Let's Celebrate

Why we need moments of joy now more than ever

The last two months have felt like a whirlwind.

NYC, Portland, Brazil, and Las Vegas—all in a two-month span. I haven’t traveled this much since I first moved to New York 15 years ago and was flying every other week to see my team in Cleveland.

While the packing, unpacking, and constant readjusting can be exhausting (I definitely need a vacation from my vacation), the joy I’ve experienced during this season has been so much fun.

The first part of 2026 was heavy. I was recalibrating some significant areas of my life, and I was deep in it. I intentionally stepped back from social media and became less visible. I needed the space.

But when the book awards started rolling in, I jumped at the chance to fully embrace each moment. Being able to celebrate with my dearest friends and family has been a gift. Reconnecting with our Brazilian family and spending time with one of my sisters over the last few weeks filled my heart more than I knew I needed.

A dance party where we sang and danced to ‘90s hits with a room full of CPAs—not your average Monday night.

A double sports night watching Brazil in the World Cup followed by a house party cheering as the Knicks made history.

These are the moments that have made my life feel alive.

Don’t get me wrong. I still have moments of overwhelm as I try to reintegrate into my routine and tackle the mountain of urgent requests waiting for me. But I’m having so much fun along the way.

What this season has reminded me is that we need community. We need celebration. We need to be together in both the small moments and the big ones.

So, this is your reminder: find your people. Find the dance party. Find the hugger. Send the text. Say yes to the dinner invitation.

The world feels heavy right now, and moments of joy matter even more because of it.

“Remember the small things, because one day you’ll look back and realize they were the big things.”

I’ve never felt the truth of that more deeply than I do right now.

The world needs who we were made to be.

Let’s be alive.

Cheers!

Jenn