Ep 9 | Do you ever feel like your year is lost in the chaos, with nothing “big” to celebrate? What if, instead, you focused on the small steps and steady presence that got you through? In this episode, I open up about my own journey as a business mom in a whirlwind December. I reveal how moments of presence, at networking events, with my children, and for myself transformed what could have been just another busy year into one marked by genuine connection and growth. If you’re craving practical strategies (and real talk) about how to make progress while juggling family, work, and self-care, press play now. You’ll walk away with insights you’ll want to use today.

Topics Discussed:

• Holiday season reflections for business moms
• The unique power of themed and structured networking events
• Managing stress and expectations during busy months
• Simple exercises to identify what’s working and what needs to change
• How presence (not just productivity) shaped my 2025
• Why the courage to start matters more than doing it perfectly

Sometimes, the progress we’re seeking comes from the tiniest, most consistent steps, not the perfect moments we imagine. Your story, your presence, and your voice matter more than ever. This season, let’s make “present” our power word, together.

Resources:

• Amy Landino’s exercise for year reflection
• “Women Who Inspire” Instagram Live interview series

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