Welcome back to Bubbly & Blazers — the podcast for ambitious women navigating work, life, wellness, friendships, and everything in between. In this New Year follow-through episode, Ainsley Kaesmodel and Shayla McLean check in on how 2026 is actually going now that January is nearly over (and somehow feels like it’s been 8 weeks long).

We talk realistic goal setting, staying motivated when life throws curveballs (sickness, chaos, low-energy winter days), and why mindset matters more than perfection. Shayla shares her 2026 words of the year — focus, aligned, discipline — plus her sticky-note calendar planning system that keeps goals and fun plans from falling off the radar. Ainsley opens up about rebuilding confidence, resetting after a messy start, and shifting your mentality when you feel behind.

Expect cozy winter vibes, a little accountability, a lot of laughter, and practical reminders that you don’t need a “perfect” January to have a great year.

In this episode, we cover:

• New Year intentions vs. real life (when January derails you)

• How to reset after getting sick or losing momentum

• Mindset shifts, self-confidence, and “the why” behind your goals

• Accountability tips that don’t involve hustle culture

• Planning joy in winter: skiing, friend hangs, and staying social

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Tell us: how is your 2026 starting - strong momentum or “January fog”?

As 2025 comes to a close, we’re popping the bubbly and pressing pause before charging into the next chapter. In this reflective and feel-good episode of Bubbly & Blazers, Ainsley and Shayla look back on the year that shaped them, the wins that deserve celebrating, the lessons that stretched them, and the habits they’re intentionally leaving behind.

From navigating career growth and building a business, to dating realities, friendships, health goals, and learning to slow down, this episode is all about reflection over perfection. Instead of rigid resolutions, we’re talking intentions for 2026: choosing focus, structure, and alignment while leaving room for change.

We dive into:

• Honest reflections on what 2025 taught us

• What we’re “pouring out” and letting go of next year

• What we’re celebrating (big and small wins)

• How we’re doing things differently in 2026

• Why intentions feel more aligned than resolutions

• Our one-word themes for the year ahead

If you’re an ambitious woman navigating career, relationships, personal growth, and the pressure to have it all figured out — this episode is your reminder that growth can be gentle, progress can be quiet, and you’re allowed to move at your own pace.

So pour yourself a drink, get cozy, and join us in toasting to who we were, who we’re becoming, and what we’re calling in next.

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The holidays are here: the twinkle lights are on, calendars are full, and ambitious women everywhere are trying to do all the things… without burning out.

In this festive episode of Bubbly & Blazers, we’re sharing your ultimate Christmas survival guide for ambitious women who want to enjoy the season and protect their energy. Think less overwhelm, more joy, without letting go of your goals, routines, or sense of self.

We talk about why high-achieving women often feel extra pressure during the holidays, how to set loving boundaries with work, family, and social plans, and what Christmas self-care really looks like when life is busy. From navigating festive burnout and financial expectations to creating meaningful holiday rituals that actually fill your cup, this episode is all about choosing intention over perfection.

Whether you’re juggling year-end deadlines, family gatherings, or the emotional weight of the season, this episode will help you slow down, reset, and step into a holiday season that feels warm, calm, and aligned.

In this episode, we cover:

• A joyful Christmas survival guide for ambitious women

• How to avoid holiday burnout while staying aligned with your goals

• Setting healthy boundaries during the festive season

• Realistic Christmas self-care for busy, high-achieving women

• Creating balance, joy, and ease during the holidays

Pour a glass of bubbly, slip into something cozy (or your favourite blazer), and join us for a cheerful, grounding conversation designed to help you actually enjoy Christmas.