This End of Year Special episode of Icons of Influence offers a personal reflection on the stories that stood out most across the series this year.

Rather than ranking influence, the episode explores how it shows up in different forms — through creativity, conscience, resilience, quiet authority, and long-term commitment.

The episode reflects on: • Gillian Anderson and the evolution of influence over time • Ashton Kutcher and the responsibility that comes with access and power • Angelina Jolie and humanitarian leadership without noise • Wayne Dyer and the impact of inner leadership • David Attenborough and influence built on trust • Bonus reflection on Serena Williams and the endurance of earned influence

This episode closes out the year by exploring what influence really means — and how it endures.

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