Ep. 19 - Beyond the Mask – Unlearning Perfection, Rebuilding Confidence, and Leading with Authenticity with Erin Tarr

What if the key to raising confident kids is first healing your own self-doubt? We explore how modeling confidence, emotional regulation, and core values can transform not just our children—but ourselves.

In this episode of Beyond the Quo, host Stacey Luces sits down with Erin Tarr—bestselling author, confidence coach, and sought-after speaker—to explore the complexities of building meaningful relationships, parenting young adults, and cultivating confidence in both youth and adults.
Erin introduces her Social Sweet Shop framework, a game-changing approach to understanding relationships—identifying true connections, avoiding toxic dynamics, and fostering intentional friendships. Together, they unpack strategies for parenting with core values, navigating regrets, and leading with confidence in our personal and professional lives.
Whether you're raising teenagers, leading a team, or working through personal growth, this episode offers powerful insights on redefining success, living authentically, and leading courageously.


🎧 In this episode:
• 01:58 Parenting Young Adults: Challenges and Strategies
• 04:18 Core Values and Family Dynamics
• 12:47 Building Confidence in Teens and Ourselves
• 18:35 The Social Sweet Shop Framework
• 24:23 Building Deep Friendships
• 25:01 Identifying True Friends
• 29:59 Impact of Toxic Relationships
• 35:53 Navigating Hard Conversations with Kids
💡 Key Takeaways:
• Parenting Young Adults is About Coaching, Not Control – Learn how to guide without micromanaging, ensuring your kids develop autonomy and confidence.
• Relationships Need Intention & Clarity – Erin’s Social Sweet Shop framework helps identify who belongs in your inner circle and who doesn’t.
• Confidence is Built Through Action – Growth happens when we step into discomfort and model resilience for the next generation.
• Your Energy Affects Your Relationships – Boundaries, self-care, and emotional regulation impact how we connect with others, including our kids.
• It’s Never Too Late to Repair Relationships – Whether with children, friends, or colleagues, showing up with humility and curiosity can transform connections.
You’ve already done the quo—now it’s time to go beyond.
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✨ Connect with Stacey Luces:
🌍 Website: staceyluces.com/podcast
📍 Instagram: @stacey.luces
Stacey Luces is a reinvention strategist, leadership coach, and keynote speaker dedicated to helping high-achieving women break free from burnout, redefine success, and lead authentically. As the founder of The Living Beyond Movement, she empowers women to step into their power, embrace their purpose, and create lives of impact and fulfillment.
✨ Connect with Erin Tarr:
📍 Website: erintarr.com
📍 Instagram: @erintarrspeaks
📍 LinkedIn: Erin Tarr, Confidence Coach