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Episode Resources
- Plan-a-palooza 2025 Annual Planning Event - $97
- The TOP Program (Time Management, Organization, Productivity)
Episode Overview Feeling like you're constantly behind and overwhelmed isn't a personal failing—it's a system problem. Time management expert Megan Sumrell joins The Hole Shebang to revolutionize how you think about planning, productivity, and putting yourself first.
What You'll Learn
- Why 97% of time management advice doesn't work for women and the biological differences that require different systems
- How your daily task list is actually keeping you overwhelmed through unrealistic expectations and decision fatigue
- The TOP framework: Time management, Organization, and Productivity designed specifically for women's lives
- How to create an "uncertainty budget" and plan for life's inevitable disruptions without derailing your entire week
- The critical importance of putting yourself on your calendar first—and why this isn't selfish, it's necessary
About Megan Sumrell Megan Sumrell is the CEO of The Pink Bee, a company dedicated to bringing work-life harmony to homes worldwide. With over 20 years in IT and software development, she brings a systematic, process-improvement approach to time management. After experiencing her own burnout as a working mother, Megan developed the TOP framework that has now served women in over 15 countries. She's also the host of a popular YouTube channel with over a million views and offers the annual Planapalooza event each October.
Key Topics Covered
- The hidden cost of women's unpaid labor ($200,000+ annually)
- Why traditional time management systems fail women
- The connection between overwhelm and physical health
- Weekly vs. daily planning strategies
- Creating boundaries with your time and calendar
- Planning for uncertainty and life's disruptions
- The importance of prioritizing yourself without guilt
Connect with Megan
- Website: ThePinkBee.com
- Free app: Search "The Pink Bee" in App Store or Google Play
- Planapalooza annual planning event: October 2025
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