It’s that point of yr! After we assume again on the yr that’s handed, and mirror on the accomplishments and “failures”, the highs and lows.
I’ve been doing these roundup posts since 2012…and I’ve been tremendous in line with them – I’ve solely missed 2 years!
We love doing these reflective posts for ourselves to recollect what’s truly occurred all year long, and for you – to provide you a behind the scenes into our private {and professional} lives.
We hope these posts both encourage you, provide you with a lightbulb second, or simply provide the alternative to get to know us slightly higher!
In my e-mail that I despatched out on the finish of 2024, our phrases and emotions heading into 2025 have been: recalibration, steadiness & freedom…I feel we did a reasonably good job of incorporating these values into this yr.
2025 – The 12 months of The Snake
Based mostly on the Chinese language Zodiac, 2025 was the yr of the Snake…which was all about consciousness, refined shifts, and shedding outdated “pores and skin”. It wasn’t about enormous, dramatic adjustments, it was extra about quiet recalibration.
Wanting again, that theme couldn’t be extra correct for us based mostly on what we skilled this yr!
This yr wasn’t about pushing more durable, or forcing issues…it was all about pausing, observing, and getting trustworthy with what’s working (and what’s not) with our well being, enterprise, and day-to-day lives. After which barely recalibrating the route and adjusting the dial.
As with yearly, there was rather a lot to be thankful for in our private {and professional} lives. We had lots of “ups”…however, there have been some lows all year long as effectively.
Let’s get into it. Right here’s a take a look at what 2025 needed to supply…
PS, should you’d wish to examine our years from the start, you may! Take a look at 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, and 2012.
In January, I made a decision to rent a Practical Well being Coach who offers with thyroid, hormone and intestine well being. I’d been feeling exhausted, careworn, and “foggy” for fairly some time.
It was time to deal with the foundation trigger, as an alternative of simply powering by and overlooking the signs.
Time for a Cleanse
My well being coach instructed I’m going on a detox and eating regimen for six weeks (I ended up doing it for 55 days), which meant no gluten, dairy, sugar, seed oil, espresso or alcohol. Nick joined me and lower out most of these issues as effectively, together with caffeine and alcohol!
It would sound like a difficult eating regimen (and eating out was), however in actuality, I discovered it fairly straightforward. If you concentrate on it, it’s simply consuming actual meals – proteins, greens, nuts and fruits.
Throughout this time, I additionally took a number of dietary supplements and pure tablets to assist out my intestine and liver. After that detox, I used to be the bottom weight I can bear in mind being in my grownup life. Extra importantly, I felt good as effectively.
Additional Testing
After that preliminary cleanse, I made a decision to take it a step additional and did a blood check for my thyroid, and a HTMA check (hair tissue mineral evaluation) with my well being coach.
In case you’ve by no means performed one, I extremely advocate it. The quantity of issues she was in a position to inform me about my physique simply based mostly on my hair was thoughts blowing.
I discovered which minerals I used to be significantly missing, and which toxins have been in my physique – and the way these imbalances have been affecting my well being, and each day life.
Mainly, my coach was like “I don’t know the way you’re even functioning proper now”… the check confirmed my adrenals have been in a state of excessive burnout, I used to be extremely low on very important minerals, and based mostly on my blood check, and different issues I’d been experiencing, I’ve Hashimotos.
The remainder of the yr was about making well being a precedence – emotional, psychological and bodily. I had a bespoke mineral powder created only for me based mostly on what my physique was missing, and I’m glad to say that I’ve been feeling actually good since then.
After we thought of “steadiness and recalibration” because the objective for this yr, I didn’t assume it will be to do with balancing out my minerals!
We Shook Up Enterprise
You realize that feeling when issues are good, however one thing simply doesn’t really feel proper?! Like, one thing’s off? The primary few months of 2025 felt that manner. We have been each a bit not sure which route to take our new teaching enterprise.
In 2024, we ran two profitable cohorts with 18 wonderful individuals, however to be utterly trustworthy, we each felt fairly burnt out heading into 2025 … even my hair check confirmed that! 😅
The enterprise was new, so in fact there was a lot to do.
We had spent months filming and making a course, conceptualizing and designing a brand new program, after which delivering stay calls, texting, and web site builds.
We felt like we have been working actually laborious on our purchasers companies, and didn’t have time for our personal. We would have liked to rebalance and recalibrate!
Not surprisingly, at the beginning of this yr, we each kind of felt reluctant to run one other cohort.
We needed time to work on build up our enterprise, updating our program so it may very well be as present as potential, and having time to create content material for our social media, this web site, and e-mail subscribers.
So, we determined to shake issues up!
A New Surroundings
We made the choice to take off to Crete, Greece for a few weeks and it was one of the best resolution we made. Typically, you simply want a change of setting to achieve readability or to get the spark again, and the Greek island supplied that.
We did a number of mountain climbing, explored outdated cities, swam within the sea, ate wonderful meals…and mentioned transfer ahead with our enterprise.
We have been in a position to recalibrate barely (quite than making a large, dramatic pivot), and discover a resolution that gave us the steadiness we needed/wanted…
…we’d run this system “evergreen”, and over an extended time period. This meant that new purchasers might be part of all year long, quite than unexpectedly for a cohort which felt overwhelming generally.
It additionally gave them extra time to benefit from the course materials and undergo it at their very own tempo.
New Course & Occasions
Since we made that slight change with the way in which we ran our teaching program, this gave us time to do extra and be extra artistic.
We launched a model new course to assist individuals discover the enterprise concept of their passions, abilities, and life experiences…AND, we ran 3 stay occasions for our followers – without cost.
Individuals beloved the stay occasions and fairly a number of joined our program after getting on a stay name with us and seeing how a lot ardour now we have for distant companies.
All of this felt actually good and was rather more aligned.
I’m glad to say that we had 27 new members be part of our Creator Kickstarter teaching program this yr, and 61 joined our Area of interest Readability Course, and we’re tremendous grateful for that!
We Acquired ENGAGED!!
In case you’ve only in the near past began following us, you in all probability assumed that we have been already engaged, or married. 😂
On our 18-year anniversary (sure, 18!), Nick popped the query at an property within the Beaujolais wine area in France, surrounded by vineyards. It was essentially the most romantic, special occasion you may even think about.
Being the genius he’s, Nick informed me he was planning one thing secret for our 18-year anniversary…
…so I wouldn’t be suspicious or anticipating something however a particular anniversary day. I had completely no concept what was deliberate for the day.
It began with a practice experience from Lyon to Annecy – a village in France which is claimed to be the inspiration for Magnificence and The Beast. Simply visiting the picturesque village, full with an outdated city, crystal-clear lake, and surrounding mountains would’ve been an incredible day!
However, it was the day that saved on giving 🎉
We hopped in an Uber and made our method to a hanger and air strip…the place our personal helicopter was ready!
Champagne was popped and we loved the very scenic, 35 minute flight from Annecy to the Beaujolais wine area simply north of Lyon. We flew over mountains, villages, farmland, rivers…and vineyards.
Then, we began our descent and the helicopter actually landed in a winery. Critically, you may’t even make this up!
As we walked into the property, a desk for two was set beneath an enormous tree, and we have been surrounded by (you guessed it), vineyards.
Nick popped the query earlier than our attractive charcuterie board and wine arrived – I feel if he waited any longer, he in all probability would’ve burst! 😂
After all, my reply was (and at all times will probably be), sure.
It was essentially the most unbelievable day. Someway, Nick was in a position to maintain this all a secret for weeks and weeks whereas he orchestrated the entire thing. The trouble, thoughtfulness, and love behind this proposal made it much more unforgettable.
Because the cherry on high, we headed to the South of France to share our information and journey round with a gaggle of shut associates.
A Pal Was in a Tragic Accident
Life’s a loopy factor. Whereas we have been getting engaged in France (experiencing the happiest time collectively), a detailed good friend of ours was preventing for his life in a hospital in Mexico.
After being hit by a automobile whereas crossing the highway, our good friend Nathan suffered from a traumatic mind harm (amongst different issues). I received’t get into it, however the hospitals in Mexico and his insurance coverage firm failed him.
Navigating the emotional duality of our engagement pleasure, alongside the overwhelming grief of what he was going by – and the prognosis – was extremely difficult.
It hasn’t been a simple highway for Nathan, however unbelievably… at this time, simply 7 months because the accident, Nathan is strolling and speaking and residing his life…what a miracle!
All of the medical doctors mentioned he shouldn’t have survived.
We spent American Thanksgiving in Mexico with him this yr, an occasion that he organized for 28 individuals. There was undoubtedly rather a lot to be grateful for.
Nathan just about summed up each his sense of humour and what we have been all considering at Thanksgiving when he added his notice to the gratitude board:
After all, with it being such a traumatic harm, he nonetheless has a methods to go, however Nathan’s progress is unbelievable and we’re all so pleased with him.
This expertise actually put into perspective simply how fragile life is, the significance of being there for associates, and the significance of residing life to the fullest.
High quality Time With Household & Buddies
We’ve been touring and residing overseas now since 2008, so we don’t see our households as usually as we’d like, however after we do, we make it depend! Having the ability to take day off after we need – or carry our work with us – is one thing we don’t take as a right.
2024 felt busy and rushed, whereas this yr, we allowed ourselves to decelerate and spend intentional, high quality time with family members.
Mother Does Europe
This yr, my mother came over us in Europe – her first time on the continent! We met her in Rome and spent a number of days strolling and consuming our manner across the metropolis.
Then, we flew to Bulgaria to indicate her round our house, earlier than driving throughout the border to spend a few days in Greece collectively.
We had a memorable go to, and she or he added three new international locations to her checklist. Seeing her eyes vast and in awe of the unbelievable ruins and buildings in Rome is one thing I’ll always remember.
Dwelling to Canada
In the course of the summer season, we headed house to Canada to go to with extra family and friends. Summer season in Canada (when there aren’t any forest fires…) is truthfully one of the crucial gorgeous locations on earth!
We spent 5 weeks at house and loved a number of lake time, boating, fishing, mountain climbing, visiting farmer’s markets, consuming wonderful meals, and naturally, visiting with everybody.
We at all times discover it tremendous laborious to work whereas we’re visiting, however we discovered a steadiness and nonetheless made time to help our purchasers, and create content material for our enterprise.
Connecting with family members and making time for individuals we care about is a high precedence for us, and having the freedom to take action on the drop of a hat is what this life-style really means to us.
We Invested a LOT
For the final couple of years, we’ve put an emphasis on investing in teaching and consulting for our well being, funds, and our enterprise…and this yr was no exception!
We employed coaches for well being, investing within the inventory market, for gross sales and mindset, and for short-form video creation… and social media consultants.
We’re agency believers in investing time and cash into ourselves, and in those that are going to assist us attain our objectives quicker than we might if we went at it alone.
Well being
As I discussed at the beginning of this submit, I employed a Practical Well being Coach who focuses on thyroid & Hashimotos. This ended up being an eye-opening expertise for me.
In case you’ve been feeling slightly “off”, it’s undoubtedly price consulting with a health care provider and discussing a plan for a cleanse, operating blood assessments and even an HTMA check.
For me, I beloved that she was all about discovering out “why” the signs are there within the first place, and taking a look at me as a complete individual…quite than simply treating signs.
Finance (Spoiler: We Employed Our Consumer!)
This was a extremely cool, full-circle expertise. Jimmy joined our Creator Kickstarter program in 2024 the place we taught him take his data of private finance and investing, and turning into a self-made millionaire, and switch it into an internet enterprise of his personal.
He now has greater than 100,000 followers on Instagram, round 10,000 subscribers to his e-mail checklist, he’s created an investing course for novices, and runs a group the place he provides month-to-month calls, and tons of recommendation contained in the group.
Clearly, as soon as he launched his program, we needed to be part of!
Not solely have we discovered a ton about inventory market investing on the whole, however Jimmy shared his Wealth Ladder system with us, and continues to share his inventory picks (and the explanations behind them).
We like Jimmy’s strategies as a result of he’s low danger, and he picks foundational shares with established corporations based mostly on his actual analysis and knowledge.
We tremendous pleased with how far he’s come together with his enterprise, however not solely that, since hiring him as our finance coach and becoming a member of his group, our investments have performed very effectively.
We might have began investing later in life, but it surely’s undoubtedly higher late than by no means. 🙌
Social Media
Though we’ve been sharing on social media since 2012, the panorama is at all times altering.
With a purpose to keep on high of what’s working and what’s not, create one of the best content material potential, and proceed to develop whereas being genuine on-line, Nick joined a high-ticket teaching program with among the finest video creators within the business.
Throughout the program, he had course materials to undergo, and stay group calls two occasions every week.
He’s been working tremendous laborious on creating content material that’s instructional, offers worth, and brings individuals into our ecosystem.
Nick’s even grown his personal TikTok account from zero to virtually 5,000 followers and reels with virtually 100,000 views! All in only a few months whereas nonetheless operating our different companies – wonderful.
Gross sales, Technique & Mindset
Being an entrepreneur requires group – and truly, being in any enterprise does!
However, working for your self and sporting all of the hats (gross sales, advertising, networking, content material creation, consumer work, teaching calls, and all of the tech!), comes with challenges.
Having mentors in numerous areas has been a large assist for us once more this yr – we had 3 completely different coaches all through 2025.
Whether or not it’s gross sales and technique, mindset and visibility, or simply for accountability and having somebody to bounce concepts off of, having a group and enterprise coaches is one thing we’ll at all times put money into.
Retreats & Occasions
We had two unbelievable experiences this yr at in-person occasions and retreats.
A significant “excessive” from 2025 was seeing Tony Robbins stay in Germany with 13,000 different individuals! Tony is absolutely the GOAT relating to the self-help, mindset, enterprise, and total life transformation.
It was emotional, intense, and uncooked. We actually walked throughout sizzling coals to show to ourselves that we are able to do laborious issues.
We hugged, high-fived, danced, and gave again massages to finish strangers! We had so many “aha” moments and breakthroughs on the occasion.
Plus, there have been a number of visitor audio system, together with Dean Graziosi and Trent Shelton (whose guide Nick had already learn with out figuring out he’d be there!).
The vitality within the enviornment was in contrast to something I’ve skilled.
We additionally went to a phenomenal small mastermind retreat with our mentors in Greece! Being alongside the ten different entrepreneurs who have been rising their companies, dropping outdated beliefs and tales, and working at a excessive frequency was such a privilege.
After all, the enterprise and masterminding side was nice, however so too was the sundown crusing, the mountain climbing, the in-house chef, the DJ celebration, and the gorgeous villa all of us stayed in.
Becoming a member of occasions just about is one factor…however being stay… that vitality is unmatched!
Giving Again
That is one thing that I don’t really feel like we did sufficient of this yr. Volunteering our time and donating cash to causes is one thing we centered closely on in earlier years, and we’ll be doing extra of in 2026.
Serving to out and having an influence on the world is what it’s actually all about. Having mentioned that, we did handle to do a number of impactful issues this yr.
Rubbish cleanups have been a typical job for us – domestically in our neighbourhood and surrounding mountains, and we at all times carry our personal luggage and decide up trash when Nick goes fly-fishing on the rivers. Sadly, rubbish is a matter in rural Bulgaria (and lots of locations on the earth).
This month, a consumer of ours went on her annual journey to the Dominican Republic the place she brings toys and medical provides to the kids of a village there. We beloved this initiative and we have been glad to contribute for her to share with the youngsters.
Lastly, after discovering out that our good friend Nathan’s insurance coverage wouldn’t cowl all of his hospital payments, we brainstormed with some associates to see how we might assist out.
After all, there was a GoFundMe deliberate, however he wanted extra.
We determined to place collectively our personal fundraiser. Having by no means ran any kind of fundraiser earlier than, it was a bit difficult logistically, but it surely got here collectively! Each little bit counts and we’re so grateful to those that donated to the trigger. 🙏
Our Travels
Though we’re now based mostly in Bulgaria, journey and freedom are nonetheless our core values!
We at all times discover ourselves getting “itchy” and able to go on the subsequent journey. We’ve been to over 80 international locations collectively, and as of late, Europe has been the place we’ve principally been exploring.
In our youthful years, we have been actually into getting offtrack and having loopy adventures in lesser-visited elements of the world like Central Asia, Africa and the Center East.
Currently, we’re in our “Europe Period” 😂. Flights from our house are so shut and simple, we are able to hop within the automobile and drive to close by international locations, and there are such a lot of locations on this continent that we nonetheless haven’t visited.
This yr, we visited 9 international locations (Greece, Italy, France, Monaco, Canada, Germany, Eire, Mexico & Spain), and lots of new locations round Bulgaria.
Monaco and Eire have been new international locations for us, as have been all of the locations in France, and the cities of Madrid, Milan and Cologne. So, we had a number of repeat international locations, however a number of new cities!
Our final minute journey to Eire by campervan was a particular spotlight of the yr. You’ll be able to learn extra about that journey right here.
The pub tradition with its unbelievable music and trad classes, the pleasant welcoming individuals, the gorgeous landscapes, and the hearty meals and completely poured Guinness, made for an unbelievable journey. It was laborious to go away!
Targets and Ideas For 2026
We’re already feeling a really sturdy urge for extra freedom and extra motion. I’m deciphering this as bodily motion (travels and train!)…but in addition emotional and religious. It actually looks like one thing large goes to occur this yr!
There are 4 essential issues that we wish to give attention to and attain in 2026:
Offering Worth
That is what our enterprise is all about and what it’s at all times been about. As I discussed earlier on this article, for a short time, we felt like we have been too overwhelmed, or busy to provide something “further” to our viewers.
Now that we’ve organized our teaching program to be extra manageable (and we’ve additionally employed an assistant and consumer care supervisor to assist out!), we’re going to focus extra closely on free occasions, and precious emails and social media content material.
We have already got a bonus name on the calendar for our Creator Kickstarter purchasers and Distant Goats group! We’re tremendous enthusiastic about bringing our group even nearer. They’re truthfully one of the best group ever.
Specializing in Wellness
By this, I don’t simply imply our bodily well being, but in addition psychological, emotional and religious.
Not too long ago, we’ve each gotten into meditation, introspection, and manifestation, and that is one thing that we’re going to give attention to much more within the new yr.
We’re agency believers in the truth that what we give attention to, occurs. How we’re feeling and appearing will probably be mirrored again to us. So, if we’re feeling down, or having self doubt, that’ll be mirrored again to us from the outer world.
With meditation, it calms the thoughts, and permits for reflection and readability. We’re trying ahead to experiencing extra of this in 2026.
The 12 months of YES
When concepts come to us, or somebody mentions one thing that sounds fascinating…we’re going to say “sure”. No overthinking, no indecision, no buzzing and hawing…simply going for it!
Each time we’ve performed that previously, issues have labored out for us and alternatives we by no means even thought of have come up.
We already mentioned “sure” to a journey partnership for this yr, “sure” to travels to international locations which might be tremendous removed from the place we’re in Bulgaria, “sure” to new development in enterprise, and “sure” to prioritizing this one life that now we have.
2026 is the yr of momentum and saying YES!
Our Marriage ceremony
Somewhat than placing it off, or staying engaged for a very long time (I imply, we’ve already been collectively 18 years!), we’ve determined to get married THIS YEAR (2026)!
It’s thrilling, and a bit nerve wracking to consider planning it…however I’m positive would be the absolute spotlight of not solely 2026, however our total lives.
We’re trying ahead to sharing that a part of our lives with you in addition to we step into this new chapter.
Thank YOU!
We’re so grateful that you simply’re right here and are following our journey. Whether or not you’ve been right here from the beginning in 2012, otherwise you’ve simply joined the “tribe 🐐”, thanks on your help – it means the world to us!
In case you’re right here for the digital nomad data, to comply with our private journey, or to learn to flip what you already know into an internet enterprise, you’re in the proper place.
Our motto has at all times been: flip journey into a way of life … and that mission isn’t altering anytime quickly!
In case you haven’t already, don’t overlook to subscribe to our e-mail checklist, and comply with us on Instagram. And, should you’re fascinated with becoming a member of the Creator Kickstarter to earn an earnings, have an effect, and discover function in your work, ship us an e-mail and we’ll see should you’re a very good match.
As at all times, wishing you the best possible, most adventure-filled, thrilling, and enjoyable yr forward full of affection, laughter, development and naturally… journey.
Dariece & Nick
