2025 Wrap-Up: The Year I Stepped Up, Cleaned House & Followed My Joy
Align With Anna® — Year in Review by Anna Ortiz-Aragon
2025 was the year I stepped TF up. 🙌🏽
I finally let music sit in the forefront where it always belong.
This year was honest. It was also expressive.
We’re healing, humbling, and refining now.
And the wildest part?
It just the beginning.
Let’s get into it.
Major Wins of 2025
Music & DJ Career
I told the universe, “I’m ready,” and it said, “Bet.”
DJed my first wellness workshop, wedding, birthday, lounge, block party, two festivals, AND three retreats
Recorded 10+ live DJ sets and took audio, video & production classes
Dropped new mixes on SoundCloud 🎧
Downloaded ALL my music, labeled it, and 3x backed it up (DJ angels are cheering)
Built every backend system: intake forms, applications, EPK, quotes & contracts
Took monthly workshops with Spin Society DJs & private 1:1’s
Coached 3 beginners in getting started!
Music took the lead — and alignment paved the way!
Business, Education & Teaching
This year I built, taught, and led with the fundamentals:
Coached a wellness practitioner on building, structuring & marketing her business
Led a Self-Care Workshop with the Small Business Association
Facilitated a Human Design workshop on a Women’s Retreat
Taught yoga, mindfulness & sound healing with:
Sprouts Early Childhood Center, The Impact Network, Ujima & St. Louis FellowsRecorded 16+ podcast episodes in a new studio with upgraded equipment
Completed a Teen Mental Health First Aid Training ✍🏽
Attended the Missouri Philanthropy Conference
Served on the Ujima STL Board of Directors focusing on fundraising, development & curriculum
All aligned with community, impact & elevation.
Personal Growth, Life & Legacy
The wins that made my creativity possible:
Signed, sealed & delivered my Will, Trust & Power of Attorney
Received a Community Impact Award
Took weekly Spanish classes
Completed a 5K 🏅
Went on 3 camping trips + 2 float trips
Hosted Spring & Fall Friendsgiving
Visited the Missouri History Museum & African-American History Museum
Brunched with the Saint Louis Diverse-Owned Business movement
Saw Kendrick Lamar, SZA, De La Soul, Patti LaBelle & MORE live
This year was abundant in ways money can’t measure.
What I’m Most Proud Of
Being me — loudly & proudly.
Pouring into my joy: Music. People. Health. Healing. Community.
Having the discipline to keep going when shit gets heavy.
And the inner-child understanding to rest, laugh & celebrate every win.
What I Stopped Doing
(Life Got Easier Immediately)
Zen Screen: daily app blocker from 6–9 AM + 8–9 PM
Target, Amazon & Big Corporate Nonsense (bare minimum contact)
Gluten & sugar (okay… sugar sometimes sneaks back in)
Cut off 3 friends & 2 family members — sad but necessary
Rushing (we get there when we get there)
Over-planning (simplicity wins every time)
I made room for peace — and peace is PRICELESS.
What I Started Doing
(Slowing Down Time)
More naps (yes, daytime & weekends)
Yin & outdoor yoga
Time Under Tension at the gym
Substack — writing, blogging, creating community
Daily seamoss (the most nutrient dense food)
Morning creation sessions
More vulnerability in my conversations, content & connections
I remembered who TF I am — and channeled #RestIsResistance by Tricia Hersey.
What’s Coming in 2026
Next year?
Game over.
From Shake shedding to Horse riding #ChineseZodiac— it’s happening.
More love
More joy
More travel
More collaborations
More community-centered healing
More content: podcasts, events, BTS, music & dance
More mission-driven bookings: DJ, workshops, retreats, conferences schools, nonprofits
I’m building a life and legacy rooted in joy, alignment & mutual-aid.
Thank You for Being Here
Thanks for reading, celebrating, and growing with me.
Whether you found me through a DJ set, a sound bath, a yoga class, a workshop, a blog post, or Instagram — I’m grateful.
Let’s create something meaningful in the new year.
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Your Turn
What are YOU reflecting on this year?
What are you celebrating, starting, or releasing? 👇🏽
2025 year in review, spiritual entrepreneur, wellness DJ, sound healer St. Louis, Human Design coach, self-care mentor, declutter your life, wellness workshops, creative entrepreneurship, community healing, DJ for retreats, women’s wellness, Latin music DJ, personal growth journey, conscious parenting, holistic lifestyle, mindfulness educator, soul-care guide, wellness content creator.
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