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In this episode of The Systems Boutique Podcast, we’re joined by Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson—affectionately known as Dr. PBJ—a nationally recognized educator, executive coach, and burnout disruptor. With nearly 25 years in education and a decade of coaching experience, Dr. PBJ brings a powerful message on recognizing burnout, protecting your peace, and building systems that help you scale without self-sacrifice.

Dr. PBJ unpacks the phases of burnout, the myths around rest and productivity, and the power of boundaries in safeguarding your well-being. Drawing from her Amazon best-seller Disrupting Burnout, she delivers compassionate yet practical insights for high-achieving women and purpose-driven professionals ready to trade constant hustle for sustainable harmony.

🚨 If you’re feeling stretched thin, silently struggling, or simply craving a healthier rhythm—this episode is your lifeline back to balance.

👩‍🏫 Meet Our Guest: Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson (Dr. PBJ)

Dr. PBJ is a transformational educator, executive coach, and founder of EduCare Training & Consulting, LLC. With nearly 25 years of experience in education—from student assistant to senior leadership—she equips professionals to do meaningful work without burning out.

She holds a doctorate in Educational Administration, has led at the highest levels of academia, and has facilitated leadership development with organizations like the Center for Creative Leadership. Through her work, she’s become a voice of clarity and compassion for those who carry the emotional weight of service.

🌟 Her mission: To pour into those who pour out—so they can serve with purpose, without losing themselves.

🔗 Website: patricebucknerjackson.com

📚 Book: disruptingburnoutbook.com

🎥 YouTube: @DrPBJackson

📱 IG & Facebook: @drpatricebucknerjackson

🔗 LinkedIn: Dr. Patrice Buckner Jackson

💡 What You’ll Learn:

✅ How burnout develops—and how to spot it early

✅ Why “I’m fine” could signal emotional fatigue

✅ The role of boundaries in protecting your peace

✅ How micro breaks and rhythm support recovery

✅ Creating personal systems that align with your lifestyle

✅ Reconnecting with your brilliance and purpose

💬 Memorable Quotes:

💡 “Fine is a mask word.”

💡 “Boundaries are protection.”

💡 “What are you unwilling to lose?”

⏳ Episode Highlights:

Understanding Burnout

From Burnout to Brilliance

Protecting Peace Through Boundaries

Systems That Support

Prioritizing the Present

The Truth About Rest

Rhythm & Micro Breaks

Burnout Prevention Toolkit

Embracing Brilliance

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In this episode of the Systems Boutique Podcast, Dr. Ramona chats with Maria A. Lloyd, an expert in email marketing and copywriting. Maria, the founder of Opens Clicks Cash and author of Words Are Wealth, shares her expertise on how to transform your copy into a tool that not only communicates but also drives revenue. From creating compelling calls to action to understanding your audience’s pain points, Maria provides actionable strategies for elevating your email marketing game.

Here’s a look at what we discuss:

03:55 - 04:45 Building Empathy in Your Marketing

04:45 - 05:35 The Power of Comments

07:58 - 08:58 How to Turn Words Into Wealth

12:34 - 13:24 Key Metrics for Email Marketing Success

33:01 - 34:01 Consistency in Email Marketing

41:39 - 42:29 Avoiding the Spam Folder

33:01 - 34:01 The Right Frequency for Emails

52:58 - 53:58 Common Copywriting Mistakes

37:33 - 38:23 Building Email Credibility

Maria’s practical advice will help you take your email marketing efforts to the next level. Whether you’re new to email marketing or an experienced pro, this episode offers tips you can immediately apply to drive better results.

Guest Bio:

Maria A. Lloyd is the Founder and CEO of Opens Clicks Cash, an email marketing firm. She’s also the author of Words Are Wealth: A Beginner’s Guide to Writing Profitable Copy For Email Marketing and Facebook Ads. Maria has helped clients double their fundraising efforts, raise over $560,000 in investment crowdfunding, and fill conferences with up to 1,000 attendees. A Francophile, Maria is fluent in French (B2 level) and splits her time between France, South Africa, and the United States.

Resources Mentioned in This Episode:

Words Are Wealth by Maria A. Lloyd

Opens Clicks Cash website

Rapid Email Revenue Sprint Registration: rapidemailrevenue.com

Visit :

meetingmaria.com to subscribe to Maria’s newsletter.

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Content Warning: This episode includes a brief mention of suicide in the context of personal experience and healing. Listener discretion is advised.

In this powerful and heartfelt episode, Dr. Ramona is joined by Carlos J. Malave—author, dynamic speaker, and creator of the Restorative Power Program. They dive deep into Carlos’s transformative evolution: a journey of letting go, standing in his truth, and using his voice to spark change in leadership, education, and beyond.

Carlos opens up about the moment he stopped avoiding authenticity and committed to leading with vulnerability. His insights reveal how embracing discomfort can be the gateway to lasting impact and personal liberation.

This conversation is especially for educators, mentors, parents, and creatives who want to live and lead with intention. If you're feeling stuck or unsure about how to step into your true self, this episode will provide clarity and inspiration.

🔑 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The real meaning behind "No More Dancing"—and how it shapes leadership
✅ How asking the right questions and building genuine relationships can create organic success
✅ The mindset shift that helped Carlos transition from burnout to thriving entrepreneur
✅ Why silence and self-reflection are crucial for finding your authentic voice
✅ The importance of embracing vulnerability and walking through hard work with others

💡 Memorable Quotes:
"Stop dancing around your truth—people are waiting for the real you." – Carlos
"Successful people want to build relationships, not just sell themselves." – Carlos
"Your pain has purpose—but you’ve got to choose to use it." – Carlos

👤 Guest Bio:
Carlos J. Malave is the author of Translating Your Success and the creative force behind the Restorative Power Program. After more than ten years as a K–12 educator, Carlos transitioned into curriculum development, coaching, and keynote speaking. His tools equip students and facilitators with the language and mindset to foster compassion and courage.

He’s been featured on ABC 13 News, recognized by Texas lawmakers for his role in bringing Restorative Practices into public education, and has supported curriculum clients in generating over $1 million in revenue.

Based in Houston with his wife and daughter, Carlos continues to elevate restorative learning globally through thoughtful programming and educational consulting.

👉 Want to dive deeper into Carlos’s work?
🔗 Connect with Carlos:
Instagram: @cjmotivation
Website: https://cjmotivation.com/

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Styling Your Financial Systems with Toki Simmons

In this episode of The Systems Boutique Podcast, we are joined by Toki Simmons, a powerhouse Financial Money Manager, business advisor, and the founder of Handle My Books® and the Do Money Better® nonprofit. With over 35 years of experience, Toki has helped hundreds of business owners increase profits, grow revenue, and finally pay themselves what they’re worth.

She’s here to share how to create solid financial systems, the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make with money, and why understanding your numbers is the key to scaling your business.

🚨 If you’re an entrepreneur, coach, or small business owner looking to take control of your finances and set yourself up for long-term success, this episode is packed with actionable insights just for you!

👩‍💼 Meet Our Guest: Toki Simmons

Toki Simmons is a Financial Money Manager, business advisor, and the founder of Handle My Books® and Do Money Better®, two platforms transforming the way women manage and grow their business finances to bridge the gender wealth gap.

With 35+ years of experience, Toki is known for turning financial complexities into simplicity and giving women the tools to make confident, data-driven decisions. She’s helped hundreds of business owners grow revenue, increase profits, and finally pay themselves what they’re worth.

From TV segments to boardrooms, Toki delivers powerful financial truths that shift how women lead with money. She believes no woman should build her business alone.

🎯 Her mission is clear: Equip and Empower for Equal Representation.

💡 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The #1 financial mistake most entrepreneurs make (and how to avoid it)

✅ Why many Black women entrepreneurs net just $24,000/year—and how to change that

✅ The difference between luxury investments and silent money drains

✅ The top 3 financial numbers you MUST know to grow your business

✅ Why paying yourself is a necessity, not a luxury

✅ How to ditch outdated money habits and create a financial system that works

💬 Memorable Quotes:

💡 “Knowledge is power, but knowledge with action is real power.” – Toki Simmons

💡 “Don’t paint a luxury picture online while your backend is a mess.” – Dr. Raymona

💡 “Stop winging it! Your business is not a hobby.” – Toki Simmons

⏳ Episode Highlights & Timestamps:

⏳ [00:03:14] – The shocking reality of business earnings & how to increase your net revenue

⏳ [00:06:28] – How cluttered finances = cluttered business (and what to fix first)

⏳ [00:10:44] – Why social media “luxury” means nothing if your finances are a mess

⏳ [00:17:16] – Luxury vs. Liability – What’s actually draining your bank account

⏳ [00:27:04] – The financial mindset shift that separates

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In this episode of The Systems Boutique Podcast, we are joined by Coach Carlos Malave, a curriculum specialist with over a decade of experience in education. Coach Carlos shares his expertise on how to create scalable programs, the biggest mistakes course creators make, and why staying specific in your niche is the key to success.

🚨 If you’re a speaker, coach, consultant or author looking to create a curriculum that truly transforms lives and scales your business, this episode is packed with valuable insights just for you!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The #1 mistake most people make when designing a course (and how to avoid it)
✅ Why people pay for what’s familiar and specific (and how to position yourself as an expert)
✅ The ABC and RPG frameworks for curriculum success
✅ How to create engaging lessons that aren’t boring lecture series
✅ The power of collaboration over competition and how to build strong networks
✅ Why having a curriculum system is the secret to scaling your programs

Memorable Quotes:
💡 “People pay for those who are familiar and specific. When you overcomplicate it, you lose your identity.” – Coach Carlos

💡 “If you want students to succeed, you need to create experiences, not just slides and notes.” – Coach Carlos

Episode Highlights & Timestamps:
⏳ [00:02:47] – The biggest mistake course creators make when designing curriculum
⏳ [00:08:35] – The ABC and RPG frameworks for curriculum success
⏳ [00:12:31] – The power of networking & why giving creates success
⏳ [00:17:16] – How to make curriculum engaging and NOT boring
⏳ [00:21:16] – The 60-second case for having a curriculum system

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📖 Write the Book, Build the Brand: Systems for Authors with Coach Geo
Welcome back to The Systems Boutique Podcast! In this powerful episode, Dr. Raymona sits down with Coach Geo to break down the systems every author needs to go from idea to published book without stress.

🎯 What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✅ Why most people never finish their book (and how to make sure you do!)
✅ How to create a writing system that keeps you productive
✅ How a book can begin to work for you!

💡 Key Takeaways from Coach Geo:
📌 Writing Without a System is a Setup for Failure – A structured plan keeps your book on track.
📌 Books Are Business Tools – Your book can open doors to speaking, coaching, and brand growth.
📌 The Right Systems Keep You Focused – Build a process that makes writing easier, not stressful.

🎙 Episode Highlights:
📝 How to structure your book-writing process for success

🔥 “A book is more than pages—it’s a brand, a message, a movement.” – Coach Geo

📌 Resources Mentioned:
📖 Book writing tools that make drafting easy

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Meet the Experts Part 2 – Getting Clients to the Party: Content is the DJ with Coach Rocky

Welcome back to The Systems Boutique Podcast! In this exciting episode, Dr. Raymona sits down with Jeanille “Rocky” Rockett, one of The Systems Boutique’s Executive Coaches, to dive into the power of content and AI in business growth.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

🎯 How to use AI to create high-value content effortlessly
🎯 Why content is the DJ that keeps your audience engaged
🎯 The secret to consistent messaging without burnout
🎯 Why a story bank is a game-changer for content creation
🎯 How to build systems that align with your brand and attract the right people

Key Takeaways from Coach Rocky:

✅ Content Moves the Brand – Just like a DJ sets the vibe at a party, your content keeps your business energy alive.
✅ AI is Your Creative Assistant – ChatGPT and automation tools help streamline content while keeping it personal.
✅ Messaging Must Evolve – Your audience grows, and your brand should too. Refine your message over time.
✅ Build a Story Bank – Collect real-life moments so you never run out of content ideas.
✅ Authenticity Wins – Show up as YOU. That’s what attracts the right clients.

Episode Highlights:

🛠 AI tools that help create engaging, time-saving content
📢 The difference between corporate speak vs. relatable messaging
🔧 Why business systems must match your brand personality
🎶 How every piece of content should serve a purpose

🔥 "Chaos comes before clarity. Keep showing up, and your message will get stronger!" – Coach Rocky

Resources Mentioned:

• ChatGPT for content planning
• Creating a Story Bank to fuel endless ideas
• Systems that make business operations smooth and stress-free

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Episode 2 - The Real Cost Of Winging It

What You’ll Find Here

Feeling swamped? Losing track of clients? Spending hours on tiny tasks? That’s what happens when there’s no clear system running in the background. Dr. Raymona explains why businesses that rely on memory, luck, and last-minute scrambling lose money, sleep, and sanity.

Why You Need This Info

•Stop losing time on stuff that software can do in seconds

•Find out why your best ideas might be slipping through the cracks

•See how much smoother life gets when things just work

•Discover why structure means freedom, not restriction

Key Takeaways

•Missing emails = missing money

•Leads disappear when you don’t follow up fast

•Late nights handling small stuff drain energy for big goals

•Small fixes make big changes in how your business feels day-to-day

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2.Send a DM to@DrRaymonaHLawrence. Say what’s stressing you out.

3.She’ll reply with a quick fix!

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