This episode of The Conscious Collaboration was recorded in the reflective space between Christmas and New Year’s, and now airs as one of the first conversations of 2026 — offering a grounded, intentional entry point into the year ahead.

With no pre-chat and no formal agenda, Lisa Alban and Emily Zaunbrecher hit record and allow the conversation to unfold naturally. What emerges is a thoughtful check-in on the collective and personal energies at play as we move from one cycle into the next.

Drawing from the I Ching, lived experience, and candid dialogue, they explore:

1. The pressure to “wrap things up” and why that urgency is often artificial
2. Harmony as an active practice — not passive comfort
3. Discernment in conversations, relationships, and leadership
4. Power, responsibility, and acting with the collective in mind
5. A recurring energetic theme of great vigor — strength that builds, pauses, recalibrates, and builds again

This episode is less about resolutions and more about orientation — noticing where you are, what you’re carrying forward, and how to step into what’s next with clarity instead of force.

If you’re entering 2026 craving steadiness over hype and intention over pressure, this conversation meets you right where you are.

Join us inside the Conscious Collaboration Collective, our closed and private Facebook group, where listeners, guests, and friends gather to continue the conversation.

Link in the show notes.

✨ Talk to ya in 5! ✨

Emily and Lisa

Takeaways:

1. The urgency to conclude matters before the year's end is often an artificial construct, which may not serve our true intentions as we transition into the New Year.
2. Practicing harmony requires conscious effort and active participation rather than a passive approach to comfort and complacency.
3. Engaging in discerning dialogue and relationships is essential for effective leadership and fostering a healthy collaborative environment.
4. As we move forward, it is vital to acknowledge the interplay of collective energy and personal responsibility in shaping our intentions and actions for the year ahead.
5. The conversation encourages awareness of one's current state and the importance of recognizing what we carry into the future without succumbing to societal pressures.
6. Emphasizing orientation rather than resolutions can facilitate a more grounded approach to the New Year, prioritizing clarity and intention over forceful ambition.

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In this dynamic and vulnerable conversation, Lisa and Emily sit down with special guest Keith Fonseca (aka DJ Debt Free) to explore the deep waters of modern dating, conscious masculinity, and what it really means to connect in a world of digital overwhelm.

Together, they unpack the collective burnout around dating apps, the rise of isolation, and how the call for real, in-person connection is louder than ever. Keith shares his journey from DJing to leadership and conscious community-building, all while challenging the outdated scripts around love, partnership, and showing up as your full self.

✨ In this episode, they explore:

1. Why modern dating feels energetically off — and what’s shifting
2. Masculine & feminine dynamics in healing and attraction
3. The fear of rejection and the magic of showing up anyway
4. How to create safer, more playful spaces for connection
5. Keith’s real-talk approach to freedom, leadership, and love

This episode is an invitation to get radically honest about how we love, how we lead, and what we’re actually looking for in relationships — romantic, communal, and beyond.

🕊️ Come reflect with us in the Conscious Collaboration Collective, our closed and private Facebook group.

Talk to ya in 5!

💜 Emily & Lisa

Keith “DJ Debt Free” Fonseca is a speaker, mentor, and founder of Remote Sales Recruiting, where he helps values-driven companies find aligned talent. As DJ Debt Free, he also leads a movement helping singles move beyond swipe culture and step into real-world connection, self-awareness, and sovereignty in dating.

1. Instagram: @djdebttfree
2. Website: https://ajffinancialgroup.com
3. LinkedIn: Keith Fonseca
4. Facebook: DJ Debt Free

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In this final check-in of the year, Lisa and Emily channel the wild clarity of the Gemini Full Moon and bring us a potent energetic transmission for closing out 2025 and walking powerfully into 2026.

Through cards, conversation, and cosmic insight, they unpack:

⚡ What “great vigor” means for conscious creators

⚡ Why brute force doesn’t equal progress

⚡ The sacred power of cutting through illusions, half-truths, and distractions

⚡ Manifestation tips rooted in real-world alignment—not just intention

This episode is a fiery reminder that abundance isn’t just about momentum—it’s about discernment. From the Magician to the Four of Pentacles, we’re invited to work with what we already have, to trust the flow, and to stop hoarding energy out of fear.

If you’re ready to refine, release, and re-enter the arena with clarity and conviction—this one’s for you.

🕊️ Drop into reflection with us inside the Conscious Collaboration Collective:

Talk to ya in 5!

💜 Lisa & Emily

Takeaways:

• As we transition from 2025 to 2026, it is essential to reflect on insights gained from the past year.
• The energy surrounding us currently emphasizes the importance of acting with both vigor and caution.
• Acknowledge the significance of confronting challenging situations in order to foster personal growth and clarity.
• The metaphor of wringing out a towel aptly illustrates the need to extract final lessons from the year gone by.
• Maintaining a balanced mindset while pursuing opportunities is crucial to avoid premature celebration of successes.
• True abundance arises from a mindset of gratitude and generosity, rather than a sense of scarcity or lack.

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