Episode 23 - Reset, Reflection and Creative Freedom

The first episode of 2026 opens with Steph and Jay turning a casual new year check in into a thoughtful conversation about how creatives actually reset. They talk about why January 1st feels motivating for some people and completely overrated for others, then dig into the real reset of clearing physical and mental clutter so new ideas can take shape.

Steph shares what it looks like to wind down an old way of running a business in order to make room for what’s next, including experimenting with a new product focused direction that blends art and interior design. Jay reflects on how the simple act of organizing can kick the brain back into creative mode and why real adaptation requires space rather than pressure.

They also explore what the holiday season leaves behind, from meaningful moments to small dramas, and how those experiences quietly carry into the new year. The episode wraps with a rapid-fire round that is both funny and unexpectedly sincere.

Topics Covered:

• New Year resets: motivation vs “you can start anytime”
• Clearing clutter and why creatives need space to create
• The connection between cleaning, emotional processing, and mental calm
• Adapting to new plans and building systems for a fresh year
• Steph’s new creative direction: art as product + catalog thinking
• What carries forward from the holidays: gratitude, drama, lessons
• Rapid fire: new year feelings, holiday traditions, and takeaways

This episode stays with you as a reminder that clearing space isn’t just housekeeping, it’s how you make room for what’s next.