We’re kicking off the year by burning the planner, canceling the checklist, and telling the truth about why resolutions fail most people by March.

In this episode, I unpack why goals often collapse under pressure, why doing more is rarely the answer, and why so many photographers build beautiful businesses that still quietly suffocate them. We talk about capacity. Nervous systems.

The difference between decorating the box you’re in versus asking if the box is even big enough for the life you say you want.

I share the metaphor that rearranged my brain this year, why my word for 2026 is expansion, and the uncomfortable reality that growth does not come from adding more habits, offers, or hustle. It comes from being willing to put something down. Time. Energy. Distractions. And yes, sometimes even Bravo.

This episode is for the high-achieving woman who is already doing a lot, already trying hard, already successful on paper, but knows deep down that something is still capping her financially, creatively, or emotionally.

If someone were watching a TV show of your life, what would they be screaming at the screen for you to change? That question alone might be the key to everything.

No resolutions. No hustle sermons. Just an honest conversation about space, capacity, desire, and what it actually takes to expand into the life you keep saying you want.

Welcome to the first episode of the year.

Let’s make it count.

Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to the Posers Podcast
00:35 A Memorable Christmas Experience
08:52 New Year, New Beginnings
09:15 The Problem with Resolutions
13:11 Choosing a Word for the Year
15:37 The Concept of Expansion
25:56 Making Time for What Matters
38:12 Final Thoughts and Farewell

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