EPISODE · Nov 9, 2025 · 39 MIN
Ep. 176 Tara Rolstad
from Hello Chaos · host Tara Rolstad, Chandler Mays (Producer), Jennifer Sutton
Key Takeaways:1️⃣ Truth Beats Perfection Every TimeTara reminds us that hiding the hard parts only isolates us. The same goes for business. When you lead with honesty about burnout, limits, or lessons, you invite others to do the same. Real connection always outperforms polished perception.2️⃣ Focus Is a Founder’s LifelineAs a speaker and mental health advocate, Tara admits creativity can be both a gift and a distraction. Founders who chase every shiny idea lose momentum fast. The antidote is focus with clear goals, firm boundaries, and the courage to say no. Structure does not kill creativity. It sustains it.3️⃣ Build Communities, Not Just CompaniesTara’s journey proves success scales through community. Whether supporting parents or building healthier workplaces, she shows that no one thrives alone. Surround yourself with mentors and truth tellers who push you to grow. Support is not weakness. It is strategy.Timestamps00:00 – Intro and welcome01:10 – Tara’s path to speaking and entrepreneurship03:20 – Managing chaos at home and work06:30 – Turning struggle into purpose09:40 – Building mentally healthy workplaces12:40 – The business of professional speaking14:30 – Using comedy to heal and connect16:40 – Writing her book and finding the gap18:50 – Balancing creativity and focus20:40 – Protecting your energy and mental health22:30 – Building community through NAMI25:00 – The power of coaching and accountability27:20 – Getting her book into the right hands29:20 – Fighting distractions and finding focus31:00 – Hope as a founder’s fuel33:00 – Finding joy in everyday chaos35:20 – Final thoughts and how to connectGet real with Tara and explore her work, book, and resources through the links below.Website: https://tararolstad.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-rolstad/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tararolstad/ Thank you for tuning in! If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe to our podcast on your favorite podcast platform and share it with your network. We encourage you to join our community HERE and connect with us on social media for the latest updates and more great content.Connect With Us:LinkedIn Instagram YouTube
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When chaos hits close to home, it changes how you lead. Tara Rolstad never planned to become a speaker, author, or mental health advocate. But after her family’s journey through trauma, parenting, and survival, she found purpose in helping others tell the truth about their struggles. From Toastmasters to the National Speakers Association, Tara built a business around vulnerability and turned her story into a message that saves lives. In this conversation, she and Jennifer Sutton talk about what it really takes to run a business with heart. They explore burnout, focus, and the power of community. Tara’s story is raw, hopeful, and full of lessons for any founder trying to make impact without losing themselves along the way. Here are three takeaways every entrepreneur can use right now
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