Be Who You Came To Be with Tara Renze

Send us Fan MailIn this heartfelt episode of Be Who You Came to Be, Tara reflects on hosting a graduation party for her son before he heads off to Tennessee and the deeper meaning she found in gathering with the people she loves most.What started as a celebration quickly became a reminder that life is not about perfection, performance, or having everything figured out. It’s about connection. It’s about showing up authentically, expressing yourself fully, and creating meaningful moments with the people who matter most.Tara shares how emotional intelligence is deeply connected to our ability to connect with others, celebrate one another, and allow ourselves to be fully seen. Through laughter, family, conversation, and presence, she explores what it truly means to become who you came to be.This episode is a reminder that some of life’s most meaningful moments happen around the table, in the backyard, and in the simple joy of being together. Because at the end of the day, success means very little if we don’t have people to share it with.Whether you’re navigating a new season of life, celebrating milestones, or simply craving deeper connection, this conversation will leave you reflecting on what matters most.Sponsor:Mental wellness unlocked. Try Brytr Days here!Use code: TARA10New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailWhat if one decision could change everything?In this episode of Be Who You Came to Be, Tara Renze sits down with DJ RanKan for a powerful conversation about what it really looks like to bet on yourself and why that decision is often the beginning of everything.This episode brings a fresh lens to one of our favorite conversations, reframed through the idea of Butterfly Goals, the kind of goals that transform you as you pursue them.DJ RanKan shares his journey from following the expected path to creating his own lane in the music industry. He didn’t start with certainty. He started with a decision. A decision to trust himself, take the risk, and keep going, one step at a time.Because that’s what Butterfly Goals are. They are not about quick wins or surface level success. They are about becoming.If you’ve been sitting on an idea, feeling the pull toward something more, or waiting until you feel “ready”… this episode will meet you right there.In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why most people stay stuck and how to break free from it• How one bold decision can completely shift your trajectory• The role of passion, resilience, and risk in real transformation• How to reframe rejection and use it as fuel• What it actually means to bet on yourself with confidenceThe truth is, the life you want is not built by playing it safe. It’s built by trusting yourself enough to take the first step and then continuing to choose yourself again and again.If this episode speaks to you, share it with someone who needs that reminder right now.Follow DJ RanKan on InstagramSponsor:Mental wellness unlocked. Try Brytr Days here!Use code: TARA10New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailIn a world that constantly rewards doing more, achieving more, and staying in performance mode, it’s easy to believe that rest equals falling behind. But what if that belief is exactly what’s keeping you stuck?In this conversation, Tara dives into the power of stepping out of the performance mindset and reconnecting with your body. Because the truth is, your brain will try to convince you that you’re not doing enough… but your body is always telling you what you actually need.And when you learn to listen to it, everything changes.We talk about: • Why rest is not a reward, it’s a requirement • How slowing down actually creates more clarity, creativity, and success • The importance of regulating your nervous system instead of pushing through • Letting go of guilt around rest, self-care, and simply being • Creating space to think, feel, and lead from a more aligned placeThis episode is an invitation to stop overriding yourself… and start trusting yourself.Because success doesn’t come from constant motion. It comes from alignment.Plus, Tara shares exciting updates on what’s coming next for the Be Who You Came to Be brand including the upcoming YouTube show, new ways to get involved in the community, and how you can be part of future Butterfly Goal conversations.If you’ve been feeling the pressure to keep going, this is your moment to pause… and remember that you’re allowed to rest your way into your next level.SPONSORS:Mental Wellness Unlocked! Try Brytr Days here! Use code: TARA10New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailThere’s a moment in parenting that catches you off guard… when you realize your child is no longer yours to hold, but yours to release.In this episode of Be Who You Came to Be, Tara opens up about her son heading off to college and the wave of emotions that comes with it. The pride. The grief. The excitement. The ache. All of it existing at the same time.She shares a powerful reframe: if it feels big, it’s because it matters. The depth of your emotion isn’t something to fix, it’s something to honor.This conversation is for any parent navigating transition, learning to let go, and finding the balance between holding on and allowing growth. It’s about trusting the process, staying connected, and remembering that supporting their next chapter doesn’t mean losing your place in their story.Because this is the work of parenting…loving deeply, allowing them to be who they came to be and letting go.New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Tara breaks down what discipline actually means and why it’s one of the most powerful forms of self-respect you can build in your life.Because here’s the truth…the things you avoid, delay, or negotiate with yourself on… those are the very things keeping you stuck.And the things you commit to consistently?Those are what create clarity, confidence, and freedom.In this conversation, Tara dives into:• Why discipline is the foundation of emotional intelligence• How small daily choices shape your identity and your future• The connection between discipline and self-trust• What it really looks like to follow through for yourself• How discipline creates more freedom, not lessThis isn’t about being perfect.It’s about becoming the kind of person who does what she says she’s going to do… even when it’s uncomfortable.Because that’s where everything changes.New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailAI is moving fast.Faster than most of us can process.And underneath all the innovation, opportunity, and excitement… there’s a quieter question so many people are asking:Where do I fit?In this episode, I’m diving into one of the most important emotional intelligence skills we need right now—reality testing—and why it matters more than ever in the age of AI.Because here’s the truth:AI can generate answers.But it cannot tell you who you are.When we lose our ability to reality test, we start believing everything except ourselves—comparison, fear, insecurity, and the pressure to keep up. And with 80% of our thoughts already negative, biased, and repetitive, AI can amplify those distortions if we’re not grounded.This episode is a reminder that your greatest competitive advantage isn’t your skill set.It’s your self-awareness.I also share why Butterfly Goals—the kind that transform who you are, not just what you achieve—are more important than ever in a world that’s constantly evolving.Because while AI can optimize your output…only you can evolve your identity.New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailSo many women hit midlife and quietly start asking…“Why do I feel stuck when I know I want more?”In this conversation, we break down what’s actually happening beneath the surface and why it’s not a motivation problem… it’s a nervous system pattern.We talk about how your brain and body are wired for familiarity, not expansion, and why that’s the very thing keeping so many women from going after their butterfly goals.Because here’s the truth…You don’t rise into a new life by force.You rise by creating safety in your mind and nervous system to hold more.We walk through what it really looks like to start choosing yourself in midlife, how small daily shifts retrain your brain and body, and why consistency… not intensity… is what creates lasting transformation.This is about more than mindset.This is about becoming the woman who can receive the life she says she wants.Follow Brooke on Instagram here.Check out here Regulated Woman Reset here.If you’ve been feeling the pull for more but can’t seem to move…this conversation will show you why and exactly where to begin.New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailFear before something big is usually the moment most people stop. But what if fear isn’t a warning sign at all? In this episode, Tara shares a personal story from a recent speaking tour where nerves, impostor syndrome, and anxiety showed up stronger than expected, and why that was actually a signal she was exactly where she needed to be. From the neuroscience behind fear and excitement to the concept of “invitational fear,” Tara explains why those uncomfortable moments are often the clearest sign that you’re growing, leveling up, and stepping closer to the person you’re meant to become.New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailZoe Asher thought she was chasing one butterfly goal, but the path took a sharp left turn in the most unexpected way. In this episode, she joins Tara to tell the story behind a dream that started with Disney, collided with a wild audition experience, and became a masterclass in what happens when you take the first imperfect step out loud. Along the way, they talk about momentum, asking for help, why “permission” is usually the real enemy, and how one brave decision can set off a chain reaction you never could have planned. If you’ve been sitting on a goal that feels too audacious to say out loud, this episode is your sign to move.Zoe Asher is a Friendship and Connection Coach who’s on a mission to help adults destroy their loneliness and build the kind of friendships that make life richer. She’s the host of Accidentally Intentional, a top-ranked friendship podcast and YouTube show, and her insights have been featured in Newsweek, Success, and Bloomberg.Zoe believes that life’s greatest victories aren’t meant to be celebrated alone. She helps individuals, organizations, and high-performing teams strengthen connection, build belonging, and create environments where people truly thrive, reminding us that real success is found not just in what we achieve, but in who we share it with.New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Tara helps you uncover the butterfly goal you may have quietly pushed aside and shows you how to take the first imperfect step toward becoming who you were meant to be. She explores why our dreams get buried under responsibility, why feeling unfulfilled is often a signal rather than a failure, and walks through five practical clues that reveal what keeps calling your name. From quiet obsessions to long-standing curiosities and “baby butterfly” goals that feel too small to matter, Tara offers a powerful reframe on growth, purpose, and momentum so you can stop waiting for someday and start building the wings you need to fly.New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailIn this episode, Tara sits down with entrepreneur Vivek Bhaskaran, founder of QuestionPro, to unpack the Butterfly Goal he avoided for two decades — learning how to drive in India. What started as a terrifying personal challenge became a lesson in confidence, courage, and taking the first imperfect step. They explore why big goals live in our heads for years, how workplace culture can fuel personal growth, the “permission gap” that keeps people stuck, and what leaders can do to prevent burnout and reignite curiosity. If you have been postponing something that keeps tapping you on the shoulder, this conversation might be the nudge you need to finally stop waiting and start moving.Vivek Bhaskaran is the founding member and Executive Chairman of QuestionPro, one of the industry's leading providers of web-based research technologies. As Chief Executive Officer, he plays a key role in defining the company strategy and using technology and innovation continuously to maintain its leadership in the industry.He has played a pivotal role in QuestionPro's journey. In 2008, QuestionPro made Inc. magazine's list of the fastest-growing private companies, ranking 172nd overall and 25th among business-service providers.Vivek completed his primary education in India before moving to Russia and then US. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Brigham Young University, Utah.New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailIf traditional resolutions already feel heavy and exhausting, this episode is your reset. Tara builds on last week’s conversation about butterfly goals: the kind of goal that lights you up from the inside rather than burns you out. Instead of adding pressure or piling more tasks onto an already full life, butterfly goals fuel your creativity, energy, and joy, and slowly transform every part of your world.If you’ve ever set goals and quit, felt like you “should” be farther along, or wondered whether you’re meant for more, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air.This is the year you come alive again.New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailWelcome to a brand new year of Be Who You Came to Be. Before you set another resolution, add something to your calendar, or pressure yourself into a list of things you must grind your way into achieving, Tara is here with an invitation that might change how you approach 2026 completely.Instead of transactional resolutions that demand output and discipline, Tara offers a different direction...the butterfly goal. This small-yet-soul-shifting type of goal is about becoming more of who you are rather than checking off what you do. Butterfly goals fuel creativity, ignite motivation, and reconnect you to the pilot light inside you that makes everything else in life work better.If you’ve ever wondered why resolutions don’t stick, why January already feels too heavy, or how to reignite the parts of yourself that feel dormant, today’s episode might be your spark. Tara shares her personal butterfly goal for the year, explains why identity-based goals activate lasting change, and previews what’s coming this season, including stories from everyday people doing extraordinary things through tiny but powerful commitments.Tune in, choose your butterfly goal, and get ready for a year of authentic growth on your timeline.New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailIf you’ve been sitting on a dream, this episode was meant for you. As we close out 2025, Tara reflects on the powerful lessons, growth, and life-changing stories that defined Be Who You Came to Be this year, and she’s sharing five reminders to help you step boldly into 2026New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailWhen the world watched her fail on Mount Everest, Alison Levine could have walked away forever. Instead, she climbed back stronger. In this powerful conversation, Tara Renze sits down with the history-making polar explorer and mountaineer to talk about leadership under pressure, courage in failure, and finding purpose when your plans fall apart.Alison Levine is a history-making adventurer, mountaineer, and leadership expert. She served as team captain of the first American Women’s Everest Expedition, climbed the highest peak on each continent, and skied to both the North and South Poles — completing the rare Adventure Grand Slam. A three-time heart-surgery survivor living with Raynaud’s disease, Alison has thrived in conditions that would sideline most people. A former adjunct professor at West Point, she now teaches leadership through the Thayer Leadership Group and speaks globally to Fortune 500 companies, sports teams, and the World Economic Forum. Her New York Times bestseller On the Edge: Leadership Lessons from Mount Everest and Other Extreme Environments reveals how her time in Earth’s harshest places shaped her philosophy on risk, resilience, and leading with grit. https://alisonlevine.com/New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailWhat makes a brand magnetic? One that people can’t stop thinking about and that drives results? In this episode of Be Who You Came to Be, Tara Renze sits down with Chris West, founder of Video Narrative and the creative force behind some of the most impactful speaker brands in the world. Together, they unpack the 3 secrets to building a personal brand that converts, one rooted in authenticity, emotion, and purpose.Chris West is the founder of Video Narrative, a brand design firm that specializes in growing speaking businesses through brand clarity, speaker demo reels, and website design. Before working with leading speakers around the world, Chris developed his approach for stories in his graduate work in Narrative Therapy. When not telling stories, you'll find Chris near the ocean or searching for a road he's never been down.New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailFeeling overwhelmed, disorganized, or like you’ll never get your life together? Then give us 45 minutes and your life will finally feel organized. In this episode, Tara Renze sits down with Laurel Denise, founder of the viral planner company helping women finally find systems that work for their brains. Laurel shares her journey from jewelry designer to planner entrepreneur, the power of pivots, and why true organization starts with self-awareness, not perfection. Together, Tara and Laurel explore how to integrate digital tools with paper planning, manage mental load, and finally stop feeling guilty about your to-do list.Laurel Denise never set out to build a color-coded cult following for planners—but here we are. What began as an inspirational jewelry line featuring her handwriting and a dream to escape corporate life turned into a movement for creative minds who crave both structure and freedom. When no planner could hold her big picture, weekly tasks, team goals, and preschool snack schedule all at once, she designed one that could, and shared it with the internet. Turns out, she wasn’t the only one who needed it.Today, Laurel leads a small team of her favorite people, creating products that bring “planner peace” to life by working with the brain, not against it. She believes organization shouldn’t be rigid, that chaos can be beautiful, and that everyone deserves a system that makes life feel more doable and dreams more reachable. When she’s not geeking out over layouts and color palettes, Laurel can be found navigating mom life, trying new fitness classes, or jotting down ideas at wildly inconvenient times...usually while driving or showering.Use TARA10 for 10% off your order at laureldenise.comNew episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailFeeling stuck, unqualified, or like you’ve missed your chance? In this episode, Tara shares why taking the first imperfect step is the key to transformation. From the “butterfly goal” metaphor to personal stories of chasing dreams (including how she ended up on a game show), Tara explains why imposter syndrome is actually a signal you’re on the right path.New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailWhat if the quirks you try to hide at work are actually your greatest advantage? In this episode, Tara Renze sits down with Frankie Russo, entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker, to explore why “weird” is the secret ingredient behind creativity, innovation, and culture.Frankie Russo is a serial entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker who has built and exited multiple companies while battling addiction, blending a family of six kids, and ultimately discovering the power of “owning your weird.” Today, he helps leaders and organizations unlock creativity, innovation, and growth by embracing authenticity instead of conformity.New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailIn this heartfelt solo episode, Tara Renze shares how choosing love can shift us out of fear, stress, and division, and into healing, gratitude, and strength. She reflects on her father’s passing, the challenges today’s teens face, and how social media fuels outrage. With practical tools like pausing before reacting, seeing the human first, and daily gratitude, Tara shows how love changes not only our hearts but also our brains. You’ll also learn about “butterfly goals” - small commitments that spark growth and remind us who we came to be. If the world feels heavy, this conversation is the encouragement and reset you need.New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailWhat if you walked 25,000 miles across six continents, through deserts, mountains, and cities, only to discover that the biggest transformation wasn’t the world around you, but the world within?In this episode of Be Who You Came to Be, I sit down with Tom Turcich, the 10th person in history to walk around the entire globe. For seven years, Tom traveled step by step with his dog Savannah, learning about resilience, grief, kindness, and what it really means to live with purpose.We talk about grief that sparked his journey, the moments he wanted to quit, the unexpected kindness of strangers, and the lessons that only 25,000 miles on foot could teach. His story will challenge you to rethink what it means to live fully and remind you that the life you’re searching for is built one small step at a time.Tom Turcich is the tenth person to walk around the world and the first to do so with a dog. After losing a close friend as a teenager, Tom resolved to make the most of life. The day before his 26th birthday, he set out on a seven-year, 28,000-mile journey across six continents and 38 countries—joined by his rescue dog, Savannah.His walk was not just a physical feat but a search for meaning. Through encounters with strangers, months of solitude, and the resilience required to keep going step after step, Tom discovered that fulfillment isn’t found at the destination, but in the transformative power of the journey.Tom’s story has been featured on CNN, BBC, Good Morning America, The Guardian, and more.New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailThis week, my heart is heavy. Another school tragedy. Another reminder that our children are walking into classrooms where safety is no longer guaranteed. As a mom, I can’t imagine sending my kids to school and wondering if they’ll come home. It makes me sick, it makes me furious — and it makes me determined to speak up.In this episode of Be Who You Came to Be, I’m sharing a message of hope on the other side of tragedy. I believe our kids deserve better. They deserve schools that are safe, leaders who choose humanity over politics, and parents who model empathy instead of blame.I talk about why emotional intelligence matters right now, how prayer, gun reform, and mental health resources must work together, and why choosing connection over division is the only way forward. Our kids deserve this. They deserve a future where they can grow up safe, authentic, and empowered.New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailWhat if the perfect job on paper isn’t the right life for you? In this conversation, Tara Renze sits down with Dr. Ashley McClellan, a former hospital CEO who chose purpose over prestige and founded MedCurate, a marketplace that gives nurses and clinicians real control over when, where, and for how much they work. They unpack how to tell burnout from calling, the courage it takes to walk away from a role that everyone else envies, and the leadership mindset that “cares for the caregivers.” If you’ve wondered whether leaving the perfect job may be the best thing you do, this episode is your blueprint for career reinvention, authenticity, and people-first leadership in and beyond healthcare.Ashley McClellan is a former hospital CEO who spent nearly two decades leading major healthcare organizations before founding MedCurate, a digital platform reshaping healthcare staffing. With a background in finance, Spanish, and hospital administration, Ashley has built her career at the intersection of leadership, purpose, and innovation. Today she serves on multiple boards, teaches future healthcare leaders at the University of Kansas, and continues her mission to care for the caregivers by helping them align their work with their calling.New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailAre you stuck waiting for the perfect time to start? Here’s the hard truth: that moment may never come. In this episode, Tara exposes the subtle lie that keeps so many of us from chasing our dreams — and shows you how to break free.Through stories of tomatoes, butterfly goals, and even her own game show journey, you’ll see how perseverance, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence are the real keys to becoming who you came to be.If you’ve been putting off your goals, this is your wake-up call. It’s time to do the damn thing.Pre-Order Tara's new book hereNew episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailWhat leadership skills will matter most in the next decade? Seth Mattison reveals why old strategies fail and how people-first leaders will win in the age of AI. Tara Renze sits down with leadership futurist Seth to explore why the “old playbook” for leading teams is no longer enough, and what will win in the decade ahead. Seth shares his journey from arena stages to reimagining leadership in the AI era, revealing how leading with love, authenticity, and a people-first approach creates lasting impact in business and life.Pre-Order Tara's new book hereSeth Mattison, a farm-kid-turned-futurist, has spent two decades helping Fortune 500 giants harness the synergy of human ingenuity and technological advancement to navigate organizational transformation. Named one of the "Top 50 Keynote Speakers in the World" by Real Leaders Magazine, Mattison's "Made with Love" strategy proves that imbuing work with meaning, purpose, and the essence of one's self is the ultimate competitive advantage. As founder of FutureSight Labs, he guides organizations in blending human creativity with AI-driven efficiency. With Midwestern pragmatism and global vision, Mattison isn't just forecasting the future of work-he'scultivating a landscape where human potential and cutting-edge technology flourish together.Connect with him on IGNew episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailHave someone’s words ever cut deep or made you doubt yourself? In this episode, Tara Renze unpacks how to rise above criticism, rejection, and negativity—and how to stop letting other people’s opinions define your worth. You'll discover powerful insights on self-acceptance, embracing who you came to be, and giving others the freedom to do the same. If you’ve ever struggled with judgment or wanted to live more confidently and freely, this conversation is for you.Pre-Order Tara's new book hereNew episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailWhat’s it like growing up in a town where everyone knows your name and your grandma's pie recipe? In this feel-good episode, Tara sits down with Casey Frost, a wellness entrepreneur and proud small-town girl, to talk about the values that shaped them both. From porch-sitting wisdom to why small towns raise big dreamers, they explore the life lessons only a close-knit community can teach. You’ll laugh, reflect, and maybe even text your childhood best friend after this one.Pre-Order Tara's new book hereKasey Frost is a former educator turned wellness entrepreneur and longtime Xyngular product leader. Through her business My Ultimate Edge, she guides busy women toward improving metabolism, energy, gut health, mood, hormones, and sleep, combining 15+ years of personal experience with Xyngular supplements, simple routines, and meaningful community support. Growing up in a Kansas town of just 300, Casey’s small‑town roots continue to shape her down‑to‑earth, results‑driven approach. Check out her products here.New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailHave you ever felt unhappy without knowing why? Maybe the focus needs to shift away from happiness and onto something else. Not just anything else, but this one specific reframe that I unpack in this episode. Sounds counterintuitive, but it's true. Once I stopped chasing happiness, it changed my life!Pre-Order Tara's new book here: https://www.tararenze.com/bookNew episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailWhat if the key to discovering your purpose wasn’t about chasing success… but about serving others? In this episode, Tara Renze sits down with educator, coach, and host of The Success Chronicles, Chip Baker. With over 400 podcast episodes and a multi-generational legacy of educators and church leaders behind him, Chip shares how a life of service shaped who he became and how helping others helped him discover himself.Chip Baker is a fourth-generation educator. He has been a teacher/coach for over twenty-five years. He is a multiple time best-selling Author (26 books), Youtuber/Podcaster, and Transformational Speaker. He is the creator of the YouTube channel/podcast “Chip Baker - The Success Chronicle,s" where he interviews people from all walks of life and shares their stories for positive inspiration and motivation. New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailHas that warm, fuzzy feeling of nostalgia ever pulled you back into something you thought you’d moved on from, only to realize it’s just not who you are anymore? In this episode, Tara Renze shares her personal experience and powerful insight on navigating nostalgia without losing sight of who you’ve become.Pre-Order Tara's new book here: https://www.tararenze.com/book New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailJoe McNamara is a former Marine, ground force commander, and leadership speaker who’s seen what real leadership looks like, both in combat and in corporate. In this episode, he sits down with Tara to unpack the mindset, emotional intelligence, and personal responsibility that separates average leaders from exceptional ones.Pre-Order Tara's new book hereNew episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailThis single piece of advice radically transformed how I approached conflict. In this episode, I'm sharing how a simple mindset shift can help you avoid unnecessary drama, navigate tension with more clarity, and take control of your emotional responses.Pre-Order Tara's new book here!New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailWhat’s really going on with Gen Z? If you are a parent or leader who interacts with Gen Z on a regular basis, then you know this younger generation is a different kind of species altogether. And in this episode, we are finding out why. Tara Renze sits down with clinical psychologist Dr. Andrea Mata (aka Dr. Dre) to unpack the parenting crisis that’s leaving today’s kids anxious, unmotivated, and emotionally unequipped.Pre-Order Tara's new book here!Dr. Andrea Mata, PhD, is on a mission to throat-punch the mental health crisis and equip people with the tools they need to take control of their lives. Statistically, she shouldn’t be where she is today—growing up as the daughter of a Mexican immigrant in a gang-infested neighborhood on the Southside of Chicago. But Dr. Mata transformed her challenging upbringing into a source of strength, inspiring resilience in families, businesses, and communities nationwide. With advanced degrees from Valparaiso University and Kent State University, Dr. Mata founded BrightSpot Families and partnered with the Anxiety Treatment Center of Greater Toledo. Her direct, relatable approach offers actionable strategies for navigating mental health challenges and creating lasting change. https://www.drdremata.comNew episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailDo you feel that "Motivational" Facebook quotes often leave you feeling unfulfilled and guilty? In this episode, Tara Renze breaks down 7 of the most common "Hustle Culture" quotes. She dissects and exposes the underlying lies that they hold. This episode is sponsored by My Ultimate Edge: check out the incredible new Clear Protein+ and use code " kfrost " for $10 off your first order!New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailFeeling disconnected even though you're surrounded by people? You're not alone.In this deeply personal episode, Tara sits down with friendship and connection coach Zoe Asher to uncover the raw truth about adult friendships, rejection, and why so many of us still feel lonely post-pandemic.This episode is sponsored by My Ultimate Edge: check out the incredible new Clear Protein+ and use code " kfrost " for $10 off your first order!Zoe Asher is a dynamic speaker, host of the Accidentally Intentional podcast, and a friendship coach known for building rich friendships. In a society marked by crippling loneliness, she is wildly passionate about reversing this narrative and teaching others how to create "rich" friendships to combat social disconnection. With over a decade of experience in relational leadership, Zoe has helped countless individuals destroy their loneliness by building meaningful friendships. She also guides organizations in building "relational wealth" in the workplace, strengthening connections between clients and coworkers alike. Her unique approach combines practical strategies with a heartfelt message, inspiring audiences across the country. Learn more at zoeasher.com, or follow her on IG: @zoeasher New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailWhen people make you question your worth, it’s easy to shrink. In this episode, Tara opens up about a vulnerable moment she faced while republishing her book—and the backlash she got for simply showing up as herself. From being told she “wasn’t relatable” to being criticized for putting her face on her own book cover, Tara walks you through the exact thought process, the hard conversations, and the confidence it took to push forward anyway.New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailBurnout isn’t just stress—it’s a full-body, full-mind shutdown that too many high achievers mistake as “normal.” In this powerful conversation, keynote speaker Tara Renze sits down with Erin Stafford, author of The Type A Trap, to unpack the truth about burnout, hustle culture, overachievement, and what it really means to “burn bright without burning out.” Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in constant go-mode, or quietly asking yourself, “Is this it?”—this episode is for you.Erin Stafford is a best-selling author, burnout survivor, high-performance strategist and Cambridge social psychologist. From working with the world’s highest achievers throughout her 20+ year international career, being a life-long Type A poster child herself, as well as interviewing and surveying thousands of Olympians, Fortune 100 leaders, and celebrities, Erin has seen firsthand how hustle culture and constant over-achievement are coveted in the world of business, yet can lead to debilitating burnout. As the former head of marketing for the nation’s largest healthcare staffing company, where she helped drive 27x growth in six years, Erin is passionate about helping leaders and teams be more resilient in the face of change, sustain peak performance and thrive again both personally and professionally.Follow her on IGSnag her book "The Type A Trap" hereNew episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailWant to improve your self-awareness and finally understand what’s driving your thoughts, habits, and decisions? In this episode, Tara Renze shares the truth about self-awareness nobody talks about—and why mastering it could be your greatest unlock yet.New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailWhy is relatable leadership the secret sauce to success? And what happens when you give yourself permission to reinvent yourself, over and over again? In this episode of the Be Who You Came to Be podcast, keynote speaker and author Rachel DeAlto joins host Tara Renze for a powerful, hilarious, and deeply human conversation on career pivots, emotional intelligence, and becoming the most authentic version of yourself.This episode is sponsored by My Ultimate Edge: check out the incredible new Clear Protein+ and use code " kfrost " for $10 off your first order!Rachel DeAlto is a communication and relatability expert, media personality, keynote speaker, and the author of “Relatable: How to Connect with Anyone Anywhere (Even if It Scares You)” (Simon & Schuster, 2021). Rachel maintains a law degree, a Master’s in psychology, and an influential social media presence where she shares psychological research updates and practical takeaways to connect and communicate more efficiently..On a mission to connect people to their most powerful resource—each other—Rachel engages audiences of every size with tactical and practical tools to expand their emotional intelligence, empowering them to communicate more effectively and build stronger professional relationships and teams.Learn more about Rachel and her refreshing relatability at racheldealto.com.New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailAre your thoughts constantly spiraling, making you doubt yourself, others, or situations? In this episode, Tara Renze explores how to stop believing the stories in your head using reality testing.Our brains are wired to fill in the blanks—and too often, we fill them with fear, insecurity, and worst-case scenarios. Reality testing is a key emotional intelligence skill that helps us challenge those narratives and see things for what they actually are… not just what we think they are.This episode is sponsored by My Ultimate Edge: check out the incredible new Clear Protein+ and use code " kfrost " for $10 off your first order!New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailDebt doesn’t define you—and it doesn’t have to win. In this episode of Be Who You Came to Be, Tara sits down with financial expert and Ramsey personality Jade Warshaw for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about money, identity, and what it really takes to rebuild your life from the ground up. Jade shares the full story of how she and her husband paid off $460,000 in debt over seven and a half years—not just through discipline, but through mindset shifts, emotional healing, and choosing authenticity over shame.This episode is sponsored by My Ultimate Edge: check out the incredible new Clear Protein+ and use code " kfrost " for $10 off your first order!New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailGrief isn’t a straight line—and it certainly doesn’t come with a manual. In this episode, Tara opens up about what helped her through grief (and what didn’t), sharing her personal journey after the sudden loss of her father and, more recently, her mother-in-law and a close family friend. This isn’t a how-to guide with all the perfect words. It’s a raw, honest conversation about heartbreak, healing, and the power of simply showing up.New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailIn this powerful episode of the Be Who You Came To Be podcast, Tara Renze sits down with the magnetic and refreshingly real Giselle Ugarte—renowned online performance coach, speaker, and unapologetic advocate for authenticity on social media. Together, they unravel the complex relationship we have with digital platforms, diving deep into how fear, comparison, and outdated narratives prevent us from showing up as our truest selves online. Giselle Ugarte is an Online Performance Coach and top motivational speaker. She’s known for her content-accelerating keynotes and programming designed to teach entrepreneurs, executives and everyday people to have a healthy relationship with social media, develop unshakable confidence on video and experience explosive growth, online and especially off. She’s made such a splash in the real estate industry that most recently she founded the first-ever real estate talent bureau the Talent Brokerage. She approaches marketing from the lens of personal development, humanizing the ways we show up in business, online and especially off, with time and energy setting tactics, captivating communication techniques and tangible boundary-setting tools.WITH A COLLECTIVE FOLLOWING OF OVER 500,000 FOLLOWERS, GISELLE HAS BEEN RECOGNIZED BY TIKTOK AS ONE OF THE TOP 100 WOMEN TO WATCH.She’s shared the stage with leaders like Gary Vaynerchuk, and has been featured in AdWeek, Business Insider, and Social Media Examiner for her innovative work. Previously, she was a LIVE television and radio host, writer, and producer (Today, E!, Entertainment Tonight, ESPNU, and others). She’s a proud Latina and USC Trojan. She currently lives in Minneapolis with her long-haired chihuahua Penelope Cruz, and serves on the Junior Council of the American Ballet Theater and the World Games board for Special Olympics.Follow Giselle on IGNew episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailDo you struggle with the fear of judgment? In this powerful solo episode, Tara Renze shares the truth about how to stop worrying about what other people think of you — and why their opinions are none of your business. If you're ready to show up as your authentic self, without fear or apology, this conversation is for you.New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailSuccess isn’t just about talent or luck—it’s about making the right choices, taking bold action, and showing up with confidence. But what truly sets successful women apart? In this episode of Be Who You Came to Be, Tara Renze sits down with Gail Davis, a powerhouse entrepreneur and founder of GDA Speakers, to uncover the key decisions, mindset shifts, and habits that make women unstoppable in business and life.Founder & President of GDA Speakers, Gail Davis, is a true events and speaking industry titan. Her 20 years experience in corporate marketing and event management along with her discovery of the hero of the 1972 Andes plane crash, Nando Parrado, served as the launch pad for her Dallas-based speakers bureau in 1999. Today she continues to carry out her passion for setting stages for a variety of audiences worldwide.New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailLife isn’t a race, and every experience, challenge, and success is unfolding at the right time. In this episode of Be Who You Came to Be, Tara Renze reflects on Women’s History Month and shares the advice she wishes she could give her younger self. From building confidence to embracing personal evolution, this solo episode is packed with wisdom, encouragement, and perspective for women at every stage of life.New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailWhat if one decision could change everything? In this episode, Tara Renze sits down with DJ RanKan to talk about what it really means to bet on yourself, take risks, and chase your dreams with confidence. DJ RanKan shares his inspiring journey from following the “expected path” to forging his own way in the music industry, proving that trusting yourself is the key to unlocking the dream life you actually want.Too often, we let fear, self-doubt, and the expectations of others hold us back from taking the leap. But as DJ RanKan reveals, true success comes when you stop waiting for permission and start believing in your own potential. Whether you're dreaming of a career shift, launching a passion project, or simply ready to step into your next chapter, this conversation is packed with mindset shifts and real-world advice to help you take action.What You’ll Learn in This Episode:✅ Why most people hold themselves back from their dreams—and how to break free✅ How taking one bold step can create massive opportunities✅ The role of passion, resilience, and risk-taking in success✅ How to embrace rejection and use it as fuel for growth✅ The mindset shift that will help you bet on yourself with confidenceIf you’ve ever felt stuck, afraid to take a risk, or unsure if you have what it takes to succeed, this episode will show you that the only thing standing between you and your dream life is one decision to believe in yourself.Follow DJ RanKan on IGNew episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailFeeling stuck in your career or personal life? Wondering if it’s too late to pivot, change paths, or rediscover your passion? It’s NOT. Reinvention isn’t about starting over—it’s about becoming more of who you were meant to be. In this episode, Tara Renze breaks down how to fearlessly reinvent yourself at any age, navigate life’s transitions, and step into your next chapter with confidence.The truth is, we all evolve. Who you thought you’d be at 20 might not align with who you are at 40, and that’s okay. Too often, we get stuck comparing ourselves to outdated expectations—measuring success against an old version of ourselves or what others think we should be. But what if you gave yourself permission to embrace change and rewrite your story?In this episode, Tara explores:✅ Why reinvention isn’t about changing who you are—it’s about stepping into who you’ve always been✅ How to let go of limiting beliefs and self-doubt that keep you stuck✅ The power of mindset shifts in embracing new opportunities and passions✅ How to navigate life’s transitions with confidence, clarity, and purposeOne of the biggest barriers to reinvention is fear—fear of failure, fear of judgment, and fear of the unknown. But what if the life you really want is just on the other side of that fear? Tara shares powerful insights on how to push past discomfort, trust your journey, and take action—even when the next step isn’t clear.If you’ve ever felt like it’s too late to make a change, this episode will reignite your confidence and show you that reinvention is always possible.🔹 Be Who You Came to Be—because your next chapter is waiting.New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailIn this episode of Be Who You Came To Be, Tara Renze sits down with Joel Goldberg to explore the powerful themes of grit and resilience. Joel shares his journey from childhood dreams to overcoming challenges, highlighting how emotional intelligence shapes athletes' mindset and success. Through real-life examples, including his own experiences and insights from the baseball world, Joel reveals practical ways to build resilience and make a remarkable comeback, whether in sports, career, or life.Joel Goldberg is a two-time author, Emmy-winning broadcaster, and keynote speaker with 30 years of experience covering amateur and professional sports. As the longtime TV host for the Kansas City Royals, he’s interviewed baseball’s biggest stars and uncovered the leadership, trust, and culture that drive championship teams. Joel has covered four World Series, two Super Bowls, and numerous NHL playoff games, giving him a front-row seat to the mindset and habits of elite performers. But his work goes beyond sports. He translates these insights into powerful lessons on leadership, trust, teamwork, and culture that apply to business and life. His latest book, Small Ball Big Dreams, explores how small, intentional actions lead to big results in both sports and business. He's the host of the podcast Rounding The Bases.New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be

Send us Fan MailIf you are feeling down, and need someone or something to speak life and hope into you...watch this video. It might be a life event, a current situation, or even just the winter blues...and in this episode, we are talking about how to build resiliency, and fighting for yourself!New episodes dropping every Friday!Order Tara's book "Be Who You Came To Be" here!Connect with Tara:🎥 Watch on YouTube –Inspiring episodes & powerful insights📲 Follow on Instagram – Daily motivation & behind-the-scenes💼 Connect on LinkedIn – Leadership wisdom & keynote highlights💡 Get Tara’s Tips – Weekly EQ strategies straight to your inbox🎤 Book Tara for Your Event – Empower your audience to be who they came to be