Build your dream business between drop-off and pickup—because motherhood is full-time, and your business can still thrive.
Welcome to the School Hours CEO Podcast—the go-to show for ambitious mom entrepreneurs ready to grow a profitable business during school hours without burnout, hustle, or overwhelm.
Host Danielle Gray blends practical business strategy, time management systems, and powerful mindset + manifestation tools to help you create consistent 5-figure months in 20 hours a week or less.
Whether you're building your business between drop-off and pickup, managing mom life while launching your next offer, or craving more clarity and freedom in your day—you’re in the right place.
🎯 Topics we cover:
- Time & energy management for busy mompreneurs
- How to run a business during school hours
- Manifestation + mindset for moms in business
- Content batching & business automation
- Scaling to 5-figure months with ease
- Clarity, offers, and niche strategy
- Building a business that fits your life
Ready to stop overworking and start scaling with soul? Subscribe now and become the CEO your future self will thank you for.
🎁 Grab your free 20-Hour Workweek Blueprint for Mom Entrepreneurs here → https://www.daniellegraycoaching.ca/free-resources
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Ep. 23 - How to Plan Your Week Like a CEO (Even When You’re a Mom With Zero Free Time)
If you’ve been Googling “how to plan my week as a mom entrepreneur” or asking yourself “why can’t I ever seem to stick to my schedule?” — this episode is for you.
Most moms don’t need more time — they need a better way to use the time they already have.
In this episode, Danielle breaks down how to plan your week like a CEO — even when you have zero free time, unpredictable days, and a mental load the size of an Amazon warehouse.
You’ll learn:
✨ Why traditional time blocking doesn’t work for moms (and what to do instead)
✨ How to plan your week around your energy, not just your hours
✨ The #1 mindset shift that makes your schedule finally stick
✨ How to finally feel in control of your week — not behind it
By the end, you’ll have a simple structure that bends when life does — so you can finally stop reacting to your week and start directing it.
🧭 KEY TAKEAWAYS:
1️⃣ Time-blocking systems weren’t built for the mental load of motherhood — flexible focus zones work better.
2️⃣ When you plan your week around your energy patterns, productivity feels easier and more sustainable.
3️⃣ You don’t need more hours — you need a better strategy for using the ones you already have.
4️⃣ Clarity creates calm. Structure creates freedom.
🪄 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
🎥 Free Training: Stop Running Out of Time & Start Directing Your Week (https://www.daniellegraycoaching.ca/stop-running-out-of-time) — a 30-minute workshop to reclaim your time and create calm, consistent structure that actually fits your life.
📘 Want to go deeper?
✨ If you need clarity — watch the How to Set Better Goals Workshop (#)
💡 If you need structure — get the 20-Hour Workweek Blueprint + 5-Day Challenge (#)
👑 If you need hands-on help — book your CEO Mom Strategy Session (#)
👂 IF YOU’VE BEEN SEARCHING FOR:
“How to plan my week as a mom entrepreneur”
“How to make a realistic schedule as a working mom”
“Why time blocking doesn’t work for moms”
“How to plan your week around your energy”
“How to stop feeling behind all the time”
“Time management for moms running businesses”
“How to get more done during school hours”
This episode answers all of those — and gives you a simple, realistic framework you can start using this week.
“You don’t need to find more time — you just need to learn how to direct it.”
🔗 CONNECT WITH DANIELLE:
Instagram → @schoolhoursceo (https://www.instagram.com/schoolhoursceo)
Podcast → School Hours CEO Podcast (#)
Free Training → www.daniellegraycoaching.ca/stop-running-out-of-time (https://www.daniellegraycoaching.ca/stop-running-out-of-time)
30 Sept 2025
Ep. 22 - Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids Without Losing Yourself with Dr. Ashley DeLuccia
In this episode of the School Hours CEO Podcast, Danielle sits down with Dr. Ashley DeLuccia, mindful behavior therapy coach, educator, and the brilliant mind behind COPE. With a PhD in special education and a focus on emotional regulation and mindfulness, Ashley helps overwhelmed families create calmer homes and deeper connections using evidence-based strategies that actually work in real life.
If you’ve ever felt like your child’s behavior is running the house—or that you’re too dysregulated to show up as both the mom and CEO you want to be—this conversation is packed with tools and encouragement for you. Together, we talk about how to stop walking on eggshells, how to break cycles of emotional dysregulation, and how to model the kind of calm and resilience you want your kids to embody.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Why emotional regulation skills are the foundation for both parenting and business balance
How to use “skill stacking” to regulate your nervous system throughout the day
The role of awareness in shifting out of overwhelm and snapping less at your kids (and partner!)
How to create personalized coping kits for your kids (think: Spider-Man Breath, Unicorn Breath, Sonic Breath)
The 3 R’s—Routine, Repetition, and Relationships—and how they transform both families and businesses
Connect with Dr. Ashley DeLuccia
Follow on Instagram: [Insert IG Link]
Download her free ebook: Five Steps to Cope Effectively (learn how to build your own coping kit) – [Insert link]
Explore her YouTube videos with breathing techniques for kids – [Insert link]
Subscribe to her Substack newsletter & podcast for ongoing support – [Insert link]
Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Download the 20-Hour Workweek Blueprint (designed for moms building businesses in school hours): www.daniellegraycoaching.ca/free-resources (https://www.daniellegraycoaching.ca/free-resources)
Book a 90-Minute CEO Mom Strategy & Clarity Session HERE (https://www.daniellegraycoaching.ca/offers/Dmqqzyzs/checkout)
Apply for the CEO Mom Accelerator HERE (https://forms.gle/5PMPZTT25Xx1HKZ19)
Let’s Stay Connected!
Follow Danielle on Instagram: @schoolhoursceo (https://www.instagram.com/schoolhoursceo)
Follow Danielle on Facebook: School Hours CEO (http://www.facebook.com/schoolhoursceo)
Subscribe to the School Hours CEO Podcast so you never miss an episode!
💌 Love what you’re hearing? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more ambitious moms find the show.
23 Sept 2025
Ep. 21 - Building a Business Without Sacrificing Your Well-Being with Victoria Quance
In this episode of the School Hours CEO Podcast, Danielle sits down with Victoria Quance, a magnetic, multi-passionate powerhouse, published author, speaker, and spiritual guide. She’s the visionary behind Global Wellness Retreats, the Alchemy Academy, and Rebel Empires Business Training.
If you’ve ever felt like you had to choose between motherhood, money, and self-care, this conversation will radically shift your perspective. Victoria brings a potent blend of strategy, soul, and science-backed manifestation to help you stop burning out and start building a business that wraps around your life—rather than consuming it.
Together, we explore how to:
Reclaim your CEO energy instead of getting stuck in “VA mode.”
Audit your time and energy so you’re focusing on what truly matters.
Balance motherhood and entrepreneurship without guilt or overwhelm.
Blend the science and spirituality of manifestation to create results that stick.
If you’ve been craving a more sustainable and soul-aligned way to grow your business during school hours, this episode is for you.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
Why “cookie-cutter” strategies leave so many mom entrepreneurs burned out
How to shift from juggling endless hats to leading as a CEO
The science behind manifestation (and how to actually make it work for you)
Practical ways to manage your energy, delegate, and simplify without losing momentum
Connect with Victoria Quance
Follow on Instagram: @iamvictoriaquance (http://www.instagram.com/iamvictoriaquance) (https://www.instagram.com/iamvictoriaquance/#)
Learn more about the Alchemy Academy + Rebel Empires (http://www.vqlifestyle.com)
Links & Resources Mentioned in This Episode
Download the 20-Hour Workweek Blueprint (your roadmap to building a business in school hours): www.daniellegraycoaching.ca/free-resources (https://www.daniellegraycoaching.ca/free-resources)
Book a 90-Minute CEO Mom Strategy & Clarity Session: [Insert link]
Apply for the CEO Mom Accelerator: [Insert link]
Let’s Stay Connected!
Follow Danielle on Instagram: @schoolhoursceo (https://www.instagram.com/schoolhoursceo)
Follow Danielle on Facebook: School Hours CEO (http://www.facebook.com/mindsettomanifest)
Subscribe to the School Hours CEO Podcast so you never miss an episode!
💌 Love what you’re hearing? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps more ambitious moms find the show.
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