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
21: The System for Guardrailing Your Day (When Your Brain Won’t Do It for You) with Christi Johnson
What if your calendar wasn’t just for managing time, but for protecting your energy?
In this episode, I sit down with Christi Johnson, business strategist, podcaster, and founder of the Dream Biz Lab. She helps creative and neurodivergent entrepreneurs build businesses rooted in joy, sustainability, and brain-friendly systems.
Christi shares how hitting a $10K month almost cost her her mental health, how discovering she had bipolar 2 disorder reshaped her entire workflow, and the non-negotiables she's implemented to build a life-first business. From no-meeting weeks to white space for late-night brainstorms, she breaks down exactly how she structures her day to work with her ADHD brain, not fight it.
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Less spooky, more smart. Because peace of mind is the ultimate productivity tool.
Three Key Takeaways:
- Boundaries aren't about restriction, they're about expansion. Learn how Christie created calendar systems that protect both her time and energy.
- Your body sends signals. Christie shares how anxiety became her clue that something needed to change.
- Not every day is productive, and that's okay. Learn how to build grace, curiosity, and flexibility into your business structure.
Find It Quickly:
- 00:17 - Meet Christi Johnson
- 01:01 - System Reboot: Fun and Personal Questions
- 02:55 - Christi's Journey: Realizing Unsustainable Work Habits
- 05:56 - Building a Sustainable Work Structure
- 09:21 - Managing ADHD in Business
- 13:37 - Setting Boundaries and Finding Balance
- 17:30 - Christi's Latest Offerings and Where to Find Her
- 18:30 - Movie Review: Companion Starring Jack Quaid
Connect with Christi:
- Website: christijohnsoncreative.com
- Instagram: instagram.com/christijohnsoncreative
- Podcast: christijohnsoncreative.com/podcast