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0:33 Here we are, back with the last episode of the year!

1:29 Welcome Megan Gude to the table!

6:02 Megan pulls an Affirmation Card, “When I lean on the faith of the universe, peace becomes real” the owls on the card resonated with her

8:49 Maya summarizes that all the cards that were pulled by each person that day leaned towards letting go, finding peace, and that we are all supported

9:03 Maya asks the table to reflect on how they’ve each shown up in an Authentic Way this year

9:32 Liz speaks to the change and loss that she experienced earlier this year. She acknowledged that it’s ok to accept help and to know our limits

12:15 Megan shares that she had to lean into a similar experience to Liz when she fell and broke her ankle this year and lost her mobility for a period of time

13:48 Maya reflects that she showed up authentically by choosing herself in a different way this year

17:51 Courtney shares that she showed up by serving others, but amid putting them before herself

18:32 Courtney drops a gem “We can’t work harder than others when it comes to their life, and although we have the ability to help them, is that what they want for their lives”

19:37 Liz suggests that we all go around and share 1-2 things that we do to take care of ourselves in our routines

23:42 The tables share their favorite memories of 2025, personal or professional

30:54 Maya asks the ladies to share their favorite project that they worked on this year

36:10 Megan reflects on the themes she’s hearing, and shares that she loves working on projects with us because of our tremendous authenticity and culture of leading with joy and connection

38:50 Each person shares the soundtrack song (s) of their year in 2025

Maya- My Life by Big Sean & Long Journey by Rod Wave

Liz- Lemonade by Forest Frank & Ben Rector -Brand New & Magic albums

Megan- What is sounds like by K-Pop Demon Hunters

Courtney- Waterfalls by TLC & Here’s my heart Lord by Casting Crows Live

48:11 Maya closes us out by asking the table to share what they’re most looking forward to in 2026

53:29 Maya thanks the listeners!