Make a Difference Podcast – Primer 1: A Fresh Start for the New Year

Host: Mark Quinn

Episode Type: Relaunch Primer / New Year Reflection

Release: January Relaunch Series

Episode Summary

In this short primer episode, Mark Quinn invites listeners to begin the new year with intention and clarity. Instead of rushing into resolutions, this episode encourages a purposeful pause—an opportunity to reflect on the previous year and uncover meaningful insights.

Mark shares how the Make a Difference Podcast will support your growth in the year ahead with simple reflections, guided prompts, and small, actionable steps. It's a year of building awareness, taking aligned actions, and growing through mindful moments—one episode at a time.

Key Themes

• Using the new year as a moment for intentional reflection
• Identifying what worked, what didn’t, and what can change
• Turning personal insights into small, meaningful actions
• Beginning the year grounded, focused, and open to growth

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• A reminder to pause before making resolutions
• Prompts for reflecting on the past year
• An introduction to the podcast’s refreshed structure and goals
• Encouragement to enter the new year with purpose and clarity

Highlighted Message from the Episode

"A few minutes of thought, a small step forward—that’s how change happens. Let’s start this year intentionally, together."

Listener Takeaway

Meaningful change begins with awareness. Spend a few quiet moments reflecting on last year’s lessons, and you’ll be better prepared to shape the year ahead with intention.

Call to Action

Subscribe and follow the Make a Difference Podcast so you don’t miss the upcoming relaunch episodes. Share this primer with someone who’s ready to begin the new year with purpose.