickly find themselves overwhelmed. That’s where Caitlin Phillips comes in—a licensed clinical social worker, adoption specialist since 2009, and co-founder of Hello Baby Adoption Consultants. Caitlin isn’t just a guide; she’s a lifeline for families navigating the uncertainty, paperwork, and emotional weight of domestic infant adoption. She was also the consultant who helped bring our daughter Ellie home.
3 Key Takeaways:
- Why even the most Type A parents can feel petrified in the adoption process
- The difference between an adoption consultant and an agency—and why it matters
- Tools and systems to simplify every step, from home studies to profile books
Find It Quickly
- 00:14 Meet Our Special Guest: Kaitlyn Phillips
- 00:48 System Reboot: Parenting Confessions
- 02:30 Navigating the Adoption Process
- 09:22 Understanding the Home Study
- 18:02 The Emotional Journey of Adoption
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