Your Year of Yes

In 2015, Shonda Rhimes published her memoir, Year of Yes, a transformative story sparked by a simple challenge from her sister: say yes to the things that scare you. For an entire year, Shonda embraced the unknown, took bold steps, and leaned into opportunities that felt daunting.

The results? A life redefined, filled with growth, joy, and possibilities she never imagined.

What could a "Year of Yes" look like for you?

Close your eyes for a moment and imagine stepping into a version of yourself who says yes to what your heart whispers.

Yes to the idea that you can have the business success you dream of.

Yes to waking up each day excited about the work you do, knowing it matters to the people who care.

Yes to having the time, health, and relationships that fuel your soul.

If you’re anything like many high-achieving, heart-centered women, you’ve spent years trying to juggle the demands of your career, your personal life, and your big dreams. Somewhere along the way, the dreams may have gotten quieter, pushed aside by fear, overwhelm, or the need to “be realistic.” But deep down, that voice still speaks. It tells you: You can have more. You can be more.

Listening to Your Inner Yes

Imagine if you stopped quieting that voice and instead leaned into its truth. Imagine listening to your inner guidance and stepping into the unknown before fear or over-rational thinking could hold you back.

What could happen if you said yes to the possibilities waiting for you on the other side of discomfort?

You might:

• Start building a business that aligns with your deepest values and goals.
• Create connections with your dream clients—people who appreciate and resonate with your authentic message.
• Find yourself energized and inspired by the work you do, knowing it’s making a meaningful impact.

By saying yes to the dreams tugging at your heart, you invite transformation. You begin to see challenges not as obstacles, but as opportunities to grow into the person you’ve always been meant to be

The Power of a Heart-Centered Why

When your “Why” becomes the heart of how you design your business and life, everything changes. Your perspective shifts, and you’re no longer just working toward a goal; you’re living your purpose. This alignment creates momentum, clarity, and confidence—all of which fuel your ability to take consistent, meaningful action.

Your “Why” doesn’t have to be grandiose.

It could be as simple as wanting to create more freedom for your family, make a difference in your community, or inspire others through your work.

Whatever it is, your “Why” is your anchor, the thing that keeps you grounded and focused when challenges arise. And it’s the very thing that helps you move from feeling limited to being truly limitless.

Becoming Who You Are Meant to Be

This transformation isn’t just about achieving external success. It’s about becoming the fullest version of yourself—the one who dares to dream big and take bold action. When you say yes to your dreams, you:

• Step into a place of alignment where your values, passions, and actions work together seamlessly.
• Create a ripple effect of positive change, touching the lives of those around you.
• Wake up each day knowing you’re doing work that matters.

This is who you are meant to be. This is who you can become. This is what you can have.

Trust That It’s Your Time

If you’ve been waiting for a sign, let this be it: It’s your time.

Your time to dream again.

Your time to say yes to the ideas and opportunities that excite and scare you in equal measure.

Your time to trust that you can create a life and business that reflects the limitless potential within you.

Shonda Rhimes’ journey in Year of Yes began with a simple commitment to saying yes. What might happen if you made that same commitment to yourself? You don’t have to have all the answers or know exactly how it will unfold.

You just have to take the first step.

So, what will you say yes to today? Will it be the dream you’ve tucked away? The project you’ve been too afraid to start? The vision of a life filled with purpose, joy, and impact?

Dare to say yes, and watch how your life begins to shift. Trust that the path forward is one of growth, transformation, and possibility.

This is your Year of Yes. And it starts right now.