Episode 52

Chronically Automated - Episode #3 Multitasking Is Bullsh*t. Here’s What Actually Works

This one’s for every founder, coach, consultant, or creative who’s ever looked at their calendar and thought, “What fresh hell is this?” If your days are a blur of reschedules, forgotten calls, and mystery meetings that make you question your sanity, welcome. You’re in the right episode.

In this conversation, Anthony and I go deep into the mess and magic of scheduling as a business owner. I’m talking about the raw, unfiltered reality of managing a business, a family, a team, multiple brands, and still trying to show up like you’ve got it all together. I don’t. But what I do have is a system.

We unpack how I went from seven scattered calendars and inbox chaos to building a setup where things actually flow. Where automation isn’t just some tech buzzword, it’s my survival strategy. I share the backstory behind a YouTube video I made years ago that exploded overnight, all because so many people were drowning in calendar drama and had no idea there was a better way.

We also talk about why automation doesn't have to mean soulless or robotic. Done right, it creates space for better conversations, deeper connections, and yes, a few more quiet mornings where you get to sip your coffee like a damn human.

This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at how I choreograph my business around real life, not the other way around. We dig into the emotional load of disorganized operations, the myth of multitasking, and why you should absolutely give your VA access to your calendar (stop clutching your pearls, just do it).

If you’re craving a lifestyle that actually works for your brain, your business, and your bandwidth… this episode is your blueprint to start. Calendars aren’t just tools. They’re territory. And if you’re not owning yours, someone else is.


About the Podcast

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The Queen of Automation
Technology is only good when it works.

About your hosts

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Meghan Donnelly

She’s the owner and founder of The Digital Unicorns, a small digital operations agency that helps multi-6-figure businesses streamline and optimize their digital experience with automated systems and tools. She’s also the brains and the chaos behind The Queen of Automation. Meghan has over 15 years in the digital operations industry, with a ton of experience and geeky expertise to share. As a business owner with ADHD, automation changed her life, and she loves sharing techy tips and tricks with other entrepreneurs.
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Andrea Salazar

Meet Andrea, our Social & Customer Engagement Ninja. She handles all our social and community management, collaborating with other brands to help boost our brand’s online presence. Her goal is to make our customers happy through smart communication and engagement strategies. When not at work, you’ll find her enjoying life as a mom of two, juggling career wins with family fun.