Does this fit your word of the year? Check yes or no. Join Lydia and Angela as they share their authentic processes for choosing and manifesting meaningful words for 2024. Learn how scheduling creation time, hosting themed dinners, and curating social media spaces can help foster community and creative growth. Discover their thoughts on protecting personal time, overcoming comparison mindsets, and embracing your inner artist. Follow along with their reflective processes for selecting powerful words to guide intentions and actions in the new year. [1:42] Word of the year intro [3:54] Angela’s previous words [06:59] Angela’s practices to find her word of the year [09:08] Lydia’s process of finding her word of the year [10:25] Angela reveals her word of the year [12:17] Lydia reveals her word of the year [15:05] How they will live out their word of the year Key takeaways: Choosing an intentional "word of the year" can provide focus and guidance Look back at patterns and themes from the previous year to select a relevant word Share your word with others to create accountability Schedule time to take action on your word Create rituals and spaces that align with your word Living life by your own design, not others' expectations Share your word of the year with us and don’t forget to subscribe! INSTAGRAM Create Your Own Luck Podcast Angela Lydia TIKTOK Create Your Own Luck Podcast Angela Lydia EMAIL [email protected]

Welcome to the Create Your Own Look podcast – an exploration of strategic actions and mindset shifts that lead to the creation of a life uniquely designed by you. In this first episode, Angela and Lydia get personal, sharing the trials, triumphs, and the why behind launching this podcast. From Angela's unconventional journey post-college to Lydia's corporate detour towards a creative life, they lay the foundation for the transformative conversations to come. Tune in as they merge Angela's spiritual insights with Lydia's strategic approach to guide you on a roller coaster of creativity, offering practical advice, and inspiring stories to accelerate your journey in designing a life that aligns with your values. [00:50] The why behind this podcast [03:35] Angela’s journey [09:53] Lydia’s journey [18:59] This week’s action Topics discussed: Unconventional paths: Embrace the unconventional journey towards a life of your own design, navigating the twists and turns with resilience. Aligning values: Recognize the importance of identifying and aligning with your core values, serving as a guiding North Star in shaping your path. Intuition and strategy: Discover the synergy between intuition and strategy, allowing them to work hand in hand to accelerate your progress. Learning from mistakes: Embrace the idea that mistakes are part of the journey, and “failures” mean learnings that lead to personal growth. Designing your own luck: Schedule time to reflect on your values, understanding that this simple act can be the foundation for creating your own luck this year. Share this episode with a friend and don’t forget to subscribe! INSTAGRAM Create Your Own Luck Podcast Angela Lydia TIKTOK Create Your Own Luck Podcast Angela Lydia EMAIL [email protected]