Weekly wisdom designed to help you create a business that feels good - aligned with your values, generating the income you desire, and operating like a well-oiled machine with the right systems, processes, and automation in place.
The Aspirant Podcast
How to Systemize Your Solo Biz Without Killing Your Creativity
In this episode, I’m joined by Jessi, an operations strategist and expert Asana consultant who helps businesses and nonprofits streamline the way they work. With her blend of emotional intelligence and sharp systems thinking, Jessi shows founders how to build workflows that feel like scaffolding, not a cage—so you can stay creative, delegate confidently, and actually take a breath in your business.
We’re getting real about where to start (hint: what’s painful or costly), which tools won’t overwhelm you, and how to hand things off without losing control.
You’ll learn:
- The first three things to systemize (based on time/money “leaks”) and a 5-minute brain dump to find them fast
- A simple tool stack for soloists (why Asana Free wins for beginners + when paid tiers make sense)
- The 3 types of delegation (task, strategy, outcome) and how to match the right work to your VA
- How to design people-first workflows (ADHD-friendly reminders, low-notification modes, and a “Someday” sandbox for ideas)
By the end of this convo, you’ll feel equipped to delegate smarter and protect your energy because you deserve a business that feels good!
About Jessi Engelke:
Jessi is an operations strategist and expert Asana consultant who helps team-based businesses and nonprofits streamline the way they work. With a background in corporate and nonprofit leadership, she blends emotional intelligence with sharp systems thinking to bring both calm and momentum to overwhelmed founders. Jessi specializes in building people-first workflows that boost team efficiency, improve client experience, and make sustainable growth feel possible again.
Her signature approach centers on simplicity, emotional safety, and practical delegation so CEOs can focus on leadership instead of logistics. Through her company, One Stone Solutions, Jessi supports service-based businesses that are ready to scale with intention and lead with more ease, not exhaustion.
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