Gentle Beginnings
From Black Girls Bonding by Kianti Brown Whitney
January 16, 2026 · 22 min · Season 2 · Episode 22
About this episode
In this episode, Kianti reflects on choosing a softer beginning to the year and the importance of rest and seasonal energy.
It’s been a minute, but I’m back and easing into the year with intention. In this episode, I’m talking about why I’m rejecting “strong starts” and choosing a softer beginning to the year instead. I reflect on last year as my first full year in business, what it meant to simply be profitable, cared for, and steady, and why that deserves celebration. We talk about seasonal energy, rest, and why winter is not the time to force growth. I share how I’m aligning more intentionally with natural cycl...
People in this episode
Host: Kianti Brown Whitney
Topics covered
- intentional living
- business reflection
- seasonal energy
- rest
- soft beginnings
Keywords
- strong starts
- business
- profitability
- celebration
- winter growth
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