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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.  Key Topics Covered 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. Mentioned in This Episode Upcoming In-Person Events: April: Law Firm Alumni event in Nashville (email [email protected]) 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)  Takeaway Quote "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

Even if you're a solo service-provider, you need a clear and consistent brand to establish credibility and communicate to prospects your personality and vision for the business. Similarly, if you've been in business for a while, you need to make sure your brand is still current by rebranding and refreshing your assets. Today, I'm interviewing my rebrand creative director Jasmine Haitalani of Highflier Powerhouse to break down the ins and outs of branding in today's everchanging market.   Chapters 00:28 - Meet Jasmine Haitalani 01:40 - From Kendra Scott to creative director and entrepreneur  05:25 - Standing out instead of blending in 13:32 - When (and how) to brand and rebrand  23:25 - The best rebrands do this…   Be sure to check out Jasmine's podcast, Brand Your Way to a Million, at  https://highflierpowerhouse.com/podcast You can follow her agency, Highflier Powerhouse, on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/highflierpowerhouse/ To learn more, visit https://highflierpowerhouse.com/ Visit my website at https://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com and follow me on Instagram at https://instagram.com/HeatherJoyHubbard Leave a comment on the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/0UYhwL3uPcU

OMG, Taylor and Travis are engaged! Which means it's time for an update. The last time we talked about their romance was two years ago. So much has changed, but I'm just as in love with their love as ever. Let's chat about their upcoming nuptials and Taylor's recent album The Life of a Showgirl!   Chapters 00:28 - Two year update 02:22 - They're engaged! 06:25 - Manifesting a dream wedding 13:55 - The Life of a Showgirl 21:36 - Final plea and well wishes   To leave a comment on the YouTube version, go to: https://youtu.be/rM2ikwjR3vc   Want more Taylor and Travis? For my first take back in 2023, check out Episode 170 - https://youtu.be/_QKsH8JAXH4  Follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/HeatherJoyHubbard

In a culture where all businesses seem to be obsessed with scaling, it's time to discuss the pitfalls and downsides to doing so. Depending on your goals and desires, scaling might make you feel burned out, disconnected, and wondering why you started your business in the first place. In today's episode, I break down which businesses should and shouldn't focus on scaling and things to watch out for when you do.    Chapters 00:28 - Obsession with scaling 03:07 - Scaling ≠ success 08:05 - Personal pitfalls 19:04 - Scaling isn't a good fit if… 30:52 - Scaling is perfect for those… 36:06 - Customer issues 40:31 - Making the right decision for you   Ready to go all in on your business next year? If you'd like my strategic support plus access to a "board of advisors" to help you bring your business vision to life, apply now for one of the last remaining spots in the 2026 All In Mastermind at http://www.HeatherJoyoHubbard.com/Mastermind Follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/HeatherJoyHubbard

Whether you love or hate clothes, they set the tone for not only your personal brand but how you feel. If you want to stand out, if you want to be bold, it's time to learn how to lean into your own sense of style instead of imitating others or dressing how you're "supposed" to.     Chapters 00:28 - Meet Ellie Steinbrink 01:13 - Marketing, branding, and personal style 04:48 - How beliefs keep us from our authentic style  10:23 - Style as a source of creativity, art, and fun! 19:58 - Tools not rules 25:40 - Ready for a style reset?     For a free copy of The Style Mindset Reset guide, go to https://elliesteinbrink.myflodesk.com/stylemindset   Be sure to check out Ellie's podcast, The Visibility Shift, at  https://thevisibilityshift.buzzsprout.com/2517448/episodes  You can follow Ellie on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/style.decoded/ and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/elliesteinbrink/ Her website is https://www.elliesteinbrink.com/ Leave a comment on the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/lBOSTyCN45M

In a recent survey, newsletter subscribers shared what podcast topics they'd like me to cover in 2026. One theme stood out so much, I decided to go ahead and tackle it now. If you're struggling to find the energy, motivation, or focus to stick with your goals, I'm sharing everything I do to help me. From vitamins to wine to planning hacks, I'm covering it all!     Chapters 00:28 - Let's talk about it! 01:35 - How I improved my energy post-tumor 11:09 - Why you're not feeling motivated  18:03 - Get focused and slay the day  28:57 - Final thoughts   To grab the free Blueprint, including the "Strategy Pyramid" discussed in this episode, go to http://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com/Blueprint Need help with focus, structure, and motivation in your business? Apply for the 2026 All In Mastermind at http://www.HeatherJoyoHubbard.com/Mastermind Realizing that you need more rest, true clarity as to what you want, and more fun in your life? Join the next Joy in the Journey retreat at http://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com/JoyInTheJourney To leave a comment on the YouTube version of this episode, go to: https://youtu.be/xgky3hj_7ho For more motivation, follow me on Instagram at http://www.instagram.com/HeatherJoyHubbard

The road from constant people-pleasing to finally feeling at home with herself led today's guest, Beatriz Victoria Albina, to go from a traditional medical practice to becoming a holistic and somatic practitioner. Blending science with the sacred, Bea is helping us understand how regulating our bodies and emotions is far more powerful than just thought work alone.      Chapters 00:28 - Meet Bea Albina 01:38 - From traditional medicine to somatic practitioner  06:13 - Honoring both the science and the sacred   11:03 - Emotional outsourcing and external validation 18:47 - Getting out of our heads and into our bodies 28:55 - Pre-order the book and grab your free gifts     To pre-order Bea's new book Emotional Outsourcing and claim your free gifts, go to https://beatrizalbina.com/book/   To apply for a spot to the next Joy in the Journey transformational retreat at Miraval Arizona, visit https://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com/JoyInTheJourney Leave a comment on the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/UU50Jotv27o

As someone who plans in thirds instead of quarters, I recently sat down and reviewed my T2 (May-August aka Summer) goals and progress, as well as planned for my T3 (Sept-Dec aka Year-End). On today's episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes to share progress and lessons from my Summer goals, and how I'm positioning myself to finish the year strong. Hopefully, it will inspire you to get focused on your own year-end planning and give you a glimpse of how a strategist plans.   Chapters 00:28 - Overview of Summer Third 03:23 - Health & vitality review 11:21 - Update on the book 16:21 - Audience growth pivot  20:44 - Retreat and mastermind sales 21:47 - Year-end priorities and goals 28:00 - Putting the "thirds" to work for you    Interested in learning more about the 2026 All In Mastermind? Go to http://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com/Mastermind and apply today!   Prior episodes referenced: Episode 243 (T1 Review) - https://youtu.be/kAkE4v09mSs Episode 245 (T2 Planning) - https://youtu.be/7iTTL7PvrxQ Episode 235 (Book Deal Goal) - https://youtu.be/xHnTAAYeEzc

Whether you're a professional healthcare provider or a caregiver to an infant, someone with special needs, or an aging parent, you're likely feeling overwhelmed, overworked, and overlooked. Today, Dr. Dympna Weil, a board-certified OB-GYN and the founder of Prescribing Possibility™ joins me to discuss her own journey with wellbeing and how caregivers can start caring better for themselves.    Chapters 00:28 - Meet Dr. Dympna Weil 01:38 - How a neurologic disorder ended her medical career  08:58 - The healthcare and caregiver crisis no one is talking about 16:32 - Making time for and taking care of yourself 25:25 - Using the C.A.L.M method    Grab a free copy of the C.A.L.M. Method at https://www.dympnaweil.com/subscriber-1 Listen to her Prescribing Possibility podcast on Spotify at https://open.spotify.com/show/6H4ueuyZ6yBZ44XogBv6PM?si=8eldrqqXSrmyKU1DM1GSrg To learn more about Dr. Weil's work, you can follow her at the following links:  https://www.dympnaweil.com https://substack.com/@dympnaweil https://www.instagram.com/dympnaweil/ https://www.facebook.com/dympna.weil https://www.linkedin.com/in/dympnaweil/   To apply for a spot to the next Joy in the Journey transformational retreat at Miraval Arizona, visit https://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com/JoyInTheJourney Leave a comment on the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/b9XA8DAVJoY

This is my first episode interviewing three guests at the same time, but I wanted you to hear us in a group conversation. Join me as I interview Kimberly Lopez, Megan Shapiro, and Del Friday – lawyers with busy lives and families who are also pursuing entrepreneurial endeavors. Who says you can't have it all?    Chapters 00:28 - Meet Kimberly, Megan, and Del 04:17 - Our work together over the years 08:55 - Full-time professionals with business ventures 14:37 - Going all in on themselves 23:24 - Benefits of 4 month sprints  28:44 - The people and vibes we're attracting   Interested in joining Kimberly, Megan, Del, and me for the 2026 All In Mastermind? Get all the details and apply at http://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com/Mastermind For the video version of this podcast, or to leave a comment, visit: https://youtu.be/IiSRqHTWqZQ

After 10 years of leading and participating in masterminds of all kinds, I'm sharing what I think works best and how I'm using that wisdom and experience to shape the 2026 All In Mastermind. If you're considering joining any kind of mastermind or group program, or you're simply looking to grow your business, these insights will help you plan for success next year.   Chapters 00:28 - Pulling back the curtain 03:06 - 10 years of masterminds 08:24 - Size matters: bigger isn't always better ;)  11:36 - In-person experiences 14:55 - Feeling fully supported  17:15 - Early bird bonuses 21:41 - How to apply 26:15 - Final thoughts    Sign up for the free workshop on September 12 and learn more about the 2026 All In Mastermind at http://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com/Mastermind

I was so sad when my local Kinrgy dance studio abruptly closed. Being their very first founding member, I had a front row seat to what I believe went wrong. Because these are many of the same mistakes that so many new businesses make, I thought I'd share with you how NOT to launch your business to avoid a similar demise.        Chapters 00:29 - Dance studio update 04:40 - Kinrgy studio background 13:31 - What they invested in and failed to invest in  21:21 - The mistakes they made in their marketing strategy 31:30 - Understanding what to focus on and in what order    Have a side hustle or full-time business and want to ensure you're set up for success? Apply for All In Mastermind now at http://www.HeatherJoyHubbard.com/Mastermind   Leave a comment on the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/L-v9KzdqNUc

Your voice needs to be heard and today Cher Hale, founder and director of Ginkgo PR, is going to help you pitch yourself more effectively so you can land media placements and podcast guest appearances. If you're an entrepreneur or professional service-provider, this is a must-listen!     Chapters 00:28 - Meet Publicist Cher Hale 05:39 - Pitching media without connections 09:04 - How to get started and make follow-up requests  15:07 - The power of guest spots and how to find podcasts 21:02 - Best practices for pitching and leveraging podcast interviews 27:37 - Getting comfortable with visibility   To learn more about Cher and Gingko PR, visit http://ginkgopr.com/  Be sure to subscribe to her Substack, Doing It for the Attention, at https://fortheattention.substack.com/   Leave a comment on the YouTube version of this episode at https://youtu.be/aN0EyRyr0yE