2025 Was My Gap Year

Love. Purpose. Intentionality.

I never had a gap year. I feel like this year was it. Why? Because it’s been one hell of a year flying blind. I’ve had beautiful moments and devastating ones. A lot of letting go. Much like you, this year has been filled with always something! Something always pushing you, changing you, making you look internally ALOT and constantly questioning your own path.

This year started out with the official launch of SDP and building out the global community [Proud moment. Oh the good times.] But then the unexpected happened. I found myself at four funerals back to back [it was a rough summer to say the least]. I also had to sadly say goodbye to my cofounders who wanted out of the business. This was especially hard (but we’re still friends and champion each other’s chosen paths). Mind you, business divorce is expensive. I don’t recommend it.

I also increased my anxiety medication [yayyyyy, welcome to founder life]. But I also fell in love. I fell in love with the intentionality of movement again. AKA pilates [I’m that girl now, no shame. I love it!]. I also got to enjoy many slow, intentional moments with my son. What a true blessing he is.

But this year has proved to me that I can do what I put my mind to and still be okay. It’s just deciding where that precious energy would be most purposeful. Is it another VC Fund? Is it actually a Non-Profit?

Look, what ever “it” is– what actually matters, is that I put my student cap on next and lean in softly and just absorb. Open to change, quiet to judgement and patience with perspectives.

I’ve had a change, a mental maturity, and looking forward to bringing this clear mind with me into the New Year. Happy holidays to all of your loved ones. Keep them safe, give strong hugs and be kind to yourself. It was a year for all of us.

See you in the New Year 💜