Episode 189: Kicking Off a New Year of Make It: Aging, Aspirations and Art!

It’s our first episode of the new year, and we’re easing into it the only way we know how—honestly, imperfectly, and with a few sniffles still hanging on.

In this episode, we reflect on goal setting and how that looks different for each of us. We talk about what it means to come back after being sick, how we rang in the new year and what habits we hope to instill kicking off January.

The conversation naturally drifts into aging, lifestyle shifts, and the idea of legacy—not in a heavy way, but in a real-life way. How do our values change over time? What do we want our creative lives to feel like now—not just what we want to achieve?

We also share a candid look at what’s on the horizon for Make It and how we’re thinking about the show, our work, and our community as we look ahead to 2026.

And lucky us, a surprise guest appearance from George the cat, who has very strong opinions about when the podcast should end—and makes sure we listen!

Thanks for starting the year with us. Whether you’re sprinting, resting, or somewhere in between—we’re glad you’re here. 🖤🐾

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Intro song: “A Day in the Life"

Outro song: “The Show" both by Mike (Michael S. Ryan) from his upcoming 88 song project Power Chords

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