Get ready, because in this episode, I’m diving into what it actually takes to move through discomfort without letting it mean something about your capability. I’m sharing a very real behind-the-scenes moment from my own life and business, what came up for me when I stepped into a new season, and how I grounded myself back into trust instead of fear.

This conversation is all about identity, expansion, and remembering that feeling uncomfortable doesn’t mean you’re unqualified—it means you’re growing. I walk you through the exact identity upgrade practices I use with myself and my clients so you can stop shrinking your goals and start matching the frequency of what you’re calling in.

Get ready for 2025 to be your biggest year of expansion yet, the year you stop negotiating with fear, trust yourself deeper than ever before, and move forward even when it feels scary.

If you’re standing at the edge of your next level, this episode is your reminder: you’re more ready than you think.

P.S. If this episode resonated with you, screenshot it, tag me on social media, and let me know what landed. @cristal.jacobo or @she.ismadeformore

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This is the first episode of the year, and I wanted to start it with intention.

In this episode, I’m setting the tone for 2026 — reflecting on what the last season required, what I’m no longer carrying forward, and the standard I’m choosing to lead with moving forward.

We talk about:

• Letting go of the “shoulds” in business and life
• Why doing everything isn’t the goal — doing what lights you up is
• What hard seasons, pressure, and responsibility teach you about leadership
• The shift that happens when there is no second option
• And what it really means to enter a new season with a new standard

This conversation is part reflection, part reminder, and part permission slip — to stop dimming, stop overcomplicating, and show up bigger, bolder, and more aligned than ever.

If you’re stepping into this year knowing you’re meant for more — this episode is for you.

✨ New season.
✨ New standard.
✨ Let’s fucking do this.

If this episode served you, I would be so grateful if you left a review and shared it on social media.
Tag me so I can personally thank you — it truly means the world to me.

P.S.S.S.
If you’re reading this, I’m sending you so much love.
Thank you for being here and for stepping into this new year with me.
XO,
Cristal ❤️

Get ready to create the most expansive, intentional, and grounded year of your life — not by rushing harder, but by integrating deeper.

If you’ve felt the pressure to already be “on” this year…
If you’ve wondered whether you’re behind for not sprinting into January…
Or if you’re craving clarity, momentum, and expansion without burning yourself out…

This episode is for you.

In today’s episode, I’m walking you through the exact process I’m using to step into this new year with clarity, confidence, and aligned momentum — a process I call Reflect & Expand.

This isn’t about pausing your ambition.
It’s about sharpening it.

We’re diving into why reflection is actually the million-dollar work no one talks about — and how integrating the lessons, growth, and identity shifts from your last season is what sets you up for your biggest expansion yet.

I also break down the sections of the Reflect & Expand guide and explain:

• Why each section exists
• How I personally use it in my own life and business
• And how you can move at your pace — whether you’re easing in or ready to create right now

If this is the year you want to:
• Create clarity without pressure
• Expand without operating in survival mode
• Plan your year with both life and business in mind
• Stop repeating cycles and start moving intentionally

…you’re in the right place.

Grab your favorite drink, get cozy, and let this episode meet you exactly where you are.

🔗 Links & Resources Mentioned

✨ Download the Reflect & Expand: Your New Year Reflection & Planning Guide below
→ https://www.cristaljacobo.com/REFLECTANDEXPAND2026

If this episode served you, I’d be so grateful if you took a moment to leave a review.

Your reviews help this podcast reach more women who need these conversations — and they truly mean the world to me.

Thank you for being here. Thank you for listening. Thank you for choosing to grow with intention.

💌 P.S.

If you’re listening to this episode, please know how grateful I am for you.

Sending you so much love as you reflect, integrate, and expand into this next chapter.
I’m rooting for you always.

XO,
Cristal