GRASP Confidence | Personal Growth for Leaders and High Performers

What does it take to transform life’s greatest battles into victories of faith, confidence, and purpose?   In this powerful episode of GRASP Confidence, Tara LaFon Gooch welcomes Kelley Tyan, keynote speaker, breast cancer survivor, 4x National Bikini Champion, and 2x bestselling author of Addicted to the Climb and The ONE Prayer, along with her daughter Taylor Tyan, co-host of the top-rated podcast Chosen by Jesus. Together, this mother-daughter duo share an unshakable message of resilience, faith, and bold leadership that will inspire you to stand tall in your purpose. Kelley’s journey is one of grit, gratitude, and grace. From battling depression and breast cancer to standing victorious on both stage and page, her life reflects what’s possible when faith fuels determination.  Taylor brings a fresh, next-generation perspective—authentic, uplifting, and deeply faith-driven. “The fact that we get to collaborate as a mother and daughter—it’s like everything I could ever ask for and more,” she shares. Their synergy shows what happens when family bonds align with a shared calling. Throughout this episode, Tara guides the conversation into themes of confidence, collaboration, and spiritual growth. Whether it’s Kelley reflecting on her transformation or Taylor affirming the joy of serving women across generations, their stories reveal how faith not only restores but elevates. This isn’t just an inspiring conversation, it’s a roadmap for building confidence and living boldly in your calling. You’ll hear:   How to reframe challenges as opportunities for growth. The role of prayer and daily devotion in creating sustainable confidence. How collaboration—especially across generations—can multiply impact and legacy.   Kelley and Taylor’s passion for helping women rise above fear and doubt radiates in every word. As Kelley shares, “We are just constantly in prayer and letting God lead and show us the way—how we can just be a light for women across the generations.” Their message is simple yet profound: confidence is not a one-time achievement, it’s a daily decision rooted in faith and action.   And if you want to experience Kelley and Taylor live, they will be featured speakers at our upcoming Christian women’s retreat, From Calling to Confidence, in Cabo San Lucas—January 2026. 🌴 Ready to take this work deeper? Our upcoming Christian women’s retreat in Cabo (January 16-19, 2026) is a luxury, spirit-led experience designed to help you realign, recharge, and step boldly into your divine calling. Spots are filling quickly, learn more here!   Follow Kelley & Taylor and support their work! https://kelleytyan.com https://www.youtube.com/@ChosenByJesus-CBJ https://www.instagram.com/chosenbyjesuscbj   ✨ 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.   Follow our host, Tara LaFon Gooch: Book: How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power is available on Amazon. Grab your copy today for a confident tomorrow! Speaker Community: Join Tara's global speaker community and step on stage with confidence: Talk Your Way to the Top LinkedIn: Follow Tara LaFon Gooch on LinkedIn Website: Visit Tara's website to learn more about her work: TaraLafonGooch.com Branding Services: Want to grow your brand and expand it massively? Visit Tara's company website to learn about our services: BestBranding.Solutions   Hire Tara to speak at your next event! 

What if the confidence to take one bold step could launch a global movement?   That’s exactly what happened when Valerie Bowden decided to follow her calling and build CRDLE herself. What started as a one-way ticket to Africa turned into a decade-long journey across the continent, reshaping her view of business, impact, and leadership. Today, Valerie is an award-winning outsourcing pioneer, recognized by NBC as one of the Top 30 Global Rising Women, and the founder of CRDLE—a company connecting 7-figure entrepreneurs with Africa’s top-tier remote talent. In this inspiring episode of GRASP Confidence, Valerie shares how confidence fueled her leap from social work into global entrepreneurship, why Africa is the untapped powerhouse of remote talent, and how ethical outsourcing is transforming both businesses and communities.   We explore: How stepping into the unknown led Valerie to discover her purpose and launch CRDLE. The power of confidence in building something no one else believed possible. Why African professionals are the hidden advantage for entrepreneurs scaling with impact. This is a conversation about courage, vision, and redefining what’s possible when you choose confidence over comfort.    Memorable Quotes from Valerie “Entrepreneurship is like backpacking—you don’t know the whole journey. You just get to the next city, then figure out how to get to the next one. That’s what it means to be a business leader.” “People don’t need more charities, they need jobs. That’s what gets communities out of poverty.” “The professionals I met in Africa were so smart, tech-savvy, and fluent in English. I thought, why aren’t they working with global companies?”   👉 If you’re a high-demand entrepreneur ready to scale with confidence and impact, this episode will change how you think about hiring, leadership, and global opportunity.     🌴 Ready to take this work deeper? Tara’s upcoming Christian women’s retreat in Cabo (January 16-19, 2026) is a luxury, spirit-led experience designed to help you realign, recharge, and step boldly into your divine calling. Spots are filling quickly, learn more here!   ✨ 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.   Follow our host, Tara LaFon Gooch: Book: How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power is available on Amazon. Grab your copy today for a confident tomorrow! Speaker Community: Join Tara's global speaker community and step on stage with confidence: Talk Your Way to the Top LinkedIn: Follow Tara LaFon Gooch on LinkedIn Website: Visit Tara's website to learn more about her work: TaraLafonGooch.com Branding Services: Want to grow your brand and expand it massively? Visit Tara's company website to learn about our services: BestBranding.Solutions   Hire Tara to speak at your next event! 

Why Smart Entrepreneurs Are Hiring Moms (and Growing Faster)   What if the key to unlocking your business growth isn’t found in another marketing hack or expensive hire; but in the confidence and untapped talent of moms ready to re-enter the workforce?  With over 5.4 million mothers having paused their careers to raise children, there’s a massive wave of skilled, educated, and motivated women ready to make an impact. In today’s episode, I sit down with Lesley Pyle, MSc., the trailblazing founder of HireMyMom.com. Since 2007, Lesley has been on a mission to connect small businesses with professional moms who want flexible, legitimate work-from-home opportunities. Over 10,000 entrepreneurs and small business owners have already trusted her platform to find dependable virtual professionals who bring not just skill but passion, commitment, and confidence into every role. What makes Lesley’s work so unique? Unlike the mega career sites, HireMyMom.com offers a personalized concierge service that hand-selects candidates so you aren’t overwhelmed with hundreds of resumes. This boutique approach empowers small business owners to scale their teams with confidence, while giving moms the chance to step back into the workforce in a way that honors their families and their skills. And Lesley isn’t stopping there—her new venture, HireThyNeighbor.com, set to launch in 2025, will take her mission even further by creating local opportunities that build stronger communities. Whether you’re a business owner looking for the right people to fuel your growth or a mom ready to embrace flexible, fulfilling work, this conversation will inspire you to think differently about confidence, calling, and collaboration. Press play and discover how Lesley Pyle is changing the future of work—one confident mom and one growing business at a time.   🔗 Connect with Lesley Pyle Website: HireMyMom.com LinkedIn: Lesley Pyle     🌴 Ready to take this work deeper? Tara’s upcoming Christian women’s retreat in Cabo (January 16-19, 2026) is a luxury, spirit-led experience designed to help you realign, recharge, and step boldly into your divine calling. Spots are filling quickly, learn more here!   ✨ 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.   Follow our host, Tara LaFon Gooch: Book: How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power is available on Amazon. Grab your copy today for a confident tomorrow! Speaker Community: Join Tara's global speaker community and step on stage with confidence: Talk Your Way to the Top LinkedIn: Follow Tara LaFon Gooch on LinkedIn Website: Visit Tara's website to learn more about her work: TaraLafonGooch.com Branding Services: Want to grow your brand and expand it massively? Visit Tara's company website to learn about our services: BestBranding.Solutions   Hire Tara to speak at your next event! 

Can You Have True Confidence in a Broken Retirement System?   Most people are following the same wealth-building advice they’ve heard for decades — work hard, save in your 401(k), and hope it’s enough for retirement. But what if everything you’ve been told is wrong? In this episode of GRASP Confidence, host Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Bill Fairman — co-founder of Carolina Capital Management and Carolina Hard Money — to reveal why the retirement system is broken and how the path to real financial confidence begins with rethinking everything you know about wealth. Bill’s expertise comes from over 30 years of helping accredited investors generate consistent passive income through real estate-backed lending — a strategy that bypasses Wall Street’s volatility and puts you in control. As a respected voice in the private lending industry, Bill serves on the Governmental Affairs Committee for the American Association of Private Lenders, where he’s written white papers for congressional members on pending legislation. His message is clear: “If your money isn’t working for you while you sleep, you’re doing it wrong.” Imagine having a portfolio that pays you steady, predictable income without relying on a broken retirement model. Picture building wealth with confidence, knowing your investments are secured by tangible assets — not speculation. Bill reminds us, “Generational wealth isn’t just about being rich — it’s about creating a legacy that lasts.” In this conversation, you’ll learn how to identify trustworthy opportunities, avoid costly mistakes, and finally invest in a way that aligns with both your goals and your values. If you’re ready to challenge outdated advice, protect your financial future, and build wealth you can truly have confidence in, this episode will change the way you think about retirement forever. Tune in now to learn how to create a financial legacy rooted in trust, strategy, and lasting impact.   Here are 4 powerful quotes from our interview: "Part of the big, beautiful bill that was just passed actually has some language in it about doing private equity within a 401(k) — this gives people an opportunity to invest like the ultra-wealthy do." "Our biggest problem with people not having confidence in doing their own investing is that we don’t teach financial literacy in high school — and rarely in college." "Now they teach doctors how to be great clinicians, but they don’t teach them squat about the business part of it — or the financial side." "Our retirement system is broken. They teach you to save through stocks and bonds, accumulate a certain amount, and hope you die before you run out of money. That’s not the way you should retire."   Connect with Bill & Support his work: https://billf360.com     🌴 Ready to take this work deeper? Tara’s upcoming Christian women’s retreat in Cabo (January 16-19, 2026) is a luxury, spirit-led experience designed to help you realign, recharge, and step boldly into your divine calling. Spots are filling quickly, learn more here!   ✨ 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.   Follow our host, Tara LaFon Gooch: Book: How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power is available on Amazon. Grab your copy today for a confident tomorrow! Speaker Community: Join Tara's global speaker community and step on stage with confidence: Talk Your Way to the Top LinkedIn: Follow Tara LaFon Gooch on LinkedIn Website: Visit Tara's website to learn more about her work: TaraLafonGooch.com Branding Services: Want to grow your brand and expand it massively? Visit Tara's company website to learn about our services: BestBranding.Solutions   Hire Tara to speak at your next event! 

What if you stopped trying to be everything to everyone and started owning your lane like a Ferrari on the open road?   On this episode of GRASP Confidence, we welcome the unstoppable Princess Paula, a keynote speaker, networking strategist, and digital marketing powerhouse who has spent over 20 years helping businesses, nonprofits, and organizations accelerate their impact. Through her signature keynote Be the Ferrari, Paula inspires leaders to “embrace abundance, reject the scarcity mindset, and unapologetically stand out.” From her roots in Ontario, Canada, to stages across the globe, she’s mastered the art of combining humor, storytelling, and actionable insights to transform how people think about their personal and professional value. In this high-energy conversation, Paula reveals why you should think like a diamond, not a commodity, and how to create an authentic brand that commands respect and attention. As she puts it: “The real lesson is to pay attention to what you’re good at, what other people aren’t naturally good at, and just own your lane.” We talk about abundance vs. scarcity, knowing your worth, and why it’s okay—actually, essential—not to be for everyone. If you’re ready to step out of the traffic of comparison and into the fast lane of confidence, this episode is your green light. Tune in, take notes, and start building your brand like the rare diamond it is.   Visit Paula's website to book her to speak!   🎧 Listen now. Own your lane. Think like a diamond.     🌴 Ready to take this work deeper? Tara’s upcoming Christian women’s retreat in Cabo (January 16-19, 2026) is a luxury, spirit-led experience designed to help you realign, recharge, and step boldly into your divine calling. Spots are filling quickly, learn more here!   ✨ 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.   Follow our host, Tara LaFon Gooch: Book: How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power is available on Amazon. Grab your copy today for a confident tomorrow! Speaker Community: Join Tara's global speaker community and step on stage with confidence: Talk Your Way to the Top LinkedIn: Follow Tara LaFon Gooch on LinkedIn Website: Visit Tara's website to learn more about her work: TaraLafonGooch.com Branding Services: Want to grow your brand and expand it massively? Visit Tara's company website to learn about our services: BestBranding.Solutions   Hire Tara to speak at your next event! 

Thinking About Writing Your Story? Here’s How to Publish with Purpose   What happens when a pioneering tech CEO, now a 6X author and faith-driven entrepreneur, steps boldly into a publishing empire rooted in purpose? You get Liza Marie Garcia whose remarkable story from software engineer to global changemaker will leave you inspired and re-centered in your own divine calling. In this transformational episode, Liza shares how she built and sold her tech firm, mentors entrepreneurs through Tampa Bay Wave, and now helps leaders turn their messages into meaningful books through CEO Book Publishing. But this episode goes far beyond business—it’s about resilience, obedience, and kingdom legacy. Liza’s story is proof that God doesn’t just redeem seasons; He repurposes them. You’ll walk away feeling called higher, whether you’re leading in the marketplace or navigating a personal season of refinement.    Here are some powerful quotes from our episode: “God told me: ‘I’ve made you for influence—but not in the way you thought.’” “I had to be broken to learn how to lead from obedience rather than performance.” “When you publish a book, you’re stewarding your story. It’s not just ink on a page—it’s your testimony, your legacy.”   If you’re ready to lead boldly, live obediently, and leave stronger than you started, this episode is for you. Subscribe to GRASP Confidence on your favorite podcast platform & leave a 5-star review on Apple if it spoke to your spirit.   🎧 Listen now and tag us with your biggest takeaway!   Follow Liza and support her work! Company Page LinkedIn Instagram Podcast     🌴 Ready to take this work deeper? Tara’s upcoming Christian women’s retreat in Cabo (January 16-19, 2026) is a luxury, spirit-led experience designed to help you realign, recharge, and step boldly into your divine calling. Spots are filling quickly, learn more here!   ✨ 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.   Follow our host, Tara LaFon Gooch: Book: How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power is available on Amazon. Grab your copy today for a confident tomorrow! Speaker Community: Join Tara's global speaker community and step on stage with confidence: Talk Your Way to the Top LinkedIn: Follow Tara LaFon Gooch on LinkedIn Website: Visit Tara's website to learn more about her work: TaraLafonGooch.com Branding Services: Want to grow your brand and expand it massively? Visit Tara's company website to learn about our services: BestBranding.Solutions   Hire Tara to speak at your next event! 

How Clarity, Curiosity, and Coaching Unlock Your Next Chapter What happens when a high-achieving consultant with global experience realizes that success on paper doesn’t equal fulfillment? In this deeply reflective and refreshingly honest conversation, executive coach and former Big 4 partner Gary Nowak sits down with Tara to explore what it really takes to transition from achievement to alignment. After two decades leading top-tier consulting teams across the U.S., China, and Australia, Gary reached a pivotal crossroads—one where the next step wasn’t about climbing higher, but going deeper. Now as the host of Coffee House Coaching and a trusted coach to high-performers, Gary helps others navigate the messy middle of career reinvention with clarity, humor, and humility. This episode dives into the challenges of letting go of identity tied to work, the quiet power of presence, and the boldness it takes to ask better questions—not just of others, but of yourself. If you’ve ever found yourself successful yet unfulfilled, this conversation will meet you right where you are.   Here are 3 powerful quotes from our interview: “We get so wrapped up in being busy, but we don’t ask ourselves—what do I really want?” “You have to let go of what’s behind you to be curious enough to discover what’s ahead.” “Sometimes the best thing I can do as a coach is shut up and hold the space.”   Whether you’re at the top of your game or quietly questioning what’s next, Gary’s insights will challenge your perspective and reawaken your sense of purpose. This episode is a guidepost for leaders who crave more than success—they want meaning, impact, and freedom to evolve. Listen now to this powerful episode of GRASP Confidence. If it resonates with your journey, we invite you to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone else who’s navigating their next chapter. Because sometimes, the most courageous thing you can do is pause and ask yourself: “What do I really want now?”   Connect with Gary on LinkedIn Follow Gary's podcast, Coffee House Coaching and support his work!     🌴 Ready to take this work deeper? Tara’s upcoming Christian women’s retreat in Cabo (January 16-19, 2026) is a luxury, spirit-led experience designed to help you realign, recharge, and step boldly into your divine calling. Spots are filling quickly, learn more here!   ✨ 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.   Follow our host, Tara LaFon Gooch: Book: How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power is available on Amazon. Grab your copy today for a confident tomorrow! Speaker Community: Join Tara's global speaker community and step on stage with confidence: Talk Your Way to the Top LinkedIn: Follow Tara LaFon Gooch on LinkedIn Website: Visit Tara's website to learn more about her work: TaraLafonGooch.com Branding Services: Want to grow your brand and expand it massively? Visit Tara's company website to learn about our services: BestBranding.Solutions   Hire Tara to speak at your next event! 

Have you ever felt stuck in patterns you can’t explain—reacting, retreating, or second-guessing yourself in your relationships, career, or even parenting?   What if the root of your adult struggles isn’t a lack of skill or willpower… but unmet needs from childhood quietly directing your life? In this transformative episode of GRASP Confidence, I sit down with the deeply wise and soul-grounded Dr. Uejin Kim—board-certified child and adult psychiatrist, entrepreneur, podcast host, and woman of faith. With clinical expertise and compassionate vulnerability, Dr. Kim unpacks how childhood trauma, whether overt or subtle, creates lasting imprints that shape our identity, our confidence, and the way we show up in the world. From business burnout to parenting overwhelm, from perfectionism to people-pleasing—Dr. Kim walks us through how these patterns often originate in unhealed parts of ourselves. But there is hope. Healing isn’t about fixing what’s broken—it’s about nurturing what was neglected. If you've ever wondered why you're so hard on yourself... why certain triggers make you feel small or unworthy... or why success sometimes feels empty despite all you've achieved—this episode will speak directly to your soul. Dr. Kim shares faith-based wisdom, grounded psychological insight, and a call to be still, to reconnect with your God-given worth, and to reclaim the wholeness that has always been within you. This isn’t just a conversation—it’s an invitation to pause, reflect, and begin again from a place of compassion and truth. Ready to explore your healing journey with grace and power? Watch Dr. Kim’s free webinar: www.uejinkim.com/bestilltogether Learn more at: www.uejinkim.com Follow her journey & resources: https://linktr.ee/druejinkim Let this episode be the first step toward unlearning the survival patterns—and finally stepping into the confident, healed, purpose-driven life you were made for.   🎧 Listen now. Be inspired. Choose confidence and healing.     🌴 Ready to take this work deeper? Tara’s upcoming Christian women’s retreat in Cabo (January 16-19, 2026) is a luxury, spirit-led experience designed to help you realign, recharge, and step boldly into your divine calling. Spots are filling quickly, learn more here!   ✨ 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.   Follow our host, Tara LaFon Gooch: Book: How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power is available on Amazon. Grab your copy today for a confident tomorrow! Speaker Community: Join Tara's global speaker community and step on stage with confidence: Talk Your Way to the Top LinkedIn: Follow Tara LaFon Gooch on LinkedIn Website: Visit Tara's website to learn more about her work: TaraLafonGooch.com Branding Services: Want to grow your brand and expand it massively? Visit Tara's company website to learn about our services: BestBranding.Solutions   Hire Tara to speak at your next event! 

What if feeling stuck was actually the starting point of your greatest transformation?   In this episode of GRASP Confidence, host Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Kristine Steinberg, visionary executive coach and founder of Kismet, whose bold, behavioral coaching approach has helped shape leaders at Microsoft, Bain, Chanel, LinkedIn, and beyond. For over 23 years, Kristine has worked with CEOs, executives, and high-potential leaders who have outward success—but inward stagnation. Through deep clarity work, she guides them to reconnect with their highest selves, shift limiting patterns, and step fully into their power. We explore what it truly means to go from stuck to clear; not through hustle, but through presence, alignment, and aligned action. Kristine shares stories of breakthrough moments, radical career pivots, and the messy middle between self-doubt and transformation. Through the GRASP lens—Gratitude, Responsibility, Action, Sight, and Purpose—you’ll hear how high performers evolve not by pushing harder, but by getting radically honest about what’s no longer working. If you’ve been chasing success but still feel unfulfilled, this episode is your invitation to pause—and get clear.   Follow Kristine on LinkedIn Visit Kristine's Website & Learn More About Her Work!   🎧 Tune in to discover how clarity isn’t a luxury, it’s the launchpad to purpose-driven leadership.     🌴 Ready to take this work deeper? Tara’s upcoming Christian women’s retreat in Cabo (January 16-19, 2026) is a luxury, spirit-led experience designed to help you realign, recharge, and step boldly into your divine calling. Spots are filling quickly, learn more here!   ✨ 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.   Follow our host, Tara LaFon Gooch: Book: How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power is available on Amazon. Grab your copy today for a confident tomorrow! Speaker Community: Join Tara's global speaker community and step on stage with confidence: Talk Your Way to the Top LinkedIn: Follow Tara LaFon Gooch on LinkedIn Website: Visit Tara's website to learn more about her work: TaraLafonGooch.com Branding Services: Want to grow your brand and expand it massively? Visit Tara's company website to learn about our services: BestBranding.Solutions   Hire Tara to speak at your next event! 

What if the moment that nearly took your life was the one that finally gave it back? In this deeply inspiring episode of GRASP Confidence, host Tara LaFon Gooch welcomes Mindy McManus, M.Ed., PCC—a Christian executive coach, former Mayo Clinic professor, and the powerhouse behind Mindy’s Executive Coaching. With over 19 years of experience developing emotionally intelligent, mission-driven leaders, Mindy brings more than credentials; she brings conviction, clarity, and Christ-centered wisdom. Mindy shares her powerful near-death experience and how it became the divine wake-up call she didn’t know she needed. From leading healthcare executives through high-stakes transitions to helping women rediscover their God-given identity, Mindy’s story is a testament to what’s possible when faith becomes your foundation and confidence becomes your calling. We dive into what it truly means to lead like Jesus, how to embrace transitions with courage, and why high performers must learn to pause, listen, and surrender. Whether you're seeking alignment in your career or healing in your heart, this episode will stir your spirit and ignite your purpose. You’ll walk away with renewed faith, practical leadership wisdom, and the reminder that your calling isn’t behind you—it’s rising within you.   🎧 Tune in now and discover what it means to GRASP Confidence through gratitude, responsibility, action, sight, and purpose.   Follow Mindy on LinkedIn and Facebook Visit Mindy's Website & Contact Her for Christian Executive Coaching     🌴 Ready to take this work deeper? Tara’s upcoming Christian women’s retreat in Cabo (January 16-19, 2026) is a luxury, spirit-led experience designed to help you realign, recharge, and step boldly into your divine calling. Spots are filling quickly, learn more here!   ✨ 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.   Follow our host, Tara LaFon Gooch: Book: How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power is available on Amazon. Grab your copy today for a confident tomorrow! Speaker Community: Join Tara's global speaker community and step on stage with confidence: Talk Your Way to the Top LinkedIn: Follow Tara LaFon Gooch on LinkedIn Website: Visit Tara's website to learn more about her work: TaraLafonGooch.com Branding Services: Want to grow your brand and expand it massively? Visit Tara's company website to learn about our services: BestBranding.Solutions   Hire Tara to speak at your next event! 

What happens when the spotlight fades, the money disappears, and you’re left facing the storm alone?   What happens when everything you’ve built comes crashing down—and you’re left with nothing but your faith and the will to survive? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Marques Ogden—former NFL offensive lineman, 8-figure entrepreneur, 5X bestselling author, international keynote speaker, executive coach, and host of a top 0.05% global podcast—to hear the remarkable story behind the headlines. At the height of his career, Marques had it all: fame, fortune, and influence. But one catastrophic business decision sent it all spiraling. Within months, he went from owning a multi-million-dollar construction firm to sweeping floors for $8.25 an hour. Public failure. Humiliation. Financial devastation. Everything that once defined him—gone. But this isn’t a story of defeat. It’s a story of what happens when you stop running from adversity—and start facing it like a buffalo charging into the storm. Marques shares the mindset shifts, spiritual revelations, and inner battles he faced on the journey back—not to the same level of success, but to something deeper: identity, purpose, and unshakable faith. He offers insight on what real leadership looks like when you’re stripped of titles, ego, and applause—and how failure can become the forge for your greatest transformation.   In this episode, you’ll learn: The hidden costs of success and how to rebuild when you hit rock bottom How faith, humility, and hard truth created the foundation for a new beginning The power of taking full responsibility—even when it hurts Why resilience isn’t just about surviving—but choosing to rise, again and again How the buffalo mindset can help you lead with courage, clarity, and conviction   This is more than an interview—it’s a wake-up call for anyone walking through their own storm. Whether you’re navigating loss, burnout, failure, or fear, Marques’ story reminds us that sometimes God allows the fall to awaken the rise. And if you’re willing to face it—there’s purpose waiting on the other side of your pain.   Visit Marques's website to learn more! Listen to Get Authentic With Marques Ogden today.     🎧 Listen now. Be inspired. Choose confidence.     🌴 Ready to take this work deeper? Tara’s upcoming Christian women’s retreat in Cabo (January 16-19, 2026) is a luxury, spirit-led experience designed to help you realign, recharge, and step boldly into your divine calling. Spots are filling quickly, learn more here!   ✨ 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.   Follow our host, Tara LaFon Gooch: Book: How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power is available on Amazon. Grab your copy today for a confident tomorrow! Speaker Community: Join Tara's global speaker community and step on stage with confidence: Talk Your Way to the Top LinkedIn: Follow Tara LaFon Gooch on LinkedIn Website: Visit Tara's website to learn more about her work: TaraLafonGooch.com Branding Services: Want to grow your brand and expand it massively? Visit Tara's company website to learn about our services: BestBranding.Solutions   Hire Tara to speak at your next event! 

What does it take to go from mixing skincare products at your kitchen table to running a multimillion-dollar global brand?   In this episode of GRASP Confidence, Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Jacine Greenwood, the visionary founder and CEO of Roccoco Botanicals—the fastest-growing beauty company in the Asia Pacific and the only Australian brand to receive the prestigious Alle’ Award for cosmetic innovation. Known as The Fairy-Godmother of Skin, Jacine is a globally awarded cosmetic chemist whose rebellious approach to skincare has redefined what’s possible in the beauty industry. Fueled by a deeply personal mission to heal her own and her children’s chronic skin conditions, Jacine pioneered 94–100% natural botanical formulations that outperform traditional cosmeceuticals—and built an empire in the process.   In this powerful conversation, Jacine opens up about: The early struggles that sparked her mission Why she chose to break all the rules of traditional beauty How confidence and conviction shaped her entrepreneurial journey What it really takes to innovate in a saturated market The leadership mindset behind Roccoco’s explosive growth Her advice for women ready to disrupt their own industries   Whether you’re an entrepreneur, a leader, or someone searching for the confidence to follow your calling, Jacine’s story is proof that purpose-driven rebellion can create massive impact.   Follow Jacine on Facebook Follow Jacine on LinkedIn Learn more about Roccoco Botanicals here!     🎧 Listen now. Be inspired. Choose confidence.     🌴 Ready to take this work deeper? Tara’s upcoming Christian women’s retreat in Cabo (January 16-19, 2026) is a luxury, spirit-led experience designed to help you realign, recharge, and step boldly into your divine calling. Spots are filling quickly, learn more here!   ✨ 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.   Follow our host, Tara LaFon Gooch: Book: How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power is available on Amazon. Grab your copy today for a confident tomorrow! Speaker Community: Join Tara's global speaker community and step on stage with confidence: Talk Your Way to the Top LinkedIn: Follow Tara LaFon Gooch on LinkedIn Website: Visit Tara's website to learn more about her work: TaraLafonGooch.com Branding Services: Want to grow your brand and expand it massively? Visit Tara's company website to learn about our services: BestBranding.Solutions   Hire Tara to speak at your next event! 

🎙️ He Was Called Trash and a Loser, Now He Fights with God-Given Confidence and Purpose   This is one of the most meaningful conversations I’ve ever had on GRASP Confidence, because today’s guest isn’t just a storyteller with an incredible testimony—he is a very dear friend of mine. David Mulldune’s journey is raw, unfiltered, and heartbreakingly real. He grew up in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, labeled “poor white trash,” the oldest of three children living in poverty so extreme his mother had to place them in orphanages just to give them a chance at an education.   David’s early life was marked by pain and chaos: Being separated from his family at a young age Joining a gang by 11 and seeing violence firsthand Sleeping in abandoned houses and cars Staring down a future of crime, violence, and hopelessness   He was kicked out of high school, lived on the streets, cycled through juvenile hall, and was called “loser” more times than he could count. Society had written him off completely. But God didn’t. When David was just a boy, someone took him to a Billy Graham Crusade. There, he asked Jesus to save him and even though he didn’t fully understand it then, that moment planted a seed that would grow through every dark chapter that followed. He went on to serve in the Marines during Vietnam, enduring unimaginable loss and trauma, watching friends die in combat, and questioning everything he thought he knew about survival, leadership, and morality. David’s story is not just one of survival, it’s one of radical redemption. Even now, as he faces what many would call the ultimate test—an incurable cancer diagnosis—David is living out his purpose with unwavering faith and unbreakable confidence. He’s not just telling people about Christ’s power to transform a life—he’s showing them. He is the embodiment of the truth that your past does not define you.  This episode is a testament to what real, gritty, humble confidence looks like. It’s not about titles, accolades, or polished leadership. It’s about the courage to surrender, the strength to obey, and the grace to serve even in life’s hardest battles.   In this powerful conversation, you’ll hear: ✅ The unfiltered reality of David’s early life in poverty, violence, and street gangs ✅ How a simple moment of faith at a Billy Graham Crusade became the seed of hope ✅ His brutal experience in Vietnam and the crisis of faith and ethics it created ✅ The spiritual battle between selfish ambition and servant leadership ✅ How he is facing incurable cancer with rock-solid faith, purpose, and confidence in God   David is not just a guest on this show, he is someone I admire deeply, and someone I’m honored to call a friend. His story is one of the most moving and convicting I’ve ever heard, and I truly believe everyone needs to hear it. If you’re a high performer, a leader, or someone striving to live with purpose, this episode will challenge you to look at your own life through the lens of God’s calling.   👉 Connect with David: Please take a moment to connect with David Mulldune on LinkedIn. He would love to hear from you, pray for you, and share more of his journey: David Mulldune on LinkedIn   ✅ Hire David to speak at your next event: If you want your team, congregation, or audience to hear a message that is raw, real, and filled with life-changing truth—David is the speaker you need. His testimony will move hearts, inspire faith, and redefine what true confidence and leadership look like.   Reach out and invite him to share his incredible story at your next event.   🎧 Listen now. Be inspired. Choose confidence.       🌴 Ready to take this work deeper? Tara’s upcoming Christian women’s retreat in Cabo (January 2026) is a luxury, spirit-led experience designed to help you realign, recharge, and step boldly into your divine calling. Spots are filling quickly, learn more here!   ✨ 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.   Follow our host, Tara LaFon Gooch: Book: How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power is available on Amazon. Grab your copy today for a confident tomorrow! Speaker Community: Join Tara's global speaker community and step on stage with confidence: Talk Your Way to the Top LinkedIn: Follow Tara LaFon Gooch on LinkedIn Website: Visit Tara's website to learn more about her work: TaraLafonGooch.com Branding Services: Want to grow your brand and expand it massively? Visit Tara's company website to learn about our services: BestBranding.Solutions   Hire Tara to speak at your next event! 

We live in a world that’s more connected than ever, yet so many of us feel isolated, anxious, and deeply alone.   In this compelling episode of GRASP Confidence, host Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Dr. Lindsay Frey, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, entrepreneur, speaker, podcast host, and founder of Finding Hope Wellness Center in Florida. Dr. Frey has dedicated her career to helping children, teens, and young adults navigate anxiety, ADHD, depression, self-esteem challenges, and disconnection in an always-on, digitally connected world. As the leader of a thriving group practice, she combines evidence-based therapy, parenting support, and psychological evaluations with empathy and understanding—meeting people exactly where they are. But her mission goes far beyond the therapy room. Dr. Frey curates international wellness retreats that create space for true rest, reflection, and meaningful human connection. As the host of Mental Health Without Borders: The Global Wellness Podcast, she interviews therapists around the world to uncover diverse, culturally grounded approaches to healing and balance.   In this episode, Dr. Frey shares: ✨ Why so many feel lonely despite constant connection ✨ How therapy and retreats can foster true belonging ✨ Practical strategies for supporting youth mental health ✨ The role of faith, travel, and purpose in her work ✨ How global perspectives can transform our approach to wellness If you’re craving real connection, practical wisdom, and hope in a disconnected world, this conversation is for you.   📌 Connect with Dr. Lindsay Frey: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lindsay-frey-psyd Website: https://findinghopewellnesscenter.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/drlindsayfrey Podcast: https://theglobalwellnesspodcast.buzzsprout.com Office Address: Finding Hope Wellness Center, 4955 Van Dyke Road, Lutz, Florida 33558     🌴 Ready to take this work deeper? Tara’s upcoming Christian women’s retreat in Cabo (January 2026) is a luxury, spirit-led experience designed to help you realign, recharge, and step boldly into your divine calling. Spots are filling quickly, learn more here!   ✨ 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.   Follow our host, Tara LaFon Gooch: Book: How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power is available on Amazon. Grab your copy today for a confident tomorrow! Speaker Community: Join Tara's global speaker community and step on stage with confidence: Talk Your Way to the Top LinkedIn: Follow Tara LaFon Gooch on LinkedIn Website: Visit Tara's website to learn more about her work: TaraLafonGooch.com Branding Services: Want to grow your brand and expand it massively? Visit Tara's company website to learn about our services: BestBranding.Solutions   Hire Tara to speak at your next event! 

What does it really take to build a company that impacts thousands and do it with confidence, clarity, and vision?   In this powerful episode of GRASP Confidence, host Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Besnik Vrellaku, the founder and CEO of Salesflow.io—a breakthrough Go-To-Market platform transforming how B2B companies generate leads and scale with intention. Besnik’s entrepreneurial journey didn’t start with a pitch deck or a tech accelerator, it started at 16, flipping merchandise online with grit and curiosity. Since then, he’s launched 8+ MVPs, achieved a successful micro-exit, and now leads a fully remote global team that serves over 10,000 sales and marketing pros around the world. His company is trusted by names like HubSpot, Monday.com, and LaunchDarkly. But this episode goes deeper than tech; it’s about the mindset, resilience, and leadership it takes to build something that lasts. Besnik opens up about the inner work behind outer success—the fears, pivots, and bold decisions that shaped his path. You'll learn: Why confidence isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you build How to lead a high-performing remote team with heart and vision What early-stage founders often overlook when launching products Why comparison kills clarity—and how to stay grounded in your unique path His principles for growth, leadership, and long-term sustainability in SaaS Whether you're a founder, leader, or dreamer ready to step into your next level—this episode will remind you that you don’t need perfection to get started, you need conviction. 🎧 Tune in now and be inspired to take bold action toward the business, vision, and impact you’re called to create. Available on all major podcast platforms, click here to learn more! 🌐 Connect with Besnik: LinkedIn | Salesflow.io     🌴 Ready to take this work deeper? Tara’s upcoming Christian women’s retreat in Cabo (January 16-19, 2026) is a luxury, spirit-led experience designed to help you realign, recharge, and step boldly into your divine calling. Spots are filling quickly, learn more here!   Book a clarity call to see if this is your next bold step.   ✨ 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.   Follow our host, Tara LaFon Gooch: Book: How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power is available on Amazon. Grab your copy today for a confident tomorrow! Speaker Community: Join Tara's global speaker community and step on stage with confidence: Talk Your Way to the Top LinkedIn: Follow Tara LaFon Gooch on LinkedIn Website: Visit Tara's website to learn more about her work: TaraLafonGooch.com Branding Services: Want to grow your brand and expand it massively? Visit Tara's company website to learn about our services: BestBranding.Solutions   Hire Tara to speak at your next event! 

What if everything you built—the title, the business, the success—left you feeling more empty than empowered?   Despite reaching the top of his game as the former CMO of Google Play, a 3x Silicon Valley startup executive, and a bestselling author, Patrick Mork faced the kind of internal collapse no resume could cover. Behind the accolades and ambition, he hit a breaking point that forced him to confront the deeper question so many high-achieving leaders quietly wrestle with: "What if success isn’t the answer? What if I’ve been climbing the wrong mountain?" In this powerful and deeply honest episode of GRASP Confidence, Patrick returns to the show for a second time—bringing with him a level of raw truth and soul-centered leadership we rarely hear in business conversations. As the host of the brand-new podcast Mork Unfiltered (launching June 24), Patrick is no stranger to straight talk. But this conversation goes far beyond business strategy or entrepreneurial frameworks. It’s about identity, burnout, redemption—and ultimately, faith. Patrick opens up about what it really looked like to lose himself, step away from the noise, and rebuild not just a career—but a calling. He shares how rediscovering his faith became the foundation for lasting resilience, and how clarity—not hustle—became the compass for everything that followed. From the chaos of corporate life to the calm of spiritual alignment, Patrick’s story is a reminder that true confidence doesn’t come from performance—it comes from purpose. If you're a high-performing entrepreneur, CEO, consultant, speaker, or author navigating your next chapter, this episode will meet you at the intersection of breakdown and breakthrough.   You’ll walk away with powerful insights on how to: ✅ Rebuild your confidence after failure, burnout, or loss ✅ Anchor your leadership in faith, values, and clarity ✅ Stop outsourcing your worth to titles, income, or public approval ✅ Embrace resilient leadership grounded in purpose—not perfection ✅ Lead with conviction and courage—even when the path feels uncertain Whether you're scaling a business or re-centering your life, Patrick offers a roadmap to becoming truly unstoppable from the inside out. You don’t need another tactic. You need truth, alignment, and a renewed sense of why. And this conversation delivers all three.   🎧 Listen now and rediscover what it means to lead with purpose, live with conviction, and build unshakable confidence rooted in faith and resilience. 🌐 Connect with Patrick at patrickmork.com 🎙 Subscribe to his new podcast Mork Unfiltered (launching June 24!) 📲 Follow Patrick on LinkedIn and share the episode with someone who needs to hear it 💬 Leave a review on Apple or Spotify and help more leaders access the clarity they’ve been craving   Because confidence isn’t about being certain—it’s about being grounded in resilience. Let Patrick’s story remind you: Your next level doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from becoming more of who you were meant to be.     🌴 Ready to take this work deeper? Tara’s upcoming Christian women’s retreat in Cabo (January 2026) is a luxury, spirit-led experience designed to help you realign, recharge, and step boldly into your divine calling. Spots are filling quickly, learn more here!   ✨ 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.   Follow our host, Tara LaFon Gooch: Book: How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power is available on Amazon. Grab your copy today for a confident tomorrow! Speaker Community: Join Tara's global speaker community and step on stage with confidence: Talk Your Way to the Top LinkedIn: Follow Tara LaFon Gooch on LinkedIn Website: Visit Tara's website to learn more about her work: TaraLafonGooch.com Branding Services: Want to grow your brand and expand it massively? Visit Tara's company website to learn about our services: BestBranding.Solutions   Hire Tara to speak at your next event! 

Have you ever felt like you're doing everything right but still feel stuck, unseen, or like God has gone quiet? You're leading the business, following the plan, showing up strong... yet deep down, you're battling doubt, exhaustion, and a quiet ache for something more aligned, more fulfilling, and more divinely led. You're not alone and you’re not off track. In this deeply honest and empowering episode of GRASP Confidence, Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Melissa D. Whitaker—a powerhouse entrepreneur, international keynote speaker, best-selling author, and faith-fueled leader in sales, culture, and transformation. With over 30 years of success helping leaders build high-performing teams and purpose-driven businesses, Melissa gets candid about what most people won’t say: Even the most confident leaders face moments of fear, silence, and spiritual testing. Melissa shares her powerful revelation: “When the student is taking a test, the Teacher is silent.” —meaning that God isn’t absent in your hard seasons—He’s watching, waiting, and refining you. From boardrooms to spiritual breakthroughs, she reveals how your mindset can either magnify fear or unlock a faith-filled future. If you’ve ever asked: “Where is God in this?” “Why am I facing this setback again?” “How do I stay confident when everything feels uncertain?” This episode will guide you through the real, raw side of leadership and how to reconnect with your identity in Christ while showing up powerfully in the world.   You’ll learn: ✅ How to navigate seasons of silence and testing without losing confidence ✅ The mindset shifts that help you rise after setbacks and rejection ✅ How to align your business with God’s vision—not just your goals ✅ The secret to sustainable success that goes beyond revenue ✅ Why adversity is often the confirmation—not the cancellation—of your calling Melissa also shares how she integrates faith with practical leadership tools—from mindset coaching and wellness to sales strategies and DiSC assessments—offering a holistic approach for lasting growth. Whether you’re a CEO, speaker, author, or emerging faith-driven founder, this conversation will reignite your trust in the process and remind you: Confidence isn’t built in ease, it’s revealed in refinement.   👉 Connect with Melissa and explore her work: 🔗 LinkedIn: Melissa D. Whitaker 🌐 Website: melissawhitakerintl.com 🎧 Tune in now and share this episode with a fellow leader who’s in the middle of their own refining season. This message could be the confirmation they’ve been praying for.   🌴 Ready to take this work deeper? Tara’s upcoming Christian women’s retreat in Cabo (January 2026) is a luxury, spirit-led experience designed to help you realign, recharge, and step boldly into your divine calling. Spots are filling quickly, learn more here!   ✨ 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.   Follow our host, Tara LaFon Gooch: Book: How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power is available on Amazon. Grab your copy today for a confident tomorrow! Speaker Community: Join Tara's global speaker community and step on stage with confidence: Talk Your Way to the Top LinkedIn: Follow Tara LaFon Gooch on LinkedIn Website: Visit Tara's website to learn more about her work: TaraLafonGooch.com Branding Services: Want to grow your brand and expand it massively? Visit Tara's company website to learn about our services: BestBranding.Solutions   Hire Tara to speak at your next event! 

What if the greatest personal development path wasn’t in a book or course—but in the bold decision to build something from your soul?   Keocha (K.) LaFleur-Anders is not just a serial entrepreneur—she’s a creative force, a TEDx curator, and a visionary leader using media and storytelling to create lasting impact. As the founder of Coffee Milk Media, a social impact strategy and storytelling agency, and Chestnut Publishing House, K. helps leaders bring their purpose to life through words, wellness, and meaningful visibility. In this rich and deeply reflective episode of GRASP Confidence, K. pulls back the curtain on her own journey and invites us into a conversation that is as vulnerable as it is empowering. We explore how entrepreneurship is the ultimate mirror, reflecting back our fears, beliefs, and deepest truths. She shares how building multiple businesses stretched her identity, tested her mindset, and ultimately became the greatest path of personal development. We also dive into: The mindset shifts needed to embrace money as a tool for impact—not a source of shame The non-negotiable role of gratitude in creating sustainable success, especially for women leaders How creative wellness and storytelling can transform not just brands, but lives What it really takes to become a thought leader who leads with care, clarity, and confidence As the executive producer of TEDxRound Rock Women, K. is no stranger to elevating women’s voices on powerful stages. Her work bridges the worlds of creative strategy, community healing, and purpose-led entrepreneurship—and her perspective is both grounded and visionary. Whether you're a purpose-driven entrepreneur, an emerging thought leader, or simply someone navigating your next chapter with faith and intention—this conversation will speak directly to your soul.   🌴 Ready to take this work deeper? Tara’s upcoming Christian women’s retreat in Cabo (January 2026) is a luxury, spirit-led experience designed to help you realign, recharge, and step boldly into your divine calling. Spots are filling quickly, learn more here!   ✨ 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.   Follow our host, Tara LaFon Gooch: Book: How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power is available on Amazon. Grab your copy today for a confident tomorrow! Speaker Community: Join Tara's global speaker community and step on stage with confidence: Talk Your Way to the Top LinkedIn: Follow Tara LaFon Gooch on LinkedIn Website: Visit Tara's website to learn more about her work: TaraLafonGooch.com Branding Services: Want to grow your brand and expand it massively? Visit Tara's company website to learn about our services: BestBranding.Solutions   Hire Tara to speak at your next event! 

Stuck in Your Head? Here’s How to Break Free and Lead Boldly   Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in your own head—questioning your worth, second-guessing your next move, or waiting for permission to rise? In this powerful episode of GRASP Confidence, host Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with transformational leader and international speaker Claudia Wyatt, also known as The Enthusiasm Ignitor and Self-Doubt Eraser. With over 20 years of experience in confidence coaching, cognitive behavioral tools, and purpose-driven leadership, Claudia shares how to silence the inner critic, follow your inner compass, and live with unstoppable confidence. Together, they unpack: What’s really holding women back from walking in purpose How to conquer imposter syndrome and lead authentically Why belief in yourself is the first step to breakthrough Practical ways to build confidence rooted in identity and truth   Whether you’re an executive leader or someone who knows they’re called for more—this conversation will speak directly to your soul.   🌴 Ready to take this work deeper? Tara’s upcoming Christian women’s retreat in Cabo (January 2026) is a luxury, spirit-led experience designed to help you realign, recharge, and step boldly into your divine calling. Spots are filling quickly, learn more here!   ✨ 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.   Follow our host, Tara LaFon Gooch: Book: How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power is available on Amazon. Grab your copy today for a confident tomorrow! Speaker Community: Join Tara's global speaker community and step on stage with confidence: Talk Your Way to the Top LinkedIn: Follow Tara LaFon Gooch on LinkedIn Website: Visit Tara's website to learn more about her work: TaraLafonGooch.com Branding Services: Want to grow your brand and expand it massively? Visit Tara's company website to learn about our services: BestBranding.Solutions   Hire Tara to speak at your next event! 

 From Burnout to Bold Faith: Michael Price on Redefining Leadership and Success   What do you do when your success is costing you your soul? In this powerful episode of the GRASP Confidence podcast, I sit down with Michael Price, a respected corporate executive and the newly appointed President of C-Suite for Christ Charlotte chapter. Michael’s story isn’t just about corporate leadership; it’s about spiritual warfare, emotional resilience, and the bold decision to stop surviving and start surrendering. Michael opens up about the silent struggles behind the boardroom doors; his battles with depression, burnout, and even suicidal ideation. Despite the accolades and achievements, he found himself spiritually empty and emotionally spent. But through faith, perseverance, and divine redirection, Michael chose a different path: one of purpose, healing, and Kingdom-led leadership. Now on a mission to help other high-performing professionals avoid the crash-and-burn cycle, Michael is writing his first book and stepping into the spotlight as a speaker for faith-driven business leaders. He shares how God is using his past pain as a platform to ignite hope in others and why burnout doesn’t have to be the end of your story. In this episode, you’ll learn: • The hidden cost of unchecked ambition and burnout • How faith became Michael’s anchor in the darkest seasons • The truth about mental health in the corporate world and why more leaders need to speak up • What it means to build a career that honors both your calling and your well-being • Why spiritual alignment is essential for sustainable leadership This episode is for every leader who feels like they’re running on empty, secretly suffering while holding it all together on the outside. Michael’s story is a timely reminder that true strength begins when we surrender and that your breakthrough might just begin at your breaking point.   Ready to lead with confidence and faith at the center? Hit play, take notes, and share this with someone who needs the reminder: You’re not alone, and you were never meant to carry it all by yourself. 🎧 Subscribe to GRASP Confidence on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen—and don’t forget to leave a review if this episode blesses you!   ✨ 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.   Follow our host, Tara LaFon Gooch: Book: How To GRASP Confidence & Own Your Power is available on Amazon. Grab your copy today for a confident tomorrow! Speaker Community: Join Tara's global speaker community and step on stage with confidence: Talk Your Way to the Top LinkedIn: Follow Tara LaFon Gooch on LinkedIn Website: Visit Tara's website to learn more about her work: TaraLafonGooch.com Branding Services: Want to grow your brand and expand it massively? Visit Tara's company website to learn about our services: BestBranding.Solutions   Hire Tara to speak at your next event!