Shameless The New Year's Day special
Dec 31, 2025
Kick off 2026 with reflections and resolutions as hosts Zara and Michelle review their progress from last year. Michelle shares how being 'open-minded' transformed her pregnancy and career, while Zara's focus on 'being present' taught her invaluable lessons. They dive into their new words for the year, from Zara's ambitious 'destroy' to Michelle's introspective 'me'. Expect candid discussions on authenticity, letting go of public pressures, and the balance between personal and professional growth. It's a heartwarming start to the New Year!
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Open Mindset Reframes Failure
- Choosing the word 'open-minded' helped Zara reframe failed projects as learning, not identity threats.
- That mindset made the business and personal resilience stronger during unexpected changes.
Trust Your Solo Capability
- Trust yourself to run operations solo when circumstances demand it and build systems to prove you can.
- Zara credits Michelle's leadership during maternity leave for showing mutual capability and business resilience.
Pregnancy, Presence, And Grief
- Michelle chose 'present' because she wanted to be fully with her baby and family while on maternity leave.
- The year instead included caring for her mother through illness, which made presence even more crucial.