2022 brought its struggles and triumphs for the Reed family and my coaching business, and in honor of transparency and celebration, I wanted to recap the top highlights of the year with you, in as chronological order as my new mom brain will allow.

So listen––if you just found out you need to go gluten free + dairy free (GFDF), I know how you’re feeling. Overwhelmed, sad, and in denial that there is any joy left in the world, probably. The good news is, as the years have gone by, GFDF awareness has increased and there are more and more options available every single day. So let’s dive in, shall we?

Where to even start? It was so nice to get away + recharge, take a break from the daily grind, have fun, build clarity and realignment in our businesses, and network with other growth-minded women. We intentionally created this itinerary to fill everyone’s cup—mentally, emotionally, physically, and spiritually. And it was absolutely incredible. We arrived as strangers, and left as besties.

In the most intense moments, I remember briefly wishing I had gone somewhere that administered pain medication, but looking back, I wouldn’t have had it any other way. Sonora’s pregnancy and birth were the absolute most difficult physical and spiritual experiences I had ever been through.

Megan Reed is a quantum coach who specializes in helping people release perfectionism and people-pleasing, build badass boundaries, and get out of their own way so they can access the life and business of their dreams. Here we sit down with Megan, to know a bit more about her journey as a life and business coach.

This is the part they cut from the movies–that they don’t want you to see. “Just show the joy” they say. Well I’m working on my new identity. Peeling back layers and processing traumas I didn’t know were deep inside. I’m figuring it out, how to love my body for the miracle it’s creating.

2021 brought its struggles and triumphs for the Reed family and my coaching business, and in honor of transparency and celebration, I wanted to recap the top highlights of the year with you.

Lately a question that has come up in my client calls a ton has been “How do I hold myself accountable?” And HAVE I GOT YOUR BACK WITH THIS. Of course - while these concepts are simple, that doesn’t necessarily make them easy. But, alas, awareness is the first step, so let’s dive into some of the top hacks for holding yourself accountable.

“That’s when I realized this journey I was on was so much bigger than just me, and I could help others find their authentic voices through creativity and coaching. It all came together so quickly.” From the fruits of her own experiences, Creating Confidence™—a group coaching program to help people get out of their own way, build self-love through creative expression, and be unapologetically themselves—was born.

Hey Biz Besties is a three-day retreat + escape for your entrepreneurial spirit so you can relax and get back to yourself, join an empowering community of like-minded individuals, and have fun while refreshing your business strategies. Check out this recap post for all the deets!

In honor of celebrating every win, I’m so excited to share I was featured in Disrupt Magazine as an Inspirational Self-Love & Confidence Coach to Follow in 2021! I’m grateful to be featured among such incredible entrepreneurs and look forward to continuing to share my passion for unapologetic authenticity with the world.

Boundaries are CRUCIAL for our mental health, productivity, and confidence. (Trust me on this one - I used to seriously struggle with boundaries, and now I help my clients create the bad-assiest of ‘em all.) Okay, so why are they so difficult to create and maintain?

Here’s the thing about life + business. The more you get uncomfortable + step outside your comfort zone, the more you’re going to learn and grow. Every time you don’t give up - every time you choose to see the learnings + lessons instead of accepting defeat, YOU ARE LEVELING THE F UP!!

Over the last year, I’ve noticed one thing - that you absolutely love my book recommendations. Well ask, and you shall receive!

And then I said, “I’m just wondering…” there was a huge lump in my throat. “If anyone else is dealing with…” I started to cry. I could barely finish the sentence, and I wanted to hide. “How do you cope with the shame of inaction?” I asked. It was one of those ugly cries.

Are you struggling with your mental health and looking for help? Check out these helpful tips and practices I use to increase my daily energy and happiness.

Is there something in your life that’s causing you to experience negative side effects, feelings, or behaviors? In this post, I’ll share my methods for how to get unstuck and let go of what’s holding you back, even if you love it.

A short but helpful list of supplies needed to be successful in my online lettering course Hand Lettering for the Creative Soul.