A Rollercoaster of a Year: The Highs, the Lows, the Lessons, and What Comes Next
Sun Jan 11 2026
Some years expand you. Others strip you down and rebuild you.
In this episode, I'm reflecting on a year that held both — the highest highs and some of the most challenging seasons I've navigated as a founder and a mom. From welcoming our second son, Max, and witnessing the growing bond between my boys, to returning to Australia for the first time in years and reconnecting with a part of myself I deeply missed.
I also share honestly about the harder parts: a long stretch of lower income, inconsistent childcare, stepping back into project management after a team shift, and what it was like to carry more of the business during an already full season of life.
But more than a recap, this episode is about what those moments required of me — the calm, focus, and discernment that only come from experience. I talk about the lessons that emerged from being back inside the business, the ideas that were born under pressure, and why this past year felt less like a breakdown and more like a shedding.
Finally, I share the vision that's now guiding our next chapter — not as a distant dream, but as a grounded, shared commitment. A season of simplicity, focus, and stability. A life and business built with intention, not urgency.
If you've ever found yourself in a season that felt heavy, uncertain, or slower than expected, this episode is a reminder that clarity often comes on the other side of shedding.
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Some years expand you. Others strip you down and rebuild you. In this episode, I'm reflecting on a year that held both — the highest highs and some of the most challenging seasons I've navigated as a founder and a mom. From welcoming our second son, Max, and witnessing the growing bond between my boys, to returning to Australia for the first time in years and reconnecting with a part of myself I deeply missed. I also share honestly about the harder parts: a long stretch of lower income, inconsistent childcare, stepping back into project management after a team shift, and what it was like to carry more of the business during an already full season of life. But more than a recap, this episode is about what those moments required of me — the calm, focus, and discernment that only come from experience. I talk about the lessons that emerged from being back inside the business, the ideas that were born under pressure, and why this past year felt less like a breakdown and more like a shedding. Finally, I share the vision that's now guiding our next chapter — not as a distant dream, but as a grounded, shared commitment. A season of simplicity, focus, and stability. A life and business built with intention, not urgency. If you've ever found yourself in a season that felt heavy, uncertain, or slower than expected, this episode is a reminder that clarity often comes on the other side of shedding.