Year-End Reflections – What 2025 Taught Us and What We’re Creating in 2026 | Entrepreneur Year-in-Review EP 87

Get full show notes at www.consciousedge.com/ep087 As the year winds down, Jonathan and I sat together for a heartfelt, unscripted conversation about what truly shaped us in 2025 and who we’re choosing to become in 2026. If you’ve been craving a moment to pause and reorient your inner compass, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. We unpack joy, unexpected challenges, recalibration, and the moments that quietly changed everything. As Jonathan put it, “Some challenges were necessary; they revealed what truly matters.” Before you dive in, here’s a simple reflection to ground you:What was one moment in 2025 that unexpectedly shaped you for the better?Give yourself 10 quiet seconds to answer, it will shift the way you receive this conversation. 📝 Top 3 Takeaways from the Episode: Challenges Aren’t Setbacks, They’re Signposts: Both of us experienced moments that were undeniably hard… yet they became catalysts for clarity, redirection, and self-trust. We explore how reframing difficulty as “necessary growth” changes everything. Joy Is Found in Alignment, Not Achievement: From hosting retreats to watching clients transform to watching lifestyle shifts become “the new normal,” we talk about how fulfillment came from alignment with our values, and not all the external milestones.  Intention Is the Portal Into 2026: Instead of chasing the next big goal, we share the invitations we’re answering as we step into the new year: presence, expansion that feels good, and letting joy become a daily rhythm, not a reward.  🗓️A Look Ahead: Episode 88 Next Week: Starting 2026 With the Conversation You’ve Been Avoiding We’re kicking off 2026 with a powerful story from real estate investor Sandra McEwan, who finally had a conversation she’d been avoiding for months. What followed wasn’t conflict, but clarity, trust, and momentum. This episode shows what becomes possible when you lead with grounded honesty. 🎧 Related Episodes You May Enjoy: Ep 81: Energetic Capacity – Lead from Alignment, Not Overdrive Ep 47:The Journey from Compliance-based Bookkeeping to Powerful Finance-driven Business Decisions with Accountant Jenn Baas Ep 35: What You Need to Know Before Making a New Year’s Resolution Learn more about The Exponential Entrepreneur:  A year-long coaching experience for women entrepreneurs who want a business that feels meaningful and sustainable—one that supports fulfillment, presence, and the life they’re building, not one that drains their energy or demands they become someone they’re not. This work blends science-based coaching, soul-purpose alignment, and practical business strategy to help you communicate expectations clearly, uphold boundaries without guilt, and lead with compassionate accountability. The result is meaningful financial growth, steadier emotions, and protected energy. It also gives you more time for what matters most: your children and loved ones, travel and adventure, rest, and true personal restoration. Connect with Us:Share your takeaway or ask a question by sending a DM on Instagram → @aleciastg If this episode brought you clarity or relief, pass it along to a friend who’s been feeling stretched thin. Disclaimer:  The Conscious Edge and all content published by Alecia St. Germain and Jonathan Dugger is for general information, education, and entertainment only. We are not liable or responsible for any negative outcomes resulting from the use or application of information shared in this podcast or on our website. This podcast and any linked materials are not intended as personal advice, medical advice, or mental health treatment. Please consult a qualified medical or mental health professional if you need such services. Please be advised that all investing and entrepreneurial endeavors involve risk. The use of the information and linked materials is at the listener’s own discretion and risk.