The new year opens with reflection, honesty, and vision.

In this first Elevating Voices episode of 2026, Tamise Cross takes the mic solo to look back on a year that stretched her, shaped her, and revealed what building something meaningful really requires. She shares candid reflections on the highs and hard lessons of 2025, the weight of leadership, and the moments that forced her to slow down, reassess, and rebuild with intention.

This episode is not about resolutions or performative optimism. It’s about clarity. Tamise speaks to what she’s carrying forward, what she’s choosing to leave behind, and how she’s approaching the new year with renewed purpose, honesty, and faith in what’s being built next.

A conversation for anyone stepping into a new season while still honoring the one that just passed.