Ep. 55 – Reinvention, Resilience & Realness: Tanya Memme on Fame, Fire, and Finding Her Voice

In this powerful episode of The Finding Purpose Podcast, Adam Vohra sits down with Tanya Memme, a celebrated TV host, lifestyle expert, and Miss World Canada turned transformational coach. You may recognize her from A&E’s Sell This House, the Hallmark Channel, or DirectTV campaigns—but behind the on-camera career is a journey marked by deep reinvention, resilience, and a bold return to self.

Tanya opens up about her rise through pageantry, the reality of working in Hollywood, and how her identity became tangled in achievement and appearance. But it’s what happened when the cameras stopped rolling—and when a wildfire nearly took her life—that sparked a new chapter. In this conversation, she shares the full story of losing her home in the 2024 California wildfires, the grief that followed, and how she turned that trauma into fuel for something greater.

Today, Tanya is on a mission to help others become their most authentic selves through her program, Mastering the Spotlight. She speaks candidly about breaking free from ego, navigating social media without shame, and rebuilding from the inside out. This is an episode for anyone craving permission to start over, speak their truth, and lead with love.

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🔑 Key Takeaways

• True authenticity often requires unlearning everything you thought you had to be.

• Grief isn’t just about death—it’s also about life transitions and lost versions of yourself.

• Confidence on camera is more about connection than perfection.

• Ego can be a trap disguised as ambition—humility creates real impact.

• Tragedy can be the spark for transformation if you're willing to sit in the discomfort.

• When you lead with heart instead of performance, you change lives—including your own.

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💬 Quotes to Remember

“You don’t need to be someone else to shine. You just need to be more of yourself.” – Tanya Memme
“I stepped away from ego and started stepping forward with heart.” – Tanya Memme
“If you want to pivot, you have to be willing to let go of who you were.” – Tanya Memme
“That light inside you—that’s where your purpose lives.” – Tanya Memme

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🔗 Connect with Tanya Memme

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