Welcome @J J and @Sarah Dixon ! So excited to have you with us and can’t wait to get to know you better and support you.

Hey CEO's, We are in the last bit between Christmas and New Year when you don’t know what day it is, who you are, or what you’re supposed to be doing… 😅 That’s where I’m at right now. I’ve been in full low-power mode the last few days. Rewatching Ally McBeal (yes, I know, I’m showing my age), colouring in the evenings, lots of tea, half-watching Christmas movies while my brain wanders off on its own little tangents. Nothing productive. Nothing strategic. Just letting things settle. And honestly, this in-between space always brings up the same quiet thoughts. Not big dramatic “new year, new me” stuff. Just simple, honest questions like: – What do I actually want to carry into next year? – What am I a bit tired of overthinking? – Where am I ready to trust myself more instead of second-guessing every move? I really believe 2026 isn’t about pushing harder or proving anything. It feels like a year for being more intentional. Less reacting. More calm confidence. Leading without the noise, the rush, or the constant self-doubt. If you’re feeling a bit floaty, unmotivated, reflective, or like you’re half-working, half-not… you’re very much not alone. This week is weird like that. I’d love to know: 👉🏽 What’s been on your mind these last few days?

This is the heart of our community, a place to connect, share, and learn together. Inside this community, you’ll find ongoing conversations, prompts, and free events to support you. For our paid Circle members, there are also 2 live calls each month: - Goal-Setting + Co-Working → set intentions and get things done. - Strategic Coaching & Hot Seats → clarity, feedback, and real-time support. Whether you’re here to soak in the free community or ready to dive deeper in the paid Circle you belong here. Here’s how you can use this space: Ask questions → about business, strategy, balance, or anything you’re working on. Share wins + milestones → big or small, we want to celebrate with you. Post reflections + resources → if you’ve tried something that worked, or found a tool that helps, share it here so others can benefit too. Connect with others → reply, encourage, and support. This isn’t a scroll-and-go space — it’s meant for real conversations. The more you show up here, the more value you’ll get from this community. And if you’re curious about going deeper, the Balanced CEO Circle is where we host our live calls, coaching, and access to the Balanced Business Vault. For now, start by saying hi 👋 in the comments below and tell us: 1. Your name + business 2. What season you’re in right now (aligning, resetting, activating, elevating?) If you don't know The Balanced Business Roadmap can help you 3. One thing you’d love support with this month We’re so glad you’re here, Rosemary

And honestly… I’m so proud. I know some people might wait until they hit 100, 500, or even 1,000 to celebrate. But to me? 30 values-led, purpose-driven entrepreneurs showing up to build sustainable businesses without sacrificing their sanity, health, or relationships is worth shouting about. To be honest… I almost didn’t start this community. I was so done with Facebook groups and all the other platforms I’d tried. Everything felt noisy, heavy, or like another thing to manage. But something in me said, “Let’s try this one more time, but let’s do it differently.” And wow, just a few weeks in and I already feel the difference. The energy in here is grounded, open, and intentional. I can tell that people are not just here to scroll, their here to share, grow, and support each other. That’s rare. And so beautiful to witness. This isn’t just a number to me, it’s 30 incredible entrepreneurs saying: - Yes to more aligned strategy - Yes to structure that supports their life - Yes to redefining success on their own terms Whether you’ve been here since day one or you just joined, I’m so glad you’re here. You’re shaping this community into something really special. To the next 30 and the impact we’ll create together. Rosemary