The word on 2024 resolutions is…a WORD. Some call it a nudge word and some just pick a word that best captures their vision for next year.
Our @WomenofCLT are no exception – most report that they’re focusing on a word or two to express their goals both personal and business for the upcoming year. Those goals and resolutions are as varied as the women stating them ~ ambitious, caring, thoughtful, bright, talented, inspirational.
Who are these women and how did we pick them? We have an instagram account, @WomenofCLT, which profiles local women doing interesting things. Periodically we poll those profiled for their views or news; their responses are below!
Kiran Dodeja Smith – Easy Real Food
I’m not a fan of resolutions per se, but more a fan of REFLECTING.
Most people prioritize health during the first few weeks of the year, but the truth is that health is a daily, weekly, monthly thing. It’s a lifestyle. So instead – what can you do to feed what YOU are craving? (and I don’t mean chocolate!);)
For me, it’s more reading and more writing. I bought a new (yet another) journal that I’m vowing to write in. Each day, it’s one or the other. Both are fulfilling on different ways.
Find her at @easyrealfood
Michele Morgan- Charlotte the Figgy
LEARN is my word for 2024. Starting with the things that overwhelm me most (hello tech). 2023 was so incredibly transformative for me, both personally and professionally! My [2023] word was transformation. High highs. Low lows. I want to lean into the lessons of 2023. (Photo by: @true.matriarch)
Find her at @charlottethefiggy
[1] Try new things (auctioneering?).
[2] Take stock of what’s around. You can grow, while holding onto what has been earned. Feeling appreciative for what’s known and comfortable… not taking my three healthy children, a great city, vibrant career, loving community, or longstanding friendships for granted.
[3] Keep speaking. Laugh all you want: I enjoy giving keynotes and feeling the feels from a crowd.
Find her at @molly_grantham
Photo: Grant Maginnis Photography for Northeastern Univ. of CLT
Ashley Banks Popup Datez
I decided on a word rather than a resolution this year and my word for 2024 is INHERITANCE. It embodies a commitment to shape not only my personal life but also my business in a way that leaves a positive and enduring legacy. Beyond the financial aspect, it’s about passing down values, love, and wisdom to the generations that follow. In my business, this word drives me to offer excellence, reliability, and integrity. This year, I’m focused on building a legacy worth celebrating.
Find her @popupdatez
For me, this year is focused on more FLOW and EASE. Letting life, parenting, and work feel easier which also comes with allowing myself to be supported. It takes a village and sometimes I forget to ask my village.
On this business front, my resolution for this year is to regain my sense of community. As a New York transplant, my soul is craving seeing more faces, getting to know more incredible women in the area, which means creating more events to play with you all!
Find her at @nicholeeaton.xo
davita galloway DUPP&SWAT + HUE HOUSE
Show up authentically–bring value to every room, table, space, etc.
Write goals, plans, and visions in a place where you see them regularly.
Embrace these 2024 power words: growth, self-care, patience
That text? respond to it. that email? reply. that project? do it!
Find her at @thedavitagalloway
Amy Strasser @cltfoodgirl
I don’t set resolutions, but my word of 2024 is COURAGE. This applies to both my personal and professional life. Courage to take more risks, grow outside my comfort zone, try new foods, travel to new places, accept new opportunities, etc.
I also intend to be more courageous in staying true to myself, setting boundaries, saying no, and having the courage to take more time off my phone without being afraid of the algorithm.
Find her at @cltfoodgirl
My three words for 2024 are BALANCE, GROUNDED, and SAVAGE. As a working wife, mom, and Mrs. South Carolina, I’m intentional about finding balance each day. My goal? To be grounded; sensible and using wisdom in what I commit my time and energy to this year. And finally, savage…the definition of savage is fierce, ruthless. In 2024 I’m going to love more deeply than ever before. Like a savage. Fierce love for my beautiful family. Fierce self love as I dive deeper into total wellness.
Find her at @mrs.bethany.thomas
Sydney Bassard, The Listening SLP
2024 Is the year for The Listening SLP to flourish and thrive. The goal is to continue to gain more traction with national and international speaking engagements for professionals and parents. In 2024, we are already committed to speaking at 3 conferences and on one cruise to the Bahamas. I am excited about all of the opportunities to continue to promote health equity of information for all people through open access to information related to speech and language services.
Find her at @thelisteningslp
Andrea Seymour – Springdale Custom Builders
1 – Slow (the fu*ck) down
2 – Does this (fill in the blank) benefit me, my family or my business? If yes – proceed. If no – don’t waste any more energy on it.
3 – Maintain Healthy Boundaries – both personally and professionally
4 – Honor my inner child – keep her with me
5 – Use my time wisely – it’s my hottest commodity
Find her at @springdalecustombuilders
Arpita Patel – Blooming Smiles Pediatric Dentistry
Personal Goal – To be PRESENT and savor each moment – Focus on evolving as a person EACH DAY by acts/reading/learning/being.
Business Goal – To ENJOY each day and provide a memorable and happy experience for my patients and team. I want to grow with my patients and their families. I want to Blooming Smiles Pediatric Dentistry to be an oasis that fosters love, peace, warmth, and holistic care for both my families/patients and my team.
Find her at @bloomingsmilespd
Valerie Brooks, Xpressions Floral Designs
My 2024 Business Resolution is to go BIG. For me big means large, bold and in your face. My goal this year is to do bigger installs , larger and grander designs to make a statement and to push my clients to add the WOW factor to their celebrations.
Find her at @xpressions_floraldesigns
Cassie Albergotti & Susan McBarnet – Wild Child
Business :
To launch our new website and scale our online store developed by another woman-owned CLT business (and @womenofclt) Michelle Jones Creative
Personal:
Susan: SLEEP more in ’24!
Cassie: READ 24 books in ’24, I read 23 in ’23!
Find them at @playwildchild
Shaleiah Sanders Life For The Hopeless Foundation
In 2024 my business resolution is to step out of my shell and network more. I believe it’s important for me to continue growing my non-profit that focuses on raising mental health awareness in minority and underserved communities. By continuing the conversation and breaking the stigma around it. “It’s okay not to be okay, but let us help you stop suffering in silence.”
My personal resolution is to practice having more patience, understanding that nothing happens over night.
Find her at @lifeforthehopelessfoundation
Robin M. Mermans – ROAD to RESOLUTION – Divorce Mediation & Collaborative Family Law
WRITE: I have a book about co-parenting inside me waiting to be birthed; I can feel it bubbling to the service when I journal. My 2024 goal is to determine what I am being called to write about to help fellow co-parents travel this co-parenting maze with ease, grace, humility, and (most importantly) humor. If you are a co-parent with any ideas, please reach out!
Find her at @roadtoresolution
Cheryl Hoover Pharmacy In Your Kitchen
REACH and TEACH more people the nourishing powers of food, especially those who have not yet received a scary diagnosis but are motivated to have a strong and well nourished body.
Personal Resolution- If you believe in it, then do it!
Find her at @pharmacy.in.your.kitchen
Candelaria (Cande) González Siempre Evolving
SPEAK. STEP OUT. RECONNECT.
This year I want to expand my coaching business and lean into sharing my story more via speaking engagements and being a guest on more podcasts. As far as my personal life, I’m looking forward to stepping out in the dating scene with hopes of progressing in my love life. A final resolution is to reconnect with my roots by visiting my family’s hometown in Mexico since I’m sad to say I haven’t been back in over a decade!
Find her at @siempre.evolving
Kaitlin Mark Leave Your Mark Social
After kickstarting my business in 2022/2023, my main resolution of 2024 is to be more MINDFUL. Mindful in terms of my time, my mental health and my priorities. I poured every ounce of energy for two years to make my business successful and I am grateful to be at the point to be able to step back, recognize my growth but also learn how to be a successful businesswomen while also being a well-rounded human. Dare I say maybe have a work/ life balance?!
Find her at @kaitlin_popow_mark
Taylor Hart (Quick) The Empathy Nest,PLLC
RECONNECT. and WRITE.
After launching my private practice and getting married, I plan to rededicate time to: Embrace today’s digital transformation by reconnecting with my @KidsRCapable audience on Instagram to provide free content and resources for parents/significant caregivers, and partcipate in writing opportunities (parents and children’s literature).
Find her at @kidsrcapable
Taylor Davis Reese Shop Taylor Reese
Have unusual experiences and lean into new avenues of creativity. I want to do things out of the norm and get outside my comfort zone.
Be present, patient, and intentional in expanding the business into new categories of business and new sales channels.
Find her at @shoptaylorreese
Jamie Horn The 360 Method
My word for 2024 is PURSUE. I want to pursue my kids, husband, connections, work, & experiences. The word pursue puts responsibility of my effort behind it, and I like that. Under the umbrella of PURSUE, I wrote down 1 physical, 1 personal, & 1 business goal I want to focus on (pursue) for the first quarter. PHYSICAL: 6x/wk movement, PERSONAL: Start journals with my daughters, & WORK: Strategic planning for growth. Breaking my priorities apart like this, helps me focus on each intentionally!
Find her at @the360method_
Sarah K. Charles Sanctuary Financial Planning
My word for the year is REVOLUTION. I am on a mission to inspire as many women as possible to eliminate their money shame and develop their financial confidence in order to usher in a new system of women’s financial empowerment and independence.
Find her at @sanctuaryfp_sarah
Melissa Martin Julien Proper Flower
Heading into 2024, I want to focus on cherishing personal growth and balance. I’m thrilled about tackling exciting projects, diving into workshops, and collaborating with fellow creatives to blend emerging trends with my unique style, creating those “wow” moments in the vibrant world of floral and events.
2024 is about loving my craft more, maintaining personal-professional harmony, and embracing experiences that lead to extraordinary creations.
Find her at @properflower
Brittany Burris The Next Stop Collective
PIVOTING – My business goal for the new year stems from the end of 2023, pivoting. I recently found a new way to meet the needs of my clients through an Airbnb Co-Hosting venture, and it’s working. I will continue to pivot when necessary to better myself as a leader, in order to ultimately continue growing The Next Stop Collective brand.
DECLUTTER – As a new mom, the clutter has caught up to me. My house is overflowing with…stuff. It’s time to declutter and re-organize my home. #SANITY
Find her at @thenextstopcollective
Kacey Johnson Ladies Lifestyle Network
Personal – to get more sleep so I can have more adventures with my family – so the babies need to help me with that! 😉
Business – continue to expand LLN in at least 10 more cities nationwide in order to impact & feature more women in their local communities as well as local nonprofit organizations. One of my favorite parts about LLN is the giving back to & featuring of a local nonprofit each month in each community! This is what fills my heart & soul up – here we grow in 2024!
Find her at @ladieslifestylenetwork
