Both toasters do the same job, but they’re valued very differently. And that moment turned into a powerful reminder about how we, especially women over 40, think about our own worth.

In this episode, I talk about why it’s time to stop pricing ourselves like commodities, how positioning and visibility shape value, and why experience, wisdom, and longevity are not liabilities, they’re assets.

A deep breath.

A moment to turn inward and speak kindly to the person you are becoming.

In A Love Letter to Future You, I’m speaking directly to the 2026 version of you — the one who has already survived challenges you haven’t met yet and celebrated wins you can’t quite imagine. This episode is tender, reflective, and intentionally slow. It’s meant to feel like a warm light at the end of the year.

This isn’t a goal-setting episode.

It’s a remembering episode.

I reflect on growth that didn’t always look neat, dreams that refused to shrink, and the quiet courage it takes to keep going when life feels heavy. I also invite you to write your own love letter to your future self — one rooted in compassion, hope, and trust.

If you’re stepping into a new season with questions, intention, or a tender heart, this episode is for you.

So get comfortable.

Press play.

Your future self is listening.

This episode includes a printable “Future You Letter” worksheet to help you continue the reflection.