Introducing Our 2026 Word of the Year: Explore 🧭

A woman explores a city while holding a map

2025 was a year of Connection, from building relationships with fellow small businesses, entrepreneurs and creators to collaborating on projects and sharing ideas.

Personally, I enjoyed spending meaningful time with family and friends while connecting on a deeper level with nature, myself and my community. While reflecting on last year, I realized that I also tried new foods, picked up a new hobby and dove into new topics.

My mom and I enjoyed the view on a National Park Excursion
aboard the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad!

So, our word of the year for 2026 is Explore. 🧭 We’re looking forward to exploring the world around us through new flavors, adventures, topics, activities and experiments to see where it leads.

What’s your Word (or Intention) of the Year for 2026?

Wishing you all a wonderful year ahead filled with exploration, new adventures, meaningful connection, vibrant health and happiness!

Ready to explore,
Jaime

Let’s chat (about exploring new ground with your brand, your marketing needs or your 2026 goals and dreams):

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I love to write. While most kids were playing with blocks or dolls, I was publishing magazines and newspapers – feature articles, ads, sports box scores, the whole nine yards. From promotions director to advertising roles to branding projects, I’ve always been interested in all forms of marketing. That interest blossomed into a career path, leading me to open my own business, which has always been a dream of mine. And I’d love to work my magic for you. Explore my company's services, learn more about me, or join the conversation on my blog, which covers a range of topics, at https://jaimeshine.com.

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