As we start to wrap up our first full week of 2026, I can honestly say this year feels different.

In this episode, I invited Jenna Knapp back to look ahead at what’s coming in 2026—the astrology, the trends, the shifts we’re already sensing, and how I’m approaching it all in my company and life.

We’re in turning times, y’all. I’ve said this so many times. And 2026 is the year when the changes we’ve been feeling under the surface actually start to sprout. The outer planets are all shifting signs—something that hasn’t happened in this way since the dawn of Western civilization. We’re moving from the dreamy, marinating energy of Pisces into the fiery, action-oriented territory of Aries. Which means the new isn’t just simmering anymore—it’s going to break through the soil.

But here’s what matters most: in a world accelerating toward AI, algorithms, and techno-everything, there’s a quiet revolution happening. People are craving real contact. Real humans. Real trust. Impact.

That’s where the human flag comes in.

2026 is the year where you get to plant yourself firmly in your values, your humanness, your realness. To stand on what you believe so that others can find you. Because in 2026, the businesses and leaders who will rise are the ones who choose embodiment over automation, integration over information, and human connection over mastering the algorithim.

In this episode, we talk about:

-The major astrological shifts of 2026 and what they mean for how we do business and life

-Why the trust recession is real—and why being imperfect, emotional, and human in your business is now your greatest asset

-How I’m retraining myself for long-form content instead of short and snappy captions that catch attention

-The move back to in-person community, local connection, and feet-on-the-ground relating

-Why I’m pulling back from social media and what I’m doing instead

-The deep letting go that’s required to make space for a 10X leap

Tune in on Substack, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen!

What are you raising your human flag for in 2026? I’d love to know what resonated with you from this episode. What seeds are you planting? What are you letting go? How are you choosing to show up as a human this year? Come hang out on Substack and leave a comment to let us know what's alive for you!

Big Hugs,

Emily