Seasoned and Seen

What does it look like to lead with wisdom, embrace change, and still hold on to the humanity that matters most?In Episode 8 of Seasoned & Seen, Dr. LaTara Venise sits down with global award-winning executive leader, author, and AI strategist Dr. Tia Murry for a conversation about leadership, transformation, the power of our stories, and what it means to navigate changing seasons without losing ourselves in the process.With more than 23 years of experience spanning social services, government, education, nonprofit, and tribal sectors, Dr. Murry has built a career around people, leadership, and organizational transformation. Today, as Founder of FLI, LLC and an International Certified AI Professional, she helps executives and organizations navigate one of the biggest shifts of our time: integrating artificial intelligence into the workplace while keeping human judgment, connection, and responsible leadership at the center.But her work goes beyond boardrooms and technology.Dr. Murry is an international keynote speaker who has shared stages across the UAE, Africa, and the United States, speaking on leadership, women’s empowerment, and organizational transformation. She is also a published author who believes that the stories we carry shape both how we lead and how we love. Her books include The Turnover Tax: The Leadership Fix No One Talks About and the children’s book My Best Friend, Butter.Her work has earned recognition including the Women in Management Africa Award, the Women of Distinction Award, and the 100 Global Further Builders 2026 Award.This is a conversation about more than accomplishments. It’s about the woman behind them, the wisdom gained along the way, and what happens when experience, innovation, purpose, and humanity meet.Because being seasoned doesn’t mean we stop evolving.It means we have even more wisdom to bring with us as we do.You are not done. You are becoming.

What happens when life strips away everything you thought defined you?In this deeply moving conversation, LaTara sits down with author, coach, and founder of Reclaim and Live, Della, to explore a remarkable journey of resilience, healing, and rediscovering identity after unimaginable loss.Within just a few months, Della experienced the loss of her marriage, her health, and her mother. She spent nearly two decades living with end-stage renal disease, endured a failed kidney transplant, and ultimately received a second transplant—affectionately named "Destiny"—in October 2025. Yet through every setback, God was writing a greater story.Together, LaTara and Della unpack what it means to heal from rejection, childhood trauma, chronic illness, divorce, and the relentless pursuit of external validation. They discuss the freedom that comes from seeking God's approval above all else, learning to trust your own voice, and embracing the beauty found in life's scars.This conversation is especially powerful for women over 50 who are navigating new beginnings, rediscovering their purpose, or wondering if God still has something significant ahead. Della reminds us that our greatest seasons of impact often begin after we've survived our hardest chapters.In this episode, you'll discover:How to reclaim your identity after loss and disappointment.Why healing is essential before pursuing your next season.The freedom found in releasing the need for others' approval.How God can transform pain into purpose.Why it's never too late to begin again and live victoriously.If you've ever questioned your worth, wrestled with rejection, or wondered whether your best years are behind you, this conversation will remind you that your story is far from over.Your scars are not signs of defeat—they are evidence that God has sustained you. And sometimes, the very things that nearly broke you become the testimony that helps someone else reclaim their life.

What if abundance isn't something you chase—but something you create the capacity to receive?In this powerful episode of Seasoned & Seen, LaTara welcomes strategist, consultant, and lifelong learner Tonya Raines for an honest conversation about Kingdom abundance, personal transformation, and the beauty of becoming after 50.Tonya believes life after 50 can be brave, spacious, and deeply purposeful. Through her work with Impact Hatchery, she helps mission-driven leaders build stronger organizations while courageously writing her own next chapter with faith, clarity, service, and the conviction that growth never has an expiration date.Together, LaTara and Tonya explore what it means to live from a place of abundance rooted in God's love rather than striving. They discuss the importance of rest, creating emotional and mental capacity, and releasing old versions of ourselves so we can steward the opportunities God is placing before us.Tonya also shares the unexpected revelation that shifted the timeline for her dream of developing a retreat center and how she's learning to trust daily obedience instead of trying to map out every step. LaTara reflects on her own journey of discovering that obedience—not perfect planning—is what creates the pathway for God's vision to unfold.The conversation also turns toward the importance of creating safe spaces for women over 50 to be honest, vulnerable, and fully seen. Together, they discuss why healing often comes before building, how internal transformation changes everything around us, and why surrender is one of the greatest invitations to a life of true abundance.In this episode, you'll discover:What Kingdom abundance really looks like.Why capacity matters as much as calling.The relationship between rest, surrender, and growth.How daily obedience positions you for God's greater vision.Why women over 50 need spaces where they can heal, grow, and become.The freedom that comes from releasing who you were to embrace who you're becoming.If you've been sensing that God is expanding your capacity, inviting you into a new season, or asking you to trust Him more deeply than ever before, this conversation will encourage your heart and remind you that it's never too late to become everything He created you to be.Because after 50, the story isn't ending—it's unfolding in beautiful new ways.

Episode 5: Seasoned & Seen Panel – Thriving Beyond 50What if turning 50 isn't the beginning of the end—but the beginning of your greatest chapter?In this special Seasoned & Seen panel discussion, LaTara brings together three incredible women—Della Major, Dori Staehle, and Tonya Raines—for an honest, faith-filled conversation about life after 50. Together, they challenge outdated narratives about aging and share how this season has become one of purpose, freedom, healing, and possibility.Each panelist describes her current season with one powerful word:Della: Winning SeasonDori: Rhythm and FlowTonya: FullnessThroughout the conversation, they reflect on who they were at 25, what shifted when they turned 50, and how life has become richer through experience, resilience, and trusting God. They discuss redefining identity beyond changing roles, overcoming personal hardships, embracing reinvention, and discovering that purpose doesn't have an expiration date.You'll hear inspiring conversations about:Why turning 50 is a threshold—not a finish line.The difference between your identity and the roles you play.Healing after divorce, health challenges, and life-changing setbacks.Reinventing yourself after unexpected transitions.Finding freedom, confidence, and joy in this season of life.Why women over 50 are uniquely positioned to mentor, lead, and thrive.The panel also shares a heartfelt lightning round filled with wisdom, encouragement, and practical advice for women approaching 50, reminding listeners that the best chapters of life may still be ahead.Whether you're approaching 50, already living it, or simply looking for encouragement to embrace your next season with faith and confidence, this conversation will leave you inspired to stop surviving—and start thriving.Be sure to listen to each panelist's individual episode on the Seasoned & Seen podcast for even more wisdom and practical insights!Connect with Our PanelistsDella MajorCEO & Lead Life Coach, Reclaim and LYVE LLC📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachDellaMaeMajor💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/coachdellamajorDori StaehleOwner, Next Stage Drumming, LLC | Certified Drum Therapist🌐 Website: https://www.nextstagedrumming.com📘 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NextStageDrumming💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/doristaehlembaTonya RainesStrategist, Consultant & Founder of Impact Hatchery🌐 Website: https://www.impacthatchery.com#SeasonedAndSeen #WomenOver50 #LifeAfter50 ##ThriveAfter50