You’re not burnt out. If anything, you’re probably resentful. There’s an emotion many creative business owners carry into the new year without even realizing it: creative resentment. It comes from the quiet frustration that grows when you’re underpaid, overbooked, and undervalued—and no one is talking about it.

In this episode, I break down what creative resentment actually is, how it creeps in, and how to release it so you can move into 2026 with clarity and confidence. Listen in as I share the three key reflection questions that every creative entrepreneur should ask themselves before setting goals or pricing for the new year.

In this episode:

1. How creative resentment shows up—and why it’s not your fault.
2. The boundary leaks and unsaid expectations that fuel resentment.
3. Three powerful reflection questions to reset your mindset and business for the new year.

Find It Quickly:

01:26 - Defining Creative Resentment

02:25 - Identifying the Causes of Resentment

03:19 - Reflecting on the Past Year

04:15 - Three Questions to Release Resentment

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