Be Who You Came To Be with Tara Renze

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and joy filled episode of Be Who You Came to Be, Tara sits down with the incredible mother son duo, Nate and Holly Simon, founders of 21 Pineapples . Nate, a young man with Down syndrome, is living proof of what happens when someone fully embraces who they were created to be. His mission is simple, yet life changing: spread love, create connection, and remind peop...

Send us Fan Mail In this heartfelt episode of Be Who You Came to Be, Tara reflects on hosting a graduation party for her son before he heads off to Tennessee and the deeper meaning she found in gathering with the people she loves most. What started as a celebration quickly became a reminder that life is not about perfection, performance, or having everything figured out. It’s about connection. It’...

Send us Fan Mail What if one decision could change everything? In this episode of Be Who You Came to Be , Tara Renze sits down with DJ RanKan for a powerful conversation about what it really looks like to bet on yourself and why that decision is often the beginning of everything. This episode brings a fresh lens to one of our favorite conversations, reframed through the idea of Butterfly Goals, th...

Send us Fan Mail In a world that constantly rewards doing more, achieving more, and staying in performance mode, it’s easy to believe that rest equals falling behind. But what if that belief is exactly what’s keeping you stuck? In this conversation, Tara dives into the power of stepping out of the performance mindset and reconnecting with your body. Because the truth is, your brain will try to con...

Send us Fan Mail There’s a moment in parenting that catches you off guard…  when you realize your child is no longer yours to hold, but yours to release. In this episode of Be Who You Came to Be , Tara opens up about her son heading off to college and the wave of emotions that comes with it. The pride. The grief. The excitement. The ache. All of it existing at the same time. She shares a powerful...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Tara breaks down what discipline actually means and why it’s one of the most powerful forms of self-respect you can build in your life. Because here’s the truth… the things you avoid, delay, or negotiate with yourself on… those are the very things keeping you stuck. And the things you commit to consistently? Those are what create clarity, confidence, and freedom....

Send us Fan Mail AI is moving fast. Faster than most of us can process. And underneath all the innovation, opportunity, and excitement… there’s a quieter question so many people are asking: Where do I fit? In this episode, I’m diving into one of the most important emotional intelligence skills we need right now—reality testing—and why it matters more than ever in the age of AI. Because here’s the...

Send us Fan Mail So many women hit midlife and quietly start asking… “Why do I feel stuck when I know I want more?” In this conversation, we break down what’s actually happening beneath the surface and why it’s not a motivation problem… it’s a nervous system pattern. We talk about how your brain and body are wired for familiarity, not expansion, and why that’s the very thing keeping so many women...

Send us Fan Mail Fear before something big is usually the moment most people stop. But what if fear isn’t a warning sign at all? In this episode, Tara shares a personal story from a recent speaking tour where nerves, impostor syndrome, and anxiety showed up stronger than expected, and why that was actually a signal she was exactly where she needed to be. From the neuroscience behind fear and excit...

Send us Fan Mail Zoe Asher thought she was chasing one butterfly goal, but the path took a sharp left turn in the most unexpected way. In this episode, she joins Tara to tell the story behind a dream that started with Disney, collided with a wild audition experience, and became a masterclass in what happens when you take the first imperfect step out loud. Along the way, they talk about momentum, a...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Tara helps you uncover the butterfly goal you may have quietly pushed aside and shows you how to take the first imperfect step toward becoming who you were meant to be. She explores why our dreams get buried under responsibility, why feeling unfulfilled is often a signal rather than a failure, and walks through five practical clues that reveal what keeps calling y...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Tara sits down with entrepreneur Vivek Bhaskaran , founder of QuestionPro, to unpack the Butterfly Goal he avoided for two decades — learning how to drive in India. What started as a terrifying personal challenge became a lesson in confidence, courage, and taking the first imperfect step. They explore why big goals live in our heads for years, how workplace cultur...

Send us Fan Mail If traditional resolutions already feel heavy and exhausting, this episode is your reset. Tara builds on last week’s conversation about butterfly goals: the kind of goal that lights you up from the inside rather than burns you out. Instead of adding pressure or piling more tasks onto an already full life, butterfly goals fuel your creativity, energy, and joy, and slowly transform...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to a brand new year of Be Who You Came to Be. Before you set another resolution, add something to your calendar, or pressure yourself into a list of things you must grind your way into achieving, Tara is here with an invitation that might change how you approach 2026 completely. Instead of transactional resolutions that demand output and discipline, Tara offers a different...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Sponsor: Mental wellness unlocked. Try Brytr Days here ! Use code: TARA10 New episodes dropping every Friday...

Send us Fan Mail 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 a...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 p...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Sponsor: Mental wellness...

Send us Fan Mail 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 compani...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 S...

Send us Fan Mail 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 mess...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 intellige...