# Why Time Blocking Doesn't Require a Rigid Schedule with Maria Medina

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Podcast: [The Playhouse Podcast: Real conversations with creative business owners growing through community and networking](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-playhouse-podcast-real-conversations-with-creative-business-owners-growing-through-community-and-networking-7096256)
Published: 2025-12-18T18:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Is time blocking too rigid for creative business owners? In this 5 Minute Hot Take, Maria Medina, a networking and business coach and founder of The Coaching Network, shares how time blocking isn’t about controlling every minute but creating space for what actually matters. Drawing on firsthand experience, Maria reveals practical tips to set flexible blocks, protect your creativity, and avoid burnout by taking back control of your calendar. Tune in for advice that will help you design your da...

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