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Shonda Scott Invites the World to Give Me A Year
From #1 on Amazon to Inspiring Millions: Shonda Scott Invites the World to Give Me A Year
Shonda Scott, the celebrated entrepreneur and fearless world explorer, shares how her debut book, Give Me A Year: 12 New Things to Embrace Change and Live Your Best Life, is inspiring people to break through fear and embrace a life of bold change.
Fresh off the heels of rocketing to #1 on Amazon’s Top New Release list, Shonda shares how her simple yet powerful 12 New Things® Challenge is inspiring people everywhere to break through fear, embrace change, and rediscover what it means to truly live.
“Thank you! It feels amazing,” Shonda says of her book’s success. “Honestly, it’s humbling to see people resonate with this idea. Give Me A Year is so personal to me, it’s my journey and a roadmap for others to step into theirs. Seeing it reach #1 tells me people are truly ready for transformation.”
The inspiration for the 12 New Things® Challenge came from Shonda’s own bold approach to life. “I’ve always believed that life gets bigger when we’re brave enough to try something new,” she explains. “I wanted to create a simple, practical way for people to get out of their comfort zone. Doing one new thing each month can completely change your mindset, it did for me.”
Through the process of writing her book and living her challenge, Shonda learned one powerful lesson: transformation doesn’t happen overnight. “Small, consistent steps add up,” she says. “Whether it was swimming across the San Francisco Bay or skiing in the desert in Dubai, every adventure reminded me that fear fades when you act. This book is about making change manageable and fun!”
For anyone nervous to take the first step, Shonda’s advice is clear: “Start small and be curious. The first new thing doesn’t have to be skydiving, it can be as simple as trying a new recipe or taking a different route home. Each new thing is a confidence builder. One step at a time, that’s how you transform your life.”
So what does she hope readers will take away from Give Me A Year? “I hope they realize that their best life is waiting on the other side of fear,” Shonda says. “This book is an invitation to choose growth over comfort. If you can do one new thing a month, imagine who you’ll become in a year. It’s powerful.”
Give Me A Year is available for pre-order now at 12newthings.com/givemeayear and will be released everywhere on September 16, 2025.
“Join the challenge, you’ll be amazed by how life opens up when you say ‘yes’ to something new!” Shonda encourages.
As Give Me A Year continues to capture hearts and minds, Shonda Scott’s message rings clear: transformation is possible for anyone willing to take one bold step at a time.
With her own journey as proof and her book as a practical guide, she invites us all to choose courage over comfort and to unlock a year and a life of new possibilities.