I packed my passport, kissed them goodbye in the pre-dawn hours, and boarded my flight.

It was last-minute, a thousand details conspiring to get me to the islands of Hawaii, each beckoning like sirens at sea.

JD told me—as my husband and business partner—he wanted me to get away and find the new version of myself.

In order for the business to expand, he said, you must expand your energetic capacity first.

And so I left.

I found myself on the quiet island of Lanai, at a health and wellness center, where I spent my days in the quiet of my mind, asking what to leave behind in my next chapter.

The irony is that while the business has been growing and an unmistakable success, it’s also been a series of staggering lessons.

Here’s a brief synopsis of the last 27 months…

Have you been in a rough spot lately? Reply to this note because the team and I would love remind you that you’re not alone.

Lift your chin,

j*

P.S. Wanna see something new? I created a video diary (no, really, it’s a no-makeup, messy bun reveal) at the step-by-step process of building my new sales department and team…you don’t wanna miss it >>HERE<<.