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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Episodes
64 episodes
55: The System for High-Touch Without High-Stress with Taylor Hedden
What if your clients don't actually need you to be available 24/7?So many business owners equate exceptional client experience with constant responsiveness—but that's often what leads to burnout. In this episode, Julie sits down with sys...
54: The System for School Lunch Boxes with Lily Payen of Feeding Tiny Bellies
If packing school lunches feels like one more daily decision you just don't have the energy to make, this episode is for you.Julie sits down with Feeding Tiny Bellies creator Lily Payen to talk about creating school lunches that actually...
53: The System for Starting Over (When Life Doesn’t Give You a Choice) with Tori Stauffer
Sometimes you choose to start over. Sometimes life chooses for you.When Tori Stauffer was diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer at 37, everything she thought she knew about success, identity, and the life she was building su...
52: The System for Letting Yourself Be Bad at Something Again with Thomas Renner
At some point, many of us quietly stop trying new things.Not because we don't want to—but because we've gotten so used to being competent that being a beginner feels unbearable.This week, Julie sits down with longtime friend and l...
51: The System for Reddit Research with Adrienna McDermott of Ava & The Bee
What if your audience has already told you exactly what they want?They're probably talking about it on Reddit.While most businesses spend hours brainstorming content ideas, Adrienna McDermott starts somewhere different: anonymous ...
50: The System for Escaping the Default Adult Role with Paige Connell
Have you ever walked into a room only to be immediately asked where something is…while the person asking is standing closer to it than you are?If you’re the one who remembers doctor’s appointments, notices the milk is running low, signs ...
49: The System for Connection Through Boundaries with Hope Taylor
Do you ever worry that you'll miss out on opportunities when you put boundaries in place? Today's guest, Hope Taylor, created a boundary that her audience now looks forward to it. We live in a world that rewards constant visibility....
Previously On: The System for Turning Small Moments Into Big Movements with Akua Konadu
What do a falling skirt, a Love Island soundbite, and a sick emoji have in common? According to storytelling strategist Akua Konadu: everything. They're stories that make an impact.In this episode, I sit down with Akua—host of the Un...
Previously On: The System for Reframing Your "Flaws" as Superpowers with Molly McCauley
What if your biggest flaw was actually your best feature? It’s a question Molly McCauley had to ask herself—not just once, but repeatedly—on her journey as a neurodivergent entrepreneur. Molly spent years navigating a system that ne...
Previously On: The System for Maintaining Adult Friendships with Lauren Smart
Hot tip for maintaining adult friendships: Move to different cities, never ask who texted last, and consider a blood pact. That’s more or less the system Lauren and I have followed for 17 years—and it’s worked. Today, we’re breaking down how.
Previously On: The System for Balancing Kids and Connection with Camille Whiting
If your idea of date night is whispering “ice cream and Netflix?” after the kids are asleep, this episode is for you. I sat down with Camille Whiting of Friday We're in Love, one of my long-time internet inspirations, to talk about how...
Previously On: The System for Getting in the Room with Angelica Pompy
Have you ever walked into a room and felt like no one sees you—let alone remembers you? In today's episode, I'm joined by powerhouse business coach, speaker and marketing strategist Angelica Pompy, who helps creative women build profitable busi...
Previously On: The System for Understanding Team Temperaments with Ashley Ebert
Ever wish your team just got each other? What if the secret to a balanced, high-performing crew was hiding in plain sight—like in their temperament?In this episode of the System for Everything podcast, I talk with Ashle...
Previously On: The System for Growing Your Email List Without Feeling Spammy with Dawn Richardson
Ever wondered why you dread building your email list? What if I told you it's not about spam—it’s about showing up with heart, humor, and strategy?In this episode, I chat with Dawn Richardson—the product education manager at Flodesk, for...
Previously On: The System for Community-Led Business with Laylee Emadi
Have you ever felt like you're shouting into the void online, hoping for more than a like or a DM? You're not alone—and you're not doing it wrong. You're just building it backwards.In this episode, I sat down with my real-life brunch bes...
48: The System for Taking a Break Without Spiraling
The system for taking a break without spiraling? It’s equal parts logic, emotion, and a little bit of chaos—and I’m walking you through all of it.In this episode, I’m sharing a very real, very honest look at what it feels like to step aw...
47: The System for Replanting Yourself—Without Losing Yourself with Meredith McAlister
What happens when you move somewhere new and have to rebuild your entire life from scratch? In this episode, I sit down with my real-life friend Meredith McAlister, who has moved across the country multiple times—from Massachusetts to Texas, Ca...
46: The System for Emo-Era Marketing: Bringing Your Whole Self to the Brand with Amanda Shuman
If your brand has ever felt like a bad haircut you can’t grow out fast enough, then this episode is for you. Today, I’m sitting down with Amanda Shuman, founder of Carrylove Designs, to talk about what it really means to build a brand ...
45: The System for Becoming the CEO of Your Business with Dennah Renee
If your business disappeared the moment you stepped away… would anything be left? In this episode, I’m sitting down with Dennah Renee—brand photographer, business coach, and founder of The Quarter Co—to talk about what it really looks ...
44: The System for Bringing Stories to Life (Literally) with James Ortiz
Systems are not always spreadsheets and SOPs. Sometimes they are latex, foam, fishing line, breath, timing, and a performer learning how to bring an inanimate object to life. In this episode, I sat down with director, performer, and designer Ja...
43: The System for a Signature Touch No One Else Offers with Britney Tarno
What does it look like to offer a signature touch that no one else does? Luxury wedding photographer Britney Tarno has the full scoop on this. Not only does she deliver same-day sneak peeks of her weddings during the reception, but she...
42: The System for Dismantling “Supermom” Culture with Kate Rosenow
Need more balance? Simple. Just stop sleeping, stop eating, and stop having needs. Problem solved.That’s what productivity advice can feel like when you’re a working mom carrying the mental load of an entire household. In this episode, I...
41: The System for Batching Content Without Burning Out with Amanda Warfield
What if the reason you feel behind on content… is because you’re doing too much of it? And ineffectively. For years, entrepreneurs have been told that consistency is the key to growth. Show up daily. Post everywhere. Stay visible. Never miss a ...
40: The System for Building a Business That’s Bigger Than You with Emily Hewett
Have you ever thought that scaling your business meant you had to leave behind the work that fuels you?In this episode, I’m joined by Emily Hewett, founder and CEO of A Well‑Dressed Home, a Dallas‑based interior design firm that has grow...
39: The System for Staying in the Wedding Industry Long-Term with Heidi Thompson
You don’t need to hustle harder the longer you're in business, but instead you need a business that can grow with your life. If you’ve ever quietly wondered how long you can actually keep going in weddings, today’s conversation will feel like a...
