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S2, Ep7: Sarah Cook

Own Your Time

Release Date: 02/05/2025

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Are your weekends flying by in a blur of chores and catch-up? 😩 You blink and suddenly it’s Monday again - and you’re more frazzled than refreshed? In this episode of Own Your Time, time management expert Sarah Stewart shares a simple but powerful practice: bookending your weekend. Learn how to start and end your weekends with intention so you can stretch time, boost your energy and make space for what actually matters - whether that’s rest, joy, connection or creativity. ✨ You'll learn: What "bookending your weekend" means (and why it works) How Sarah uses Friday and Sunday...

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In this episode of Own Your Time, Sarah Stewart chats with Sarah Cook, founder of Come Network With Me, about the power of authentic networking for female founders. They discuss why deep, meaningful connections matter more than surface-level interactions and how to reframe networking as a time-efficient, relationship-building tool. Sarah also shares how she designed her life-first business as a single mum, along with practical time management strategies, outsourcing tips, and AI tools to work smarter. Whether you're new to networking or looking to make better use of your time, this episode is packed with insights and actionable advice. Tune in to discover how the right connections can transform both your business and your time!

Time Stamps:

00:00 - 01:25 | Introduction & Guest Overview – Sarah Stewart introduces Own Your Time and guest Sarah Cook, founder of Come Network With Me.

05:29 - 10:27 | Rethinking Networking – Networking should be authentic and deep, with a 3-step process to build meaningful connections.

13:16 - 17:14 | Business & Time Efficiency – Sarah Cook shares her life-first business approach and strategies for working efficiently.

19:19 - 27:08 | Practical Time Management & Outsourcing – Focus on daily routines, prioritisation, and outsourcing to free up time.

27:23 - 32:08 | AI & The Networking Directory – AI tools streamline tasks, and the directory helps female founders be found and booked easily.

Key Takeaways:

Networking is about relationships, not just sales. Focus on authentic connections rather than business card exchanges.

Your business should fit your life, not the other way around. Use constraints and systems to avoid burnout.

Outsourcing can improve efficiency and focus. Start small, test relationships, or skill-swap if budgets are tight.

AI tools like ChatGPT & Goblin save time. Use them to refine content, brainstorm ideas, and structure tasks.

The right networking opportunities can be transformational. Choose quality over quantity for lasting business growth.

About Sarah: 

I'm your host, Sarah Stewart, Glasgow-based time management expert. My approach combines the wisdom of traditional time management strategies with the transformative power of mindfulness. My commitment is to help you get more time for the things that really matter.

If you are ready to ditch the hustle culture and overwhelm, and instead embrace peaceful productivity; you are in the right place. 

Sarah’s Links: 

Get More Time Course (Self-Study):
This course is for the successful solopreneur or small business owner, and it lays out the steps you need to take so you can get more time for the things that really matter.
https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/get-more-time-course 

FREE Time Audit Workbook:
Where I share my framework to audit your time, so you can get more time for the things that really matter
https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/timeauditworkbook

Asana On-Demand Masterclass:
60-Minute Masterclass where I share how to get started with asana, some tips, tricks and ideas for using the system as well as peeling back the curtain to show you some of the ways I use it in my business (+ life)
https://www.sarahstewart.co.uk/asana 

Connect with Sarah: 

Sarah Stewart, Glasgow-based time management expert

Instagram - www.instagram.co.uk/sarahstewart.co.uk 

Website - www.sarahstewart.co.uk

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/sarahstewartglasgow

About Sarah Cook:

Sarah is the founder of Come Network With Me, offering award-winning networking for ambitious female founders since 2016. She’s passionate about empowering women to become trailblazing leaders through authentic, compassionate, and gutsy collaboration. Her networking events help small business owners build joyful, financially freeing businesses. In January 2024, Sarah launched the CNWM Directory—a powerful platform for women’s businesses to be seen and booked.

Sarah Cook’s Links:

Come Network With Me Women's Business Directory: https://directory.comenetworkwithme.co.uk