Brand Yourself

In this episode, I'm letting go of the pressure to "start strong" in January — and maybe giving you permission to do the same. If your new year feels less like a clean slate and more like a slow crawl out of holiday chaos, sickness, or just plain exhaustion… you're not alone. This week, I'm sharing why I'm not beginning 2026 with a grand plan, a detailed vision board, or a perfectly mapped-out set of intentions. Instead, I'm choosing the slowness of winter, the simplicity of small tasks, and the honesty of meeting myself exactly where I am. Inside, I talk about: The moment back in 2012 that shifted how I wanted to enter the New Year — and why I stopped forcing a "fresh start." What this past holiday season really looked like (sickness, exhaustion, low capacity) and why big intentions were impossible. Why I'm choosing a slower, simpler beginning to 2026 — and letting clarity and momentum trickle in on their own timeline. Here's to choosing what's real, sustainable, and aligned — not what's expected. And