When It’s Time To Let Go, Even When It Hurts

For more than a decade, I’ve been deeply involved in my industry, volunteering, leading, serving on committees, and pouring my heart into a community that has given me so much. But lately, my worlds have been colliding. My speaking career is growing, my calendar is filling, and I’ve found myself saying no to opportunities that light me up because I’ve already said yes somewhere else.
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And that’s when I knew... it was time.
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I’ve made the decision to step back from volunteer leadership after this year. Not because it doesn’t matter (it absolutely does), but because I need to realign where and how I show up. I want to make sure my time and energy reflect where I’m growing and where I can make the biggest impact.
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It’s bittersweet. This industry has shaped so much of who I am. And yet, I know that in order to fully step into this next version of me, the speaker, the teacher, the connector, I have to let go of what no longer fits.
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If you’re in a season of transition, I see you. It’s okay to grieve what you’re leaving behind. It’s okay to feel the pull of both sadness and excitement. Just keep your eyes on where you’re going. The relationships that are real, true, and authentic will still be there.
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Here’s to stepping into the most passionate, purpose-driven version of yourself, even when it’s hard, even when it means shifting how you show up. Keep moving. Keep putting one foot in front of the other.
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You’ve got this.
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xo,
​💗 Barb