Tutum Talk with Cara Nance

Change can be uncomfortable, uncertain, and even overwhelming. But what if navigating change starts with reconnecting to your vision and recognizing the progress you're already making? In this episode of Tutum Talk with Cara Nance , I reconnect with Dr. Jesse Erdheim to explore how we can approach change with intention, build confidence through small wins, and embrace what's next without losing si...

What does it mean to live authentically and remain grounded in our values when the world feels heavy? In this solo episode, Cara Nance shares personal reflections on identity, representation, compassion, and the importance of speaking up when something conflicts with what we believe. Through an exploration of Ubuntu and the practice of choosing again, Cara invites listeners to consider how everyda...

What if the people who shape our educational journeys are just as important as the education itself? In this episode of Tutum Talk, I’m joined by Dr. Taj Smith, a higher education professional, social justice educator, and advocate for creating more inclusive and supportive academic communities. Taj and I talk about his own journey into higher education and the people behind the scenes who made a...

Sometimes the signs we need arrive in the most ordinary places. In this deeply personal solo episode of Tutum Talk, Cara Nance reflects on the spiritual nudges she has been receiving from two beloved souls who are no longer physically here: her brother Devin, who passed away in 2007, and her beloved dog Schatze. For Cara, those nudges have shown up as three dimes and an Elsa sticker. She shares he...

What if you stopped trying to become who you think you’re supposed to be and started discovering more of who you already are? In this episode of Tutum Talk, I’m excited to welcome Sheneka Johnson, MBA, ACC, a leadership development and mindset coach and fellow Gallup Certified Strengths Coach. Sheneka is the first Gallup Certified Strengths Coach to join me on the podcast, making this conversation...

What happens when you’ve achieved the career success you thought you wanted, but something inside you is still asking, “Is this all there is?” In this episode of Tutum Talk , I’m joined by Chealsea, a keynote speaker and digital course creator who spent more than 30 years in the tech industry, including 14 years at Google, where she helped launch multiple multimillion-dollar products. From the out...

What if starting something new after 40 isn't starting over, but starting from experience? In Episode 50 of Tutum Talk, I’m joined by Yaritza Báez, MBA, Business Growth Strategist, for a conversation about entrepreneurship, reinvention, and the possibilities that can emerge when women trust what they already know and begin building something that fits the life they want to live. Yaritza helps wome...

What if some of the stories you've been telling yourself aren't actually yours to keep? In this deeply personal solo episode of Tutum Talk, Cara Nance reflects on the stories, beliefs, and experiences that shape how we see ourselves—and what can happen when we become willing to question, rewrite, and reimagine them. Drawing from her own experiences with moving, life transitions, self-discovery, an...

What happens when you stop performing and start showing up as who you really are? In this special episode of Tutum Talk with Cara Nance, we're going behind the business—and behind the scenes—with two people who know each other in a way most business partners and friends never could: sisters Mary Jacobs and Tiffaney Webb. This conversation is honest, funny, vulnerable, and deeply human. Cara, Mary,...

A heartfelt reflection on love, loss, and the importance of pause. Today marks a bittersweet anniversary for me — the first year since my beloved pup Schatze St. John crossed over the rainbow bridge. This day, mingling gratitude with remembrance, brings to mind the profound lessons she imparted during our time together. A Transformation of Love In our culture, death is often shrouded in sadness, y...

What if being visible didn’t feel like something you had to force, but something that felt like home? In this deeply personal and practical conversation, Cara Nance sits down with business coach and marketing astrologer Cytel Schults to explore voice, visibility, self-trust, authentic expression, and what it really takes to let yourself be seen and heard. Cytel shares a powerful perspective: our a...

What if confidence isn’t something you have to find before you take action? What if confidence is something you build by taking action? In this episode of Tutum Talk with Cara Nance, I’m joined by confidence coach Morgan Barkus for a candid, funny, and deeply human conversation about confidence, self-trust, embodiment, relationships, leadership, and the freedom that comes from living life on your...

What if your brand isn't something you create, but something you reveal? In this episode of Tutum Talk with Cara Nance, I sit down with brand strategist, coach, and host of The Vignette Effect podcast, Raquel Furman, for a conversation that reaches far beyond logos, websites, and marketing campaigns. Together, we explore how purposeful leadership, authentic storytelling, and intentional decision-m...

What if the quality of every relationship in your life begins with the one you have with yourself? In this episode of Tutum Talk with Cara Nance, I sit down with Emily Blessington, relationship coach and guide for women who are ready to break free from repeating the same relationship patterns, to explore the profound connection between self-leadership, emotional intelligence, and authentic love. T...

What if resilience isn't about resisting life's waves, but learning to ride them? In this inspiring conversation, Cara sits down with entrepreneur, inventor, and human-centered AI innovator Diane Weaver to explore what it truly means to flourish in a rapidly changing world. Together, they discuss why our greatest technological advancements should ultimately strengthen, not replace, our humanity. D...

What if leadership begins not with influence, strategy, or authority, but with remembering our shared humanity? In this solo episode of Tutum Talk, Cara explores Ubuntu, a South African philosophy often expressed through the words, "I am because you are." More than a cultural concept, Ubuntu invites us to recognize that our humanity is deeply interconnected. That we are shaped by one another, stre...

What if the biggest obstacle to your organization's growth isn't your strategy, but the lack of alignment behind it? In this episode of Tutum Talk, Cara sits down with fractional COO and Chief Strategy & Operations Officer Heather O'Donnell to explore what it really takes to scale an organization with intention. Together, they unpack the relationship between leadership, operations, communicati...

What if the future of leadership isn't about becoming tougher, faster, or more efficient? What if it's about becoming more human? In this solo episode of Tutum Talk, I explore the idea of heart-led leadership—a leadership philosophy that places people at the center of every decision without sacrificing performance, accountability, or results. For decades, many organizations have measured success p...

What if the best salespeople never actually sell? In this episode of Tutum Talk, Cara sits down with author, coach, and entrepreneur Dan Rochon to explore a refreshing perspective on sales, leadership, and human connection. Rather than relying on persuasion or pressure, Dan shares why the highest performers focus on teaching, listening, and creating trust. Together, Cara and Dan discuss why ethica...

What if the greatest advantage we'll have in the age of AI isn't technology... but our humanity? In this episode of Tutum Talk, I sit down with Mike Hruska, CEO of Baryons, to explore one of the most important leadership conversations of our time: how curiosity, self-awareness, and meaningful connection will shape the future of human potential. While artificial intelligence continues to transform...

What does leadership look like when the stakes are high? In this special episode of Tutum Talk, I sit down with my dad, Steve Nance, to explore the lessons he's learned through a lifetime of leadership. Steve served more than 20 years in the U.S. Army, including service during the Vietnam War, before transitioning into the private sector as an advertising executive. Throughout our conversation, he...

What helps people thrive at work, in relationships, and in life? According to leadership researcher and organizational psychologist Jesse Erdheim, Ph. D., one of the most important ingredients is psychological safety. In this episode of Tutum Talk, Jesse and Cara explore what psychological safety really means beyond the workplace buzzword. Together, they discuss why people are more likely to learn...

There’s a certain kind of wisdom that doesn’t demand attention. It quietly shapes the way we lead, listen, prepare, and care for others. In this special episode of Tutum Talk, Cara sits down with her mother, Connie Nance, for a heartfelt conversation about the leadership lessons that only life experience can teach. Drawing from decades of professional and personal leadership experience, Connie sha...

What happens when the version of success you worked so hard to build no longer feels aligned with the life you want to live? In this episode of Tutum Talk, Cara sits down with Alicia Grantham, founder of Lavender and Lemons Coaching, for an honest conversation about ambition, motherhood, identity, burnout, and redefining success on your own terms. After years of climbing the corporate ladder, Alic...

What if your relationship with money didn’t actually begin with you? Many of us inherited unconscious beliefs about money through family dynamics, cultural conditioning, silence, stress, scarcity, or messages we absorbed long before we understood their impact. Over time, those beliefs can quietly shape our confidence, leadership, decision-making, self-worth, and relationship with success. In this...