Welcome to 2025!
What to expect according to your feedback
Dear Liberators,
Happy New Gregorian Year! Welcome to our first Subscriber Chat of 2025—a space to reflect, connect, and envision the liberation journey ahead. This is your opportunity to share your thoughts, ask questions, or discuss whatever is on your mind with our growing community.
Unlike other spaces dominated by social media algorithms, our Make Shi(f)t Happen Facebook Group is a space intentionally designed for us—safe, community-driven, and free from the pressures of performativity. Whether you want to talk about your liberation goals, challenges you’re navigating, or simply share what’s inspiring you, this is the place to connect authentically.
Gratitude & Intentions for 2025
As we enter another year of building Liberation Education, I want to express my deepest gratitude for your support. This is a reader-supported publication, and your paid subscriptions allow me to continue this work—from writing to hosting the Midday Motivation Podcast, leading workshops, and creating new tools for decolonization and healing.
In 2025, I’ll be expanding the offerings for paid subscribers, and I’d love your feedback! Here’s what you can expect in the new year:
More Exclusive Content: Paid subscribers will continue to receive three articles per week, a Saturday Liberation Lesson, and one Q&A session per month.
Subscriber Discounts: Starting today, paid subscribers will receive a discount code to utilize on offerings and services.
Special Giveaways: In addition to occasional free resources, I’m planning a quarterly subscriber appreciation event with exclusive offerings.
If you’re not yet a paid subscriber, consider upgrading to access this content and help sustain this movement for liberation.
2025 Content Schedule
Here’s how I’ll be structuring our content this year to better align with your feedback and my vision for deeper connection:
Monday: Midday Motivation Podcast + Newsletter
A motivational song and reflection to start your week, centered on healing and liberation.Wednesday & Friday: Deep-Dive Articles
Articles focusing on liberation in Work, Home, and Self—plus one wildcard article each month.Saturday: Liberation Lesson
An exclusive practice, framework, or reflection grounded in the LIBERATE Framework™.Monthly Q&A: Submit your questions to Questions@DesireeBStephens.com and I’ll address them in an exclusive session for paid subscribers.
Administrative Updates
Discount Codes: Paid subscribers now receive a discount code for services and offerings.
Scholarships: If you truly cannot afford a paid subscription but want to access the content, please email me at scholarships@desireebstephens.com with the subject line “Scholarship Request.”
Tools and Kits: Keep an eye on the Liberation Education Shop for tools and resources to support your liberation journey!
Let’s Reflect: Most Popular Posts of 2024
Here are some of the pieces that resonated most with our community last year:
It's All Shadow work
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It’s All Shadow Work: Holding the Grief of Colonization and the Hope of Decolonization
Which of these topics resonated with you most? And what do you think will be the most pressing liberation topics of 2025? Let’s discuss in the comments below!
Your Turn: Share Your Thoughts
As we move into 2025, I’d love to hear from you:
What are your liberation goals for the new year?
What topics, tools, or questions would you like me to address in upcoming articles, podcasts, or lessons?
What challenges are you navigating that we can explore together?
Drop your thoughts, questions, or reflections in the comments below!
In solidarity and liberation,
Desireé B. Stephens
Educator | Counselor | Community Builder
Founder, Make Shi(f)t Happen
The shadow work piece is one I’ll really watch for.