Start Here: My Most-Read Essays
Life, Simplified: Honest Conversations That Matter
In the quiet moments between deadlines and dinner prep, between bedtime stories and budget planning, I've written these words hoping they might find their way to someone who needed them. Each essay explores our shared challenges—from personal struggles to the broader issues affecting women in today's world. Through your comments and messages, I've discovered we're all navigating similar waters, carrying similar burdens, and asking similar questions about systems that weren't designed with us in mind. This community has become a place where we can breathe together, drop the masks, and find strength in knowing we're not facing these issues alone. Whatever brought you here today, know that you belong.
I'm Emily Ley – founder of Simplified, bestselling author, and a woman navigating the beautifully complicated landscape of modern life. Based in Pensacola, Florida with my husband Bryan and our three kids (Brady and twins Tyler and Caroline), I've spent 17 years creating tools and systems that help women streamline the chaos. What began as a search for better organizational solutions has evolved into a broader conversation about how women can thrive in a world that often asks too much of us. My perspective is informed by my experience as an entrepreneur, writer, and mother, but my focus extends to issues that affect all women.
What You'll Find Here
This Substack has become my favorite place to share honest thoughts on:
Intentional living – practical approaches to creating margin for what matters
Issues affecting women – examining systems and policies that impact our daily lives
Mental health & wellbeing – real conversations about burnout, anxiety, and hope
Entrepreneurship & creativity – insights from building a purpose-driven business
Simplified approaches – to everything from parenting to finances to technology
Start Here: My 12 Most-Read Essays
These posts sparked the most conversation, prompted the most emails, and made readers hit that share button. They're the essays that resonated deeply with our community and helped shape the direction of my writing. If you missed any, dive in and join the conversation in the comments. I'd love to hear which ones speak to you.
