@Iris Ocariza I've got to do some work (co-working circle) on some slides right now, nut I will come back to this in about an hour.

My 3-2-1 Write down 3 wins from 2025: 1. I pivoted my business after losing 2/3rds of my previous monthly revenue. 2. I created this community which allows me to connect and support other founders while learning and growing from their collective experiences as well. 3. We sold our condo and now I live in an end-unit apartment with lots of windows that really make me happy. 2 stretch goals for 2026: 1. Grow this community to 1000 members. 2. Double my highest revenue month The #1 reason I'm not going to up on myself…no way, no how. I know I am capable of doing hard things, big things. I've done them so many times for other businesses. I'm not going to give up on myself because I want to continue to have the freedom to work from home, to take care of my dogs, to pack up and leave for a few days when there's a family emergency or event, to be able start work before the sun comes up or in the middle of the night if my energy dictates. I'm not going to give up on myself because I'm creating something more enduring and less volatile that work for one or two clients. I'm securing my financial well-being and the security of my family. And, I'm connecting with other women in action who motivate and challenge me, guide and correct me, push me when I need a push and pull me when I need a leg up. But I have to narrow this answer down to the # 1 reason. The # 1 reason is there is nothing standing between me and my goals. I have that mindset now.

@Laura Albers Two different kinds of busy. What is your goal for getting your December emails done? And your blogs? Congrats on crossing off your promo emails.

@Iris Ocariza Yes! Be seen. Create relationships. Let you voice be heard.

@Iris Ocariza Remember the snail, the sloth, and the tortoise. We think of them as slow moving creatures. What they’ve mastered is forward persistent movement. Micro actions are often as important as the big ones.

@Laura Albers LOL - Mine? I’d make sure I talked to someone - phone, video call, or DM - not a pitch but a sincere conversation. No matter what business we're in, it comes down to relationships, offers, and CTAs.