Hey ladies 🩷✨ I hope you are staying warm. I wanted to take a moment to check in and share where we are in the journey. This was originally planned as Week 5, but with the delays from the storm and everything that came with it, we’re going to use this week as a catch up and integration week. That’s intentional, not a setback. If you’re a little behind, this is your window to: • Finish watching the lessons • Revisit the participant guides • Sit with what God has already been revealing • Begin taking small, practical steps forward Because next week, we shift gears. We’ll begin the hands on process of building what God has placed in your hands. From here on out, we’ll be moving with the intention of helping you have something tangible by the end of March, not just clarity, but action. I’ll also be going live this week to help you: • Talk through questions or hurdles • Process what you’re sensing God is leading you toward • Clarify next steps so you’re not stuck or overthinking More details on that coming soon. I want to say this clearly and lovingly: This season is not about consuming more information. It’s about responding to what you’ve already received. Watch the lessons. Do the reflections. Then take action, even if it feels small. And finally, pause and acknowledge this: You’ve shown up. You’ve pressed in. You’ve made it through the first five weeks of the year with intention. That matters more than you think. Keep going. 💪🏾

I wanted to circle back to our last post. Only one person responded, and before I assume anything, I just want to open the space again. If you’ve been quiet, it’s okay. Sometimes silence means you’re focused. Sometimes it means you’re behind. Sometimes life is just… life. No judgment here. But I do want to make sure no one is quietly drifting when what you may really need is support. If having a dedicated space to record, photograph, or build would help you move forward, I truly need to know. I’m willing to create it, I just don’t want to assume. And if you’re feeling behind or unsure where to pick back up, say that too. We can recalibrate. That’s what community is for. We're also adding a couple of co-working sessions next week for those who need to catch up. We’ll do it together. I’m planning an evening that may work better for most schedules. If that would help you, drop that below too so we can finalize some times. Our March 31 goal is still within reach. Slow and steady still counts. Small steps still matter. Just drop a quick comment: • “I’m building.” • “I need space.” • “I need co-working.” • “I need help catching up.” • Or even just a 🤍 so I know you’re here. Let’s stay connected as we move into build weeks. You don’t have to do this quietly.💖

Okay Ladies… let’s talk about the men in our lives. For those of you who have husbands who support your late nights, your ideas, your pivots, your “I just need 30 more minutes” moments… what are y’all doing for them this year? And for those who aren’t married, what about the dads, sons, brothers, or other men you love? It always feels like buying gifts for men is harder than it should be 🙄 Over the years, I’ve realized I use this holiday as a fun excuse to replenish practical things but present them in a creative way. Here are some of my favorite ideas: • A cologne gift box with flowers and chocolate-covered strawberries (Zara is my jam for smell goods that don't break the bank. See my husband's V-day box from a few years ago below) • A grooming box with beard care and skincare products (Target for the win with this. Stick to one brand for aesthetics. See below) • An underwear and socks bouquet • A separate “smell good” box • A basket with all of the above and some sneakers as the showstopper If the budget allows, my husband is a sneaker head, so sometimes I’ll grab a new pair of kicks. But let’s be real… when Christmas, his birthday, and Valentine’s Day all fall within three months, the budget gets stretched. So creativity has been my best friend the last few years. This year, I’m also doing something similar for my pre-teen son. Socks, underwear, acne care for his new routine, body wash, and deodorant. I try to make hygiene feel fun and intentional, rather the relying on random store refills. For a fun twist in the past, I've themed his basket according to a color or what he is into at the moment. (i.e. The basketball and spiderman theme is below) Sometimes it’s not about going big. It’s about being thoughtful. So tell me: What are y’all doing this year? Are you team practical gifts or team surprise splurge? And please drop ideas because we all know… shopping for men is a team sport. I’ll add a Pinterest link below for inspiration if you’re stuck.

What Are You Carrying First? This week wasn’t about finding the perfect option. It was about noticing what your life can actually support right now. Some choices likely felt relieving. Others may have brought up tension, hesitation, or the realization that something needs to shift. That’s not a setback. That’s wisdom surfacing. 👇🏾Share below: • Which vehicle feels wisest for you to explore first in this season? • What does that choice protect or honor in your life right now? • Where do you still feel unsure or need support? You’re not locking anything in. You’re naming what feels carryable. Please post below so we can guide you through the next steps. 🙏🏾

By now, some of you may be feeling a sense of clarity you didn’t have before. Others may be feeling… surprised. Or even a little disappointed. Maybe the problem you named feels smaller than you expected. Maybe it’s clearer than you wanted it to be. Or maybe you realized you’ve been trying to carry too many things at once. All of that is normal. This week isn’t about hype or momentum. It's about honesty. Naming the problem you’re responsible for can feel relieving and confronting at the same time. It brings focus, but it also asks you to let go of everything else, for now. And that’s why we don’t want you doing this part alone. 👉🏾 When you’re ready, share your statement below: “In this season, I am responsible for helping ______ with ______.” You don’t need to justify it or explain how you'll do it. You also don’t need to make it sound impressive. Sharing helps us see you more clearly so we can support you well as we move into how to carry this next. If it took you time to get here, that’s okay. If it felt simpler or heavier than expected, that’s okay too. Clarity often brings both peace and pruning. Post when you’re ready. We’re walking this out together.