In this episode, I’m easing back into the podcast with a very honest January debrief.

I’m sharing how I actually felt wrapping up 2025, why last year felt so turbulent for freelancers across the board, and how things are starting to shift as I head into 2026.

We’ll talk about:

Why 2025 felt so uncertain for freelancers (and why it wasn’t just you)

Taking proper time off, and why delaying client work can sometimes be the best move

What’s been happening in my business since coming back in January

Existing clients increasing their workloads again (and what that signals)

How I approach January planning without locking myself into rigid, year-long goals

I’m also sharing how I use January as a kind of “testing ground” for the year ahead. I pay attention to what’s coming in, how I’m feeling, and let that guide my next moves instead of over-planning too far in advance.