It’s that point of yr! Once 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 according to them – I’ve solely missed 2 years!
We love doing these reflective posts for ourselves to recollect what’s really occurred all year long, and for you – to present you a behind the scenes into our private {and professional} lives.
We hope these posts both encourage you, offer you a lightbulb second, or simply provide the alternative to get to know us a bit of higher!
In my e-mail that I despatched out on the finish of 2024, our phrases and emotions heading into 2025 have been: recalibration, stability & freedom…I believe we did a reasonably good job of incorporating these values into this yr.
2025 – The Yr of The Snake
Primarily based on the Chinese language Zodiac, 2025 was the yr of the Snake…which was all about consciousness, delicate shifts, and shedding previous “pores and skin”. It wasn’t about big, dramatic modifications, 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 tougher, 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 path and adjusting the dial.
As with yearly, there was so much 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 properly.
Let’s get into it. Right here’s a have a look at what 2025 needed to supply…
PS, should you’d prefer 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 Useful Well being Coach who offers with thyroid, hormone and intestine well being. I’d been feeling exhausted, pressured, and “foggy” for fairly some time.
It was time to handle the foundation trigger, as an alternative of simply powering by means of and overlooking the signs.
Time for a Cleanse
My well being coach steered I am going on a detox and weight loss program 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 minimize out most of these issues as properly, together with caffeine and alcohol!
It would sound like a difficult weight loss program (and eating out was), however in actuality, I discovered it fairly straightforward. If you consider it, it’s simply consuming actual meals – proteins, greens, nuts and fruits.
Throughout this time, I additionally took a lot of dietary supplements and pure drugs 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 properly.
Additional Testing
After that preliminary cleanse, I made a decision to take it a step additional and did a blood take a look at for my thyroid, and a HTMA take a look at (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 realized which minerals I used to be critically 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 understand how you’re even functioning proper now”… the take a look at confirmed my adrenals have been in a state of excessive burnout, I used to be extremely low on important minerals, and based mostly on my blood take a look at, 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 completely happy to say that I’ve been feeling actually good since then.
Once we considered “stability and recalibration” because the purpose for this yr, I didn’t assume it will be to do with balancing out my minerals!
We Shook Up Enterprise
You understand 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 approach. We have been each a bit not sure which path to take our new teaching enterprise.
In 2024, we ran two profitable cohorts with 18 superb individuals, however to be utterly trustworthy, we each felt fairly burnt out heading into 2025 … even my hair take a look at confirmed that! 😅
The enterprise was new, so after all 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 wanted to rebalance and recalibrate!
Not surprisingly, at first 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 attainable, 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 Atmosphere
We made the choice to take off to Crete, Greece for a few weeks and it was the very best resolution we made. Typically, you simply want a change of surroundings to realize readability or to get the spark again, and the Greek island supplied that.
We did a lot of mountaineering, explored previous cities, swam within the sea, ate superb meals…and mentioned methods to transfer ahead with our enterprise.
We have been in a position to recalibrate barely (somewhat than making a large, dramatic pivot), and discover a resolution that gave us the stability 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, somewhat than abruptly for a cohort which felt overwhelming typically.
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 best way we ran our teaching program, this gave us time to do extra and be extra inventive.
We launched a model new course to assist individuals discover the enterprise thought of their passions, expertise, and life experiences…AND, we ran 3 stay occasions for our followers – totally free.
Individuals liked the stay occasions and fairly a couple of joined our program after getting on a stay name with us and seeing how a lot ardour we’ve got for distant companies.
All of this felt actually good and was rather more aligned.
I’m completely happy 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 recently 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 probably the most romantic, big day you may even think about.
Being the genius he’s, Nick advised 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 thought what was deliberate for the day.
It began with a prepare trip from Lyon to Annecy – a village in France which is alleged to be the inspiration for Magnificence and The Beast. Simply visiting the picturesque village, full with an previous city, crystal-clear lake, and surrounding mountains would’ve been a tremendous day!
However, it was the day that stored on giving 🎉
We hopped in an Uber and made our technique 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 believe if he waited any longer, he in all probability would’ve burst! 😂
In fact, my reply was (and at all times will probably be), sure.
It was probably the most unbelievable day. Someway, Nick was in a position to hold 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 prime, we headed to the South of France to share our information and journey round with a bunch of shut associates.
A Good friend Was in a Tragic Accident
Life’s a loopy factor. Whereas we have been getting engaged in France (experiencing the happiest time collectively), an in depth pal of ours was preventing for his life in a hospital in Mexico.
After being hit by a automobile whereas crossing the street, our pal Nathan suffered from a traumatic mind damage (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 means of – and the prognosis – was extremely difficult.
It hasn’t been a straightforward street for Nathan, however unbelievably… immediately, simply 7 months because the accident, Nathan is strolling and speaking and dwelling his life…what a miracle!
All of the medical doctors stated 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 so much 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:
In fact, with it being such a traumatic damage, 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 dwelling life to the fullest.
High quality Time With Household & Pals
We’ve been touring and dwelling overseas now since 2008, so we don’t see our households as typically as we’d like, however once we do, we make it rely! Having the ability to take day off once we need – or carry our work with us – is one thing we don’t take with no consideration.
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 around us in Europe – her first time on the continent! We met her in Rome and spent a couple of days strolling and consuming our approach across the metropolis.
Then, we flew to Bulgaria to indicate her round our dwelling, earlier than driving throughout the border to spend a few days in Greece collectively.
We had a memorable go to, and he or she added three new international locations to her record. Seeing her eyes large and in awe of the unbelievable ruins and buildings in Rome is one thing I’ll always remember.
Dwelling to Canada
Through the summer season, we headed dwelling to Canada to go to with extra family and friends. Summer time in Canada (when there aren’t any forest fires…) is truthfully some of the gorgeous locations on earth!
We spent 5 weeks at dwelling and loved a lot of lake time, boating, fishing, mountaineering, visiting farmer’s markets, consuming superb meals, and naturally, visiting with everybody.
We at all times discover it tremendous laborious to work whereas we’re visiting, however we discovered a stability 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 prime precedence for us, and having the freedom to take action on the drop of a hat is what this way of life 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 sooner than we might if we went at it alone.
Well being
As I discussed at first of this publish, I employed a Useful Well being Coach who focuses on thyroid & Hashimotos. This ended up being an eye-opening expertise for me.
In case you’ve been feeling a bit of “off”, it’s undoubtedly price consulting with a health care provider and discussing a plan for a cleanse, working blood checks and even an HTMA take a look at.
For me, I liked that she was all about discovering out “why” the signs are there within the first place, and taking a look at me as an entire individual…somewhat than simply treating signs.
Finance (Spoiler: We Employed Our Consumer!)
This was a very cool, full-circle expertise. Jimmy joined our Creator Kickstarter program in 2024 the place we taught him methods to take his data of non-public 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 record, he’s created an investing course for novices, and runs a neighborhood the place he presents month-to-month calls, and tons of recommendation contained in the neighborhood.
Clearly, as soon as he launched his program, we needed to be part of!
Not solely have we realized a ton about inventory market investing typically, 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 threat, 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 along with his enterprise, however not solely that, since hiring him as our finance coach and becoming a member of his neighborhood, our investments have performed very properly.
We might have began investing later in life, however it’s undoubtedly higher late than by no means. 🙌
Social Media
Although we’ve been sharing on social media since 2012, the panorama is at all times altering.
So as to keep on prime of what’s working and what’s not, methods to create the very best content material attainable, and methods to proceed to develop whereas being genuine on-line, Nick joined a high-ticket teaching program with probably the greatest video creators within the trade.
Inside 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 nearly 5,000 followers and reels with nearly 100,000 views! All in just some months whereas nonetheless working our different companies – superb.
Gross sales, Technique & Mindset
Being an entrepreneur requires neighborhood – and really, being in any enterprise does!
However, working for your self and carrying 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 varied 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 neighborhood and enterprise coaches is one thing we’ll at all times spend money on.
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 on the subject of the self-help, mindset, enterprise, and general life transformation.
It was emotional, intense, and uncooked. We actually walked throughout scorching coals to show to ourselves that we will 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 lot of visitor audio system, together with Dean Graziosi and Trent Shelton (whose ebook Nick had already learn with out figuring out he’d be there!).
The power within the area was in contrast to something I’ve skilled.
We additionally went to a ravishing small mastermind retreat with our mentors in Greece! Being alongside the ten different entrepreneurs who have been rising their companies, dropping previous beliefs and tales, and working at a excessive frequency was such a privilege.
In fact, the enterprise and masterminding facet was nice, however so too was the sundown crusing, the mountaineering, the in-house chef, the DJ celebration, and the gorgeous villa all of us stayed in.
Becoming a member of occasions nearly is one factor…however being stay… that power 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 affect on the world is what it’s actually all about. Having stated that, we did handle to do a couple 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 choose 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 liked this initiative and we have been completely happy to contribute for her to share with the youngsters.
Lastly, after discovering out that our pal Nathan’s insurance coverage wouldn’t cowl all of his hospital payments, we brainstormed with some associates to see how we might assist out.
In fact, 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, however it got here collectively! Each little bit counts and we’re so grateful to those that donated to the trigger. 🙏
Our Travels
Although 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 today, Europe has been the place we’ve largely been exploring.
In our youthful years, we have been actually into getting offtrack and having loopy adventures in lesser-visited components of the world like Central Asia, Africa and the Center East.
Currently, we’re in our “Europe Period” 😂. Flights from our dwelling are so shut and straightforward, we will 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 couple of repeat international locations, however a lot of new cities!
Our final minute journey to Eire by campervan was a particular spotlight of the yr. You may 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 appears like one thing massive goes to occur this yr!
There are 4 most important issues that we need to give attention to and achieve 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 present something “additional” 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 useful emails and social media content material.
We have already got a bonus name on the calendar for our Creator Kickstarter purchasers and Distant Goats neighborhood! We’re tremendous enthusiastic about bringing our neighborhood even nearer. They’re truthfully the very best group ever.
Specializing in Wellness
By this, I don’t simply imply our bodily well being, but in addition psychological, emotional and religious.
Just lately, 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 wanting ahead to experiencing extra of this in 2026.
The Yr of YES
When concepts come to us, or somebody mentions one thing that sounds attention-grabbing…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-about have come up.
We already stated “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 we’ve got.
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 think about planning it…however I’m certain would be the absolute spotlight of not solely 2026, however our complete lives.
We’re wanting 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 info, to comply with our private journey, or to learn to flip what you already know into an internet enterprise, you’re in the best place.
Our motto has at all times been: flip journey into a life-style … and that mission isn’t altering anytime quickly!
In case you haven’t already, don’t neglect to subscribe to our e-mail record, and comply with us on Instagram. And, should you’re inquisitive about becoming a member of the Creator Kickstarter to earn an earnings, have an effect, and discover objective in your work, ship us an e-mail and we’ll see should you’re an excellent match.
As at all times, wishing you the very best, most adventure-filled, thrilling, and enjoyable yr forward full of affection, laughter, development and naturally… journey.
Dariece & Nick
