Welcome back to the Empower Her Business Accelerator podcast! I’m your host, Philippa Channer, and this is our final episode of 2025. Whether you’ve been tuning in since the beginning or this is your very first listen, I want to thank you for being a part of this journey. Your presence in this community has meant the world to me.
As we close out the year, I’m inviting you into a slower, more intentional conversation—one that’s not about strategy, metrics, or hustle. Today, we’re talking about something every entrepreneur needs to thrive: rest and reflection.
Before you make new goals or chase fresh dreams in 2026, I encourage you to pause, breathe, and listen to what this season is asking of you. Because true growth doesn’t always come from movement—it comes from meaning.
⏱ Timestamps & Segments
(00:00) Final Episode of the Year & A Heartfelt Thank You
We begin with gratitude—for you, the listener—and a moment to honor all the growth and work you’ve done in 2025.
(01:00) Rest is Not a Reward—It’s a Strategy
As solopreneurs, we often attach our worth to productivity. But rest isn’t something you earn—it’s something you need to lead well and sustainably.
Action Step: Block off time this week to rest intentionally, not just crash from exhaustion.
(01:30) Why Reflection Fuels Growth
When we pause, we process. Reflection helps us extract wisdom, reconnect with our “why,” and lead with clarity again.
Action Step: Journal on these questions:
- What am I proud of from 2025?
- What hard lessons did I learn?
- What am I ready to release before entering 2026?
(02:45) Vision Needs Space to Breathe
Some of your best ideas don’t come while grinding—they arrive in moments of stillness. Build space into your business calendar to think, not just do.
Action Step: Schedule white space each month for visioning, planning, or simply being.
(03:30) Gratitude Turns Reflection into Fuel
Thank your team, clients, family—and yourself. Reflecting with gratitude allows you to recognize how far you’ve come and realign with joy.
Action Step: Write a letter or message of gratitude—to yourself or someone who supported you this year.
(04:15) Let 2026 Be a Year of Intentional Growth
Don’t rush into new goals. Instead, get clear on what truly matters to you and your business before moving into action.
Action Step: Revisit episode 206 on prioritizing goals if you need help mapping out your next steps.
👋 Wrapping Up & Looking Ahead
You’ve worked hard this year—not just in your business, but in your personal growth, your resilience, and your courage. As this year comes to a close, I want you to give yourself the greatest gift: permission to rest and reflect without guilt.
You are a CEO, a leader, and a visionary. And leadership begins in stillness, not speed.
If you’re ready to enter 2026 with clarity around your message and marketing, I invite you to join me for the Content Clarity Canvas Workshop on January 22nd. It’s a powerful 3-hour session built on the exact framework I use in my Entrepreneur Incubator program.
👉 Register here: https://channerconsulting.com/entrepreneur-incubator/
Thank you again for being here—for learning, growing, and dreaming alongside me in 2025. I can’t wait to see what’s ahead for you.
Until next year, rest well, dream big, and as always—keep shining.
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