
Building your dream life in 2025 can feel impossible. Costs are rising, the political climate is draining, and motivation feels harder to hold onto than ever. But here’s the truth: this is exactly why your dreams matter most right now.
In this raw and unfiltered episode of Taking Up Space with Jordan, I break down the realities of chasing your dream life when the world feels heavy. From financial trade-offs to self-doubt, burnout, and systemic barriers, this isn’t the glossy Instagram version of success it’s the truth about what it really takes to keep going.
Dreaming isn’t delusion. Dreaming is resistance. Dreaming is survival. And today, I’m sharing why your dreams still matter, and how to keep pushing forward when giving up feels easier.
✨ What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
Why building your dream life feels harder than ever in 2025
The hidden sacrifices nobody talks about when chasing big goals
How dreaming acts as resistance in a world that wants us tired and hopeless
The unique challenges people of color and queer folks face when pursuing dreams
5 practical strategies to keep fighting for your dream (without burning out)
Why small wins, rituals, and micro-bravery matter more than giant leaps
How holding onto your dream shifts not just your life—but the system itself
If you’ve ever felt tired, stuck, or ready to quit, this episode will remind you: your dream is worth the fight.
🎧 Press play and let’s climb this mountain together.