#270: Year-End Review + Planning for 2026

#271: Harness the Fire Horse & Mardi Gras Energy

In this special bonus episode, I'm sharing an honest behind-the-scenes update on the delayed podcast, how I'm celebrating and applying lessons from the Lunar New Year and Mardi Gras, and why connection is my overarching theme for the year. Key Topics Covered * Groundhog Day & Creative Delays: Navigating frustration and finding flow when projects stall. * Fire Horse Energy: How the Lunar New Year's theme invites courage, renewal, and fresh starts. * Intentional Rituals: Using numerology, astrology, and personal reflection to set meaningful intentions. * Mardi Gras Lessons: The beauty of community, celebration, and patience in long-term goals. * Connection as my Word of the Year: My focus on being in community and building deeper relationships. Mentioned in This Episode * Upcoming In-Person Events: * April: Law Firm Alumni event in Nashville (email support@heatherjoyhubbard.com) * July: All In Mastermind event in Banff (apply at https://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com/Mastermind [https://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com]) * September: Joy in the Journey retreat at Miraval Arizona (save your spot at https://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com/JoyInTheJourney [https://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com/JoyInTheJourney]) Takeaway Quote "Big things take time. The joy isn't just in the result—it's in the journey, the community, and the courage to keep showing up."

#270: Year-End Review + Planning for 2026

I'm back with a surprise episode before the new Hustle & Flow format is debuted in 2026. In this episode, I share a progress update on my goals (personal and professional), overall highs, lessons learned, as well as plans for 2026. Although it's a bit of a behind-the-scenes look at my own progress and planning, it's also a roadmap for you to review your own year and begin to plan for 2026. Best Year Best You is back! Join me January 5-9 for a week of planning and prizes. It's virtual, it's FREE, and you might even win quarterly 1:1 sessions with me for 2026. Register at http://www.BestYearBestYou.com [https://heatherjoyhubbard.com/bestyear] Chapters 00:28 - Surprise episode 03:05 - Personal goals 07:58 - Business goals 14:25 - Cherished moments 19:03 - Lessons learned 26:22 - Plans for 2026 29:54 - Best Year Best You Prior episodes referenced related to my goals for 2025: * January-April: Episode 243 – https://youtu.be/kAkE4v09mSs [https://youtu.be/kAkE4v09mSs] * May-August: Episode 262 – https://youtu.be/1yJ5X8fF6qE [https://youtu.be/1yJ5X8fF6qE] Register for the FREE Best Year Best You challenge at http://www.BestYearBestYou.com [https://heatherjoyhubbard.com/bestyear]

#269: For The Women Who Run The World: Your Wingwoman Has Arrived!

It's a week late but worth the wait! The new website is officially here and I can't wait for you to not only see the new brand, slogans, and design, but to also see the new offers created exclusively for the women who run the world… like you! In this episode, I reveal details behind the new brand and programming, all well as a BIG update on the podcast itself. Check it out now to get all the juicy details. Chapters 00:28 - It's FINALLY here! 01:46 - Completely new website 03:51 - The ultimate wingwoman 09:45 - Growing and developing business 15:03 - One-off strategic advice 19:05 - Masterminds, retreats, and speaking 21:51 - New podcast format and break 24:02 - No gatekeeping! (free challenges and courses) 27:47 - Final thoughts Check out the rebrand and new website at https://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com [https://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com]

#268: Branding & Rebranding Your Business with Jasmine Haitalani

Even if you're a solo service-provider, you need a clear and consistent brand to establish credibility and communicate to prospects your personality and vision for the business. Similarly, if you've been in business for a while, you need to make sure your brand is still current by rebranding and refreshing your assets. Today, I'm interviewing my rebrand creative director Jasmine Haitalani of Highflier Powerhouse to break down the ins and outs of branding in today's everchanging market. Chapters 00:28 - Meet Jasmine Haitalani 01:40 - From Kendra Scott to creative director and entrepreneur 05:25 - Standing out instead of blending in 13:32 - When (and how) to brand and rebrand 23:25 - The best rebrands do this… Be sure to check out Jasmine's podcast, Brand Your Way to a Million, at https://highflierpowerhouse.com/podcast [https://highflierpowerhouse.com/podcast] You can follow her agency, Highflier Powerhouse, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/highflierpowerhouse/ [https://www.instagram.com/highflierpowerhouse/] To learn more, visit https://highflierpowerhouse.com/ [https://highflierpowerhouse.com/] Visit my website at https://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com [https://www.heatherjoyhubbard.com] and follow me on Instagram at https://instagram.com/HeatherJoyHubbard [https://instagram.com/HeatherJoyHubbard] Leave a comment on the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/0UYhwL3uPcU [https://youtu.be/0UYhwL3uPcU]

#267: Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce (Marriage & Album Update)

OMG, Taylor and Travis are engaged! Which means it's time for an update. The last time we talked about their romance was two years ago. So much has changed, but I'm just as in love with their love as ever. Let's chat about their upcoming nuptials and Taylor's recent album The Life of a Showgirl! Chapters 00:28 - Two year update 02:22 - They're engaged! 06:25 - Manifesting a dream wedding 13:55 - The Life of a Showgirl 21:36 - Final plea and well wishes To leave a comment on the YouTube version, go to: https://youtu.be/rM2ikwjR3vc [https://youtu.be/rM2ikwjR3vc] Want more Taylor and Travis? For my first take back in 2023, check out Episode 170 - https://youtu.be/_QKsH8JAXH4 [https://youtu.be/_QKsH8JAXH4] Follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/HeatherJoyHubbard [http://www.instagram.com/HeatherJoyHubbard]