Being a celebrity doesn't exempt you from wanting to have a better year than the previous year.
It's this time of year when people make plans to improve the next 12 months.
That planning involves thinking about ways to improve yourself. This usually means you need to make some changes. Cue your New Year's resolutions.
Celebrities with many followers are not immune to the desire to have a better year than the previous year.
Below are media personalities who shared their hopes for 2025.
Carol Ofori, radio personality and author
For radio personality Carol Ofori, January is less about New Year's resolutions and more about her birthday on the 14th. The media personality recently visited Zambia and visited Victoria Falls.
“I always have a conversation with myself on my birthday,” she reveals. “This is about confirming my dreams, aspirations and what I want to accomplish in the coming year.”
Ofori views this once-a-year reflection as a personal resolution and is focused on making his dreams come true.
“I take this time to decide on my path for the year, which I look forward to every January,” she added, noting that resolutions come in many forms.
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Ben Rodriguez, musician
For pop star Ben Rodriguez, success comes from setting ambitious goals and breaking them down into actionable steps.
“For 2024, I set many goals that felt unrealistic at first, but thanks to hard work and belief, I was able to not only achieve them, but exceed them,” he said. said.
In 2025, Ben's ambitions are just as bold. “My goals include reaching 100 million song streams, securing an opening spot for my favorite international artist, and growing my Instagram following to 500,000.”
To make that happen, Ben focuses on daily goals like practicing music for an hour, posting content every day, and writing in his journal every night.
“Without goals, goals are just words on a page,” he reflects. “I can’t wait to see where my dedication takes me this year.”
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Roseanne McKenzie, Jacaranda FM Radio Personality
New Year's resolutions are a thing of the past for Jacaranda FM radio personality Roseanne McKenzie.
Instead, she focuses on small, sustainable changes that fit seamlessly into her life, regardless of the season.
“I don't believe in New Year's resolutions, because I've never stuck to anything,” McKenzie said.
“I try to make small changes in my life and make them slowly become habits. It doesn't matter to me whether I do them in January or September.”
She emphasizes that society puts unnecessary pressure on people at the beginning of the year.
“When we place too much value on the idea of ‘new year, new me,’ it can lead to failure,” she explains.
McKenzie's approach is to create meaningful, lasting change without a deadline by rejecting the January self-improvement rush.
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Kim Jade, media personality
Media personality and entrepreneur Kim Jade is starting 2025 with a bang, building on her success in the second half of 2024.
“This year, my career will take me around the world while growing my business and personal brand,” she says. Kim's passion for elevating African talent remains at the heart of her mission.
“We are excited to continue showcasing the incredible talent our continent has to offer,” she added.
“This is going to be a magical year. I'm feeling it.”
Through small consistent changes and ambitious goals, these celebrities are starting 2025 with purpose and passion, inspiring us all to dream big and stay true to our unique path. Provide.
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Chad Jones, Content Creator
Content creator Chad Jones is stepping into 2025 with big plans for growth, travel, and giving back.
“This year, I aim to grow my brand on social, plan more travel, and even collaborate internationally,” Jones said.
In addition to personal growth, Jones and his family are working on a new product line that will launch early this year.
“The merchandise is more than just a brand, it’s a way to give back,” he said, noting that a portion of the proceeds will support charities.
“We're excited to continue bringing smiles and joy to the world, and I know this year has big things in store for my family and I.”
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