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.

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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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This year taught me more than I ever expected. There were wins, challenges, business growth, motherhood, maternity leave, and more. In this episode, I’m walking you through my full Year in Review, highlighting what worked, what didn’t, the surprising lessons learned, and what I’m taking into 2026 with renewed clarity and intentional focus.

Listen in as I share insights from a year that included launching a new offer, scaling systems, taking a 12‑week paid maternity leave, and showing up again with more resilience than ever. Whether you’re wrapping up your year or beginning your planning, this episode is your invitation to take meaningful stock of your own business.

In this Episode:

• Big wins in business and strategy that moved the needle in 2025
• Honest lessons from things that fell flat
• Why reviewing your year matters — not just for numbers, but for perspective

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00:46 - Reflecting on Business Practices

01:41 - Podcast Introduction and Personal Journey

03:33 - CEO Review and Yearly Reflection

05:17 - Wins and Successes of 2025

12:14 - Challenges and Lessons Learned

18:06 - Highs and Lows of the Year

24:04 - Looking Forward to 2026

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What if the clarity you’ve been looking for in your business was just a few powerful questions away? Today I’m bringing you to a coffee shop with big mugs filled to the brim and walking you through the questions that help reveal what’s holding you back and what’s possible next. Join me for 10 minutes to sit, breathe, and reflect as I walk you through each of these questions.

In this Episode:

• Why asking questions is one of the most powerful clarity tools in business
• Five reflection prompts to realign with your goals and eliminate overwhelm
• How to shift from emotional decision-making to data-driven confidence

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0:00 - The power in a good question.

4:40 - What feels the most heavy in your business right now?

5:14 - Kick the bottlenecks to the curb.

5:53 - Where are you making things harder than they need to be?

9:53 - What can future you thank you for?

11:18 - Trusting yourself completely can change your business

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