Next week is December, which makes this the ideal moment to tighten your year-end strategy. With Thanksgiving tomorrow and the holidays moving in fast, use this window to get clear and intentional so you step into 2026 focused rather than playing catch-up.
Here are five things to work on before the year ends:
Clear the space, clear the calendar. Wrap what’s lingering. Archive what’s outdated. Make physical and mental space for what actually deserves your focus in 2026.
Refresh your pitch, templates, and emails. If your materials don’t reflect your current value, voice, or vision, they’re holding you back. Update them to match where you’re headed.
Audit your systems, especially your boundaries. Look at how you’re working, communicating, and protecting your time. If something felt off this year, it’s time to tighten it up.
Make your gratitude list (and send it). Who really showed up this year, clients, collaborators, creators? Let them know. Strengthen the connections that deserve to grow.
Identify the skills and habits you want to master. Don’t just set goals, set up for growth. Pinpoint what you need to learn and build a plan actually to get better at it.
As we move into 2026, we are opening our books for brands, agencies, and teams seeking strategic support, creator ecosystem consulting, or partnership frameworks rooted in clarity and cultural fluency.
If you’d like to explore working together, reach out to us at [email protected].
Wishing you a grounded and intentional holiday season ahead.
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Conferences & Events:
Social Media Strategies Summit: Public Agencies & Government
DEC 10–11
This virtual conference is tailored for social media professionals in government and public agencies. The event features a pre-summit workshop on December 9, followed by the main summit on December 10-11. Sessions cover topics such as channel strategy for public engagement, misinformation in the AI era, and creative systems for content teams operating in constrained environments.
IndieCade Creators Retreat
DEC 11-12
The IndieCade Creators Retreat offers an intimate environment for independent game developers and interactive media creators. Participants engage in peer workshops, prototype reviews, and collaborative sessions exploring creative and technical processes. The retreat emphasizes mentorship and professional exchange within the independent game creator community.
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