Dec 25 2024 59 mins
Season 2 flew by, didn’t it?
In this special finale, Michelle and Julia reflect on an incredible season filled with empowering conversations, amazing insights from an all-star lineup of guests, and as always, plenty of laughs. From embracing the “soft life” to setting meaningful goals for the year ahead, they dive into the power of self-care, supporting small businesses, and staying curious about what’s next. This episode feels like a cozy chat with friends, offering warmth, wisdom, and inspiration for your own journey.
“Every season brings lessons, challenges, and opportunities to just keep getting better.”
In This Episode:
The Joy of “Soft Life”:
Michelle and Julia break down what it means to embrace ease and boundaries without losing sight of ambition, offering personal takes on how they’re redefining success and self-care.
Mapping Out Support:
The duo shares their commitment to supporting small, women-owned businesses throughout the year and how intentional actions create meaningful impact.
Unplugging for Mental Clarity:
In a world of constant notifications, they reflect on the importance of turning off and tuning into what truly matters.
Music, Books, and Beyond:
From Beyoncé’s hopeful tour announcement to their love for F1 racing and book recommendations, they share what’s fueling their creativity and joy right now.
Looking Ahead with Intention:
Whether it’s embracing quarterly goals or choosing a word to define the year, Michelle and Julia discuss their strategies for staying grounded, growing intentionally, and making space for joy in 2024.
Thank you for an incredible Season 2! Take a moment to reflect on your own journey this past year and how you’ll embrace growth and ease in 2024. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and share the podcast to help us spread the message of empowerment and community. Until next season, keep just getting better!
CONNECT WITH MICHELLE & JULIA:
- Instagram: @mwilliamswinewriter @juliaconey
- www.itsjustgettingbetter.com
RESOURCES:
How an Empty Internet Gave Us Tradwives and Trump – Tressie McMillan Cottom
Ronan Farrow discusses his new HBO documentary ‘Surveilled’
Susie Wolff, Managing Director, F1 Academy
Books Discussed In This Episode:
- Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times – Katherine May
- Dream Count by Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie
- Black and Blues: How a Color Tells the Story of My People by Imani Perry
- The Nickel Boys by Colson Whitehead
- Table for One by Emma Gannon
- Iron Flame and Fourth Wing by Rebecca Yarros
- Tell Me Everything by Elizabeth Strout
- The Message by Ta-Nehisi Coates
- The Watchers by Dean Koontz
- The 12-Week Year by Brian Moran and Michael Lennington
Reflective Questions For The New Year:
- What word for the year resonates with me, and why?
- How can I embody this word in my daily life?
- What do I want to look back on with pride and joy a year from now?
- What habits should I change, cultivate, or let go of?
- How can I stretch myself to grow in 2024?
- What impossible or crazy idea is brewing in my heart that deserves nurturing?
- How can I make the world—or my community—a better place this year?
Sponsored by Palm Bay International, Season 2 is all about celebrating growth—because getting better deserves to be acknowledged with a toast. Whether we’re having a good laugh or diving into deeper conversations, each Just Getting Better episode is filled with candid moments, practical insights, and relatable stories for women who know life only gets richer with time.
Check out this season’s delicious wine picks here.