Happy New Year, beautiful people—welcome to 2026 and welcome to Season 5 of You Are You Unapologetically!
My name is Dr. Kim R. Grimes, and I’m the host of You Are You Unapologetically, where I create a safe space for influential conversations around self-expression, self-worth, and becoming unapologetically you.
Drawing from my own healing journey, including rebuilding after the loss of my first husband, I encourage listeners to take “micro-baby steps” toward confidence and wholeness through practices like affirmations, journaling, therapy, and faith.
And I am genuinely excited to step into a brand-new year and a brand-new season with you. We’ve grown, we’ve learned, we’ve cried, we’ve celebrated, and we’ve done it together. And this year? This year is personal. We’re going deeper, expanding further, and stepping into ourselves fully and boldly—like we’ve never done before.
2026’s Theme: The Year of Audacious Becoming
This year’s theme reflects exactly who we are as a community:
2026 is the Year of Audacious Becoming.
- Not quiet becoming.
- Not tentative becoming.
- Not becoming only when it’s convenient or comfortable.
But becoming loudly, boldly, courageously, and unapologetically—even when it shakes the room.
Because here’s the truth:
You deserve to be everything you’ve been holding back. You deserve a year where your voice isn’t minimized, your dreams aren’t postponed, and your identity isn’t negotiable. You deserve a year where you choose YOU—without guilt, doubt, or hesitation. And Season 5? We are walking that journey together.
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What to Expect in Season 5
Season 5 is all about supporting you as you step into your most authentic, powerful self—period.
This season will help you:
- Break internal barrier.
- Release old stories.
- Develop unstoppable confidence.
- Heal what needs healing.
- Build what needs building
Rise into the woman you’ve always known you could be. Every episode, every guest, every conversation will be rooted in helping you rise.
Pause and Ask Yourself: What Does “Unapologetically You” Look Like in 2026?
Right now—this moment—I want you to think about it. Really think. Do you see it?
Is it starting a business?
Is it asking for the salary you deserve?
Is it healing from old wounds you keep picking the scab on?
Is it setting boundaries?
Is it loving yourself radically, finally and fully?
Is it living in peace while choosing joy without apologizing for it?
Whatever your vision is, I want to support you, and I’m going to help you.
Your Invitation: Share Your 2026 Goals With Us
I’m inviting every listener to share your 2026 goals so we can cheer you on, hold you accountable, and celebrate your milestones—because this year, we’re not walking alone.
You can send them through:
- Social media DMs
- Or even voice message
Season 5 Guest Submissions Are Now Open
Yes, we’re officially opening the door for new guests for Season 5. If you have a story… a lesson… a breakthrough… a message that aligns with becoming unapologetically YOU, we want to hear from you. And let me be clear: you do not have to be famous. You do not need a huge platform. You just need a heart, a journey, and a desire to empower others, especially women.
Why This Message Matters Right Now
With society’s rigid expectations and endless opinions, self-expression and self-appreciation can feel challenging and daunting. And too often, it pushes you to dumb down, hide who you really are, and just go with the flow.
But You Are You, Unapologetically is about being true to how you were created, and not allowing people’s opinions to affect how you show up in life. Let people talk.
When you show up without pretense or hesitation, the world can’t dull your glamour. And most importantly, you’ll be inspired to shine your light, share it, and help others tap into their own brilliance.This year, we are putting an end to that disparaging mindset—and we are owning our authentic selves.
Final Takeaways
Here’s what I want you to carry with you into 2026:
- This is a year of bold moves, healed hearts, and aligned decisions.
- This is a year where we stop shrinking—and stop apologizing
- This is a year where we start living in our fullness, our truth, and our power
- You are not walking alone—this season, we rise together
Welcome to Season 5.
Welcome to a new chapter.
Welcome to the version of you who finally takes up space.
Welcome to The Year of Audacious Becoming.
Let’s rise together, unapologetically.