Let’s do it.
1) First off...I have been so fulfilled by seeing how much TRAX is growing. We are at over 4500 users of the system in just a few years (can you believe it!). Our team is functioning better than ever before and our client base is growing weekly. It's almost like a pinch me moment. This year I am able to get back into the sales and marketing +strategy side more and goodness is it such a nice change for me. This girl loves to connect and sell, my friends. Get me out of spreadsheets! :) It is so hard to believe that TRAX turns 5 this year. like whattttt!
2) Ah, yes. so...I recently celebrated a birthday the other week. For those of you who know me, you know I am the epitome of a non-birthday person. It's bad. Like I actually forget my birthday most years (this year was no exception). But I have to say, there was something new about this year. I feel like I really am starting a new chapter that I am looking forward to. There is new energy around me. And getting to celebrate with my family and friends this year felt so...right. It only took a few decades plus some to get there to enjoy this but here we are :) I truly feel like this year is going to be the best one yet. I am more at peace, more grounded, more fulfilled than I have ever been before and I am SO ready to take on all the magic that this year has in store.
3) Patrick and I officially have a podcast- The Layover. What a wild turn of events. It's been really fun having a different creative outlet to share our experiences on business and life. We share really candid stories about our insane lives while bringing on guests so they can share their entrepreneurial/intrapreneurial stories as well. If you haven't checked it out, please do! And if you feel called to--please subscribe, rate, and review on Spotify and Apple Podcasts! We have been getting SO much love and support and I cannot thank you enough.
4) Milo and I are anxiously awaiting spring time (which here in Georgia shouldn't be that much longer) so we can get out and start our veggie garden. Milo digs the holes and I plant the seeds. It's a dynamic duo. This year I am actually starting my garden from seeds I am planting indoors with grow lights and all. It was an amazing gift from my parents, but y'all... my sweet mother didn't realize that the brochure for it was about growing marijuana. I can't make this stuff up. It legitimately had a picture of "hemp" on the cover. Don't worry, I will be sticking to bell peppers and lettuce in my garden :)
5) I have really been upping my meditation game this year. I cannot even begin to tell you what a difference it has made on my anxiety. Behind the scenes, I still have a lot of BS I deal with from the past, a lot of stress from work, and the fun anxiety about making it all work-- but meditation has truly kept me grounded like no other. I'm starting to dream of recording my own meditations for Mind&Social members... what do you think? :)
6) I wanted to share one thing that has really helped me evolve over the past year. I used to carry a lot of resentment for how I have been treated (no need for details). I used to carry anxiety and fear. And I am so so proud of myself for doing the work and finding a way to simply let it all go. I no longer carry the burden of hate, fear, and anger even though I am still in the thick of it. I am surrounded by so much joy and love and support that I have switched my brain to only focus on that-I am not perfect of course... there are still "days". But it is so much easier to tune out the noise and not allow it to be a part of my reality anymore-it doesn't emotionally impact me. Goodness has that made all the difference. When you wake up in true gratitude about everything that is going right, it's so much easier to just let go and disregard any evil around you! It took me A LOT to get here, but trusting in good over evil and light over dark keeps me grounded every day.
7) We are hosting our first Mind & Social events of 2024 and I could not be more excited. It feels so surreal to be able to pull together a group of like-minded and passionate people to encourage each other and share positivity. We hosted a virtual Morning Coffee break on Monday and we have our first mastermind women's retreat in March! It's a dream come true. Sign up for our newsletter to get information on upcoming events! (There are will some that are only for members, but plenty that are open for non-members as well! )
8) I can't stop dreaming of writing a book. I know that sounds crazy... but it's one of those things that I have ALWAYS wanted to do and it keeps weighing on my heart. I would love to share my story and find a way to encourage others during their own journeys. Anyone interested in the story of family business, the creation of TRAX, rising up through chaos/evil, & the ups & downs of the entrepreneurial journey as a young woman while trying to keep my sanity? :) Maybe releasing a chapter a month :)
9) I am starting to write more ebooks for Mind&Social that can be purchased that offer business guidance. It's been so much fun putting my experience to work, and I am working on so many more that will be released in March!! Specially about sales/marketing and why building relationships is imperative to close the deal these days.
10) I am getting ready to start volunteering more! I really want to spend this year giving back to keep me grounded and to always remind me what is important. I start volunteering at Gigi's Playhouse this month and I am so excited. I used to volunteer quite a bit Pre-TRAX but got swallowed whole when I had to get it off the ground. It feels so amazing to be in a place where I have the time and energy to start volunteering again. ((Jennifer: Furkids is next on my list!))
Okay, we did it. The first Tuesday with Tracy! Thanks for your support-
Milo and Tracy
