62: Letting Go of the Agency Model, Therapy, and Finding Our Dream Home: My 2025 Year in Review

SummaryIn this episode, RuthAnn reflects on her year, sharing the lessons learned and the wins celebrated in 2025. She discusses a big pivot in her business, hitting burnout, the importance of self-care, recognizing the seasons of life, and the ups and downs of entrepreneurship. RuthAnn also highlights her personal and professional achievements, including introducing new offers, homeschooling her son, and designing for 14 business owners this year. The episode serves as an encouraging reminder that (sometimes uncomfortable) growth and change are part of the journey.TakeawaysSharing the 3 big (and hard) lessons learnedCelebrating 10 personal and professional winsThis year, more than any other year in recent memory, I experienced big ups and downs in entrepreneurshipHow I overcame burnout and the specific things that helped me How introducing a new offer helped streamline my servicesHomeschooling my son has been a rewarding experienceI gave back in the route of hosting a Brand + Website GiveawayTracking my analytics has opened up growth opportunitiesRestarting my podcast has been a fulfilling endeavorMy word for the year was possibility, and many goals were achievedLinks Mentioned:Ep. 60 What to Do When Your Business Pivot Fails: A Guide to Course-Correcting⁠⁠Download the Free Guide “7 Quick + Easy Ways to Elevate Your Brand”⁠⁠⁠View the Rebranding and Website Services ⁠⁠Book a Free Discovery Call with RuthAnn⁠ ⁠Say Hi on Instagram or tag @r_artspace⁠⁠Read full show notesChapters00:00 Introduction and Year in Review Overview02:03 Lessons Learned in 202513:26 Celebrating Wins of 2025