Let's brew new energy for your year, without the pressure. In this episode, Alexis shares refreshing activities and reflections to help you explore joyful living in 2026.

Here's What You'll Explore

• Why you don't need to change to live joyfully
• Mindful activities for brewing positivity
• Journaling prompts to craft your new year, new brew

Episode Chapters

00:00 Welcome

02:18 Pour in a Fresh Perspective

06:07 Adventure Guidebook Activities

09:08 Journal Prompts

10:35 Thanks for Listening & Subscribe

Mentioned in This Episode

• Download your free Joy Journal
• Year of Yes by Shonda Rhimes
• New Year New Dreams episode
• Your Soft Living Starter Guide episode

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You can't pour from an empty cup, so let's refill it together.

In this episode of Exploring Over Coffee, Alexis shares how to protect your peace, reclaim your energy, and pour into yourself with mindful routines and intentional rest. This episode offers a gentle reset for anyone craving a softer pace.

This conversation was inspired by her visit to the Reclaiming My Time exhibit at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, DC.

Here's What You'll Explore:

• 5 reminders for your next mindful break
• Gentle break ideas for summer self-care
• A cultural reflection on rest, resilience, and identity
• How community and creative expression can support your rest

Episode Chapters

00:00 Welcome to Exploring Over Coffee

00:59 Fueling Your Summer Spirit

02:17 Reclaiming My Time Exhibit

05:08 5 Reminders for Your Next Break

06:52 Mindful Break Activities

09:54 Community and Connection

12:18 Warm Wrap Up

Mentioned in this episode:

• Reclaiming My Time Museum Exhibit
• Positive Affirmations Video
• 7 Types of Rest Episode
• Summer Adventure Guidebook

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Today’s episode is both a return to the mic and a celebration of resilience, culture, and joy. We're exploring Juneteenth in a coffee chat brewed to uplift and inspire.Episode Details

• A thoughtful look at the history and meaning of Juneteenth
• Simple, soulful ways to celebrate through food, music, reflection & community
• Journal prompts to explore your own story of resilience
• Personal updates and heartfelt reflections from my post-viral recovery journey
• A warm reminder that hope, strength, and culture live in the everyday

Conversation Guide (00:00) Welcome back!(01:45) Juneteenth and the summer season(04:15) My health journey + new Substack club(07:50) What is Juneteenth? (history recap)(12:00) The meaning behind red drinks(15:30) Ways to Celebrate Juneteenth(24:10) Weekly writing prompts + final thoughtsResources & Links

Book Rec: We are Each Other's Harvest by Natalie Baszile

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Revelations Alvin Ailey Performance

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