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Business Journey Journal | Q2 Recap & 2026 Progress Report

As of June 30, 2026

The second quarter of 2026 continued to prove that consistency matters. While not every platform experienced explosive growth, nearly every brand moved forward in some way—whether through increased views, stronger engagement, website improvements, or laying the foundation for future opportunities.

Rather than chasing overnight success, I focused on building sustainable growth across all of my brands. Here’s a look back at where things stand after the first six months of 2026.

Dear Dream Catcher Full Moon Series

🌙 Sheri’s Dream Catcher

Website: www.sherisdreamcatcher.com

Sheri’s Dream Catcher remains my primary blogging platform and continues to serve as the foundation for my storytelling and educational content.

Q2 Highlights

  • 11 email subscribers with a 66.67% open rate, remaining steady from Q1.
  • Published 13 new blogs in Q2, following 17 blogs in Q1, bringing the total to 30 blogs during the first half of 2026.
  • Reached 1,087 website views in Q2, contributing to approximately 2,500 total website views over the first six months of the year.
  • Continued integrating affiliate products and links throughout my blogs and social media platforms.

Social Media Growth

  • YouTube: 108 subscribers (up from 104)
  • YouTube Views: 50,432 (up from 36,126)
  • Facebook: 752 followers (up from 701)
  • Instagram: 344 followers (down slightly from 347)

One of the biggest accomplishments this quarter was reaching 24,300 social media views, a significant increase from 6,866 views during Q1.

Another exciting milestone was becoming eligible for Facebook Stars and Partnership Ads, opening new monetization opportunities that weren’t available in the first quarter.

Current Series

  • Dear Dream Catcher: Full Moon Letters

This series has become one of my favorite creative projects, combining reflection, storytelling, folklore, and personal growth.

Looking Ahead

My focus for the remainder of 2026 is continued consistency while working toward:

  • 1,000 Facebook followers
  • 500 Instagram followers
  • 500 YouTube subscribers
Sip-N-Think Struggling to Feel Alive

☕ Sip-N-Think

Sip-N-Think continues to grow into a channel centered around curiosity, learning, and conversation.

Q2 Highlights

  • YouTube Subscribers: 18 (up from 13)
  • YouTube Views: 10,758 (up from 8,653)

Content created during Q2 included:

  • 3 live Sip-N-Think episodes
  • 22 YouTube Shorts

Compared to Q1:

  • 3 long-form videos
  • 20 Shorts

Current topics include:

  • Positive Affirmations (Check out my collection on Amazon here)
  • Genealogy
  • Medical and wellness discussions
  • Educational facts
  • Curiosity-based learning

Although Sip-N-Think currently doesn’t have Facebook or Instagram accounts, YouTube continues to show steady growth.

The most popular product connected to the brand remains the Envision Dream Sip-N-Think mugs.

Goal

Reach 100 YouTube subscribers by the end of 2026.

Weekend Trip to San Francisco

❤️ Dating Sheri

Dating Sheri continues evolving into a lifestyle brand centered around travel, food, entertainment, and shared experiences.

Q2 Highlights

YouTube

  • 40 subscribers (up from 36)
  • 45,746 views (up from 40,824)

Facebook

  • 129 followers (up from 124)

Instagram

  • 187 followers (up from 164)

Content published during Q2 included:

  • 5 long-form videos
  • 11 YouTube Shorts

Current niche includes:

  • Food
  • Travel
  • Local events
  • Entertainment

Merchandise development continues under:

  • #DatingSheri
  • #DoubleDatingSheri

2026 Goals

  • 100 YouTube subscribers
  • 500 Facebook followers
  • 500 Instagram followers
Complicated Beauty with Sheri

💄 Complicated Beauty with Sheri

Complicated Beauty with Sheri remains in its rebuilding phase while continuing to grow its online presence.

Website: www.complicatedbeautywithsheri.com

Q2 Highlights

Facebook

  • 19 followers (up from 16)

Instagram

  • 166 followers (up from 136)

Although social media promotion has been limited, the website generated 2 online orders, an improvement from zero during Q1.

Additional accomplishments included:

  • Added candles to the online catalog
  • Added smudging sacks to the product line

Future niche opportunities include:

  • Beauty
  • Hair care
  • Jewelry
  • Product reviews
  • Photo shoots

Website performance:

  • 842 website visitors over the last 12 months
  • 27,282 total social media views over the last year
@sheripeno

#aprilshowersbringmayflowers

♬ original sound – Sheri Peno aka Wildflower 🌺
Envision Dream E-Commerce Site

🌟 Envision Dream, LLC

My e-commerce brand www.envision-dream.com continues to focus on growing both products and content while strengthening its online presence.

Q2 Highlights

Facebook

  • 721 followers (down slightly from 727)

Instagram

  • 340 followers (down slightly from 341)

Website

  • 2 online orders
  • 515 website views

Social Media

  • 6,005 social media views during Q2

Content created:

  • 2 product-focused blog articles

Goal

Increase both Facebook and Instagram communities to 1,000 followers while continuing to expand product awareness and website traffic.

@sheripeno

#bedtimechronicles

♬ original sound – L❤️VE 80s

Reflections After Six Months

Looking back at the first half of 2026, one lesson stands out:

Consistency creates momentum.

Not every platform grows at the same pace, and not every metric moves upward every quarter. However, consistent posting, blogging, experimenting with new content, and continuing to show up has resulted in increased exposure, stronger engagement, new monetization opportunities, and measurable progress across nearly every brand.

As I move into Q3, my priorities remain clear:

  • Continue publishing meaningful content.
  • Expand affiliate marketing opportunities.
  • Grow each community organically.
  • Increase website traffic.
  • Develop new products.
  • Work toward monetization goals across every platform.

Every blog, every video, every post, and every interaction is another step forward.

Here’s to continued growth throughout the rest of 2026.

📊 Q1 vs. Q2 2026 Business Snapshot

BrandQ1Q2Progress
Sheri’s Dream Catcher Blogs171330 blogs YTD
Sheri’s Dream Catcher Website Views1,4131,0872.5K views YTD
Sheri’s Dream Catcher YouTube Subscribers104108⬆️ +4
Sheri’s Dream Catcher YouTube Views36,12650,432⬆️ +14,306
Sheri’s Dream Catcher Facebook701752⬆️ +51
Sheri’s Dream Catcher Instagram347344⬇️ -3
Sheri’s Dream Catcher Social Views6,86624,300⬆️ +17,434
Sheri’s Dream Catcher MonetizationNot EligibleFacebook Stars & Partnership Ads✅
BrandQ1Q2Progress
Sip-N-Think YouTube Subscribers1318⬆️ +5
Sip-N-Think YouTube Views8,65310,758⬆️ +2,105
Live Videos33➖
YouTube Shorts2022⬆️ +2
BrandQ1Q2Progress
Dating Sheri YouTube Subscribers3640⬆️ +4
Dating Sheri YouTube Views40,82445,746⬆️ +4,922
Facebook Followers124129⬆️ +5
Instagram Followers164187⬆️ +23
Videos Uploaded—5✅
Shorts Uploaded—11✅
BrandQ1Q2Progress
Complicated Beauty Facebook1619⬆️ +3
Complicated Beauty Instagram136166⬆️ +30
Website Orders02⬆️
New Products Added—Candles & Smudging Sacks✅
BrandQ1Q2Progress
Envision Dream Facebook727721⬇️ -6
Envision Dream Instagram341340⬇️ -1
Website Orders12✅
Website Views417515✅
Social Media Views1576,005✅
Product Blogs Published—2✅
@sheripeno

#lol #cars

♬ You Might Think – The Cars

🎯 2026 Goals at a Glance

🌙 Sheri’s Dream Catcher

  • ✅ 500 YouTube Subscribers
  • ✅ 1,000 Facebook Followers
  • ✅ 500 Instagram Followers

☕ Sip-N-Think

  • ✅ 100 YouTube Subscribers

❤️ Dating Sheri

  • ✅ 100 YouTube Subscribers
  • ✅ 500 Facebook Followers
  • ✅ 500 Instagram Followers

💄 Complicated Beauty with Sheri

  • Continue growing website traffic
  • Expand product catalog
  • Increase social media promotion

🌟 Envision Dream, LLC

  • ✅ 1,000 Facebook Followers
  • ✅ 1,000 Instagram Followers
  • Increase website orders and product visibility
Full Q2 Recap Video

Looking Ahead to Q3

The first half of 2026 has been about building momentum. The second half will focus on scaling what is already working: creating valuable content, growing engaged communities, expanding affiliate marketing, introducing new products, and moving each brand closer to long-term monetization.

Progress isn’t measured by one viral post—it’s measured by showing up consistently. Every blog, video, reel, and conversation builds a stronger foundation for the future.

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Q1 Is DONE — And It Was a Ride 🚀

Q1 2026 is officially in the books… and wow, what a journey.

Over the last three months, there’s been growth, challenges, lessons, and a lot happening behind the scenes. In my latest My Business Journey Journal: Q1 Recap video, I break it all down — the real story, no fluff.

This isn’t just about wins. It’s about what actually happens when you’re building something from the ground up.

💡 What I Cover in the Video

  • What worked (and what didn’t)
  • The biggest lessons I learned in Q1
  • Mistakes I won’t be repeating
  • My game plan heading into Q2

If you’re building something of your own, stay locked in — Q2 is where we level up.

Shop Connections

✨ Dreamers, Here’s What’s Been Happening Behind the Scenes

I’ve been making intentional moves to not only grow the business—but to elevate the entire experience for you.

✅ Recent Accomplishments

Everything I’m doing is centered around making your journey smoother, more inspiring, and more connected.

Sheri and her Feather Pen

🪶 Elevating the Sip-N-Think Experience

As part of this next phase, I’m leaning deeper into the Sip-N-Think lifestyle — creating moments that feel intentional, reflective, and inspiring. It’s about self-connection—using affirmation cards and everyday life experiences to guide our growth, mindset, and personal journey

One of my favorite tools right now is a Turkey Feather Quill Pen & Ink Set — it’s been a game-changer for how I journal, plan, and create.

✨ There’s something powerful about slowing down and actually writing your thoughts — not typing, not rushing — just being present in the moment.

👉 Shop the feather pen I use: https://amzn.to/4vdxHky

Whether I’m:

  • Brainstorming new ideas
  • Writing out my Q2 goals
  • Or creating content for the blog

…it just hits differently when you’re fully present.

Newest Sip & Think Products

🔄 What’s Still in Progress

I’m currently working on fully connecting Complicated Beauty Shop products on our Complicated Beauty with Sheri website to create a more seamless experience across all platforms.

In the meantime, the updated products are live and ready for you to explore in the shop — perfect for your next sip-and-think moment ☕💭

💖 Thank You

Thank you for your patience, your support, and for being part of this journey with me.

We’re building something meaningful — step by step.

👉 SIP-N-THINK Merchandise on Sheri’s Dream Catcher.com Blogging Site

👉SIP & THINK Collection on Envision Dream, LLC. Store Front

👉Complicated Beauty Sip & Think Collection on Complicated Beauty with Sheri.com Beauty Shop Store Front

👉Dating Sheri-we are brainstorming ideas #DatingSheri and #DoubleDatingSheri. Products have not been created as of yet. Coming Soon though. Let’s see if we can come up a product by the end of Q3!

Full Q1 2026 Recap Video

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Reflecting on the year 2020

Recently on Sheri’s Dream Catcher’s Instagram Sip N Think Live Chat held on December 30th, 2020, our topic of discussion was reflecting on the year 2020. First we looked at our comfort zone, where the magic happens and the space between the two. Next we looked at the meaning of 2020. Specifically, is it 2020 vision or in other words equal vision? What do you think?

Reflections on the year 2020
Envision Dream Reflections Back Pack

Here is a list of 2020 reflections discussed on our Sip N Think Chat

  1. Australia Wild Fires that burned a record 47 acres killing more than a billion animals.
  2. NBA Legend Koby Bryant and his 13 old daughter Gianna and seven others were killed in a helicopter crash in Calabasas, California.
  3. Harvey Weinstein was convicted of rape and sexual assault in New York destroying his career and gave rise to the #metoo movement.
  4. Global Pandemic where the whole world went on house arrest, toilet paper was raided from all the shelves, people we love dying, the economy went to shit, etc.
  5. George Floyd was brutally killed by a police officer which ignited riots and protests around the world bringing the racism and police brutality to light even more than ever before in history.
  6. Murder Hornets were discovered flying around us in the state of Washington
  7. Desert Locusts, the worlds most devastating pests were swarming in large numbers in Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Somalia, Eritrea, India, Pakistan, Iran, Yemen, Oman and Saudi Arabia.
  8. Presidential Election 2020: Trump vs. Biden or was it Blue vs. Red?
  9. Wild Weather where in 141 years of climate records, we only had 3 states-Alaska, Hawaii and North Dakota-that weren’t apart of the billion-dollar weather disaster. Record Breaking 30 named storms during the Hurricane Season where meteorologists had to use letters from the Greek Alphabet to identify storms because they were running out of prepared names.
  10. The Great Conjunction between 2 planets: Jupitar and Saturn. They say this great phenomena, Bethlehem Star or Christmas Star happened for the first time in 800 years. So on December 21, 2020 about 45 minutes after sunset, Jupitar and Saturn appeared just one-tenth of a degree apart, according to NASA.

WATCH OUR FULL SIP N THINK CHAT DISCUSSION BELOW REFLECTING ON THE YEAR 2020

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iBBny5W9krI

Nothing Happens Until the pain of remaining the same outweighs the pain of change

Arthur Burt

Our Next Sip N Think Chat is scheduled for January 13th, 2021. Topic: The Dreamer. Join us live on Instagram @sherisdreamcatcher 8pm est.

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The Grinch Who Broke Down In Frozen Shoes

The Grinch Who Broke Down in Frozen Shoes
Momma Grinch

6:30 Dinner with Me. I can’t cancel that again.

The Grinch from How The Grinch Stole Christmas

Recently on Sheri’s Dream Catcher’s Instagram Sip N Think Live Chat held on December 19, 2020, our topic of discussion was about Sheri becoming the Grinch who was trying to put herself in someone else’s shoes. Additionally, I wanted to let you learn a little something about me and how my blended family works together and doesn’t when shit happens. For this episode, my son was driving my truck with his two brothers and it started to shut off while he was driving. Luckily, he was able to park it at Walmart when it shut off completely.

This also happened the day after a major snow storm in the RI area. As in illustration, it was 4:30pm and the sun had just gone down. The temperature was only 21 degrees out and their was ice and snow all over the roads. My emotions were triggered and all over the place. I was calm on the outside, but my insides were swirling like a tornado. Blood pressure was rising to beyond functioning level. I was thinking about my son, his brothers and my daughter. Additionally, I was thinking about my broken down truck and how I was going to get it home and how much money it was going to cost to get fixed. I won’t lie, I was also thinking about myself and how cold and tired I was and all I wanted to do was go home.

External Factors affecting the Grinch’s Heart in 2020

Since Covid cases have risen drastically in RI and the fact that I work in the health field, you can only imagine the stress my body and mental was already under. I have been trying really hard to maintain a good mental and emotional balance just from work , bills, and Covid impacts alone. Yes, these are all external factors and with these complications, my family and loved ones are the ones affected by it most of all. I am a firm believer in the fact that if God brought you to it, he will get you thru it. As a result, I do what I must given the duties and responsibilities laid upon me. This is what a MOM does. This is what a Leader does. This is what Love does.

WE TYPICALLY SIP & THINK WITH OUR SIP & THINK MUG FOR OUR LIVE DISCUSSIONS

The Envision Dream design represents your own personal journey when pieced together.  The Rainbow Heart is placed behind the Journey. 

 

The heart represents your own heart. Your heart is a delicate part of you but also a strong piece of you (the individual). When you put your heart into something, it makes it that much more personal to you.  This is important for when you come to an obstacle or road block in your path.  Their will be times that are hard and complicated.  As well as unexpected events along the journey. When this happens, you will need to look into your heart. 

Coincidently, The Grinch’s heart grew when he realized what the true meaning of Christmas was. He needed to look into his heart to figure out what really matters the most. When my son called me to say “mom, I know you are going to be mad because the truck is not clean”, my reply was “all that matters is that you are ok”. Material things can always be replaced but you my son, cannot.

WATCH OUR FULL SIP N THINK CHAT DISCUSSION BELOW While Putting myself in other peoples shoes as in the grinch who broke down in frozen shoes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AfdloZ7VuBE

“Maybe Christmas,” he thought, “doesn’t come from a Store. Maybe Christmas…perhaps…means a little bit more!”

The Grinch from Dr. Seuss

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Puzzling Mind Preparing for the Snow to Plummet

Make Sure You Have Your Bag Packed Incase You Get Stuck in the Storm

Apparently, I cannot get my mind to think straight with all of this snow talk. Really, your puzzling mind is preparing for the snow to plummet? How much snow will we get? Let me watch the weather forecast like a crack head craving for my next hit. Please do not take offense to that analogy. But seriously, we only focus on the weather channel like a hawk when we hear of a storm coming. Ultimately, I guess it makes our lives interesting.

Yes, I am still puzzled by why we only need milk, eggs and bread when their is a snow storm. Furthermore, why do we as humans race to the grocery store to buy up all of the milk, eggs and bread on the shelves just as the snow starts to plummet? Inquiring minds really do want to know how and why this is considered getting prepared for a snow storm.

What you did to prepare for the storm will determine how fast you recover from the storm.

Scott J. Vail

Recently on Sheri’s Dream Catcher’s Instagram Sip N Think Live Chat held on December 15, 2020, our topic of discussion was about the upcoming snow storm heading it’s way for RI mixed in with other puzzling thoughts.

WE TYPICALLY SIP & THINK WITH OUR SIP & THINK MUG FOR OUR LIVE DISCUSSIONS

Preparing for the Snow

Envision Dream Sip & Think Blue Mug– Blue is the color of the sky and sea. It is often associated with depth and stability. It symbolizes trust, loyalty, wisdom, confidence, intelligence, faith, truth, and heaven.

Come on, it’ll be fun. Unless we get stuck here, you starve and I give up

Olaf from Disney

This year especially, has me thinking and reflecting on the years past. December is typically the month of reflection. However, I feel as though I am reflecting even more now than I ever did. For instance, I am looking at old pictures and all the meaning behind them. In addition to old pictures, I am listening to traditional Christmas songs play over and over again. Literally, I’m thinking like, these songs need to be upgraded. On the other hand, I really do like classic and traditional songs too. Apparently, my mind is still puzzling me as the snow begins to plummet. Ahh the Memories!! That’s it, we have fond memories. Both good and bad memories.

WATCH OUR FULL SIP N THINK CHAT Puzzling DISCUSSION BELOW with respect to The Snow Storm is Coming

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5k3WcVoBsQs

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