As the year comes to a close, it’s natural to reflect on the past 365 days and look forward to the next. For some, this process includes grappling with challenging moments, such as the heartbreak or uncertainty tied to election results. In my last post, I shared tools from my resilience toolbox that helped me navigate those emotions. Since November 5th, I’ve taken a deliberate break from the news—not out of denial, but as a form of self-protection and preparation for the hard times ahead. While the weight of political and social realities may linger, this month I want to focus on how we can carry our resilience, courage, and unapologetically bold spirits into 2025.
Over the past month, I’ve stepped back from writing to savor the holidays and spend time with my family, my partner and his daughters, my dog, the mountains, and Vermont’s stunning winter. But as the new year approaches, I feel called to share my thoughts and plans as your advocate for courage.
I don’t typically make New Year’s resolutions, but I do set intentions—a list of things I want to move toward. Whether it’s buying a new van for travel, trying new recipes, practicing more yoga, or reading more books, my approach isn’t about absolutes. Instead, I lean into themes that guide my year, giving me the flexibility to adapt and grow. For 2024, my theme was EXPANSION—a fitting choice as I transitioned from nearly 30 years in one industry to building a new career as an entrepreneur. For 2025, the theme that resonates deeply with me is TRANSCENDING THE ORDINARY. This idea, inspired by my guide Lylelana, is about aiming for the exceptional, the impactful, and the transformative. Of course, the question is how. To keep myself accountable, I’m sharing some of the goals I’ve mapped out for 2025:
Launching a podcast with my fiery friend Erin, focusing on empowering badass women.
Starting a radio station featuring female artists—a nod to my great-grandmother Martha Bucklin, who did something similar to uplift children in Vermont by playing music for them.
Public speaking engagements—wherever and whenever I can.
Building alliances, partnerships, and aligning with like-minded individuals and organizations.
Strengthening community support and involvement because we’re all going to need each other.
Creating a collective of women dedicated to health and healing.
Expanding my creativity through writing, music, and art.
Adventures and Travel with my partner xoxoxo
Entrepreneurial ventures
Owning and amplifying my voice in ways that matter.
These goals aren’t just about who I am today; they represent the future version of myself I’m striving to become. At the heart of Transcending the Ordinary is a commitment to taking up space boldly and authentically, while advocating for and supporting those who are often underrepresented.
As we step into the new year, we may face the weight of new challenges under a shifting administration. But regardless of who leads, our collective hope will help us rise above the fray. Through our shared work and vision, we are the hope.
Let’s embrace 2025 together, transcending the ordinary and creating a world that reflects the best of who we are.
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