2025 was not the year I expected.It tested my patience, my confidence, my relationships, and my business. It forced hard conversations — about friendships, about burnout, and about the kind of clients I’m willing to work with as a creative.In this first episode of the year, I’m talking honestly about:• The emotional and professional struggles of 2025• Why maintaining adult friendships is harder than we admit• The hidden cost of misaligned relationships• Why acquiring and keeping clients feels harder than ever• How the right client elevates your creativity — and the wrong one quietly stunts your growth• My intentions for the new year (no toxic positivity, just clarity)This episode is about alignment.In friendships.In business.In the people we give access to.Because the truth is: not every opportunity is a win, not every client is good business, and not every relationship is meant to grow with you.If you’re entering this year feeling reflective instead of refreshed… you’re not alone.Let’s talk about choosing better.—If this resonates, I’d love to hear from you in the comments:What are you leaving behind this year?What kind of people — and projects — are you choosing moving forward?🎙 Subscribe for more conversations around creativity, growth, design, business, and navigating life as a creative entrepreneur.