Today I am doing the 2018 year in review. What were my biggest lessons, what was so awesome, and what actually sucked. It's crazy when you look back on a year you realize how much you've grown although when you're in it - it's not quite as obvious.

This episode was actually inspired by my girl Jenna Kutcher from Goal Digger podcast to review my year. I love the idea of keeping this to be able to listen a year from now to see how I've changed vs. 2018.

Because this podcast is all about mindset shifts - I needed to share this past year because my mindset shift in 2018 has been insane. I take you behind the scenes of how I've grown Fit and Flow from an Instagram with 2k followers at the beginning of 2018 to a business across multiple platforms and mediums. For those who want a side hustle take you behind the scenes of how I've grown.

This was the year of laying the foundation in my business, investing in myself, and believing so deeply in myself first before expecting anyone else to. It was the year of learning the depth and possibility of being an online entrepreneur and creator and defining (and redefining) what that looks like as a yoga and meditation teacher who wants to inspire others to reach for more

[7:00] Here's what was amazing:

• Personally - I got married in Charleston to the love of my life! Anyone who has planned a wedding knows that this is no small feat especially a destination wedding. I had a very specific vision for what i wanted (I am all about the details. I've been with Kevin for six years but there was definitely a shift once we became husband and wife. Every decision now affects us both and while we are both strongly independent and (can be stubborn people) we both feel that commitment that we are a team

• Business - I've never talked about this in detail but I talk all the time about how I 10x my productivity. So here is how that broke down into how I grew the foundation of my business.

• I grew my Instagram from 2k to 11k followers (my dream goal was 10k). And once it happened, I share exactly how it felt.

• I launched the Fit and Flow podcast!! This was so huge for me launching the podcast. It was something I've wanted to do for over 2 years and I finally made the leap. It feels so good that I finally started on this journey and have a medium to be creative.

• Created and learned how to implement a Pinterest strategy. Not sure if you heard but Pinterest drives traffic RESULTS! I taught myself a Pinterest strategy and have increased my site traffic 15x since implementing

• My writing was published for the first time ! It renewed my love of writing and I cannot wait to write more.

[10:00] This is What Actually Sucked

• The learning curve of becoming the CEO in my business - that I need to have a vision and execute it while growing and making money in a way that feels GOOD! Up to this point - I've been an employee only in someone else's business. I take the guidelines and do what is needed next. But now - there was no real roadmap. Sure I can get mentors but there is no guarantee of what will work or not. It's all on me!

• My business is my soul work and my passion project. I'm now focusing on building a legacy and something that support me for a lifetime. The cool thing is that I am only limited by my imagination but that's also the scary thing! I'm stepping into this visionary role even more in 2019.

[21:00] What I've learned in 2018:

• Failure does not define you - you are a person with ideas and is capable of so much. If something does not work - you do not give up but you need to be willing to pivot. A failed idea does not make you yourself a failure. That is a key difference.

• Community is everything. This is the year I asked for help. I joined a mastermind and found communities of women doing what I already want to do. We talk about ideas and raise each-other up and that is everything.

• It's harmony not balance. There have been times this year when work takes over (hello 9-5 and a podcast launch) Life doesn't fit in perfect boxes and that's okay

• The world would be better if we all did work that lit us up. That made us excited to move through every single day. It is shifting but there's too many of us living for the weekends and having the Sunday Scaries. You are smart and capable of more than you know & just need to find what lights YOU up.

[26:40] What's next for fit and flow in 2019?

• Expect more podcast episodes! I am going to continue to grow the podcast because I LOVE showing up for you all every week

• I am creating more courses and meditations for you to enjoy and use to transform your own life and mindset

• Continue to write and speak at an event IRL (saying it now into the world)

• Want to work with brands I love and share them with you !

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