Everything I'm investing in my biz for 2026...and the concerning #noncontact trend

In this episode of Dirty Chats, I'm discussing two VERY disconnected things: 💸 the exact breakdown of what I'm investing in 2026, WHY...and my evolving philosophy towards investment 💔 the emotional cost of going “no-contact” with family, and the rise of this disturbing trendFirst, inside Dirty Dish, I’m unpacking Oprah’s viral podcast on the silent epidemic of people going non-contact with parents and family. We talk Gen Z, therapy-speak, labels like “narcissist” and “gaslighter,” the difference between toxic abuse vs. “you’re not perfect,” and why self-reflection might be the real key to reconciliation (in families and in business).Then I take you behind the scenes of everything I’m already investing in for my business in 2026 - exact purchases, prices, and the mindset shifts that took me from “I’ll just figure it out myself” to dropping over 20K on PR, events, strategy and systems. I break down:Why successful entrepreneurs make decisions quicklyThe difference between a “cute little business” and scalable growthHow high-ticket rooms, events and mentorships actually work (and why they’re basically a club)The investments I’m making next year and what I expect them to do for my brandIf you’ve ever agonised over a $500 software subscription while secretly wanting a 6-figure business… this one will sting and inspire in the best way.In this episode, we get into:Oprah’s viral no-contact conversation and why estrangement is trendingHow therapy labels (narcissist, gaslighter, BPD) can both help and harm family relationshipsThe difference between walking away from abuse vs. cutting off imperfect-but-loving parentsWhy self-reflection is the non-negotiable ingredient in any healthy relationshipMy own experience with low-contact family dynamics and “death by a thousand cuts”How my relationship to investing in business completely changed this yearThe mindset gap between “I’ll YouTube it” entrepreneurs and those playing a bigger gameWhy speed of decision-making is a marker of a seasoned entrepreneurThe exact things I’m investing in for 2026 (and rough price tags):A high-level PR intensiveA new website template + tech stack (hello, ThriveCart + Tonic Site Shop)A US trip for a major women-in-business eventA launch strategist to help engineer a bigger, cleaner launchHow much I invested in Year 1 vs now -  and why the numbers keep going upThe truth about making “sick-to-your-stomach” purchases and betting on your future selfTHANK YOU - as always - for listening. Love you forever!Marisa xCheck out Dirty Copy website HERE

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