Wrapping Up 2024: Reflections, Gratitude, and What’s Next for 2025
Pursuit of Wellness
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What were the key highlights of Mari's 2024?
Mari moved to Austin, launched Bloom Energy drinks (now top sellers at Target), turned 30, celebrated 3 years of marriage, spoke at Harvard, and held a launch party in London. She also reflected on her fertility journey, which significantly shaped her year.
How did Mari's fertility journey impact her 2024?
The fertility journey consumed much of her year, causing stress and obsession. She fought through months of intense focus on the outcome, eventually learning to let go of the obsession and focus on being present.
What are Mari's hopes for 2025?
Mari hopes to finally become pregnant and have a baby by the end of the year. She also wants to expand her farming interests, improve her creative projects, and potentially embark on a POW Live tour.
How does Mari handle negative feedback or criticism?
Mari has become more thick-skinned over time and avoids seeking out negativity. She believes that if you're doing something worthwhile, you'll upset people, and that's a sign of progress. She avoids platforms like Reddit and focuses on her own path.
What advice does Mari have for new entrepreneurs feeling lonely and scared?
Mari advises that loneliness and fear are part of the journey and that pushing through discomfort is necessary. She emphasizes the importance of taking risks and believing in the potential rewards on the other side of the struggle.
What are some of the podcast's achievements in 2024?
The podcast closed out the year with over 10 million downloads, held top positions in the charts, and was number one in the mental health charts on Apple. It also remained in the top 10 health and fitness charts on Apple and hit the Spotify charts.
How does Mari feel about moving to Austin compared to her life in LA?
Mari feels more content in Austin, having built a dream circle of friends and relationships. She describes her life in LA as still feeling hungry for something, whereas in Austin, she feels fulfilled and enjoys her hobbies like cooking and horseback riding.
What are Mari's thoughts on health and wellness in 2025?
Mari believes that the core of health is movement, eating well, drinking enough water, and going outside. While she acknowledges the importance of additional health practices, she emphasizes balance and living life fully rather than obsessing over every detail.
What are Mari's long-term goals for the next 10 years?
Mari hopes to have emotionally intelligent and happy children, write a book, expand her podcast, and potentially create a brand related to her mini farm or other interests like pets. She also wants to continue building impactful brands and products.
How does Mari handle her relationship with her family living abroad?
Mari's family is spread out internationally, so she's accustomed to not living near them. While she sometimes wishes to be closer to Greg's family in New York, she loves Austin and feels her life there is fulfilling, though she expects things may change when she has a baby.
- Podcast reached over 10 million downloads and held top chart positions.
- Successful launch of Bloom Energy drinks.
- Moved to Austin, Texas.
- Celebrated 30th birthday and 3rd wedding anniversary.
- Spoke at Harvard.
- Fertility journey significantly impacted daily life.
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