Embracing 2026: A Reflective New Year’s Episode

In this New Year's episode of '⁠Pushing Forward with Alycia⁠,' ⁠Alycia Anderson⁠ and ⁠Marty Anderson⁠ reflect on their journey through 2025, highlighting challenges, successes, and personal achievements. They discuss the importance of intention, community, and resilience as they look forward to 2026. Key topics include the development of ⁠the 'Own It' speech⁠, their vision for growing their podcast and business, and the importance of nurturing relationships and staying hopeful. They also share personal milestone moments and set intentions for a year filled with growth, freedom, and impactful work. The episode concludes with messages of gratitude, a call to embrace the future with open hearts, and a commitment to supporting their community. Key Themes Shaping the New Year 🕊️ A Beautiful Discussion 🧭 A New Year with Pushing Forward 📖 Reflecting on 2025 🌈 A Year of Love, Freedom, and Positivity 🥂 Embracing Freedom at 50 🏅 Personal and Professional Achievements 🌿 Embracing Growth and Gratitude 🧠 Intentions for 2026 📈 Aiming for the Top 1% of Podcasts! 🧱 Building the Own It Collective 🌟 Empowering Possibilities for All 💓 Self-Love: A Path to Progress 🔥 Speak from Your Heart and Believe in Yourself 🫶 The Power of Unity, Community, and Support A Quote from Alycia “ This year, I wanna be in the top 1% of podcasts.” ~ Alycia Anderson A Quote from Marty “ Love yourself enough to say, what I've done is enough to move forward to something better.” ~ Marty Anderson Navigating the New Year Conversation 00:00 Introduction to Pushing Forward with Alycia 00:25 New Year Reflections and Excitement for 2026 01:18 Podcast Achievements and Future Goals 03:24 Personal Reflections and Growth 06:43 Challenges and Triumphs of 2025 10:25 Plans and Hopes for 2026 25:15 Empowerment and the Own It Speech 34:24 Final Thoughts and Pushing Forward Moments Follow Up with Alycia ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Share Feedback with Alycia About the Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Follow Alycia on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Connect with Alycia on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Book Alycia for a Speaking Event⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Inquire on How Alycia Can Train Your Employees in Disabling Ableism⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Alycia’s Disability Inclusion Micro Learning Video Series⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices