A Year of Momentum, Growth, and Gratitude

A Year of Momentum, Growth, and Gratitude

So far, this year has been nothing short of incredible.

Not because everything has been perfect—but because everything has been progressing. Forward motion. Clearer focus. Stronger alignment. The kind of progress that changes your life one intentional step at a time.

For me, this season has been about rebuilding with purpose and choosing not to quit when it would’ve been easier to slow down or walk away.

The Power of the Right Connections

One of the biggest highlights this year has been reconnecting and building meaningful relationships with people and organizations that genuinely care about impact.

Working with Browning Insurance & Estate Planning has been a powerful reminder of what happens when values align. There’s something special about collaborating with people who take their work seriously, serve their community with integrity, and believe in long-term thinking over short-term wins.

At the same time, my involvement with Seuk’s Army has grounded me in something even bigger than business. Being connected to an organization that is actively saving lives—especially animals that have no voice—puts everything into perspective. It’s a reminder that success isn’t just measured by growth, but by contribution.

Locking In on What I Do Best

This year has also been about focus.

I’ve been able to fully lean into web development and digital strategy, sharpening my craft and solidifying Fenway Web as a serious marketing and web design agency under the Boston Made umbrella. Fenway Web isn’t just about building websites—it’s about building platforms that work, convert, and scale with the people behind them.

I’ve been designing, developing, refining systems, and pushing myself creatively and technically in ways that feel both challenging and rewarding. For the first time in a long time, my work feels fully aligned with who I am and where I’m going.

Stepping Into the AI Conversation

Another major step forward this year has been embracing the future head-on.

I’ve started putting myself out there locally in North Myrtle Beach, passing out marketing cards that introduce me as an AI Consultant. That may sound simple, but it represents something much bigger: confidence in my direction and belief in the value I bring.

AI isn’t a buzzword to me—it’s a tool. A way to help businesses work smarter, move faster, and compete at a higher level. And I’m proud to be part of that conversation, especially at a time when so many people feel uncertain about change.

A Message I Want People to Hear

If there’s one thing I want people to take away from this, it’s this:

Never give up.

Life can change quickly—but growth often happens quietly first. Behind the scenes. When no one’s watching. When you’re just doing the work, learning, failing, adjusting, and showing up again.

This year has reminded me that momentum builds when you stay in the game long enough. That alignment matters more than approval. And that sometimes, the turnaround you’re waiting for starts the moment you decide not to quit.

I’m grateful. I’m focused. And I’m just getting started.

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Nathanael “Nate” Strickland
Boston Made, Inc.
Fenway Web | AI Consultant