A Year of Slow Growth, Finding Balance & What’s Next for 2026

There are just barely over two weeks left in 2025 and honestly? This year has felt different. Not wildly productive. Not record-breaking. Slower. Quieter. A little uncomfortable at times. But in all the best ways, it was exactly what I needed.In this final episode of the year, I’m reflecting on what 2025 actually looked like behind the scenes, from starting the year on maternity leave, to launching the Six Figure Brand® Podcast, to moving from Idaho to California and finally feeling settled again. I’m sharing how I’ve been redefining what “growth” means, what a slow year taught me about consistency, and why I’m going into 2026 feeling grounded, optimistic, and ready to apply everything I’ve been building.If you’re closing out this year feeling tired, grateful, hopeful, or somewhere in between… you’re in good company.👉 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why 2025 felt slower (and why that didn’t mean I was “failing”)How big life transitions (babies, moves, seasons of life) quietly shape your businessThe difference between financial growth and foundational growthHow inconsistency in busy seasons shows up 3–6 months later in your bookingsWhy your marketing is more like planting a garden than flipping a switchHow to honor the season of life you’re in without falling into comparisonWhat I’m most excited about heading into 2026 🎧 Tune in for an honest, cozy year-end chat about slow seasons, sustainable growth, and why simply still being in the game at the end of 2025 is a win all on its own.🔗 Links & Resources:➡️ Follow me on Instagram @spechtand.co➡️ Grab The Stand Out Brand Foundations Workbook➡️ Book Your Stand Out Brand Strategy Session (use code SFBPOD for $100 off)➡️ Book A Brand ChatThe Stand Out Brand™ Audit is an AI powered guided audit that shows you exactly what’s working, what’s not, and how to strengthen your brand using my proven Stand Out Brand™ System.If you’ve been feeling like your brand needs a little love, but you’re not sure where to start, this tool will give you clear next steps to move your brand forward with purpose in 10mins or less!Get started here!