About Just What I Needed with Monica Adalsteinsson
Welcome to Just What I Needed, the podcast for service-based entrepreneurs who are ready to work smarter, grow faster, and live bigger. Join host Monica as she dives into systems, mindset shifts, and real talk about success and failure. Each episode brings you practical tips, honest stories, and a dose of inspiration to help you navigate life and business with purpose. Whether you’re looking for tech hacks, mindset reframes, or actionable advice, this is your go-to show for finding just what you needed.
Monica Adalsteinsson explores the complex role of artificial intelligence in creative fields, questioning its impact on authenticity and integrity for creative entrepreneurs in this episode.
18 Jun 2025
#14: When the Anxiety Hits Mid-Call: What I Did Next
Monica Adalsteinsson discusses experiencing anxiety during a client call and shares strategies for managing it while maintaining professionalism.
11 Jun 2025
#13: How I Increased My Email Sign-Ups by 27x With One Smart Pop-Up Tool
Monica Adalsteinsson shares how strategic pop-up tools dramatically boost email sign-ups, transforming a website into a powerful lead-generation engine.
4 Jun 2025
#12: Bleeding Through My Jeans & Other Tales of Perimenopause, Burnout, and Being Human
Monica Adalsteinsson discusses her experiences with chronic illness, perimenopause, and burnout, sharing coping strategies and daily affirmations for those feeling betrayed by their bodies.
26 Mar 2025
#11: Using AI as Your Assistant: A Brain-Saver During Burnout
Ever stare at your screen, knowing what you want to say... but totally blank on how to say it? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m sharing how AI (specifically ChatGPT) has become my go-to assistant during seasons of burnout and brain fog. I’ll walk you through how I built a custom AI prompt that knows my brand inside and out—and how you can do the same. From writing empathetic emails to saving time on social captions, this tool has helped me reconnect with my voice, even when I’m running ...
26 Feb 2025
#10: Burnout-Proof Your Business: How to Work WITH Your Neurodivergent Brain
Ever feel like traditional business structures just don’t work for you? You’re not alone! In this episode, I’m sharing how I’ve built a business that actually supports my AUDHD brain—without burnout, back-to-back meetings, or overwhelming schedules. I’ll walk you through my personal accommodations, including why I only schedule two consult calls a day, how I manage sensory overload, and what happened when I tried to push past my limits. Plus, I’ll give you actionable strategies to create a wo...
19 Feb 2025
#9: How to Be More Accessible to Neurodivergent People
Most businesses weren’t built with neurodivergent people in mind—and for a long time, I just accepted that as the norm. But when I started my own business, I realized something powerful: I have the ability to create a space that actually works for me and for others who think and process the world differently. And guess what? So do you. In this episode, we’re diving into simple, actionable ways to make your business more accessible, from website design tweaks to intake form questions that sign...
12 Feb 2025
#8: Press Start to Focus: How Video Games Can Boost Productivity
Ever feel like your to-do list is personally attacking you? Or that your brain is running a marathon of overthinking? Same. But what if video games—yes, video games—were the secret weapon to help you regulate, refocus, and reset? In this episode, we dive into the surprising science behind how short, intentional gaming breaks can boost productivity and mental clarity. From calming open-world adventures to brain-boosting puzzle games, we’ll explore how to use gaming as a tool (not a distraction...
5 Feb 2025
#7: Stop Getting Ghosted: How to Use Tech to Streamline Your Inquiries and Book More Clients
Tired of sending out inquiry emails and hearing… nothing? I get it. I used to spend hours writing custom emails for every single inquiry, only to end up ghosted. It was exhausting and frustrating—until I discovered a tech-savvy way to automate my process and get potential clients on the phone with ease. Spoiler: I now have a 96.61% success rate for getting inquiries on a zoom chat! In this episode, I’ll share: What I used to do (and why it wasn’t working).How I use tools like Honeybook to aut...
29 Jan 2025
#6: Turning Anxiety into Creativity: A Mindset Shift That Changes Everything
Have you ever felt that wave of anxiety right before starting something important? I used to think it was just part of the process—something I had to push through. But then I stumbled upon a game-changing idea in Martha Beck's book Beyond Anxiety, and it completely reframed how I handle those nerve-wracking moments.In this episode, I’ll dive into:My old belief about anxiety and why it wasn’t helping.The eye-opening idea from Martha Beck: how creativity can dissolve anxiety.Why this shift is s...
22 Jan 2025
#5: How to Stop Getting Stuck in "What-If" Thinking
Do you ever catch yourself stuck in a loop of made-up scenarios or ‘what-if’ thinking? Our brains love to try to ‘help’ by predicting every possibility, but this can leave us feeling emotionally drained and disconnected from the present. In this episode, I’m sharing why our brains create these imaginary problems, how they trick us into thinking it’s helpful, and, most importantly, how to break the cycle. Learn how to recognize these patterns, refocus on what’s real, and take back control of y...
15 Jan 2025
#4: Reset & Refocus: Plan Your Year Without the Overwhelm
Monica Adalsteinsson shares actionable strategies for planning a fulfilling 2025 without overwhelm, equipping listeners with tailored systems and inspiration for a year they'll love.
8 Jan 2025
#3: Reset & Refocus: Master Your Mindset & Goals for 2025
What if 2025 could be your most fulfilling year yet—one where your goals align with your values, your systems work seamlessly, and you feel excited instead of overwhelmed? In part two of our Reset & Refocus series, we’re looking ahead to 2025 with big-picture mindset shifts and concrete goal-setting strategies. We’ll start by reflecting on 2024—celebrating wins, learning from challenges, and figuring out how to carry those lessons into the new year.Next, we’ll tackle common goal-setting b...
1 Jan 2025
#2: Reset & Refocus: Declutter Your Systems
Ready to start the new year with clarity and focus? In this episode, we’re kicking off part one of the Reset & Refocus series by tackling your digital clutter and streamlining your systems. I’ll guide you through practical steps to:Close out those 100 open tabs and organize your ideas.Refresh your favorites bar to reflect your 2025 goals.Review and clean up your CRM processes, website, and online subscriptions.Declutter your inbox and prepare for a productive year.Don’t worry—it’s not abo...
28 Dec 2024
#1: Welcome!
In this debut episode, get to know me—Monica, a photographer turned entrepreneur with a passion for technology, science, and business growth. I’ll share a bit about my journey: how I built a multi-six-figure photography business, my leap from the corporate world, and the lessons learned along the way.I’ll also give you a sneak peek into what this podcast is all about: exploring how tech, scientific insights, and practical strategies can fuel success for entrepreneurs. Whether you're a photogr...
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