Episode Summary

This episode is a closing note - not a highlight reel.

Bethany Wright reflects on what the past year has taught her through the stories shared on Notes from the Not There Yet and the conversations that happened quietly in between. From career pivots and identity shifts to community, confidence, mindset and redefining success, this episode isn’t about answers - it’s about better questions.

It’s an honest, unedited reflection on building something from the messy (and meaningful) middle, choosing rest over hustle, and stepping into 2026 with three guiding focuses: Curiosity, Connection and Community.

If you’re ending the year feeling proud, uncertain, hopeful, tired — or all of the above - this one’s for you.

Show notes

In this solo closing episode, Bethany reflects on the first chapter of Notes from the Not There Yet and what this year has revealed - not just about building a project, but about becoming human in the middle of it all.

This episode covers:

• Why you don’t need permission to begin
• How identity shifts are signals, not failures
• Why community is essential (not optional)
• What confidence really looks like behind the scenes
• Why success is quieter - and more personal - than we’re taught
• The power of mindset, gratitude, and self-awareness
• Closing out the year with rest, not burnout
• Setting intentions for 2026: Curiosity, Connection & Community

This episode is intentionally unpolished. It’s a pause. A breath. And a reminder that not being “there” yet doesn’t mean you’re behind — it means you’re still becoming.

Key Takeaways

You don’t need permission to start — clarity comes from action

• Identity shifts are signals for growth, not signs of failure
• Community changes the weight of everything
• Confidence is quiet, earned, and rooted in trust — not noise
• Success doesn’t have to be loud, fast or visible to be real
• Mindset matters more than milestones
• Rest is part of the work, not a reward
• Not there yet isn’t a problem - it’s a place to belong