Reflecting on Gratitude: What The Relish Jar is Thankful for This Year
As we enter this holiday season and begin to wrap up 2024 (because time isn’t real—seriously, how?), we thought it would be a good time to reflect.
While it’s more common for individuals to focus on gratitude in November, we believe it’s equally important for companies to pause and acknowledge the good things that have come our way as a business.
If you look for the bad, you’ll find it—whether through a personal or business lens. That’s why we believe in intentionally reflecting on the good. It shifts our perspective and cultivates a mindset of possibility instead of scarcity.
So, without further ado, here are a few things we at The Relish Jar are thankful for this year:
Client Partnerships Built on Trust
Having a solid customer base is one thing, but we consider ourselves incredibly fortunate to have client relationships built on mutual respect and honesty. Many of our clients have stood by us from our fledgling beginnings, celebrating our successes along the way. Their trust in us has been a foundation for our growth, and we take pride in working with such reputable and genuine partners.
Our Team’s Creative Collaborative Prowess
Hiring a quirky and talented group of individuals can be a risk if they don’t mesh well, which is why we are so grateful for the team we’ve assembled. We enhance each other’s strengths and cover for each other’s weaknesses (no one is perfect!). Together, we achieve creative heights that we couldn’t reach alone.
Opportunities to Work with a Variety of Industries
Our work is never boring because it’s never the same. From industrial to retail, manufacturing to fine jewelry we get to flex our creative muscles every day. This constant exposure to new industries keeps us learning, challenged, and creatively agile.
Industry Events and Networking Opportunities
We’ve had the chance to participate in several exhibitions, both in person and digitally, and every experience has been a joy. Meeting clients face-to-face, seeing them in their element, and learning from other professionals always recharges us. These experiences provided the energy we needed to market our clients with excellence, and we’re grateful for the opportunities to participate.
Future Opportunities
The lessons we’ve learned and the campaigns we’ve executed this year reinforce that growth is an intentional process. To grow is natural—it’s life in its purest form—and we’re excited to continue evolving both as a company and with our amazing clients. While we’re proud of the results we’ve achieved, we won’t rest. Instead, we’ll set new benchmarks and keep moving forward.
In Closing: Gratitude as a Practice for Growth
As we look back on 2024, we’re reminded that gratitude isn’t just a feel-good exercise—it’s a way of framing the future with optimism. Every challenge we faced, every lesson we learned, and every win we celebrated built the foundation for even greater things to come.
We thank everyone who has been part of our journey—our clients, partners, and team members. Here’s to a holiday season filled with reflection, rest, and renewed ambition for the new year ahead.