Happy Birthday Squad! Year One, Still Rising

A year ago, a shaky yes launched a space where women could tell the truth without shrinking. Today we celebrate that yes, the birthday of The Squad, and the quiet revolution that happens when stories meet safety, courage, and consistency.

Coach Tocha looks back on twelve months of learning in public: fumbling through editing, troubleshooting lights and mics, and discovering how showing up every week builds both skill and self-belief. We revisit why this community exists—to move beyond highlight reels and make room for the hard parts and the healing that follows. You’ll hear how vulnerability from guests opened new pathways for listeners, and how authenticity—not polish—became the heartbeat of the show.

We share the moments that proved impact travels farther than metrics: a nephew hearing a clip and feeling seen, messages from women who found language for their battles, and cities around the world pressing play in silence. Along the way, we name the lessons that keep us moving: start before you feel ready, let purpose unfold as you go, and trust that God meets you in the yes more than the plan. Then we lift the curtain on what’s next—deeper conversations, panel-style episodes, more solo reflections, and practical tools for healing, boundaries, resilience, and personal growth.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to begin your own brave thing, consider this it. Press play to gather insight, courage, and community—and help us build a world where women feel seen, heard, and understood. Subscribe, share with a friend who needs it, and leave a review with your biggest takeaway so we can keep fighting for her together.

Thank you for joining us on this journey to empowerment. Remember, you are worth fighting for H.E.R.

Transcript

Birthday And One-Year Celebration

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Hey y'all, welcome to today's episode of the Squad Podcast. It's your girl, your host, Coach Tasha Moore. Y'all, guess what? It's my birthday. Yay! And it is my year. Happy birthday to the squad podcast. It's a celebration, y'all. I'm so excited. I am your girl, your coach, your host, Coach Tasha Moore of the Squad Podcast. And y'all, it's a celebration today. We're having a party. Y'all see the one behind me. We are one year old. I'm not one year old, but the squad is one year old today. And I'm so excited. Y'all are ready to get into this episode. Let's get it. Let's go. Hey y'all. Welcome to today's episode of the Squad Podcast. Happy birthday to me, y'all. It is my birthday. I'm so excited to be here with you today doing our, I don't even know what episode of the Squad Podcast. Y'all, it's been a whole year. I started this time last year on my birthday. It has been a journey for sure. I'm so excited to be here with y'all. Y'all, it's been such a beautiful blessing to sit and reflect on the whole year, every episode, every woman that shared her story, why I started the squad podcast and all the things in between. So I'm so excited to share with y'all all the things that it's been for me because it has been an absolutely beautiful journey. So when I reflect and I think about where I was a year ago, crazy, right? And why I started the squad podcast. It was so that women had a space to share their stories. They're beautiful, resilient stories of who they are, what they've been through, what they've overcome, what they've accomplished. And so for me, it's just really cool to be able to allow women the time and the space to be able to share who they are because we don't always get that. We're moms, we're CEOs, we're whatever we are. And so I wanted women to be able to share not just the highlight rail, but the hard stuff and the victory on the other side of it. And I wanted people to find their tribes. My heart is that one day we will have squad meetings all over the world. In each city, there'll be a squad and they'll meet and maybe watch the listen to the podcast together together, have a watch party, have a prayer party. I don't know, but that's my heart. And I totally believe that one day that will happen. Ultimately, y'all, I wanted there to be a safe space for women to be able to come and say, This is who I am. I know for me, I dimmed my light and who I was for a very long time. And so I wanted to give women the opportunity, if they chose to say, This is who I am, this is me. I wanted to show that you could start something without having it all figured out. And I also wanted to show that obedience is better than any scared moment that you might have. And when I started this, I didn't know what it would be. And to be truthful, I didn't even know if I could be consistent enough to keep going. And here we are, a beautiful year later, and we are still alive and thriving. And I'm so thankful for this journey. I started, and I am not a tech savvy girl. I learned to edit the show, intro music, all the things, send links, all the stuff. And I learned most of all to just allow this to be and evolve. This show was never about perfection, but it was absolutely about being who you are, messy and all. And so I'm so thankful for every opportunity that I get for y'all to come on here and share who you are. People might not understand it and they may never get you, but you're worthy of every wonderful thing that you want. Always got a question. What have you delayed because you don't feel ready? Why did I start the squad podcast? Because I wanted you to have a space. I wanted you to be able to hear the life struggles that I've gone through, am going through, dealing with all the things, and know, hey, I'm not alone. Honestly, I know that I felt on an island on by myself sometimes, and I never wanted any other woman to feel like that. I know that I struggled to figure out what my purpose was, to be perfectly honest with you, even feeling like I had one. And I never wanted another woman to feel like that. I never wanted another woman to feel like she didn't have people, that she was out there alone and it was just her. Y'all, what this year has taught me is that the more consistent you are, the more confident you'll be. The more I showed up, pressed buttons, deleted stuff, got frustrated, didn't know how to work a light or hook up a microphone, didn't know how to edit or anything, splice it just at the right second. Y'all, I learned the more that I did it, the better I got at doing it. So whatever it is that you feel called or compelled to do, the more you do it, the better you'll get. I decorate cakes when I started, y'all. They looked a hot mess, and I feel bad for charging people for them. However, the more that I did it, the better I got. And so if you're called to do something, the more that you do it, the better you'll get. Another thing that I learned is that healing happens out loud sometimes. Man, as much as this space was for you, there was some of it that was for me too. I learned so many things about myself, healed so many parts of me through stories that were shared on here, moments that I was able to reflect. The women that came on this show being vulnerable and open taught me so much about allowing myself to be that way too. Because I put up a wall. Now you're not getting past this wall, okay? But I learned it's okay for you to share the not great moments in your life and not feel like you have to have it all together all the time. Learned that women don't want fluff, they want truth and authenticity. When I had them come on or people would see me, they'd be like, my goodness, thank you so much for saying that. Thank you so much for having someone who shared that. One of the things that when I'm interviewing, not interviewing, but when we're talking through what the show is gonna be, I'm like, ultimately, I want you to be your true authentic self. When you come dress like you dress, you know, don't be anybody except yourself. And so women have learned it's okay to be you. I've learned it's okay to be me. And I hope that you have learned the same thing on this journey with me. Another thing that I've learned is that sometimes purpose unfolds while you're moving. I wanted to create a safe space where women felt safe. Because I didn't always. And man, we have some moments on this couch here. You hear me? Lots of tears, lots of laughs, joy, victory, hurt. Like we experienced so many things. And so I've learned that sometimes purpose unfolds as you're moving. I think the last thing that I would say that I learned is that God meets you in the yes, not the plan. My yes was the plan, right? I didn't have anything else. And God met me right there with tears in my eyes and an open heart. He met me where I was. It was the yes, not the plan. Because I had one or I thought I did, and it didn't even work. But man, has this worked. So, y'all, the yes is the important part. The plan might come along the way. Thank you, thank you, thank you. I couldn't say it enough. Every listener, every guest, every person that supported, my husband, my friend, everyone who believed in this, maybe on some of the days when I didn't, and told me to keep going, even after my surgery. Like, y'all, thank you so much for every person that listens, that's downloaded an episode, that's shared an episode. Y'all, I got this amazing reel at the end of the year, and it was so cool to see like all these different countries that had listened, all these different cities, like all the downloads. So, y'all, I want to say thank you for rocking with your girl a whole year, for sending screenshots of you listening in your car on your way to work, for sending videos for those who were watching on YouTube, taking pictures of your TV for every DM, every like, every repost, every message that said thank you for saying that. It means absolutely the most to me. And I told myself I was not going to cry, and I feel the tears are coming. Y'all, I do not take it for granted that in a sea full of people with things to say, you chose to listen to what this old girl had to say. Big dreams, goals, and aspirations for all women to feel seen, heard, and understood. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart. I appreciate every moment that you shared on this podcast with me. I appreciate that you have been on this journey with me. I'm not here by myself. I thank you so much for your time, your love, your support, and all the things it means the world. Every woman that came on here and shared your story. Thank you. It takes courage and heart to come in somebody's couch and share parts of your life that you might have never shared before. Open, honest, and vulnerable moments is what we've had on here. And I thank every guest that said yes. Some of them reluctantly, but every one of you showed up as you're in authenticity. And I appreciate that more than I could ever say with my words. But I pray that you can look back on your moment on the show and think to yourself, man, whatever you need to insert. Because what I can tell you and encourage you with is that you made an impact. You were influential to some woman. How do I know? Because they've downloaded episodes. That's how I know. They've shared comments and said that spoke to me. And so thank y'all so much for agreeing and saying yes. And I thank you for the ones that have listened in silence. You get on and you play it and you listen, you meditate on it, you choose moments that resonate with you, and you're better because of it. Thank you. Whether you've sent a message or not, whether you've listened to it a 10 times over, I appreciate it. If you listened and shared it with someone you care about, thank you. One of the moments that reminded me that this matters, I'll tell y'all, is my nephew, my friend's son. And he heard my voice one day. His mom was listening, and he was like, Is that Aunt Tasha? And she was like, Yeah. And he was like, Oh, she's on YouTube. And she was like, Yes. He was like, She's famous. She was like, he was like, No, mom, she is. And he listened to what I said, and his older brother called me and was like, Aunt Tasha, thank you. And I was like, For what? He said, Your podcast this morning. I needed to hear what you said. Man, that within itself reminds me, y'all, people you don't know are watching you. And not that it was on YouTube, but something I said on the show spoke to him, and he was like, Thank you for saying that. And I was like, Don't make me cry. So your impact, your influence reaches far beyond what you think. I didn't even know he listened to it, to be honest. And I was like, You listen. He said, Yes, ma'am. Oh my goodness. So, y'all, what you do matters, and it's more impactful than you know, more often than not. I want to say to each and every one of you, this is not my podcast, it's our podcast. Thank you so much for all that you've been to me and the show all of last year. Y'all motivated me to get up and do when I didn't want to. I was like, I gotta release the episode. Y'all motivated me after my surgery to come back. Took me a little longer than I would have liked, and I needed it. And thank you for bouncing back with me. I appreciate you. Things that I see differently now because of this is start anyway. No matter if you feel ready, if you don't, if you're excited about it, or you're scared, you're unsure, or maybe you know, start it. Do it, say yes to whatever it is, because you never know whose life will be changed because you did. And maybe it's your own, because mine is absolutely different. I'm a little more confident in my technical skills, y'all, because of this show. I definitely am I'm growing in the area of technology. So I am definitely more confident in my editing skills and my posting on different platforms all at the same time on learning about different software. Listen, your girl grew a whole lot, and I'm so thankful for it. I am better because of it in other areas of my business. It helps me in my real estate business. So, y'all, thank you for challenging me to grow in the area of technology. And I appreciate you. I appreciate the young lady who shout out to Ashmer, who was editing my um podcast before, and then I told her, I think it's just a little bit easier if I do it. Thank you so much for sticking with me and all my crazy ideas and taking the hard drive and doing all the things that you did. I truly do appreciate you. And um, I was like, I think it's just gonna be easier if I do it rather than recording it, transferring it. I was like, it's gonna take me a little bit, but I'm so thankful I've learned it. And not every episode was the best. There was one where my lips was moving at a different pace than the words, but we did it, y'all. We did it. Okay. We got through it. I'm still growing in, let me say, I'm growing in knowing that I don't have to have it all figured out. And I'm growing in knowing that some weeks I might not be able to record. And I don't want that to be. So I'm trying to get ahead of the game. So if you know a girl, a lady who needs to share her story, y'all better send me a name, okay? Because I'm trying to get ahead so that they're already scheduled at least them at least a month in advance so I don't get behind again. And if life happens and I have to take a step back, you know, I was doing every week and then we switched to bi-weekly. I'm still praying through what that's gonna be for this year. And it's okay, right? If I have to take a second, if you have to reset, a reset is okay. I am no longer afraid to say out loud that I absolutely, positively, without a shadow of a doubt, love the squad podcast. Y'all, at first I was like, I don't know how this is gonna be. You know, there's I love this space, I truly do. I'm so thankful for it. And I get excited, like, ooh, I gotta share that with the squad. Oh my goodness, I met this amazing woman. I would love to have you on. So I love it. I love it here. I really do. And I never thought I would be that person, but I truly do. And I'll say it loud, I'm proud. I love the squad. What's coming for this year for the squad? Deeper conversations, more intentional, more, more in-depth conversations about things that I think we need to discuss as women. Mm-hmm. We're gonna talk about it. Sisters coming on, sharing even more. My people, your people coming on, doing more. I actually want to try to do a panel podcast. I think that'd be really cool this year. I'm not gonna give you all the details. There will be more solo episodes. I've had people say, You need to do, and I'm like, So, some more of me you will see, and some more amazing guests, which I cannot wait for. Y'all, there'll be more tools. I'm gonna give you some resources on healing. I think we get down to the nitty-gritty of things, but I want to give you tools to get past the things as well. So there'll be some tools out there, okay? Some for some freebies, some maybe at a little cost. All right, and more focus on fighting for the best version of you because that is what we do over here. Yes, we do. We fight for her, our healing, our evolving, and our reclaiming every single day. So, y'all, as we come to an end on my birthday, yes, I want to say I'm thankful to God for another year of life and another year of a yes and obedience to what he's calling and asking me to do. I want to invite each and every one of you to my city, if you're near or far or wherever you are, February 27th and 28th. I am actually, if you catch this, so excited about the conference. Combat Ready Fighting for Her. Y'all, amazing speakers, an amazing venue, and an amazing movement. I promise you, you don't want to miss it. You're gonna be like, man, I should have gone. I'm telling you, be in the building here in Rotterby, South Carolina, February 27th and 28th. Don't miss it. You're gonna be sad that you did if you do. I'm telling you, I already feel it from the inside out. Something so special is gonna happen in that space, and I want you to be a part of it. So get your ticket, okay? Come on in the room. God, so much for walking with me through all that this has been and all that it will be. We on it, we on the train together now. It's official, okay? I expect y'all to be here with me. Keep showing up, keep encouraging me, keep pushing me because y'all don't understand at the time in my life when I was like, I just don't think I have it in me anymore. You guys said, yes, you do. Yes, you do. And so I want to say thank you. Thank you for celebrating my birthday with me. Thank you so much for being a part of the squad podcast. Y'all, it's your girl, your coach, your host, Coach Tasha Moore. Thank you so much. Happy birthday, squad. I love y'all so much. It's your birthday. It's your birthday. Celebrate, yes, it's your birthday. Thank y'all for being with me this entire year, y'all. I can't believe we're one. I cannot believe it. For those of you who are not watching on YouTube, we've got a one balloon behind us, y'all. The Squad podcast is one year old. I could never in a million years have done it without you. Thank you for tuning in. Keep sharing, keep liking, keep encouraging women to be the best version of themselves. Why? Because your purpose connects to someone else. They cannot walk in theirs if you are not walking in yours. And we are always, always, always fighting for her, our healing, our evolution, and our reclaiming, y'all, because you are worth everything you're gonna be. I'll see y'all later. Thank you so much for tuning in.