Momentum Reset Newsletter: 10th Edition

 

Good Morning Bestie

Hey Bestie, 

How is it already February? Time is flying and I feel like we are just getting started with the year. With the podcast being on its break, it made me go down the rabbit hole that I should be doing something else with my time. But then I caught myself thinking, being busy does not always mean that I have to be occupied at all time. 

The word "intentional" gets thrown around often, but in this season intentional is the focus for me. I can not stress this enough my over achiever besties, you are doing more than enough. NGL I was struggling on what I wanted to yap about in this edition. Reflecting on my January, I would describe it as a month that I took a lot of steps towards sticking to my routine and embracing this new routine I want for myself. Made some personal investments and spent some much needed time with myself. 

Have you ever felt that way? You know you are taking the right steps but feels like there needs to be more. You should be doing more? The ideas are bursting in your mind. I found that taking action decreases the mental clutter so much. So for Feb that is what I am going to continue to do, take inspired action and stop negotiating with myself on the things I know I need to get done. I am so excited for this newsletter feature. Reading her responses was the exact reason I decided to feature you. Its the besties in the messy middle building a freaking empire that I know you will appreciate reading because I do not know about you but I love reading how people are handling the building stage. Not just hearing the story when they are at the top.

Aligned AF

What are you getting CLEAR with this month? 

Finances, career moves, new habit? What is one thing you can do now that will support the vision you have for yourself this month?

 

Momentum Spotlight:

Karen Rodriguez

Founder and Award Winning Social Media Manager

 

 

Giving flowers to the besties who’s embodying the work — whether they’re building new routines, launching a passion project, or just showing up for themselves in a real way. This is where we celebrate progress and realignment.

 

•  Tell us who you are and what you do?

  • Hi, I’m Karen! I'm the founder of Social With Karen, an award-winning social media management business. I help health, wellness, and service-based businesses by taking the stress of social media off their plates. I work with brands like med spas, dance studios, fitness professionals, and wellness businesses to manage their strategy, content, and systems, so they can stay focused on running their business instead of worrying about what to post.

• What does your current routine look like (realistically)?

  • First I'll start by saying that becoming a full-time business owner completely blurred my work-life boundaries. I left my 9–5 to work 24/7 instead — late nights, weekends, and even responding to client messages on my birthday trip at Disney. For a while, my “routine” wasn’t helping me. It really wasn't sustainable. 
     
    The end of 2025 and the start of 2026 have felt very different. The biggest shift has been setting real boundaries with my clients and my work. Now my routine is more intentional and supportive, not just busy.

    I’m ready to tackle the workday by 8 AM, and I spend 8–9 AM on admin tasks (emails, planning, and organizing my day). 

    I use Rize.AI to track my workload and create focus sessions that help me stay on task. It also reminds me to take breaks when I need them (you can try one month for free with this code). During breaks, I avoid screens by reading physical books from my library (support your local library!).

    My actual work tasks vary by day, but most days are spent editing content, working on strategy, or visiting clients to shoot content. I pack healthy snacks, stay hydrated, and I’m much more aware of the importance of taking breaks in between tasks to avoid burnout.

    I’d love to fully adopt a work schedule where I don’t work after 5 PM. Right now, I’m consistently stopping at 7 PM, which feels like a real win! I also use an app blocker to keep me off social media in the evenings so I can actually unplug and reset.

• Pick three characteristics that you think are non-negotiable for growth. Go into details.

  • 1. Adaptability — especially coming from social media, we have to be willing to evolve. Markets shift, seasons change, and so do priorities. Growth comes from staying open, trying new approaches, and not being afraid to adjust direction when something isn’t working instead of forcing it.
     
    2. Discipline — it's true what they say. "The results you want are in the work you're avoiding." Growth comes from consistency, follow-through, and doing the unglamorous work even when no one’s watching. It also means not getting distracted by online noise — the overnight success stories, the highlight reels, and the comparison trap. Social media heavily distorts reality, and staying disciplined means keeping your focus on your own progress, not someone else’s timeline.
     
    3. Emotional maturity — being able to sit with discomfort, handle challenges and rejection calmly, and make grounded decisions instead of emotional ones. Growth always brings uncertainty, pressure, and hard moments, and emotional maturity allows you to move through them without tying your self-worth to outcomes.

• What’s one micro habit that’s changed the way you show up for yourself? Why is it important?

I live by checklists. I always have one open on my screen. Client work can get overwhelming and make me feel a little all over the place, so anytime I get a request or remember something I need to do, I immediately add it to my list. It lets me offload the mental clutter, stop carrying everything in my head, and stay present instead of constantly stressing over anything I might be forgetting.

• What have you had to let go of in order to become who you are right now?

I’ve had to let go of people-pleasing. For a long time, I would agree to things (or even suggest things) that didn’t actually benefit me, simply because I didn’t want to disappoint anyone or be seen as difficult. I thought keeping the peace mattered more, without realizing the toll it was taking on me. Navigating my own business has been a rude awakening in the best way.

Prioritizing my well-being has changed everything. I started using “no” as a complete sentence, stopped feeling guilty about my boundaries, and let go of relationships and clients that weren’t healthy or aligned.

Now, I’m serious about protecting my energy, my time, and my well-being. It isn’t selfish, it’s necessary. And honestly, most people don’t even have an issue with boundaries when they’re set clearly and upfront. They usually respect them. Which means I spent years over-accommodating for no reason!

Looking out for myself has allowed me to show up stronger, clearer, and more grounded in every area of my life and business.

P.S. If someone reading this needs permission to let go of their lowest-paying client, their most draining client, or the one that constantly crosses boundaries, this is it! As someone who’s recently gone through this, I can honestly say life feels better than it has in years, and my business is actually doing better too.

• Where can our readers find you or support what you’re working on?

  • Instagram: @socialwithkaren 
    Facebook: Social With Karen
    Website: www.socialwithkaren.com 
    
    
    

 

 

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THANK YOU FOR ANOTHER SEASON 

That is a wrap for Season III.

Thank you for all the love and support this season. Be sure to catch up and you can stream on Apple, Spotify, and other places you like to listen.

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 I will leave you with this….

I am proud of you bestie. Everything is falling into the right place for you. 

 

Your fav accountability bestie,