Do you ever crave a change in pace, or maybe even priorities? Has the constant chaos of life and business kept you from reflecting deep within to grow? I’m sure at one point in your life, you’ve yearned for that type of break. I know I certainly did- but now I’m back! I’m super excited to be returning to business with the IHML Show and SO much more! I wanted to express the deep gratitude I feel for creating space to not only invest in other parts of my life, but see what needs more of my energy. As many of you have listened in on, my husband James and I have been in the process of creating and moving into our newest home in Austin! With hectic ups and downs, temporary homes, and everything in between, we’ve been VERY busy. Not to mention, we were adjusting to life in a new city!  Throughout this momentous process, I’ve noticed significant shifts in my focus and drive towards business- especially this podcast. It became seemingly apparent throughout my personal life that I was in MAJOR need of a break. Not because I wasn’t passionate or in love with the brands I’ve built, but to really question if I was putting the systems and structures in place to get what I wanted done! I’ve not only learned how to be more attuned to my needs and wants in business, but my personal life as well. In the last few months, I’ve invested in revitalizing my nutrition and mindset with the help of coaches and a therapist! I knew my body and mind were craving an expansion, but that required me to be more open to deprogramming much of what I’ve been conditioned to believe about the world- and myself. When you dive deep into the blueprint that formulates how you construct your life, it’s easy to mistake deeply ingrained conditions as your own. Humans, especially us women, have accustomed our sense of selves to fit stereotypical roles. Truth be told, they rarely ever fit us.  The purpose of my work, my absolute mission, is to show every woman out there that they have the power and resources to create a life that transcends their wildest dreams. Living life as your unapologetic self does not mean you embody a persona that doesn’t align with your values- it means finding what ignites your soul with inspiration and giving you freedom to find your purpose.  Holding onto the core of my work while navigating new adjustments felt so daunting to me, but I now see those parts of me can coexist as long as I choose to be genuine with my desires. As someone very high paced and driven, I found it personally challenging to put the IHML Show on a shelf to revisit, because I know just how much it means to me. But there are other endeavors, like my consulting work and intimate relationships, that deserve just as much of me as everything else.  Let this podcast episode serve as a powerful (and positive) reminder that it’s okay to need a break. It’s more than okay to lean into those instincts, take a step back, try something bold and new. What’s most important to the journey of finding your happiness is allowing yourself to nurture the energy from within, uncover what matters most, and create some meaningful from it. Out with the burnout and in with the rejuvenation. We are BACK… and more aligned than ever! So excited to share what’s to come for IHML, The Emily Williams brand, and my own journey with self-care and love!   In This Episode I take you behind the scenes of the personal and professional transitions I’ve been experiencing during our eight month hiatus How I prosperously pivoted by choosing abundance and giving myself permission to explore life outside of the IHML podcast The hectic nature of my moving and traveling endeavors- but it was ALL well worth it in the end! I also reflect on my first encounters with Austin as our potential new home! How making my new house into a home simultaneously grounded AND freed me from the pressures of investing all my energy into business. Everyone has a choice to pivot their life path- and that certainly includes you! Kicking