In the final episode our New Year's series The Year Between Us, we turn the microphone toward someone who is usually behind the scenes. C Maximo, AudioLife’s audio engineer and a core member of our creative family, joins us to reflect on 2025 and look ahead to 2026. 

From building a thriving creative business with her husband, to navigating health challenges, to leading with generosity through community fundraisers, C shares an honest and powerful reflection on growth, resilience, and purpose.

We talk about creativity as fuel, the importance of community, the realities of entrepreneurship, and what it means to claim confidence in spaces where your voice hasn’t always been centered.

This episode is a reminder that the people shaping the work behind the scenes often carry the deepest stories of all.