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Oh my goodness. We're just a few minutes away (supposedly) from 2026 in the EST. Human Beings make up so much stuff! Fine, whatever! You know time is not what we think it is, right? You know our calendars may not actually be accurate, right? This and a whole lot of other things...We got wrong. Oh well...Let's keep moving forward and remain open to the truth.

This is the last episode for 2025, and it's different because my life is different. everything has changed for me and so the podcast must change with me.

I'm home (at my parents').

I'm where I want to be.

I'm where I need to be.

I hope you are where you need to be, too.

2025 is closing.

2026 is opening.

Let's go!

Libation for New Year's Eve:

Old Cuban (It's officially our family tradition!)

• Juice of one Lime
• 3/4 oz Simple Syrup
• 4 - 5 Mint Leaves (No muddling)
• 2 oz Dark Rum
• 2 Dashes Angostura
• Top with Champagne
• Garnish with Mint
• Serve in a Lime and Sugar Rim Martini Glass

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This episode is perhaps the most difficult one I've published so far. This episode is about the loss of my father, the beginning of my journey without him, and the message that I know he'd share with anyone who is coping with the loss of a loved one.

I didn't think I could record this episode. I haven't had the words to express myself. I still don't. Not really. Still, here I am attempting to share anyway. It's part of my journey.

I feel led to share. It's done in my father's spirit. He loved helping people, and I hope something I say helps someone else.

Recorded December 19, 2025

Dedication to my father, Larry Campbell

You provided everything I needed. Your successes were mine. Your challenges were mine. Your growth was mine. You were there when I needed you throughout my life, and you prepared me for this part of the journey without you.

I thank you for having the courage to give beyond yourself. I thank you for being a steady part of my foundation. It was easier to move forward because you were there saying, "Yes, you are ready. Yes, you can do this." You knew many of the challenges I would face before I'd even conceived of them. You were fearless, and because of you, I am too.

I'm grateful for all the years we had together. I know that we made the best of our time together, and the time we had must be enough. I look back and know with absolute certainty that you loved me. I also know that you knew I loved you, too. Nothing more needed to be said or done here. You are free.

I will do what you prepared me to do.

I will keep moving forward.

Until then,

Shawneille

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October has been a heavy month for me. Perhaps you can relate. This episode is meant to acknowledge this and encourage laughter to break through the heaviness and continue on this journey to increase joy in your life and those round you.

It's the beginning of the holiday season. Yet, I’ve found it hard to celebrate. I touch on this and share a reminder that we aren’t powerless even though so much around us may be out of our control. In the midst of it all, we can cultivate gratitude. I also reflect on self-improvement, which is a humorous and continuous adventure.

Libation of the Month:
Spicy Nog (My Recipe)

• 1.5 oz Non-Dairy Nog
• 0.5 oz Non-Dairy Almond Liqueur
• 1.0 oz Whiskey
• 0.5 oz Chai Tea
• Serve in a Coup
• Top with a dash of nutmeg

Mentions:

• Califia Farms Holiday Nog
• Baileys Almande Almondmilk Liqueur
• Bushmills 10 Year Single Malt Irish Whiskey
• Golden Moon Masala Chai
• Curious Elixirs
• No. 2, Spicy Pineapple Ginger Margarita
• No. 7 Sparkling Champagne Cocktail
• No. 9 Sparkling Rosé Cocktail
• Hiyo
• Pineapple Coconut
• Watermelon Lime
• Blackberry Lemon

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