5 takeaways from 2024

This was originally written for and posted on my LinkedIn in December 2024.

As 2024 comes to a close, I’d love to take a moment to reflect on a year of challenges, growth, and gratitude. This year wasn’t easy — I got laid off twice, I started my own business, and my niece Bailey battled cancer (and beat it!) — but it taught me valuable lessons I’ll carry with me into 2025 and beyond.

Here are five takeaways from 2024:

1️⃣ Getting laid off 2x was the push I needed: What felt like career setbacks turned out to be opportunities to reassess, recharge, and redefine what I want and need in my career and life.

2️⃣ Becoming a certified yoga teacher enhanced my life: I turned my love for hot power yoga into my side hustle this year, and teaching motivated yogis reminded me that growth happens when you step out of your comfort zone.

3️⃣ If my sick niece can do difficult things, so can I: My 15-year-old niece Bailey was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma in February — and she’s officially cancer-free today! Her resilience, grace, and positivity during her cancer journey taught me that mindset is everything.

4️⃣ Leaning into my ADHD helps me embrace authenticity: Learning how to work with my brain instead of against it has made me more effective, creative, and true to myself — especially in my career.

5️⃣ I have a solid support system: I’m so fortunate to have many incredible people on my side — family, friends, former colleagues, past/present clients, yoga friends, music friends, etc.💜

I can’t wait to see what 2025 has in store for me and my career as a comms consultant + yoga instructor. ✨ I have a really good feeling about next year! Best wishes and happy new year to all the hustlers out there.