Be Who You Came To Be with Tara Renze

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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May 2, 2025 22 mins

Are your thoughts constantly spiraling, making you doubt yourself, others, or situations? In this episode, Tara Renze explores how to stop believing the stories in your head using reality testing.

Our brains are wired to fill in the blanks—and too often, we fill them with fear, insecurity, and worst-case scenarios. Reality testing is a key emotional intelligence skill that helps us challenge those narratives and see things...

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Debt doesn’t define you—and it doesn’t have to win. In this episode of Be Who You Came to Be, Tara sits down with financial expert and Ramsey personality Jade Warshaw for a powerful and deeply honest conversation about money, identity, and what it really takes to rebuild your life from the ground up. Jade shares the full story of how she and her husband paid off $460,000 in debt over seven and a half years—not just through discipli...

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Grief isn’t a straight line—and it certainly doesn’t come with a manual. In this episode, Tara opens up about what helped her through grief (and what didn’t), sharing her personal journey after the sudden loss of her father and, more recently, her mother-in-law and a close family friend. This isn’t a how-to guide with all the perfect words. It’s a raw, honest conversation about heartbreak, healing, and the power of simply showing u...

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In this powerful episode of the Be Who You Came To Be podcast, Tara Renze sits down with the magnetic and refreshingly real Giselle Ugarte—renowned online performance coach, speaker, and unapologetic advocate for authenticity on social media. Together, they unravel the complex relationship we have with digital platforms, diving deep into how fear, comparison, and outdated narratives prevent us from showing up as our truest selves o...

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Do you struggle with the fear of judgment? In this powerful solo episode, Tara Renze shares the truth about how to stop worrying about what other people think of you — and why their opinions are none of your business. If you're ready to show up as your authentic self, without fear or apology, this conversation is for you.

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Success isn’t just about talent or luck—it’s about making the right choices, taking bold action, and showing up with confidence. But what truly sets successful women apart? In this episode of Be Who You Came to Be, Tara Renze sits down with Gail Davis, a powerhouse entrepreneur and founder of GDA Speakers, to uncover the key decisions, mindset shifts, and habits that make women unstoppable in business and life.

Founder & Preside...

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Life isn’t a race, and every experience, challenge, and success is unfolding at the right time. In this episode of Be Who You Came to Be, Tara Renze reflects on Women’s History Month and shares the advice she wishes she could give her younger self. From building confidence to embracing personal evolution, this solo episode is packed with wisdom, encouragement, and perspective for women at every stage of life.

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What if one decision could change everything? In this episode, Tara Renze sits down with DJ RanKan to talk about what it really means to bet on yourself, take risks, and chase your dreams with confidence. DJ RanKan shares his inspiring journey from following the “expected path” to forging his own way in the music industry, proving that trusting yourself is the key to unlocking the dream life you actually want.

Too often, we let fear...

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Feeling stuck in your career or personal life? Wondering if it’s too late to pivot, change paths, or rediscover your passion? It’s NOT. Reinvention isn’t about starting over—it’s about becoming more of who you were meant to be. In this episode, Tara Renze breaks down how to fearlessly reinvent yourself at any age, navigate life’s transitions, and step into your next chapter with confidence.

The truth is, we all evolve. Who...

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In this episode of Be Who You Came To Be, Tara Renze sits down with Joel Goldberg to explore the powerful themes of grit and resilience. Joel shares his journey from childhood dreams to overcoming challenges, highlighting how emotional intelligence shapes athletes' mindset and success. Through real-life examples, including his own experiences and insights from the baseball world, Joel reveals practical ways to build resilience...

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If you are feeling down, and need someone or something to speak life and hope into you...watch this video. It might be a life event, a current situation, or even just the winter blues...and in this episode, we are talking about how to build resiliency, and fighting for yourself!

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What if everything you had ever hoped for and dreamed of came crashing down at age 17? How do you rebuild? How do you dream again? How do you come to terms with accepting reality and stopping comparison games? Barb Betts vulnerable shares her story of how her life was changed forever at age 17, and what her life became as a result. Prepare to be inspired and re-energized to chase your dreams all while being mentally equipped to sto...

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In this solo episode, Tara Renze dives deep into the concept of authenticity and what it truly means to "be who you came to be." She shares the backstory of this powerful message, rooted in her personal journey and the lessons she's learned along the way. Tara explores how authenticity is not just about being yourself but about embracing your unique gifts, talents, and purpose. She also discusses the challenges of st...

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In this episode, Tara Renze welcomes special guest Heather White, a life coach who played a pivotal role in Tara's journey after the loss of her father. Heather helped Tara reconnect with her identity, fueling her courage to go all in on her business and bring the "be who you came to be" message to life. Together, they explore how to step into the most authentic version of yourself, even in the face of profound loss ...

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January 29, 2025 2 mins

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