Hello!
Can you believe it? We are nearing the final week of 2025! We know this month is a beautiful, chaotic blur of year-end meetings, holiday lists, and the constant pressure to be "on."
We've loved sharing those little 1-Minute Moments Angie has created on Instagram Stories lately! Hearing your feedbackâthat those quick, acknowledging clips and simple ideas have actually helped you pause, breathe, and survive the chaosâhas meant the world! Even 60 seconds of intention can change the trajectory of a day.
In that spirit of high-impact, low-complexity connection, here is our final message of value for 2025, designed to give you a powerful gateway into 2026.
Leadership Reset: Reclaiming Your Center
As weâve shared, weâve been deeply impacted by BrenĂŠ Brownâs Strong Ground and the concept of Grounded Confidence. Itâs already shifting how we think about sustainable strength and how we lead.
The holidays often leave leaders feeling depleted, not because they lack resilience, but because so much energy is spent reacting to external demands. Strong Ground reframes confidence not as outward bravado, but as an internal stateâone rooted in awareness, stability, and self-trust.
True strength is about establishing your own core stability so you can move, adapt, and lead without self-injury or burnout.
Rather than learning this in isolation, we want to explore it together, as a community.
Thatâs why weâre launching a 5-Part Bibliocoaching Series in Januaryâan intentional way to move from surviving to thriving in 2026 by turning insight into practice.
Kicking Off the New Year with a Live Session:
Reclaiming Your Center
đ Tuesday, January 3rd | 1:00 PM (Virtual)
In this complimentary live session, youâll explore what it means to lead from strong ground and walk away with:
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One core anchor youâre currently protecting
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One anchor youâve been neglecting
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A 7-day Strong Ground experiment you can apply immediately
This session is designed to stand alone and also offers a first experience of bibliocoaching for those interested in continuing.
Reserve your spot for the free session
If something comes up and you canât attend live, weâll share a replay with everyone who registers.
More details about the full series coming soonâweâd love to learn alongside you.
Your Final Journal Prompts (Actionable Reflection)
Weâre ready to launch the final section of our popular "26 by 2026" Reflective Journal called The 2026 Blueprint (Setting Your Intention).
This final set of prompts focuses on cementing your Action for 2026 and creating that clear, resilient plan we've been talking about. What an amazing opportunity to unlock a path into 2026 with more clarity than ever.
Itâs not too late to join in!
Click here to get an email in your inbox now and the final section of the journal this weekend
A Final Connection Point: Move & Mingle
Need one last deep breath before the calendar flips?
In our last newsletter you saw some pics of our very first Move & Mingle Event on November 29th. We are closing out the year in community, in nature, and completely free of cost and agenda.
Join us for our final 2025 Move & Mingle to move your body and clear your mind before the new year officially begins.
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When: Tuesday, December 27th, 10:00 AM
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Where: Langdon Hall for a warm drink and then a hike on the grounds.
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The Vibe: Informal movement, warm conversation, and a chance to truly reset. (We promise snow angels are optional! đ)
Invest in Your Resilience: The Bloom Leadership Circle
If you want to make resilience, growth, and connection a non-negotiable part of your 2026, then the Bloom Leadership Circle is your answer.
Designed as a restorative retreat, the BLC ensures you have a dedicated community and the strategic tools you need to thrive all year long.
Purchase tickets for the Bloom Leadership Circle
From our hearts to yours, thank you for being part of the Thrive & Rise community this year. We wish you a peaceful, restorative holiday season and a powerfully grounded start to 2026.
Warmly,
Angie & Dana
Thrive & Rise Academy
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