What if one new thing each month could change the way you think, work, pray, and lead? We invited author, entrepreneur, and fourth-generation business owner Shonda Scott to share the real story behind Give Me A Year and the 12 New Things movement—how small, bold choices create outsized change when backed by faith and follow-through.
Shonda takes us inside the open ocean, where a cause-driven swim turned into a spiritual and mental reckoning. Even as a seasoned swimmer, she met fear in deep water and found a path forward through prayer, focus, and the quiet confidence that comes from doing hard things on purpose. From there, we zoom into everyday tactics: micro-shifts that lower friction—blocking the gym on your calendar, putting on your workout clothes first thing, journaling your progress, asking friends to keep you honest. Each tool anchors a mindset built on hope and action rather than perfection.
We also get practical about entrepreneurship and career pivots in uncertain times. Shonda talks profit with purpose, why passion without a revenue plan is just a hobby, and how to spot the opportunities hiding in a changing market. Her best advice for women walking into high-stakes rooms: stop watching yourself and start serving the work. You earned your seat—now use it to build value and community. Along the way, we explore legacy, from infrastructure projects that outlive us to stories that help the next generation embrace process over instant outcomes.
Ready to give yourself a year and see who you become? Press play, pick your first new thing, and tell us what you’re committing to this month. If this conversation moved you, subscribe, share the episode with a friend, and leave a review so more people can discover the show.

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