In this refreshingly honest episode, Chontelle shares what’s really going on behind the scenes of her business right now, from recording in her red fluffy dressing gown to scrambling to fit in a gym session between December downpours.

With one eye on Christmas and the other on 2026, Chontelle brings you 7 real-talk strategies you’ll want to take into the new year if scaling your business is on your agenda. These are the must-dos (and a few don’ts) that’ll fast-track your growth, without relying on more hustle or throwing money at ads.

She covers:

Why motivation isn’t your business bestie and what to lean on instead

How to stop expecting instant results (and what to focus on instead)

Why outsourcing could be the smartest investment you make in 2026

The mindset shifts that’ll make or break your business

What most business owners get wrong about productivity and to-do lists

How to surround yourself with people who pull you forward, not hold you back

Plus, Chontelle opens up about the emotional tug-of-war of switching off for the holidays while still dreaming big for the year ahead.

If you're feeling a bit tired, a bit scrambly, but still quietly ambitious, this one’s for you.

✨ Let 2026 be the year you stop winging it and start working smart.

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