As this year comes to a close, I’m being honest about where I am.

Q4 took more out of me than I expected. My brain felt short-circuited, my body felt tired, and the idea of “finishing strong” just wasn’t realistic. So in this episode, I talk about what it means to simply finish. Not perfectly. Not impressively. Just with compassion.

I reflect on why one season doesn’t define an entire year, why endurance deserves more grace than we give it, and how I’m choosing to move through this ending without rushing myself into clarity or closure.

This episode is for anyone who made it to the end of the year tired, quieter than usual, or still figuring things out. You’re not behind. You’re human.

In this episode, I explore:

• Why Q4 felt heavy and disorienting

• Letting go of the pressure to “finish strong”

• What endurance looks like in real life

• Ending the year with honesty instead of urgency

• Holding hope without forcing a plan

As I close out the year, I also share about The Hall Pass, a community-centered offering created for Black women navigating layoffs, career shifts, and employment transitions. It’s rooted in access, care, and not having to move through uncertainty alone.

Learn more about The Hall Pass here:
https://stan.store/brownheartwellness/p/the-hall-pass-for-black-women-navigating-layoffs

I also briefly name that I’m opening space for new coaching clients as we move into the new year, for those who want support while they figure things out at a humane pace.

Take what you need from this episode. Leave the rest. And thank yourself for finishing.