#026: Highs and Lows of 2024, and What I'm Doing In 2025

Welcome to The 5 to 9 Podcast! In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes for an honest look at my 2024—what worked, what didn’t, and how I’m planning to create a more intentional and fulfilling 2025. I’ll share the lessons I learned as a creative entrepreneur, the personal milestones I’m celebrating, and how I’m setting myself up for success in the new year.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• The Wins: From launching Art Club to running my first marathon, I’m celebrating the growth and resilience that defined my year.
• The Challenges: I’ll share how chaos, burnout, and unrealistic expectations took a toll—and the steps I’m taking to move forward.
• Key Takeaways:
  • How I’ve learned to recognize my limits and embrace delegation.
  • The importance of setting realistic goals and planning with intention.
  • Why protecting my creative time is essential for keeping the heart of my business alive.
• My 2025 Vision: I’m breaking down how I’m planning my year with realistic goals, buffers for flexibility, and a focus on what truly matters.

Resources I Mentioned:

• Books That Made an Impact in 2024:
  • The Gap and The Gain by Dan Sullivan and Dr. Benjamin Hardy
  • Big Magic by Elizabeth Gilbert
  • Awaken the Giant Within by Tony Robbins
• My daily “Big Three” planning system that helped me stay focused and track my wins.

My Action Steps for You:

• Take time to reflect on your wins and lessons from 2024—there’s so much value in looking back.
• Set your goals and intentions for 2025, even if you’re starting late. It’s never too late to plan for a fresh start.
• Protect your time for what truly matters to you, whether it’s your creativity, family, or personal passions.

Let’s Connect:

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Here’s to a year of growth, creativity, and hitting those big goals. Thanks for listening, and I’ll see you next time!