Make 2025 the Year You Finally Act on Your Big Idea
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There’s something magical about the start of a new year. It feels like a blank page, a chance to reset, refocus, and recommit to what really matters.
For many of us, myself included, this is the year we say, “Enough waiting. It’s time.”
Over the last month, I’ve been sharing a lot about my own big idea as well as a new way people can work with me inside The Big Idea Incubator. The flip of the calendar is a tangible reminder that I am no longer hiding my big idea - or myself - from the world.
If you’re feeling that tug at your heart or hearing your soul whisper, “What if?” then let’s make 2025 YOUR year to act!
Why Now Is the Time
The start of a new year brings clarity and motivation. It’s a time when we naturally reflect on what’s worked and what hasn’t, what we want to focus on, and how we want to show up in the world.
It’s also a time where we tend to be more comfortable with, or at least open to, stepping outside our comfort zone. Start strength training? Okay. Go vegan? Yep, I’ll give it a go. There’s a lot of possibility, potential, and a healthy dose of self-belief.
It’s also nice knowing we have 12 months ahead of us to make meaningful progress on something truly transformational.
As I stare at this blank slate before me, I can’t help but think about what’s possible. I am excited to see my big idea come to life. Does that resonate?
As you think about your own big idea and the impact you really want to create in the world, perhaps it’s time to finally ask yourself, “if not now, then when?”
So, How Do You Take The First Step?
You don’t have to map out the entire journey today. All you need is one small, intentional step to set the wheels in motion.
Get Clear on Your “Why,” This may seem obvious or cliche, but before I embark on something big, I always have to get back to the why behind it all. Otherwise, I feel like I’m floating around in the breeze with no intention or grounding. If you need help with this, start by asking yourself these questions:
Why does this idea matter to me?
What change do I want to create with it?
Who could benefit from this idea?
Write a New Year’s Commitment. I’m a massive fan of this approach because it feels more concrete to me than a resolution. I am much more likely to follow through when I make a firm commitment, even if it's to myself. My New Year’s Commitment looks like this:
In 2025, I will launch two cohorts of The Big Idea Incubator, continue building partnerships with organizations that support women’s empowerment globally, and secure at least three big speaking engagements to amplify this work because I believe that empowering women to lead with clarity and confidence creates ripples of change that transform communities and drive equity and innovation.
Now, you try.
“In 2025, I will take [specific action] to move my big idea forward because [reason it matters].”
Once you’ve written it, post it somewhere visible—on your desk, fridge, or phone lock screen—and revisit it often.
Do Something Brave Today!
Lao Tzu, the Chinese philosopher, once said, “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”
Taking action on a big idea begins with small, courageous steps. Don’t get bogged down thinking you have to have it all figured out or that you, alone, have to do all the work. Think about one action you can take TODAY to honor your own commitment.
Perhaps that’s reaching out to your mentor for advice or sharing your idea with someone you trust. Perhaps you get your thoughts out on paper for the very first time.
Whatever you do, take that first step. That very act is the beginning of the ripple effect! It’s where you potentially inspire others to think bigger in their own lives, plant the seeds that lead to real growth and momentum later down the road, or even better, you prove to yourself for the very first time that you are capable of so much more than waiting.
Your Year of Bold Ideas
You have the power to make 2025 the year you stop holding back and start sharing your voice, your vision, and your big idea with the world.
If you’re ready to go all in, join us inside The Big Idea Incubator. The doors are closing soon, and we begin on January 16th.
This small group cohort is your chance to uncover your big idea, refine your message, and step into bold, unapologetic leadership with the support of a community that believes in you.
If you’re ready to take the leap, join us before the deadline and make this your year of bold action.
