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.

• 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.

• 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)

  • September: Joy in the Journey retreat at Miraval Arizona (save your spot at https://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com/JoyInTheJourney)

"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."

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

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

• May-August: Episode 262 – https://youtu.be/1yJ5X8fF6qE

Register for the FREE Best Year Best You challenge at http://www.BestYearBestYou.com

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