Be Who You Came To Be with Tara Renze
The Be Who You Came to Be Podcast is an empowering platform designed to showcase ordinary people doing extraordinary things, inspiring listeners to embrace their authenticity, unlock their emotional and positive intelligence, and step into their fullest potential. Rooted in Tara’s trademarked mantra, “Be Who You Came to Be,” the podcast will blend heartfelt storytelling, actionable insights, and thought-provoking conversations to help listeners create, own, and live the life they desire.
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If 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 2026
New episodes dropping every Friday!
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When 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 ...
What 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.
Feeling 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 organizat...
Feeling 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.
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What 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...
In 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 ...
What 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 resil...
This 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...
What 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...
Are 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 y...
What 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...
Have 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 con...
What’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, an...
Have 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/book
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What 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....
Has 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!
Joe 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 here
New episodes dropping every Friday!
This 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:
What’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...
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