From Jacquette, With So Much Gratitude!
This week, in the U.S., we celebrate Thanksgiving — my favorite holiday! Yes, it holds different meanings for each of us. And yes, it has a complicated history. I don’t dismiss any of this.
And still…here we are.
In a year that has been complicated in its own right: more uncertainty, more financial pressure for so many — from declining business revenue to a softening job market — all while the cost of everything rises. Layer that with the ever-present intersection of politics, policy, and the economy…whew.
While I reject all notions of toxic positivity (always, but especially in hard seasons), I do choose to focus on joy and the spirit of giving thanks — today and every day!
Especially for you.
So, this Sunday's message is simple and deeply felt: "Thank you."
Thank you for the privilege of landing on your screen — whether you read every blog or just a few; whether you’ve been here a day, several months, or many years.
Thank you to every coaching client (current and past). What a blessing it is (has been) to partner with you as you chart a new way forward for your finances, your business, and your life. I cherish my role as instigator, multiplier, and brainstorming partner. The trust required to be this close to what (and who) matters most to you…I never take that for granted.
The speaking arm of my business took an unexpected hit this year, which made the gigs I did have extra sweet! I am grateful for each engagement, and for every media opportunity that expanded my reach beyond what I could do alone. #whatablessing
I’m also grateful for every guest who has ever joined a Pricing Made Human® masterclass — and for those in the very first Pricing Made Human® Mastermind this fall. Thank you for letting me play a role in how you make business decisions that protect the health of your personal finances, especially as you embrace pricing from all three sides: the financial, the emotional, the personal.
And thank you for listening to (or sharing) my podcast, “More Than Money.” With 284 episodes in the “bank” — and a little traction finally picking up on YouTube — every listen (or watch) means the world to me.
So yes…my heart is pretty full.
And maybe that fullness is extra this year because my birthday falls the day after Thanksgiving. Double woot!
Here’s something 2025 reinforced for me:
Joy doesn't need life to be perfect. It just needs us to be present…and grateful.
When life gets challenging, joy becomes an act of resistance - an affirmation that despite setbacks, difficulties, and disappointments, there is still beauty to behold and reasons to smile.
And to give thanks. If not immediately, then eventually.
I’m grateful for everything I learned — the lessons I sought, and the lessons that found me. I'm grateful for my resilience. And I’m grateful for the relationships that shape, steady, and stretch me.
Truly, every blessing I’m counting — personally and professionally — comes back to one thing: relationships.
Without the people who trust, support, guide, challenge, cheer, and love me…the things that bring a smile to my heart (and face!) simply wouldn’t be possible.
Including you! Yep, YOU!
I geek out knowing I get to be a part of your world. Your presence and engagement fuel me more than you know.
So as we head into Thanksgiving week (and my birthday on November 28 — yay!), please know how grateful I am for you.
I wish you and yours a wonderful holiday if you celebrate! May it be filled with joy and cherished moments of comfort, connection, and delicious food and libations.
If you don't celebrate Thanksgiving or live outside the U.S., I still hope your day is meaningful and magnificent.
About Jacquette
I love to ask questions and spark aha moments. I love to talk about why success with money is about more than just the numbers, and how the cultural impact on the intersection of money, business, and life matters–A LOT! And, I really hope I help people feel seen, heard, and not judged—especially since money is emotional and personal.
