I know what I don’t want...

It’s wild what becomes reality when you give yourself permission to want what you want.

This time last year, I was staring at a vision board that felt a teeeny bit too big… like it belonged to some alternate version of me with more energy, more ease, and more f’n time, if I’m honest.

But I decided to trust the process I’ve been using (and teaching) for over a decade.

It’s not just “get specific, raise the vibes” and hope for the best. It’s a full energetic rewire and when you move through it with intention, things can start showing up fast.

Here’s the method, broken down:

Instead of obsessing over what you don’t want, say this:
“I know what I don’t want. Now here’s what I do want: ________.”
That simple language shift is where clarity begins. When you name what you actually want, and then really lean into how that thing feels you give your subconscious — and the universe — clear instructions to work with. Desire is direction.

Before you even think about Q1 goals or “vision board aesthetics,” clear the static. Make space. Ask yourself:

This part of the process is uncomfortable by design. But it’s also what makes the results sustainable. (If you skip the energetic clearing, you just end up recreating your past over and over again - hi, that’s the definition of insanity.)

Once you name it and make space for it, you normalize it.
Let the desire live in your daily rituals — your thoughts, your screen background, your way of speaking about your future. When you start seeing your desires as obvious and even inevitable, they stop feeling far away. They start feeling like home.

This is the subtle art of becoming what you’re calling in. Not forcing, not chasing, just tuning to the frequency of the future you're already ready for.

For me, here are a few things I’m super proud of for this year:
→ We raised our first investment round for Casa Noon and are finally launching after 3 years of R&D.
→ I had my highest revenue year ever at Oui, We Studio, working with founders, Fortune 500s, and indie brands and founders I deeply believe in.
→ My hubs and I bought the house I’d been renting for years, found the perfect wellness-focused coworking space, and checked speaking gigs off the list left and right.

Okay, I didn’t make it to the Monaco Grand Prix or the Indy 500, but we’ll get there next year. 👀

I’m sharing this because none of this happened by accident. It happened because I followed the process I teach in the Manifestation Blueprint and I kept showing up for myself, even when the outcomes weren’t immediate.

If you’re not in the energy of planning, pushing, or goal-chasing this week... good. This is the week to go slow, go inward, and get real about what you want to create in 2026.

That’s why I made you this:

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This quiet little week between Christmas and New Year’s is a creative goldmine.
Everyone’s reflecting. No one wants to be sold to.

And your people are deeply available for storytelling, identity shifts, and inspiration.

So here’s a week’s worth of content ideas, pulled straight from the Manifestation Blueprint, that double as brand expansion rituals:

This is your annual social proof without the ick. Instead of “look what I accomplished,” it’s “look what came true when I trusted the process.”

Format:

Why it works:
It builds trust and permission. It shows you’re walking the walk — not just selling a system.

This reframe from the Blueprint is sticky, practical, and energetically potent, perfect content in this reflection window.

Try this:

Why it works:
This is brand-as-guide energy. It positions you as someone who knows how to think and rewire — which is deeply cult-brand-worthy. It aligns your people with your identity.

Your people don’t need a full “day in my life” video — they want to know how you get clear and stay in alignment. Show the vibe behind your strategy.

Ideas:

Why it works:
It’s personal without being too polished. You’re not telling people to plan — you’re modeling what aligned planning looks and feels like.

This is where the brand meets the soul. Your “I am” words from the Blueprint become the compass for everything you build.

Share it like this:

Invite your audience:
Ask them to DM or comment one word they’re claiming for the year. Spark the two-way conversation.

Why it works:
It’s intimate, values-driven, and powerful. It positions you as someone who leads with clarity and embodiment.

Everyone’s talking about what they want, but the space for those desires has to come from somewhere. Let your audience in on what you’re consciously leaving behind.

Try this prompt:

Visual Ideas:

Why it works:
It’s emotionally resonant and subtly bold. It models self-awareness, spaciousness, and brand integrity — all things your future clients and collaborators are craving.

The biggest flex isn’t being booked and busy — it’s being clear on what you’re calling and letting go. This week is your chance to reflect that back to your audience and show them how to do the same.

Here are two things we’re quietly obsessing over as we slow walk into 2026.

In a world obsessed with big launches and quarterly goals, we’re craving ritual over rigor. The daily rituals listed in the Manifestation Blueprint. like stream-of-consciousness journaling, and movement breaks, feel less like “self-care” and more like foundational frequency-setting.

Why we love this (and why it matters for brand):

If you’re building a personal brand or creative business, share the rituals that anchor you every day. Invite your people into that space. Think: showing how you move through the world. That’s what people buy into.

There’s a section in the Blueprint that I love: the Magnetism Map. It invites you to look at each area of life (career, wellness, love, spirituality, etc.) and ask not just what do I want to accomplish, but how do I want to feel?

It’s less “Q1 targets” and more:

We’re watching a cultural shift away from productivity performance. Brands that lead with feeling-forward planning are going to resonate much more deeply — especially with audiences who are exhausted by hustle rhetoric.

This planning model helps you build from the inside out, which is exactly what creates resonance andlongevity in your work.

Whether you’re easing back into your work or still fully in soft pants + dream state mode, this is for you.

This is the workshop I wish existed when I first started building. If you’re a CPG brand founder, service provider, community organizer, content creator, or creative founder, this is where we stop winging it and start architecting a year that actually works for you.

Inside the workshop, we’ll walk you through:

🗓 Tuesday, Dec 30
🕛 9am PT / 12pm ET
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Bonus: If you can’t make it live, you’ll still get the replay when you register. But show up if you can, we’ll have a live Q&A at the end.

If 2026 is the year you want your brand to feel as big as your vision, let’s talk.

SMART. STRATEGIC. CEO. is my 3-month private advisory partnership for established founders, creatives, and product-based leaders. Together, we’ll refine your identity, clarify your positioning, elevate your messaging, and map a strategy that actually reflects your level.

This is fractional Chief Brand Officer energy, inside your business.

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