As the year wraps up, I’m pulling back the curtain on what’s really been going on behind the scenes in my life and business. On the outside, life might look like a highlight reel. My daughter Sunny is thriving, my marriage with Che is stronger than ever and our home feels like a sanctuary. But beneath the surface, this year has tested me in ways I never saw coming, and I want to share the real, messy middle with you.

In this episode, I open up about the duality of motherhood and ambition, and how navigating ADHD, sleepless nights and shifting identity made every win feel a little harder earnt. I talk about what it took to let go of the pressure to do it all and how narrowing my focus to what mattered most, my family and keeping the business steady, helped me show up where I was truly needed. I also share how honest conversations with my inner circle have been a lifeline, and why embracing self-awareness became my anchor through the chaos.

If you’ve found yourself in the thick of it this year, you’re not alone. I hope this episode gives you permission to lower the bar when needed, be real about your struggles and find peace in the season you’re in. Here’s to meeting the waves of life and business with grit and grace, heading into 2026 with a little more perspective and a lot more heart.

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