It’s been a bright, shiny couple of weeks sharing Jury Duty Presents: Company Retreat with the world.

From the red carpet to national press to being featured on The Today Show, I’ve been celebrating so many incredible moments…

But today, I wanted to share something deeper. The part you don’t see.
This poured out of me last night, and I wanted to share it with you…

The Part You Don’t See

It’s been a bright shiny couple of weeks
Sharing the joy of Company Retreat.
From the red carpet to Variety’s “Critics Pick”,
I wanted to give you a sneak peek.

We’ve been featured in the Hollywood Reporter & Rolling Stone…
Our cast pictures in Deadline, too,
A fun segment on The Today Show,
So many dreams younger me wished were coming true.

This show has been a labor of love
and a secret we’ve all had to keep.
For a year and a half, 100+ people
Couldn’t make even a peep.

And now we’re shouting it from the rooftops
Because we’re proud of the work you now see,
The care, the precision, the commitment and all it took
To turn this vision into a reality.

And at the center of it all…is Anthony,
our unsuspecting temp in a brand-new city.
His light shines so bright, through the day and the night
Reminding us to lead with compassion and empathy.

But here’s the part you may not see
When you scroll my posts these days,
You don’t see the years of training.
The tears. The rejection. The delays.

This role began with one single self tape,
On a hot June day in 2024,
Where I laid down a one minute improv scene
And left it all on my garage floor.

I had just come back from a weeklong meditation retreat,
Funny to say that word right now,
But I was present and finding joy in the moment,
And when people ask how I booked it….That’s how.

I wasn’t trying to get the job,
I wasn’t trying to “prove” or “be picked.”
I was just bringing this role to life in my own way
And letting go of the outcome of it.

So if you’re scrolling the internet,
And happen to land here with me.
Let this be your reminder:
Good things are coming…just not how you think they’ll be.

They don’t arrive through forcing
Or striving endlessly…
They arrive in the letting go…
Because that’s when you start to feel free.

And it’s that freedom you are seeking.
It’s what those hiring you want to see, too
Where your work actually feels like play
That’s really all you have to do.

So don’t try to “get the job,”
That’s not what the character wants anyway.
Bring the story to life with your unique voice
Then let it go and be on your way.

I had submitted that self tape
On that hot June day,
Then went to pick up my kids
At Junior Lifeguards near the bay.

And now looking back,
I can see how all the “No’s” were guiding me to this.
The twists, the turns, the “you’re not quite rights”
And all the shots I thought I’d missed.

They all led me to this moment
Getting cast in this brilliant show and all
Where performing under pressure was the daily ask,
Where it all felt like one giant trust fall.

And lately I see a running theme.
As I look back from the “second mountain” now
That letting go and trusting yourself is key
And you don’t have to know “the how,”

That the quiet times are important too
They build resilience, trust and inner strength.
And you’re going to need all three
If you’re on this creative warrior path for any length.

But don’t allow your mind to run wild…
And negatively narrate your day.
Circumstances can change in an instant.
Let feeling good first lead the way.

It was just before getting this role
That I had made a new kind of peace within myself
Feeling proud of who I had become
Not looking for bookings or awards on a shelf.

Because when you stop seeking outside of you
What is already yours from the start,
You see yourself in a whole new light
And share your gifts with your whole heart.

And if that means you have to step away from this business,
And quiet your mind for a beat…
Then take the time, and know it’s part of the journey
And honestly, it’s exactly how I landed Company Retreat.

And if you’re reading this and wondering how to actually do this…
how to stay grounded, trust yourself, and show up at your best when it matters most…

These are the exact tools I’ve spent years living, refining, and teaching to creatives around the world.
It’s about who you become… and the practices that support you along the way.

If you want to begin experiencing this work for yourself,  I created a short guided meditation to help you align with your future and step into it now.

👉 Download: “Creating Success While You Sleep” and start stepping into your next level tonight.

And if this resonated, I’d truly love to hear where you are in your journey.

Feel free to leave a comment below. I read every one.

Love + Gratitude,
Wendy