Hello, 2026: Reflecting on a Life-Changing 2025

Hello, 2026!

A couple weeks into the new year, and I’m finally sitting down to write my first blog post of 2026. Honestly, it feels like the perfect time to pause, reflect, and look back on how truly incredible 2025 was. Some years shape you quietly. Others change everything. 2025 did a little bit of both.

By the numbers alone, 2025 was unreal.
64 million views on Instagram.
21 million views on TikTok.
53 million views on Facebook (even though I didn’t start posting consistently there until May).

But beyond the views, what matters most to me are the people behind them. Every watch, like, comment, share, and message means more than you probably realize. You’ve given me the ability to do what I love, to tell stories, to create, and to open doors I once only dreamed about. For that, I’ll always be grateful.

This past year also brought some truly meaningful opportunities. I had the chance to collaborate on 25 social media partnerships with local Columbus and Ohio businesses, national brands, and even a few Fortune 500 companies. Every partnership allowed me to stay true to who I am while creating content I’m proud of… and that balance is something I never take for granted.

And then there was travel.
2025 was my “travel wrapped” year in every sense of the phrase.

14 flights.
Over 17,000 miles in the air.
10 unforgettable weeks exploring Europe.

One of the most surreal experiences of my life was living and working in Ibiza, Spain for eight weeks with Taylor. Creating content abroad, meeting incredible people, and experiencing life in a completely different environment reminded me just how powerful travel can be. It changes your perspective, stretches your comfort zone, and leaves you with memories that stick with you forever.

As I look ahead to 2026, I feel more excited and motivated than ever. This year, I want my content to reflect all of who I am… not just one piece. Yes, my love for Ohio will always be a huge part of my story, but I also want to share more about the other parts of my life that shape me every day.

More about travel and exploring the world. More about fitness, nutrition, and taking care of your body. More about living with ulcerative colitis. More about being a male nanny. More about sports and the passion I’ve always had for them.

And more about life… the real, relatable parts of navigating the world we’re all living in right now. The highs, the challenges, the funny moments, and everything in between. I want to continue growing into a more well-rounded creator while staying true to who I am.

To everyone who has been part of my journey in any way, thank you. Whether you’ve been here since the beginning or just found my content recently, your support truly means the world to me.

I can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store. Let’s keep growing, creating, traveling, and figuring this life out together.

Here’s to another year to remember.