Glitter, Grit, and Growth

S1E22: Reflection and Connection


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This is such a busy time of the year with the holidays, end of the year pressure at work, and so much of the invisible workload falling on women. How can we not just survive these last few weeks of the year but actually thrive in them? In Episode 22, Shelley and Jill share their approach for these upcoming weeks – first reflecting and then connecting to stay present.

This podcast is for you if you believe that:

• Embracing a growth mindset and being brave enough to suck at something new is a must.

• Fear should be acknowledged but shouldn’t stop you from doing epic shit!

• It should be a “No” unless it’s a “Hell Yes!”

• There’s more than enough for everyone.

• Your energy will tell you where to go next. Listen and

trust the process.

• People are so much more than titles and the boxes others put them in.


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In this episode, you'll learn:

  • 2:17 - Take action. Call the friend. Go on the trip. Say the thing

  • 5:00 - How can we not just survive this time of year, but thrive?

  • 5:32 - Reflecting means pressing pause, stopping the swirl, and making sure we are connecting back to our “why”

  • 7:40 - The auto-pilot of holiday traditions. Is it bringing joy?

  • 9:00 - Take inventory of traditions 

  • 11:09 - Choosing a Word of the Year to help guide your life

  • 14:35 - Using the Glitter, Grit, and Growth framework as a guide

  • 15:59 - Pruning creates space for growth

  • 17:01 - Going into the season with gratitude to deepen connection


  • Here are a few guided questions for personal reflection:

    • What glittery moments or accomplishments are you most proud of in 2024?

    • Which areas of your life or experiences required the most grit in 2024? What are some ways you can hold space for others’ grit?

    • What is one thing you need to declutter from your life before you head into 2025?

    • Tools:

      Wheel of Life


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      Glitter, Grit, and GrowthBy Jill Johns and Shelley Sanchez