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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…
Episodes
The System for Everything68: The System for Building a Life Around Gatherings (Not Just Occasions) with Tia Goff
What if the secret to stronger friendships was simply giving people more reasons to get together? For the past eight years, Tia Goff and her husband Cameron…
The System for Everything67: The System for Being the Voice Your Child Needs with Frankie Cooper
What happens when you realize your child needs support and no one hands you a clear path forward? Frankie Cooper is a wedding planner, business owner, and mom…
The System for Everything66: The System for Managing Money When Your Brain Won’t Cooperate with Nicole Stanley
What if you’re not bad with money? What if your money system just doesn’t work for your brain? Money comes with an incredible amount of shame. We tell…
The System for Everything65: The System for Laughing at the Worst Thing That Ever Happened to You
What if the thing that hurt you can also eventually make you laugh? Macey Isaacs is a nationally touring stand-up comedian who has opened for Chelsea Handler…
The System for Everything64: The System for Staying Visible (Without Living on Social Media) with Madelyn Furlong
Social media can feel like a full-time job you never actually applied for. You know you need to stay visible, but between client work, running a business, and…
The System for Everything63: The System for Questioning the Stories You've Been Told with Jo Piazza
How many things do you believe simply because you’ve heard them enough times? A good mother should want to be with her kids all the time. Your spouse should be…
The System for Everything62: The System for When You’re Not the Obvious Choice with Dre Baldwin
What do you do when you know you're capable, but you're not the person anyone is looking for? Dre Baldwin knows that feeling well. He went from Division III…
The System for Everything61: The System for Collecting Tiny Human Moments with Hannah Rosenberg
What if the moments that stay with us the longest are the ones that seem the least important? A laugh with your daughter in the car. A thought that comes to…
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60: The System for Working With Your Energy Instead of Against It with Mycah Bain
What if the problem isn’t that you can’t stick to a system, but that the system was never built for how you actually function? In this episode, Julie sits down…
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59: The System for Financial Adulting with Spenser Liszt
If you've ever thought, I really need to get my financial life together...but had no idea where to start, this episode is for you. Financial planner Spenser…
The System for Everything58: The System for Making Better Decisions (Without Overthinking Everything) with Jenn Trepeck
What if making better decisions had less to do with willpower... and more to do with having better systems? From deciding what to make for dinner to navigating…
The System for Everything57: The System for Turning Everyday Life Into Better Marketing with Hannah Davis
What if your best marketing ideas aren't hiding in a strategy book—but in your everyday life? So many entrepreneurs believe they're bad at storytelling because…
The System for Everything56: The System for Touching Grass (The Extreme Version) with Tayler Cusick Hollman
What if the secret to avoiding burnout isn't working less—but building a life that's actually exciting enough to pull you away from your laptop? Many…
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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…
The System for Everything54: 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…
The System for Everything53: 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…
The System for Everything52: 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…
The System for Everything51: 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…
The System for Everything50: 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…
The System for Everything49: 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…
The System for EverythingPreviously 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…
The System for EverythingPreviously 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…
The System for EverythingPreviously 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…
The System for EverythingPreviously 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…
The System for EverythingPreviously 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…
The System for EverythingPreviously 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…
The System for EverythingPreviously 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…
The System for EverythingPreviously 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…
The System for Everything48: 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…
The System for Everything47: 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…
The System for Everything46: 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…
The System for Everything45: 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…
The System for Everything44: 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…
The System for Everything43: 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…
The System for Everything42: 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…
The System for Everything41: 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…
The System for Everything40: 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…
The System for Everything39: 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…
The System for Everything38: The System for Training and Trusting Your Team with Abby Martinez
Delegation is often misunderstood in the entrepreneurial world. Many business owners associate hiring help with losing control, adding stress, or spending…
The System for Everything37: The System for Office Hours and Naptime Hustles with Kayla Depoian
What do yogurt spills, Wi‑Fi outages, and negotiating Lego peace treaties have in common? They’re the realities of working from home as a mom. In this episode…
The System for Everything36: The System for Hiring Before You're Ready (Because You're Never Really Ready) with Nata Savlatori
If you’re explaining the tasks you’ve assigned with 17 voice memos, it’s no longer delegation — it’s performance art. Today’s episode is your wake‑up call and…
The System for Everything35: The System for Making Asana Your Business Brain with Tia Goff
If your business is built on vibes, voice notes, and vague reminders, this episode will either change your life—or call you out (in the best way). When I sat…
The System for Everything34: The System for Space, Sanity, and Small Living with Tyler Moore
Ever feel buried by stuff and parenting and life? In this episode, I'm bringing you someone who’s cracked the code:b father of three, NYC public school…
The System for Everything33: The System for Realistic Resolutions
If your resolution needs its own spreadsheet, it's a part-time job and it's not sustainable. Whether you’re closing out 2025 in sparkles or sweatpants, this…
The System for Everything32: The System for Surviving Family Traditions You Don’t Love
If a holiday tradition makes you want to fake food poisoning to skip it—this one's for you. In this special holiday mini-episode, I’m giving you a permission…
The System for Everything31: The System for the First Year of Motherhood (Spoiler Alert: There Isn't One)
This one is personal. A year ago, I became a mother overnight and nothing has been the same since. This episode originally aired on Joy Michelle’s podcast…
The System for Everything30: The System for Starting a GLP-1 (Without Losing Your Mind) with Cathy Olson
You know that late-night scroll: the one where you're desperate, searching for answers, and all you find are horror stories or shiny success reels? I’ve been…
The System for Everything29: The System for Creating Without Performing with Ashlyn Carter
Do you ever feel like you’re performing your business instead of showing up in it? That’s the tension I explored in this week’s conversation with Ashlyn…
The System for Everything28: The System for Getting Out of Feast-or-Famine Finances with Geily Romero
If your finances feel like a rollercoaster, it’s time to stop screaming and start steering. You’re not alone if your business bank account swings from dopamine…
The System for Everything27: The System for Being a Thank-You Person
Have you ever written a heartfelt thank you card and then watched it hibernate in your junk drawer until spring? In today’s episode, I’m sharing simple systems…
The System for Everything26: The System for Finding Free Fun with Sarah Von Bargen
Ever feel like fun and free are mutually exclusive? Sarah Von Bargen is here to show you that’s totally not the case. In this episode of System for Everything…
The System for Everything25: 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…
The System for Everything24: The System for Tricking Yourself Into Believing You’re Qualified
Ever feel like you don’t belong at the table you built? You’re not alone. I’m talking to Katie Mast, a seasoned creative‑entrepreneur turned community‑builder…
The System for Everything23: The System for Getting Involved in Your Community
What if the key to transforming your city was simply showing up? For many of us, local politics and civic engagement can feel like a world reserved for career…
The System for Everything22: The System for Guilt-Free Business Spending with Michelle Taylor
If you've ever hovered over the "Buy Now" button with a pit in your stomach and a credit card in hand, this episode is for you. In this episode, I sat down…
The System for Everything21: 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…
The System for Everything20: The System for Building a Brand That Actually Feels Like You with Dakota Hersey
If your brand colors (or messaging) don’t spark joy, it’s time for a reboot. This week on System for Everything, I’m joined by Dakota Hersey, founder of More…
The System for Everything19: The System for Writing the Book You Actually Want to Write with Jamie Varon
What if your most honest, messy self is your greatest writing superpower? In this episode, I sit down with Jamie Varon, bestselling author, essayist, and…
The System for Everything18: The System for Surviving Success with Juliana Tomlinson
If you're hustling so hard that your soul has taken a backseat, you’re going to want to hear this. Today I’m talking with Juliana Tomlinson, a wedding…
The System for Everything17: 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…