#50: Reflecting on 2023 and Embracing 2024

In this special end-of-year check-in episode, host Ayo Bamgbose chronologically describes her remarkable journey over 2023. She shares insights and lessons from significant milestones like attending two transformative retreats, conquering her fear of swimming, embracing the resilience-building power of boxing, closing the door on a years-long job to pursue her passion, and starting her own business, Developing Educators Academy.

Ayo reflects candidly on key lessons around the power of community, protecting/prioritizing time, going with the flow rather than rigid planning, and tapping into personal resilience. Given the unpredictable year, she also offers encouragement and perspective for anyone disappointed or not achieving their original 2023 goals.

Additional topics include:

Taking intentional time to reconnect and make meaning during the holidays

Setting better boundaries and saying "no" in 2023

Getting more comfortable with change rather than clinging to comfort zones

Ultimately, Ayo shares her biggest realization from 2023—that she can do more than she realized. She is inspired and excited about continuing to evolve in the year ahead.