I am celebrating with a natural margarita because sugar is not my friend right now, a cozy puzzle, and a long walk with my husband on a perfect 60-degree day. The feeling reminds me of why I am building this the way I am. I started this group a little over three months ago without a clear plan and without a financial goal. What I did have was a deep knowing that I needed to put all the incredible people around me into the same room and say, let’s do this together. So I showed up. I listened deeply. I answered questions. I offered free Amazon Listing Clarity Checks. I let members share their links openly in conversation. I hosted weekly pop-up calls and paid close attention to individual needs. It was slow and intentional, and it mattered to me that it never felt rushed or transactional. No burnout. Just human care. Then one day, on one of those pop-up calls, a member said something that shifted everything for me. She said, “I would rather pay you because you will teach me how to do this myself, too.” That was the moment the path became clear. I created a VIP offer and delivered it. She loved it. I loved it. I decided to enroll 5 VIPs by the end of this 12-week year, then close the doors so I could truly listen to and serve these 5 people well. The first three came easily once I named what I was monetizing. The last two, though, pushed me hard. I sat on testimonials. I hesitated. I felt the familiar pull to self-sabotage. And then my peers stepped in. Cameras off. No escaping. They made me ask for the testimonials. They made me share them. They held me accountable in the way only people who truly want you to grow can. I finally wrote the post. I emailed the group. I shared what I was learning and named that two spots remained. And just like that, both were filled. Annual spots. Word of mouth. Trust. This is what happens when you build slowly, care deeply, and let it be human. I am feeling so grateful, so aligned, and very ready for what is next. Let’s celebrate together. 💛