Hello all! Earlier this year I experienced an influx of energy after decluttering two rooms in my house. I talked about it in episode 234 of my podcast if anyone is interested. Once again I am seeing my desk gathering stuff and I need to clear it. I thought why not make it more fun and encourage other people to join me in a 5-Day challenge? The first day we will remove one item and increase the number to 5. You'll be removing a total of 15 items (although I suspect you will do more) by the end of the challenge. It starts January 5th (next Monday) and you can join my going to my Skool group. I also thought it would be fun to offer a drawing for a "Courage" roller bottle for those who participate every day. You can find out more details by joining my free Skool group called Midlife with Courage.

Here is the prompt I mentioned on today's Accountability call. Be certain to change up the areas identified in brackets. Use the "Images" tab in Chat GPT (upper left side of the sidebar) then upload up to 5 photos of yourself. The more you upload the better to analyze and it will look more like you. I've attached what it gave me so you can see an example. ******* Create a hyper-realistic cinematic portrait of me standing outdoors at night, softly lit by [brand colour] New Year’s fireworks exploding in the sky. The fireworks clearly spell the word “[WORD OF THE YEAR]” in glowing, elegant firework typography, seamlessly blended into the sky, not floating text, but true fireworks. The person looks hopeful and grounded, slightly smiling, wearing [add description of clothes- I used orange disco cowgirl outfit] Natural skin texture, realistic lighting, shallow depth of field. Atmosphere feels powerful, emotional, and symbolic - a fresh start, clarity, confidence, and momentum. Ultra-realistic photography style, cinematic color grading, 35mm lens look, sharp focus, high detail, dramatic lighting, night city or open skyline background, professional portrait quality. I will add 5 photos of myself. The person in the generated image must resemble me.

I’ve been refining my LinkedIn profile and banner, and it’s reminded me how much strategy goes into visibility on this platform. The attached banner image was created using Canva, ChatGPT, and my own design skills. Over the past few years, I’ve attended multiple workshops focused on LinkedIn profiles, covering everything from positioning and language to how profiles are read by humans and by the platform itself. What I’ve learned has made a real difference in reach, clarity, and connection. I’m considering hosting a free workshop on updating your LinkedIn profile for maximum visibility, not just to “look good,” but to communicate clearly: - What you do - Who you help - Why the right people should stop and read The best part? These same tools work across platforms. Once you understand how to describe what you do clearly and confidently, you can apply it to bios, websites, and other profiles, too. Before I plan anything, I want to check in with you. Would you be interested in a free workshop like this? Comment below with: - Yes - Maybe - Not right now Your feedback will help me decide what to offer next for the community.

Hey friends - I used this ChatBot last night to come up with my 2026 word of the year (or in my case - words). It was pretty cool. I've come up with a word each year for the past few years but this is the first time I actually used a process and it's spot on! I'm not sure how I connected with the creator but I get her emails (may be from SubStack). Since the Bot was free, I don't mind sharing with you. My words are Aligned and Integration and I love them!! Hope you give it a try. Come back and share your experience and your word(s). https://chatgpt.com/g/g-692cf44841888191b4f0f4ef7180d9e5-word-of-the-year-2026-creator

Welcome to a new week, everyone. I’m really glad you’re here. Animal Totem Energy of the Week: 🦁Lion Lion energy is leading us this week, and it’s all about calm confidence, grounded authority, and trusting your presence without needing to prove anything.Lion doesn’t rush. She doesn’t shrink. She leads by being fully herself. This is a powerful week to: 🦁Speak from your lived experience, not borrowed confidence. 🦁Take up space without overexplaining. 🦁Make steady, intentional moves that reflect who you’re becoming in business. If you’ve been hesitating to share your voice, show your work, or step into visibility, Lion reminds you that authority comes from embodiment, not effort. What’s on the Calendar This Week: For all members: Amplify Your Authority (Free Workshop) Hosted by Nina Fountain (outside the community). You must register via the link in the community calendar to attend. VIP Members: Monday Accountability Call 2:00 pm Pacific / 5:00 pm Eastern Please register through the calendar to attend. Premium + VIP Members: Working Accountability Sessions Wednesday at 2:30 pm Pacific / 5:30 pm Eastern Thursday at 2:00 pm Pacific / 5:00 pm Eastern 🗓️Links are in the community calendar. These sessions are designed to support focused progress, collaboration, and getting things done. ✔️Weekly Focus Check-In Comment below and share what your focus is for the week. It doesn’t have to be big, just honest. My focus this week is writing my newsletter and staying active on LinkedIn to build new, aligned connections. Lion energy is steady, self-assured, and intentional. Let it guide your actions this week.