08/05/2026
“Burnout isn’t a badge of honor.”
Read that again. 👏🏼
2026 has been really, really good to me, and I’m beyond thankful. This year I made a promise to myself: be a little pickier about the events I take on and actually make time for… me. What a concept. 😂
Being a small business owner means you’re the owner, CEO, DJ, marketing department, admin, accountant, therapist (sometimes 😅), contract sender, and professional problem solver. It’s a lot.
I’m incredibly thankful that I’m sought after, but I also realized I didn’t build this business just to answer emails at 11:30 p.m. while eating dinner over my laptop.
This year I’ve made it a point to touch more grass, spend more time with the people I love, travel, and remember that the world won’t end if I don’t post an Instagram Reel every five minutes.
Social media has a funny way of making us think we have to constantly hustle to stay relevant. But you know what’s actually relevant? Your mental health. Your family. Your friendships. Your peace.
Turns out the algorithm can wait… and if it can’t, oh well. 🤣
I’ve never felt more refreshed, more creative, or more excited about my business than I do right now.
So here’s your reminder: go buy yourself flowers, take the trip, touch some grass, call your family, pet the neighborhood squirrels (they’re counting on you 🐿️🤣), and stop treating burnout like it’s an accomplishment.
God has been so good to me, and I’m thankful for every single blessing. Here’s to building a business we love without forgetting to love the life we’re building too. 🙌🏼🤍
Shout out to Joe Bunn | Raleigh Wedding DJ for inspiring me to make this reel 🫶🏻
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