In this episode, I open up about the real-life challenges and opportunities that holidays bring. I remind myself—and you—that it’s completely okay if our holidays don’t look like they used to, or like anyone else’s. The goal isn’t just to get through the season but to actually enjoy it. I share four practical tips that help me stay grounded, honor my personal values, and design holiday traditions that bring peace and joy, not pressure and comparison. Whether your family structure has changed or you’re simply craving a different rhythm this year, this episode is your permission slip to redefine what holidays look like—for you.

“Be willing to keep the good and carry it over and let go of maybe what doesn't serve you anymore, or what just doesn't fit your current family situation anymore, things can look different from before and still be right now. The other side of that equation is things can look different from others and still be right.” -Trina Gray

Keypoints:

• I embrace that holidays can look different now and still feel right.

• I set personal standards to stay true to what matters to me.

• I focus on whose opinions truly matter in my life.

• I design holidays around what brings me joy and meaning.

• I let go of traditions that no longer serve me.

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In this episode, you’ll learn how to create a powerful, 4-part vision board that brings together meaningful quotes, joyful bucket list items, bold goals, and your biggest dreams. If the first half of your year felt like a blur or didn’t quite go the way you hoped, you’re not alone — and it’s not too late to reset. Today, you’ll get clear on where you're going in the second half of the year. We’re creating a vision board with a twist — not just images cut from magazines or quotes to hang on a wall, but rather a living, breathing document to excite you, goals that guide you, and big dreams that stretch you. I dedicated this episode to my mom, who turns 84 in heaven as I’m recording today. She was a big fan of vision boards and always loved seeing mine and writing her own. Even in her late 70s, while battling cancer, she was setting goals just like the ones we will do together today. My mom and I had a complicated ending and lost years between us at the end, but this is one area where we felt connected and understood — setting goals for our lives and living intentionally.

“If your goals are about revenue in your business or clients or sales or growth or certifications you need, or benchmarks you need to hit, by all means, those can be your goals, and that's where you are in life. You just own that, and you get goals down that are really specific to what's kind of fueling your life right now.” - Trina Gray

Key Points:

• I walk you through creating a 4-part vision board: Words to Live By, Bucket List Items, Life Goals, and Bigger Dreams.

• I share how my mom inspired my love for vision boards and how we found connection even through a complicated relationship.

• I encourage you to include experiences that spark joy—like solo trips, yoga classes, or live concerts—on your bucket list.

• I outline how to set goals in different areas of your life that match your current season—career, personal growth, wellness, and more.

• I remind you to dream bigger—whether it’s launching a podcast, buying a dream home, or creating financial freedom.

Resources:

Template C&C Vision Board 2.0 2025

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Key Points:

• The messy middle is a universal part of change—messy, emotional, and necessary for growth.
• Establishing a routine creates familiarity and stability when life feels chaotic.
• Envisioning a beautiful ending keeps us hopeful and motivated during tough transitions.
• These tools apply across all life areas—work, health, relationships, and personal development.
• The goal is to help you build a calm and confident toolbox to thrive through change.

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