The To Do Show

Jen Tracy
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Everyone has a to-do list. But nobody talks about what's actually on it. I'm Jen Tracy, and I'm endlessly curious about how people get stuff done. I ask people from all walks of life to share their real to-do lists. We explore how daily tasks add up to whole careers and whole lives. How people prioritize. What systems they use. What falls through the cracks. And what makes them tick. You'll discover new ways to think about your own work, relate to the messy reality of getting stuff done, and meet fascinating people you'd never otherwise encounter.

Episodes

  1. Santa Mike: Professional Santa & Former Court Officer

    6 DAYS AGO

    Santa Mike: Professional Santa & Former Court Officer

    Santa Mike spent 21 years working warrants for the courts. Parking tickets to wanted felons. He saw families at their absolute worst. Then he retired, met another Santa in a Zoom acting class, and everything changed. Now he's a full-time professional Santa using every bad Christmas he witnessed to show up better. What You'll Learn: "Santa enters through the heart, not the chimney" and what that actually means Why Christmas is invisibly hard for people and how he reads every room The countdown exit strategy so kids don't have an awkward Santa goodbye How he engineers the perfect photo when kids are terrified of sitting on Santa's lap December schedule: one day off until Christmas, sometimes 400 kids in one brunch The 200-year history of stockings hanging by the chimney (St. Nicholas origin story) Why he carries quiet bells for kids with sensory needs About Santa Mike: Santa Mike is a professional Santa based outside Philadelphia. Real beard. Blue eyes. Fifth year in the business. He works with photographers, does home visits, corporate events, tree lightings, and parades. He's watching the same kids grow up year after year. Links: Discover your To-Do List personality: thetodoshow.com/quiz    Connect with Santa Mike: https://www.instagram.com/get_santa_mike/  More episodes: thetodoshow.com

    33 min
  2. Santa Claus: Chief Gift Officer, North Pole

    23/12/2025

    Santa Claus: Chief Gift Officer, North Pole

    This is the most heartwarming conversation I've had on this show. Santa Claus - yes, the real one - sat down with me in the middle of his busiest season to talk about his to-do list, his marriage, and what he wishes humanity understood about the spirit of giving. What You'll Learn: How Santa's to-do list is organized by monthly themes (and why Mrs. C runs the naughty/nice list)The logistics of delivering across time zones when every direction from the North Pole is southWhy Santa does yoga, Zumba, and calisthenics with elves (lower back health matters at 1,755)The gift paradox: why the "right" present for the "right" child is more complicated than you'd thinkWhat really makes the nice list vs. the naughty list (hint: inaction counts too)Santa's stress management philosophy: Do what you can, influence what you can, put it downThis Episode Is Family-Friendly:Safe for children who want to understand the behind-the-scenes magic of what Santa does year-round, especially in December. Santa's Advice for the Holidays:Get outside. Look at the stars. Sing songs. And remember: the best gift you can give this Christmas might just be hearing a story or telling one. Links: Discover your To-Do List personality: thetodoshow.com/quizMore episodes: thetodoshow.com

    40 min
  3. Lily Szabo: Community Builder & Mom

    16/12/2025

    Lily Szabo: Community Builder & Mom

    Lily Szabo was a classic Type A overachiever: running a hostel, managing a team, living and dying by her calendar. Then she got pregnant and hoped motherhood would cure her burnout. Spoiler: It didn't. She had to completely rebuild her sense of self without external validation, deliverables, or adult conversations. What You'll Learn: The difference between self-esteem and self-worth (and why it matters for mothers)Why postpartum anxiety might be a normal response to having no villageHow to deprogram from "productivity mindset" when caring for a babyPutting work last: self first, family second, everything else afterBuilding your own village About Lily:Lily Szabo is a mom, community builder, and digital nomad visa nerd based in Chiang Mai, Thailand. She hosts the Amagi Village podcast exploring how we redesign community in today's landscape, and alongside her husband runs CNX Local - a trusted guide for families relocating to Chiang Mai. She's raising two daughters while advising founders, nurturing local community, and learning to live intentionally. Links: Discover your To-Do List personality: thetodoshow.com/quizLily's Podcast (Amagi Village): youtube.com/@amagilifeCNX Local: cnxlocal.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/itslilyszaboMore episodes: thetodoshow.com

    37 min
  4. Safir Jamal: CEO & Founder, Global Nomad Pass

    09/12/2025

    Safir Jamal: CEO & Founder, Global Nomad Pass

    Safir Jamal runs a business in 25+ countries, which means WhatsApp messages from every time zone, proposals that take 15 hours each, and calls at midnight. His calendar is color-coded. His date nights are scheduled. If it's not on the calendar, it doesn't happen - because if he doesn't protect his time, work swallows everything. What You'll Learn: The color-coded calendar system that runs a 25+ country businessWhy time-boxing is the only way to survive this paceHow to scale from solo founder to global field teamsBuilding a custom CRM on NotionThe reality of B2C, B2B, and B2G business modelsWhy he does his best strategic work at 11pmThe advice from his wife: "You have time, you're just not allocating it"About Safir:Safir Jamal is the founder and CEO of Global Nomad Pass, a membership that rewards travelers for supporting local businesses in 25+ destinations worldwide. Links: Discover your To-Do List personality: thetodoshow.com/quizGlobal Nomad Pass: globalnomadpass.comInstagram: @globalnomadpassMore episodes: thetodoshow.com

    28 min
  5. Stu Jordan: AI Educator & Entrepreneur

    02/12/2025

    Stu Jordan: AI Educator & Entrepreneur

    Most entrepreneurs hustle 14 hours a day. Stu works 4 hours and outperforms them all. In February 2023, Stu quit everything to go all-in on AI. Now he creates a week of strategic content in 2 hours, has zero stress, and teaches thousands how to harness AI without the overwhelm. Here's the twist for today's episode: Stu doesn't use a to-do list. What You'll Learn: Why traditional to-do lists keep you trapped in busy work (and what to do instead)How AI gave him crystal clear vision after 2.5 years of full-time learningCreating a week of strategic content in 2-3 hoursSequential planning vs traditional planning: The 4-hour workday secretThe "scrappy entrepreneur" AI prompt that changes everythingAphantasia: How his brain works like AI (and why that's his superpower)Why 2026 will be the year of mass AI adoptionAbout Stu:Stu Jordan is the founder of Evolution Unleashed, an AI learning community for creators and entrepreneurs. Links: Discover your To-Do List personality: thetodoshow.com/quizFREE Facebook Group: facebook.com/groups/evolutionunleashedaiPatreon (only $9/month): patreon.com/cw/EvolutionUnleashedVIPMore episodes: thetodoshow.comJen's note: The ROI on Stu's Patreon is absolutely insane. You get custom GPTs, prompt generators, workflows, and step-by-step AI implementation. He's the only AI educator I trust.

    45 min
  6. Erica Hopper: Lactation Consultant & Postpartum Nurse

    02/12/2025

    Erica Hopper: Lactation Consultant & Postpartum Nurse

    The healthcare system gives new parents 36 hours to learn everything about keeping a human alive. Erica Hopper is trying to change that. She's a postpartum nurse, lactation consultant, nursing instructor, and mom of three who color-codes her scrubs because she works three different jobs at the same hospital - all fighting the same broken system. What You'll Learn: Why insurance only covers 2 nights postpartum (sometimes just 36-72 hours)Creating patient to-do lists: The art of clustered careWhy the first 48 hours determine your entire milk supplyHow she created NICU pumping journals and breastfeeding diariesThe escape rooms she designs to teach nurses critical thinkingHealthcare workers never take care of themselves: 5 years, no sleep studyMom of 3: "I'd forget to feed them without my husband"Why she keeps hourly calendars dating back to 2018About Erica:Erica Hopper, MSN, IBCLC has a Master's in nursing education and works at Jefferson Einstein Hospital as a postpartum nurse and lactation consultant. She teaches nursing students at Gwynedd Mercy University and Drexel, runs monthly Baby Bootcamp childbirth education weekends, and is passionate about maternal health advocacy, particularly paid parental leave and systemic healthcare reform. Links: Discover your To-Do List personality: thetodoshow.com/quizMore episodes: thetodoshow.comThis episode is for anyone who takes care of everyone else but struggles to take care of themselves. It's a reminder that even the most organized-looking people have "schedule sleep study" on their list for half a decade.

    34 min
  7. Stefano Sacchi: Experience Designer

    02/12/2025

    Stefano Sacchi: Experience Designer

    He creates experiences that spark human connection and play in 20+ cities worldwide, but his to-do list is surprisingly mundane. Stefano is an experience designer and the founder of F*ck the Small Talk. His job is to design structure so others can experience whimsy and authentic connection. But what does that actually look like day-to-day? Spoiler: It's a lot of emails. What You'll Learn: The exact process behind designing a 1-to-1 matchmaking experience in 2 hoursTools of the trade: Typeform, Video Ask, NotionHow he hacked Typeform into giving him a year free with a custom rap videoWhy "Get Shit Done" coworking events help people do their best workThe email backlog problem and how he decides who becomes a hostAuthenticity-vert: Why real connection is the ultimate energy sourceAbout Stefano:Stefano Sacchi is an experience designer and founder of F*ck the Small Talk, a global connection event in 20+ cities from Berlin to Buenos Aires. Links: Discover your To-Do List personality: thetodoshow.com/quiz Instagram: @theepichost Company: @epic.llama Learn more: epicllama.com More episodes: thetodoshow.com

    29 min

  8. TRAILER

    The To-Do Show: Real People, Real Lists, Real Talk | Official Trailer

    What's on your to-do list today? The To-Do Show is a new interview series that asks everyday people to share their actual to-do list from a real day, and then we talk about how they really get through it. NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY Starting December 2, 2025 WHAT TO EXPECT In each episode, I sit down with someone: a nurse, an entrepreneur, a coach, a creative - and ask them to show me their actual to-do list. Then we explore: How they actually organize their time The systems that work The trade-offs nobody admits they're makingWhat it looks like when you have 47 things on your list... or zero We talk about calendars and chaos, boundaries and burnout, structure and spontaneity. Because your to-do list reveals more about you than your resume ever could. WHO THIS SHOW IS FOR This show is for anyone who's ever felt: - Overwhelmed by unrealistic productivity advice - Isolated in their struggle to keep it all together - Curious about how other people actually do it - Tired of content that's either too fluffy or too preachy If you're a creative professional, freelancer, parent, small business owner, teacher, remote worker, or someone who is just curious about other people - this show is for you. We're here for the curious doers. The imperfectly organized. The people building days that match their real energy and values. TOPICS: productivity, time management, to-do lists, work-life balance, organization, getting things done, task management, personal development, entrepreneurship, creative work, parenting, remote work, focus, systems, routines, real talk, honest conversations, everyday life #ToDoList #Productivity #TimeManagement #RealTalk #WorkLifeBalance #Organization #Podcast #Interview #GetThingsDone #ProductivityTips #DailyRoutine #PersonalDevelopment #Entrepreneurship #RemoteWork #CreativeWork

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Everyone has a to-do list. But nobody talks about what's actually on it. I'm Jen Tracy, and I'm endlessly curious about how people get stuff done. I ask people from all walks of life to share their real to-do lists. We explore how daily tasks add up to whole careers and whole lives. How people prioritize. What systems they use. What falls through the cracks. And what makes them tick. You'll discover new ways to think about your own work, relate to the messy reality of getting stuff done, and meet fascinating people you'd never otherwise encounter.

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    Jen Tracy
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