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.
Episodes
41 episodes
If You've Been Sitting On A Dream...Listen To This Before 2026! (Season 1 Finale Episode)
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 ...
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Season 1
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Episode 40
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31:46
Climbing Back After Failing on Mount Everest (In Front of the World), with Alison Levine
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 ta...
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Season 1
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Episode 39
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59:43
3 Secrets to Building an Iconic Personal Brand That Converts, with Brand Strategist Chris West
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 38
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1:01:20
This Woman Helps You Organize Your Life (Without Changing Who You Are), With Laurel Denise
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 he...
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Season 1
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Episode 37
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45:37
Why Feeling Like an Impostor Means You’re So Close!
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 ho...
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Season 1
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Episode 36
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15:29
Why the Weirdest People Spark the Best Ideas at Work, with Serial Entrepreneur Frankie Russo
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 creativ...
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Season 1
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Episode 35
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1:04:50
When Everything Feels Dark, This Is the Light (Encouragement from Tara)
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 soci...
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Season 1
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Episode 34
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25:01
I Walked 25,000 Miles Around the World & This Is the Lesson I’ll Never Forget, with Tom Turcich
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, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 33
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1:00:41
A Message of Hope on the Other Side of Tragedy
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. I...
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Season 1
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Episode 32
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20:30
Why Leaving the Perfect Job May Be the Best Thing You Do, with MedCurate CEO Ashley McClellan
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 an...
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Season 1
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Episode 31
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58:30
It's Time to Expose the Lie That's Been Keeping You Stuck in Life
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.
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Season 1
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Episode 30
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21:25
Why People-First Leaders Will Win the Next Decade, with Future-Of-Work Strategist Seth Mattison
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 playboo...
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Season 1
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Episode 29
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51:52
How Sydney Sweeney’s Ad Drama Exposed Something No One Wants to Admit
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 powerfu...
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Season 1
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Episode 28
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24:52
What a Town of 300 Taught Us About Life, Grit & Growing Up, with Wellness Entrepreneur, Kasey Frost
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 shape...
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Season 1
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Episode 27
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1:00:15
I Finally Stopped Chasing Happiness & Did THIS Instead (Spoiler: It Changed My Life.)
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 t...
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Season 1
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Episode 26
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27:01
How Helping Others Is The Shortcut To Find Your Purpose, with Life Coach, Chip Baker
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 25
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1:04:19
What I Wish More People Understood About Nostalgia
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 24
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23:22
What The Best Leaders Do That Others Don't, with Former US Marine, Joe McNamara
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...
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Season 1
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Episode 23
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1:03:17
The BEST Advice I Ever Received (When Working In Corporate)
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 re...
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Season 1
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Episode 22
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21:51
What Every Parent & Leader NEEDS to Understand About Gen Z, with Clinical Child Psychologist, Dr. Andrea Mata
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 Ren...
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Season 1
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Episode 21
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1:10:54
How Motivational Quotes Are Actually Harming Us
Do you feel that "Motivational" Facebook quotes often leave you feeling unfulfilled and guilty? In this episode, Tara Renze breaks down 7 of the most common "Hustle Culture" quotes. She dissects and exposes the underlying lies that they hold.&n...
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Season 1
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Episode 20
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26:47
Why Adult Friendships Feel So Hard Now, with Friendship Coach Zoe Asher
Feeling disconnected even though you're surrounded by people? You're not alone.In this deeply personal episode, Tara sits down with friendship and connection coach Zoe Asher to uncover the raw truth about adult friendships, rejection, and w...
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Season 1
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Episode 19
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1:03:56
What to Do When People Make You Doubt Yourself
When people make you question your worth, it’s easy to shrink. In this episode, Tara opens up about a vulnerable moment she faced while republishing her book—and the backlash she got for simply showing up as herself. From being told she “wasn’t...
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Season 1
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Episode 18
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24:07
The Proven Method To Avoid Career Burnout, With Performance Expert Erin Stafford
Burnout isn’t just stress—it’s a full-body, full-mind shutdown that too many high achievers mistake as “normal.” In this powerful conversation, keynote speaker Tara Renze sits down with Erin Stafford, author of The Type A Trap, to unpa...
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Season 1
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Episode 17
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51:14
The Truth About Self-Awareness Nobody Talks About
Want to improve your self-awareness and finally understand what’s driving your thoughts, habits, and decisions? In this episode, Tara Renze shares the truth about self-awareness nobody talks about—and why mastering it could be your greatest unl...
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Season 1
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Episode 16
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30:56