This is a short note, a written letter shared - not a lesson, not a launch, and not an announcement.

It’s a moment to pause and name where The Not There Yet Project is heading in 2026 - and why.

When I started this project, it was never meant to be about content for content’s sake. It was about connection. About creating a space where people navigating life’s messy middle could feel less alone.

Somewhere along the way, I realised I’d built something that was helpful - but noisy. And this year, I’m choosing to come back to the original intention: community, conversation, and spaces people can actually stay in.

In this episode, I share:

1. Why connection matters
2. Why I’m not building a personal brand
3. And what it means to create a space to belong before you’ve arrived

There’s nothing you need to do after listening.

Take what you need. Stay if it resonates.

You’re welcome here.

Key Takeaways

1. Connection matters more than content. Helpful content has value - but without community, it can still feel noisy and lonely.
2. Belonging comes before becoming. You don’t need to be fixed, finished, or figured out to earn a place.
3. This isn’t a personal brand. The goal isn’t visibility or scale - it’s creating spaces people can actually stay in.
4. The messy middle is allowed. Feeling in-between doesn’t mean something has gone wrong. It means you’re human.
5. There’s nothing you need to do. No urgency. No pressure. Take what you need, when you need it.