A Sunday Letter from Ysabel
Dear dreamers—the ones who actually do something with those dreams,
There's a big difference between being inspired and actually moving. Some people read, watch, or get motivated—but then… nothing changes. Ideas float by. Momentum slips away. Dreams stall.
So, why do some dreamers actually move, while others just watch their ideas pass by?
I've felt it myself. As I sit here in my house in Sacramento, rain falling outside, crisp air rolling in, I feel the temptation to slow down, get cozy, and hibernate. And honestly? Part of me wants to.
But that's not how momentum works.
Some wait for motivation. Others place themselves in rooms, communities, and experiences that accelerate their growth. One feels stuck. The other moves.
I saw this firsthand at UCLA (shoutout Bruins!). Being surrounded by brilliant, diverse minds didn't just inspire me—it changed the pace at which I grew. My thinking sharpened. My creativity expanded. I started seeing possibilities I couldn't have imagined alone.
I saw it again in Ikaria, Greece—one of the five blue zones where people live the longest. One of the biggest reasons? Community. Not motivation. Not inspiration. Community. It's a life force that keeps momentum alive across decades.
That's why I built Global Dream Team. I wanted to create a space where curiosity, creativity, and ambition collide—a modern-day renaissance for dreamers. A place where connections spark ideas and being around like-minded people naturally propels you forward. Where the energy is so contagious you can't help but move.
Being around the right people isn't complicated. Look at what a community stands for. Ask yourself: Do these values make me want to show up differently? That's how you know.
But here's the real shift—even the best environment means nothing without action.
Fall doesn't mean pause. It means growth. My word for November is Action. Aligned action. Messy action. My coach helped me name it, but it's mine to live by.
Awareness is step one. Alignment is step two. Belief upgrades are step three. But the true magic happens in messy, imperfect, aligned action. That's the bridge from thinking to becoming.
The brightest minds don't wait for opportunities to be obvious—they spot them early and move.
Reflection Prompt:
Where have you been holding back from taking action, even though you know it could upgrade your life? What would change if you actually moved toward it today?
3 ways to step into momentum today:
Map your next aligned move → Book a 1:1 Clarity Call to get personalized guidance on your next chapter.
Join the circle of dreamers and doers → Apply for The GDT Collective to surround yourself with ambitious, heart-led creators. (Upgraded experience launching November—limited founding spots)
Step into your next level → Apply for the next GDT Cohort—a structured, guided program to turn your creative ideas into momentum and impact. (Limited spots available)
Not sure where to start? Book a discovery call and we'll map it out together. Or if you already know your move—pick one and go.
Momentum doesn't wait.
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With love,
Ysabel
Founder, Global Dream Team
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