#164: Come Off Mute: How Faith-Anchored Confidence Unlocks Women's Leadership With Dr. Rita Renee

What happens when women stop shrinking and finally use the voice God gave them?   Too many women are leading quietly; minimizing their voice, second-guessing their authority, and staying hidden in spaces they were called to influence. In this powerful episode of GRASP Confidence, Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Dr. Rita Renee, international speaker, author, leadership coach, and TEDx Raleigh 2025 speaker, for a faith-filled conversation about visibility, obedience, and the courage it takes to come off mute. With over 34 years in nursing and 20 years in corporate healthcare leadership, Dr. Rita Renee brings executive wisdom and biblical truth together to help women lead with confidence, communicate with authority, and stop waiting for permission to step into their calling.   In this episode, you'll learn: Why confidence is rooted in obedience—not titles or validation How faith and leadership intersect in seasons of visibility The real cost of shrinking and the freedom that comes from alignment What it means to lead boldly without apology How your voice becomes a catalyst for influence, impact, and legacy   This episode is a reminder that leadership is not about being louder, it's about being faithful.   🎧 Listen now and remember: your voice isn't optional. It's part of your assignment.   Top Quotes from the Episode "God never called you to be quiet about what He assigned you to do." "Confidence doesn't come from position, it comes from obedience." "Your voice isn't optional. It's a responsibility."   Meaning Behind "It Is Finished" The Greek word Jesus spoke on the cross for "It is finished" is Tetelestai (τετέλεσται), a perfect tense verb meaning the action is completed with lasting results, signifying triumph, victory, and the completion of redemption, often interpreted as "paid in full" in a commercial sense or fulfilling scripture.  Meaning & Significance Completion: It declares that the work of salvation, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the payment for sin are all done. "Paid in Full": While debated, it strongly suggests the idea of a debt being fully settled, a powerful concept in ancient commerce. Triumph: It's a declaration of victory over sin, death, and darkness, not a sigh of defeat. Perfect Tense: In Greek, the perfect tense (like in tetelestai) emphasizes a completed action with ongoing, future effects, meaning it's finished forever.    Connect with Dr. Rita Renee Continue the conversation and learn more about faith-anchored leadership and visibility: 👉 Add your headshot link here 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drritarenee 🌐 Websites: https://ultimatepowerhousecoach.com https://drritarenee.com Follow Dr. Rita Renee for insight on confidence, calling, communication, and leading boldly in every room God places you in.   What does GRASP stand for? Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose. These five pillars form the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode of the GRASP Confidence Podcast is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling. 🎙️ Have you subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests sharing real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you loved today's episode, don't forget to leave a review—it helps us reach more leaders like you.   🎧 Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | iHeartRadio   Share the inspiration Send this episode to a friend or post it on your favorite social platform, we rise by lifting others.