In Episode 2 of Season 6, Taylor and Judd sit down with Amy Tate, State Director for Government & Community Relations at TVA and a longtime champion of leadership, mentorship, and community impact. From her new favorite leadership mantra — “clarity is kindness” — to her firsthand experience navigating male-dominated spaces, Amy brings honesty, humor, and wisdom to every minute of this episode.
Amy shares how TVA’s mission of service shapes her work across 36 Mississippi counties, and how her passion for developing young leaders inspired her to launch a middle-school girls’ leadership program at Milam. She opens up about finding mentors in unexpected places, building confidence the authentic way, and why the next generation deserves to see what's possible long before they reach adulthood.
You’ll hear stories about bold career moves (including the now-famous “walk into City Hall and introduce yourself to the mayor” moment), meaningful mentorship, and the power of simply pitching the idea — even when you’re unsure of the answer.
If you’re a leader, mentor, young professional, or someone seeking a spark of courage, this conversation will inspire you to be bold, be clear, and be yourself.
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