Lessons Learned: It’s been a heck of a year, y'all

Holy cow, ladies. 2021 is coming to a close and (lordy be!) have we been on a learning curve of epic proportions this past year. Not just starting this podcast, but about life, work, friendship, family, mental health, boundaries, communication and ALL the things.

In this, our last episode of 2021, we’re looking back at what we got right, and maybe a little of what we might have gotten wrong, so we can look forward to what’s next.

So, grab a spiked hot chocolate or a sparkling, bubbly spritzer and join us as we glance in the review mirror before we stomp our high-heeled feet down on the accelerator and roar into 2022.

Cheryl’s Sparkling Pomegranate Cocktail

•  1 ½ cup pomegranate juice
• 1 bottle sparkling wine, I like Prosecco
• Mulled raspberry’s as garnish

Stasha’s Peppermint Chocolat Choad with Chocolate Liqueur 

•  Whole Milk (I use Publix lactose free organic)
• 2 TBSP Petite Maison’s Peppermint Chocolat Chaud
• 1 Oz Godiva Dark Chocolate Liqueur

 Heat milk on stovetop, NOT in the microwave.

Put 2 TBSP Chocolate Chaud in a mug then add a small amount of heated milk. Stir until all powder is emulsified. Add remaining hot milk. Stir. Add chocolate liqueur. Stir.

OUR NOTES FOR THIS EPISODE

CHERYL’S DISCUSSION NOTES 

1.  I’ve learned more about myself and how to change my interactions with others.
2. I’ve learned more about mental health, relationship, and prioritizing myself.
3. I’ve learned more about podcasts and social media.
4. I’ve learned more about my friendship with Stasha and how my actions impacted that friendship.
5. I’ve had to revisit my childhood and examine how I grew up and choices I made and why.
6. I’ve grown stronger as Cheryl and in standing up for myself in my marriage.

STASHA’S DISCUSSION NOTES

1. Creating a podcast: production (easy), promote, market (not so easy), monetize (not started) BECAUSE:
   1. There’s a LOT to learn, especially at our age (THANK YOU Steve Dotto!)
   2. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9BqPtCcSyHvQsbl2rumM4w
   3.  https://dottotech.com/
2.  You HAVE to learn. You have to DECIDE you WANT to learn. You have to agree that you WILL learn. You HAVE to get over any fear or hesitancy about learning NEW THINGS.
3. Priorities: Not just me, but EVERYONE involved, especially any partners
4. Covid’s impact on our business: 
   1. Forced pause. Forced reset. I determined that I don’t want to keep doing what I was doing the way I was doing it. 
   2. Mike’s reset. He is returning to something very important to him.
5. Covid’s impact on our lives:
   1. I am a people person (not exactly news) AND I want to spend my time with people who are like me. Growing, enthusiastic, excited to learn, 
   2. (Friendship episode: I missed the rich tapestry of acquaintances, local friends, good friends, etc.)
6.  I have something very valuable to share with people. Now have to focus and decide how to best move forward.