Making A Difficult Decision About Crystal Uncorked

It’s episode 100! I remember starting this podcast like it was yesterday. I was so excited. I had been wanting to do it for years and we finally did it. And then people gave me feedback and they loved it and they were tuning in and it was just so fun.  And then it got challenging and I took a couple of breaks. And recently I have been thinking about where we going with this show and what are we doing. I"ve had a lot of people ask me what does success look like for CU and what its purpose? This show started as a passion project for me. I just wanted to do this and have fun while connecting with an audience in a different way. And I honestly feel like it was a stepping stone to help me launch Rooted in Retail.  But as I reflect, journal, and plan for 2024, I needed to get really clear on my priorities as I plan to travel more, get married and continue to grow Crystal Media. And it became clear that it’s time to conclude this show, at least for now.  I had a really hard time coming to this conclusion because I really felt like I am letting my listeners down because I made a promise that I was going to continue this show at least until I was 40 (which is in 2025). And I felt I was letting myself down by not keeping my commitment. And in a way there"s a part of me that kind of feels like a failure by stopping the show. I talk more about why I felt like this was he right decision in today’s episode.  But I want to thank you so much. It really means the world to me that you have been on this journey with me. I"m wishing you a very amazing 2024.  Thank you so much. Cheers.