Episode 18: The Magic of Done-for-You Templates with Victoria Wilson
In this episode of Destress The Nest, host Hannah Morgan chats with Victoria Wilson, a certified birth doula, entrepreneur, and mentor based in central Kentucky. Victoria shares her journey from working one-on-one with clients to mentoring other birth workers and discusses her favorite productivity hack: using templates to save time and minimize stress. Whether it’s managing a home, running a business, or navigating parenting, Victoria explains how leveraging pre-made resources can be a game-changer for efficiency and success.
Key Takeaways:
Use What's Already Created: Many of the problems you face have already been solved. Seek out existing templates, guides, or systems to save time and effort.
Everything Is Figureoutable: Borrowing a mantra from Marie Forleo, trust that someone has likely created the solution you need—you just need to find it.
Valuable Resources: Sites like Teachers Pay Teachers, Etsy, and Google searches are goldmines for templates and guides.
Create to Share: Once you’ve mastered a system or developed a tool, consider sharing or selling it. What worked for you might benefit others and provide an additional income stream.
Delegate Wisely: Whether it’s hiring a house cleaner or using a pre-made client onboarding workflow, offloading tasks to experts frees up time for your priorities.
Quotes from the Episode:
“Everything is figureoutable. If you can’t solve it yourself, someone else probably already has.” – Victoria Wilson
“It’s not just about saving time; sometimes, it’s about finding someone who can do it better than you could.” – Hannah Morgan
“Templates can reduce stress at home and in business—it’s a no-brainer.” – Victoria Wilson
Resources Mentioned:
Victoria Wilson’s Doula Services: Victoria Wilson is a certified birth doula from central Kentucky who mentors and trains new doulas, combining her expertise in women's health with nearly a decade of hands-on experience.
Heron House Management’s spreadsheet download store: Check out our Etsy shop for a series of customizable spreadsheet template tools designed to simplify life for working parents.
Teachers Pay Teachers: A platform for educational resources, including parenting tools like chore charts and lesson plans.
Etsy: Great for customizable templates, social media tools, and niche products.
HoneyBook: CRM software for managing client workflows, with templates available for purchase.
Canva: A tool for creating and purchasing design templates, including social media posts and business workbooks.
Google Searches: Learn to refine keywords to find ready-made solutions for almost any problem.
Heron House Management: A virtual house management service designed to reduce mental load and stress for busy families.
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