<p>The start of a New Year is all about proclaiming one's desire to change for the better. But for every well-intentioned resolution, there's an all too familiar story of what should have been. In the spirit of #ItsYourYear, the ESSENCE.com team picked the brains of several influential women who have walked the path of success to get 15 life-altering tips on making 2016 your most fabulous year ever!</p>