What does it really take to grow a business, raise a family, stay fit—and still be kind?
In this inspiring live-recorded episode of The Time Management Podcast, host Abigail Barnes interviews Sarah Howson and Marianne Whitlock, Co-Founders of Strategic PA Recruitment and Strategic PA Network. These two former Executive Assistants turned powerhouse entrepreneurs share the real-life realities of building two businesses while managing six children, marriages, homes, and a packed events calendar.
From black belt kickboxing to soccer mum duties, they reveal how they’ve mastered time management for working mums, built a thriving community for EAs, PAs, and business support professionals, and still make space for movement, mindset, and meaning.
Recorded LIVE @The PA Show London
What You’ll Learn:
- Time blocking strategies for busy professionals
- Letting go of perfectionism and embracing “good enough”
- The underestimated power of emotional intelligence and confidence
- Behind the scenes of running events, mentorship programs & annual awards
- How to stay well and thrive—even at full capacity
Whether you’re scaling a business, managing a household, or leading from behind the scenes, this episode will leave you motivated, inspired, and ready to take back control of your time.
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Episode 092: How Two Ex-EA’s Grew Two Businesses While Raising 6 Kids plus Finding Time to Exercise
Resources & Links:
Enter the Awards: https://www.strategicpanetwork.com/awards-2025.php
Linkedin Sarah: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahlhowson/
Linkedin Marianne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariannewhitlock/
Website: https://www.strategicparecruitment.com/
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