Welcome back to Bubbly & Blazers — the podcast for ambitious women navigating work, life, wellness, friendships, and everything in between. In this New Year follow-through episode, Ainsley Kaesmodel and Shayla McLean check in on how 2026 is actually going now that January is nearly over (and somehow feels like it’s been 8 weeks long).

We talk realistic goal setting, staying motivated when life throws curveballs (sickness, chaos, low-energy winter days), and why mindset matters more than perfection. Shayla shares her 2026 words of the year — focus, aligned, discipline — plus her sticky-note calendar planning system that keeps goals and fun plans from falling off the radar. Ainsley opens up about rebuilding confidence, resetting after a messy start, and shifting your mentality when you feel behind.

Expect cozy winter vibes, a little accountability, a lot of laughter, and practical reminders that you don’t need a “perfect” January to have a great year.

In this episode, we cover:

• New Year intentions vs. real life (when January derails you)

• How to reset after getting sick or losing momentum

• Mindset shifts, self-confidence, and “the why” behind your goals

• Accountability tips that don’t involve hustle culture

• Planning joy in winter: skiing, friend hangs, and staying social

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Tell us: how is your 2026 starting - strong momentum or “January fog”?