As we pause between the closing chapters of 2023 and the unwritten pages of 2024, I am filled with gratitude and anticipation. Around this time last year (2022), amid a very challenging season, I made a pivotal decision to bet on myself. After years in operations, streamlining businesses and nonprofits for efficiency, and embracing the rewarding role of a stay-at-home mom, I took a leap of faith. I transitioned my skills to support startups and small businesses.

This leap of faith has been incredibly rewarding. I am humbled and proud to say that I've helped over twenty businesses kick-start their journey and coached and delivered top-tier services to visionaries like yours. I am inspired by Jeremiah 29:11: "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." This promise fuels my vision for 2024—a year filled with potential, growth, and God's continuous grace and mercy.

Looking ahead, I am inspired by Jeremiah 29:11, "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." This promise fuels our vision for 2024—a year filled with potential, growth, and the continuous grace of God.

This blog is an invitation for you to embark on a journey of reflection and forward planning. Below are some questions to guide you as you close out this year and plan for the next:

Reflecting on the Year Gone By:

What were your top three achievements this year, and how did they align with your faith?
Reflect on a significant challenge you faced. How did your faith help you overcome it?
Can you identify moments where you saw God's hand in your business or personal growth?

Setting Goals for the New Year:

What is one ambitious goal you feel called to pursue this year? How does this align with God's plan for you?
List three specific actions you will take to achieve this goal. How will you measure your progress?
How will your goals positively impact your community or further God's kingdom?

Balancing Business and Faith:

What strategies will you implement to 'switch off' from work and fully engage in personal life or family activities?
Are there specific scriptures or devotional practices that you plan to explore more deeply this year?
What practical ways will you take care of your physical and mental health while running your business?

I encourage you to take some time to ponder these questions as you celebrate your achievements, learn from the past, and set meaningful, achievable goals for the future. Let's step into 2024 guided by faith and the courage to dream big. I am here to support you in this journey, and I look forward to seeing all we can achieve in the year ahead.

Wishing you a blessed and prosperous new year,

Joi B.