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GRHJack Podcast host Gwendolyn R. Houston-Jack hosts multiple podcasts, including "Small Biz Bites".

True North Green is the color of alignment, and I’ve been chatting about alignment and moving in the world based on your...
01/12/2026

True North Green is the color of alignment, and I’ve been chatting about alignment and moving in the world based on your values for more than a hot minute.

Alignment is the moment your inner compass clicks into place. This Monday Message challenge is designed to get you back on track (or keep you there). Before you rush into the week, pause and ask: “What choice today brings me closer to who I’m becoming?” Let alignment be your first intentional habit of 2026. When your values lead, your actions follow with ease. Move in the direction that matches your values, not your fears.

And as my dear friend Ron Foster shared, “FEAR is false evidence appearing real.”

Consider me 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 Dooney & Bourke () fan. When I say I want Dooney to go into the vault, I'm looking for stuff like this ...
01/11/2026

Consider me 𝐓𝐇𝐀𝐓 Dooney & Bourke () fan. When I say I want Dooney to go into the vault, I'm looking for stuff like this (and more).

Can we revisit Dooney circa 1980s and bring back the Bridle leather? That's the leather that keeps giving year after year. Look at this!! And that travel bag...ooooowwwwweeee. You can't tell me if they produced a limited collection, this wouldn't sell.

Anyone rocking these Dooney bags?

Oh, and if you haven't seen the rest of my wishlist, check out the link in the comments (yes, it's on YouTube). 😆

2026 isn’t a blank canvas. 2025 was a doozy. So, 2026 will be about a living, breathing season of growth. While Pantone ...
01/08/2026

2026 isn’t a blank canvas. 2025 was a doozy. So, 2026 will be about a living, breathing season of growth. While Pantone crowned white as the color of the year, this episode makes the case for green as the true shade of our time.

Green is renewal, balance, and sustainability. It’s the color of unfinished dreams still becoming, of creative projects germinating, and of communities choosing vitality over emptiness. Across cultures, green has symbolized prosperity, luck, and sacred energy, and in 2026, it represents the collective call to align with nature, nurture resilience, and embrace the beauty of what’s still unfolding.

Join me as I explore five powerful reasons why green defines this year, and why embracing your own “green season” can transform how you see your aspirations, your work, and your story.

Tune in 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐚𝐭 𝟒 𝐏𝐌 𝐂𝐒𝐓 𝐨𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐆𝐑𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 to celebrate growth, balance, and the unfinished brilliance of 2026 because this year, green is more than a color, it’s a movement.


Wellness women's exam is done! Funny enough, since my exam is always at the end of the year, my next exam won't be until...
01/06/2026

Wellness women's exam is done! Funny enough, since my exam is always at the end of the year, my next exam won't be until 2027. That's not gonna happen.

Anyway, the check-up went well and the doc offered me an idea for these perimenopausal waters. Let's see how this works out.

Anyone else dealing with hot flashes and night sweats? What are ya'll using?

It's the first Monday of 2026, so I'm gonna get right to it. Welcome to my 2026 color palette of the year, whihc has ins...
01/05/2026

It's the first Monday of 2026, so I'm gonna get right to it. Welcome to my 2026 color palette of the year, whihc has inspired the next few Monday challenges. I know Pantone has a job to do, but Cloud Dancer isn't it for me. But looking at where I am and where I’m going, my mind picked up on green late last year (around September), and that’s where I’m taking all of you.

First up is the light green Morning Clarity. Morning Clarity reminds us that renewal doesn’t require a grand gesture. Renewal is just one intentional breath. The Monday Message challenge today is to start your Monday by clearing a single corner of your life: your desk, your inbox, your expectations. Spaciousness is a habit, not a mood. When you make room, your creativity knows exactly where to land. Let this be the week you choose clarity over clutter.

And yes, I’m still knee deep in the Swedish death cleaning. It's a tad chaotic over here.😆

I'm back on the scene! Another great tech disconnect has been completed, and I'm so ready to bring these new ideas to li...
01/04/2026

I'm back on the scene! Another great tech disconnect has been completed, and I'm so ready to bring these new ideas to life! No matter what happens in the world, this will be another grand creative year for me.

And shout out to ⁩my SIL for the encouraging mug! I love it!

As we step into this New Year, may the color green remind you of the renewal you deserve and the fresh growth already un...
01/01/2026

As we step into this New Year, may the color green remind you of the renewal you deserve and the fresh growth already unfolding in your life. This is a season of expansion (quiet, steady, and powerful) where every step forward counts. May you continue to rise with clarity, courage, and a heart open to new possibilities. I’m cheering for your breakthroughs, your rest, and your becoming. Let’s move into this year together, grounded in hope and ready for what’s next.

Cheers! 🍾

As we step into 2026, this episode flips the script on the usual “new year, new goals” narrative. Instead of only celebr...
12/31/2025

As we step into 2026, this episode flips the script on the usual “new year, new goals” narrative. Instead of only celebrating what we checked off the list, we’re honoring the projects that didn’t get finished—the ideas that stretched us, the experiments that taught us, and the dreams still waiting for their moment.

Join me on 𝐅𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲, 𝐉𝐚𝐧𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐲 𝟐𝐧𝐝, as I share aspirations for the year ahead while reflecting on the beauty of the incomplete. Because sometimes, the unfinished isn’t failure; it’s fertile ground for growth, clarity, and creativity.

Whether you’re carrying forward a half-written book, a paused business plan, or a dream that still feels tender, this conversation will remind you: your worth isn’t measured by completion alone.

Tune in on the 𝐆𝐑𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐥 to start 2026 with honesty, hope, and a celebration of what’s still becoming.

A new year greets us this week. Oh, the blessings of new beginnings. So, let’s jump right into the Monday Message Challe...
12/29/2025

A new year greets us this week. Oh, the blessings of new beginnings. So, let’s jump right into the Monday Message Challenge with a question (or a prompt for all you writers actively doing the work): What part of your story are you still revising with love?

In my former life, we spoke about product being processed as being in “WIP”, work in progress. That phrase stuck with me because, honestly, aren’t we all works in progress? Let’s celebrate that together and remind ourselves that growth is a lifelong journey.

You are not a final draft. You are a living, breathing story. We are the ultimate examples of a choose your own adventure book. At any time, as we’re crafting this neverending story, we can consciously decide to adjust. Isn’t that inspiring?

This week, let’s honor our edits, celebrate every rewrite, and toast to a new year filled with stories that deserve the spotlight! Cheers to a new year and writing stories worthy of a made-for-TV movie. 🍾

12/24/2025

Life is about exploring all the things. After an amazing mezcal tasting in Cozumel, I had to keep the trend going. The Sprial Shell was the perfect drink at Dr. Inks on the Carnival Jubilee.

This drink was tasty and the best way to end the day. Of course, my sister was riding shotgun with me. Oh yeah, the Samsung Fold makes it easy to create content no matter where I am.

12/22/2025

Well, the weather drama, canceled excursions, and storm-chasing in Mexico didn’t ruin our final days on Carnival Jubilee. We still found joy in cloud-covered tequila hunts, wild pole-climbing entertainment, and those legendary balcony moments of pure peace. Carnival’s reputation might have folks rolling their eyes, but this Jubilee cruise was all about good vibes, great drinks, and zero drama.

If you want the real scoop on cruising, family shenanigans, and escaping the world for just a moment, watch the video on my 𝐆𝐑𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞 channel, drop your questions, and maybe pack a bag for your own adventure.

Hello good people! I’m going to start with the Monday Message challenge first, so we don’t waste any time: celebrate the...
12/22/2025

Hello good people! I’m going to start with the Monday Message challenge first, so we don’t waste any time: celebrate the unfinished.
As this year winds down, I’m taking a moment to honor something we don’t talk about nearly enough: the projects, ideas, and dreams that are still in progress. And, yes, I have quite a few. 😆

Let’s keep it real: we’re conditioned to highlight only what’s complete, what’s polished, packaged, and ready for applause. But the truth is, the unfinished work often holds the most growth, the most clarity, and the most potential.

If you carried a vision forward…
If you paused something to protect your peace…
If you planted a seed that hasn’t sprouted yet…

That is still worthy.
That is still progress.
That is still you choosing yourself.

So, here’s to the drafts, the outlines, the half-built systems, the paused plans, the restarts that have yet to restart, and the dreams that are still becoming. May we celebrate them with the same gratitude we give our wins. 🍾

If you’re craving a community that honors the full creative journey (finished or not), come join my 𝐆𝐑𝐇𝐇𝐨𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐧𝐉𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐓𝐮𝐛𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 or hop on my email list. We’re building something thoughtful, joyful, and real.

Here’s to what’s still unfolding.🥳

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