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The Law Firm Owner PodcastThe Law Firm Owner Podcast#317: The Hidden Patterns Holding You Back from Strategic Decision Making with Tara GronhovdWhat happens when high-achieving professionals, like law firm owners, are asked to list their strengths? In this episode, Melissa and CEO and expert on team dynamics and communication Tara Gronhovd discuss how subconscious "broken soundtracks" can prevent even the most successful individuals from acknowledging their own abilities.   Tara leads an insightful exercise where participants struggle to list their strengths, revealing how ingrained self-doubt and limiting beliefs, like "I'm not good enough," can influence our self-perception. This episode provides actionable insights for identifying and disrupting limiting beliefs, allowing law firm owners to move past their mental b...2025-07-0817 minGRASP Confidence | Personal Growth for Leaders and High PerformersGRASP Confidence | Personal Growth for Leaders and High Performers#120: Faith-Based Strategies to Lead, Overcome, and Thrive in Business With Melissa D. WhitakerHave you ever felt like you're doing everything right but still feel stuck, unseen, or like God has gone quiet? You're leading the business, following the plan, showing up strong... yet deep down, you're battling doubt, exhaustion, and a quiet ache for something more aligned, more fulfilling, and more divinely led. You're not alone and you’re not off track. In this deeply honest and empowering episode of GRASP Confidence, Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Melissa D. Whitaker—a powerhouse entrepreneur, international keynote speaker, best-selling author, and faith-fueled leader in sales, culture, and t...2025-06-2243 minAfterTheWellAfterTheWellATW - Tara BoothbySummaryIn this episode of After the Well, Melissa Lapin engages in a deep conversation with Tara Boothby, a psychologist and theology student. They explore the intersection of psychology and theology, discussing personal journeys, trauma, and the narratives surrounding women in the Bible, particularly Fottini and Mary Magdalene. The conversation delves into the complexities of faith, personal relationships with God, and the implications of attachment theory in understanding love and human connections. In this conversation, Tara Boothby and Melissa Lapin explore the complexities of attachment, biblical interpretation, and the roles of women in scripture. They...2025-05-141h 38One Day You\'ll Thank MeOne Day You'll Thank Me149 - Guest Expert - Melissa Franz - Decoding OCD: Understanding Symptoms and ImpactCast:Dr. Tara Egan - hostMelissa Franz  - guest expertObsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) can have a significant impact on a person's daily life, including their ability to work, socialize, attend school, and perform everyday tasks. Many individuals do not know that OCD is far more vast than needing things organized and clean.As you can imagine, there are many misunderstandings about OCD, how it presents itself, and how it impacts one's life. That is why, on today's episode, we welcome Melissa Franz, MSW, LCSWA, the newest member of t...2025-02-0537 minBrave WriterBrave Writer272. Playing Big with Tara Mohr (Part 2)Welcome back for Part 2 of our conversation with Tara Mohr, homeschooling mom and expert on women’s leadership. We discuss teaching kids to notice and name their inner critic, the terms “pachad” and “yirah,” and what Tara means when she uses the term “calling.”You can pick up a copy of Tara’s book, “Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead,” in the Brave Writer book shop!Resources:Start a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s a...2025-01-2938 minBrave WriterBrave Writer271. Playing Big with Tara Mohr (Part 1)What is it that holds women back when it comes to taking risks or living authentically? How can we raise our daughters so they don’t have to struggle as much as we have?Tara Mohr, an expert on women's leadership and a homeschooling mom herself, joins the show today to discuss this topic and share her book, Playing Big: Practical Wisdom for Women Who Want to Speak Up, Create, and Lead.We discuss developing self-trust and the difference between preparation and improvisation.Be sure to stay tuned for Part 2!...2025-01-2241 minImpossible BeautyImpossible BeautyEpisode 160: Tara Beth Leach- Hope in Turbulent TimesIn a turbulent world filled with so much darkness, where and how can we find hope? Furthermore, what role might we play in embodying real hope in a very broken world.  These are the kinds of questions I tackle on the podcast today with Tara Beth Leach.Tara Beth is an author, speaker, and the senior pastor at Good Shepherd Church in Naperville, Illinois. Her most recent publication is a six-week Bible study entitled, Live in the Light: Radiating the Hope of the Letters of John. In our time together, Tara Beth shares about the important role the ch...2024-10-2934 minNow\'s The TimeNow's The TimeExclusive, Behind the Scenes Interview:What Makes The Show Go! - S2E6Let’s get right to it Everyone! This short episode is bound to register as a bizarre but fun one! It is recommended that you keep a playful and open mind when jumping in.  Listen as Melissa creates a safe container for Tara to reveal her “alter-ego.” Be carried in and out and through the storyline that has developed over the years as Tara talks about the birth of The Shadow Queen’s Daughter.  The integrative work and internal narrative that Tara has scripted is expertly...2024-10-0815 minWeighing into RealityWeighing into RealitySN2EP5: Tara always has a negative, self-sabotaging mindset until she came to a breaking point which made her realize that self-love was the key to changeIn this episode, Tara shares her journey of self-discovery beginning with her struggles with weight and a cancer diagnosis. She opens up about her negative, self-sabotage mindset and the impact it had on her role as a mom. The turning point came before her third suicide attempt, when she realized the importance of self-love and made a commitment to change. Through research, seeking advice from others, and implementing healthier habits Tara was able to lose 220lbs! She discusses the importance of taking ownership and the power of self-reflection for being successful. Tara now has her own coaching business and podca...2024-09-2953 minNow\'s The TimeNow's The TimeSeptember-Suicide Prevention Month; Personal Perspectives from Mental Health Awareness Advocates & AFSP VolunteersIn honor of Suicide Prevention month, volunteers circled around the Now’s The Time (NTTP) microphone with Melissa & Tara to discuss their personal perspectives & tell stories of why this cause is near to their hearts.     Melissa kicks off recounting a collaborate blog piece recently posted to the Now’s The Time’s Blog by Jennie Hughes: Teen Team No Stigma Finalizes 2024 AFSP Campaign   It features Teen Team No Stigma & Team No Stigma.  No Stigma was founded by one of the two featured guests: Lisa Miller.     The other guest, Wynn Hayes...2024-09-241h 17Savvy Giving Gal PodcastSavvy Giving Gal PodcastTara Gilad - Revolutionizing Allergy-Safe Dining, Championing Female Entrepreneurs, and Maximizing Your PotentialJoin me for an inspiring episode as I sit down with Tara Gilad, the dynamic President and Co-founder of Vitality Bowls—a fast-casual sensation with nearly 70 locations across the nation. Known for their delicious acai bowls, smoothies, salads, and wraps, Vitality Bowls stands out for its unwavering commitment to health and allergy-safe foods. Tara shares her mission to make nutritious food accessible to all, highlighting her collaborations with allergy-focused nonprofits and schools to foster healthy eating habits among children.In this episode, Tara also opens up about her journey as a trailblazing female entrepreneur. She offers invaluable ad...2024-09-2349 minNow\'s The TimeNow's The TimeVisionaries, Voices & VicesJoin Melissa & Tara as they entertain their guest Amanda Cogan! Listen in as the Now’s The Time Podcast hosts turn the table on this amazing female presence!   You see…Amanda is typically the one doing the entertaining through her multidimensional skillset! This episode’s guest is a song writer & singer. She plays more than one instrument, is a women’s empowerment coach & within the past two years has grown into a strong spiritual & community minded influencer in & among her hometown area of San Diego, California.  She is the visionary founder and producer of the Shake and Shi...2024-09-1054 minLose Weight, Live Free | Eating Healthy, Exercise, FaithLose Weight, Live Free | Eating Healthy, Exercise, Faith240. Weight Loss, Dieting & Workouts - Accountability & How It Impacts Our Goals with guest Melissa Swartz, LPC - Part 2Do you find it challenging to stick to your nutritional goals or maintain consistency in your workouts? Do you feel overwhelmed and defeated, fearing you may never achieve your objectives? On your own, do these efforts seem insurmountable? This is where accountability comes into play. Accountability is a potent tool. Many of us fail to reach our potential because we either give up or settle for less, rather than exploring how accountability can elevate us to new heights. I'm excited to welcome back my best friend, licensed counselor and clinical director, Melissa Swartz...2024-09-0926 minLose Weight, Live Free | Eating Healthy, Exercise, FaithLose Weight, Live Free | Eating Healthy, Exercise, Faith238. Weight Loss, Dieting & Workouts - Accountability & How It Impacts Your Goals with Guest Melissa Swartz, LPC - Part 1Do you find it challenging to stick to your nutritional goals or maintain consistency in your workouts? Do you feel overwhelmed and defeated, fearing you may never achieve your objectives? On your own, do these efforts seem insurmountable? This is where accountability comes into play. Accountability is a potent tool. Many of us fail to reach our potential because we either give up or settle for less, rather than exploring how accountability can elevate us to new heights. I'm excited to welcome back my best friend, licensed counselor and clinical director, Melissa Swartz...2024-09-0223 minNow\'s The TimeNow's The TimeEpigenetics, Trans-generational Inheritance: Your DNA Has a Story To Be Told.As promised, Melissa & Tara have brought a guest of a special nature onto the NTT Pod! Listen in as they continue to pioneer the topic of familial trauma. Encoded in this episode are several talking points that will bring even more awareness to the subject matter discussed in Season 2, Episode 1.  Although this content is “science heavy”, it has strings of many other elements woven throughout to keep listeners engaged.  Join these women as they metaphorically break out into a “fire side chat” with special guest Angela Mabb, Tara’s long time, childhood best friend.  After flying...2024-08-201h 36The Many Faces of CancerThe Many Faces of CancerFinding Support and Becoming an Advocate after Colorectal Cancer with Tara LehnertzToday's guest is Tara Lehnertz, a colorectal cancer survivor. Diagnosed 3 days after her honeymoon, her journey eventually led her to the support of the Colorectal Cancer Alliance, where she is now an advocate and a "buddy" for others going through colorectal cancer. You can find the buddy service here:https://colorectalcancer.org/resources-support/community-support/buddy-program/buddy-program-request-formWe talk about community, self care, both mental and physical, the importance of advocating for yourself, not sweating the small stuff, and so much more!You can connect with Tara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.co...2024-08-2039 minThe Radiant PathsThe Radiant PathsOrange Poverty Removing Tara PracticeOrange PovertyRemoving Tara Practice Including Invoking the Guardians of the Ten DirectionsOrange Poverty Removing Tara is believed to have the power to bestow wealth and good fortune on her devotees. Her divine presence is invoked through various sequences such as this one, and her blessings are sought by those seeking financial prosperity and abundance. Some understand that the greatest possible wealth is spiritual evolution and she is sought after in this arena as well.Orange Poverty Removing Tara's MantraOm Tare Tuttare Ture Basu D...2024-08-1138 minNow\'s The TimeNow's The TimeCutting the Cord to Familial TraumaWelcome back to Now’s The Time Podcast! Last season, the gals covered a lot of ground in creative storytelling; all to make for a fun delivery of sometimes difficult to talk about topics. Spanning from what inspired Tara to write her first book, plant & mental healthcare, talk and tales of Melissa‘s hand in coaching Tara through her own crisis in 2016, to learning wisdoms of the guests who accepted their invites to talk on the pod; there is plenty to hear! The audience also learned that Melissa, albeit hesitantly, is considering getting her very first tattoo! 2024-07-2451 minTrust & ThriveTrust & Thrive251: Yoga Therapy & Representation Within the Wellness Space - with Melissa Shah, Yoga TherapistMelissa (she/they) is a first-generation Indian-American yoga therapist that deeply believes in applying the culture and teachings of yoga to bring to light the long standing disparities in wellness spaces. She is passionate about bringing yoga and Ayurveda back to its roots, and reclaiming representation within the wellness community. Originally from Lenape land (Queens, NY) she currently lives on Tongva + Chumash land (Los Angeles) where they work to make yoga accessible through yoga therapy, mentoring yoga teachers, mantra, pranayama, and providing holistic yoga education for community organizations Melissa also utilizes her background in public health to...2024-07-1854 minNow\'s The TimeNow's The TimeThe Caboose of Pride Month - Ep 8The Caboose of Pride Month Bonus Episode #8 Special Guest: Jeremy Grant-Skinner   Tune in to Now’s The Time Podcast with Melissa & Tara this week for a BONUS episode!  Listen in as they start like always, with an oracle card reading. This time for a true SKEPTIC! Continue to listen at your own leisure & for your own pleasure!   Why a bonus episode? Tara decided last minute while hosting her soul-brother, Jeremy Grant-Skinner & their family for the Father’s Day weekend to ask Melissa for a “play date”.  Sh...2024-06-271h 15One Day You\'ll Thank MeOne Day You'll Thank Me143: Guest Expert - Melissa Sams - How a Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) Can Help in a Custody CaseCast:Dr. Tara Egan - hostMelissa Sams - guest expertThe role of a guardian ad litem (GAL) can be extremely important in child custody cases. They can serve as a voice for the child, advocating for their best interests and ensuring that they are protected throughout the legal process. What exactly is the role of a Guardian Ad Litem though? Who can be one? Who would need one? On this episode, Tara welcomes Melissa Sams, Attorney at Law in Winston-Salem to discuss this topic and provide s...2024-06-0549 minNow\'s The TimeNow's The TimeRepairing the WheelIt’s just Melissa & Tara again this week!   Join them “in circle” for the first few minutes of the episode as they pause TO BE & TO BREATH.    Be reminded of where they landed last week while in the initial pioneering phase of exploring Now’s The Time’s New Frontier. You’ll feel included per their recap & reference to the archetype of Artemis, who we met originally through Melissa’s guided monthly moon meditations using Ariel Spilsbury’s oracle deck.  Melissa’s meditations are one of Tara’s favorite mental health maintenance tools! To regis...2024-05-281h 04Now\'s The TimeNow's The TimePioneering & Exploring - Tara talks about her mental health journeyIn this week’s episode, join ‘Just Melissa & Tara’ as they take a good 5 minutes to settle in and then recap last week’s journey through special guest Nicole Vega’s 150 house plant collection; this for Melissa being foreign territory!    At the same time, Now’s The Time Podcast experienced some rough terrain.  Regardless of the bumps in the recording quality, the wagon stayed on course to deliver an important message regarding May being National Mental Health Awareness Month. Through plant talk, they expressed how important it is to tend to the mind and heart connection. ...2024-05-1423 minTruth Talks with TaraTruth Talks with TaraRaising Godly Kids In A Secular Culture with Melissa KrugerEvery parent worries about this: How are we supposed to raise godly children in a secular age? Some people even fear having kids in the first place for fear of the cultural pressures and challenges they may face. That's why Melissa Kruger wrote her book, Parenting with Hope. Whether you're a young parent, a parent to teenagers or adults, or in between, this episode is for you. Melissa is the director of content for The Gospel Coalition, author, and writer. Tara and Melissa's conversation is lighthearted with lots of laughs over what it's like raising energetic children, encouraging truth...2024-04-0239 minThe Law Firm Owner PodcastThe Law Firm Owner Podcast#250: True Humility: Taking Credit Where It’s Due with Tara GronhovdAre you prone to brushing off your contributions or wins in the name of humility? What are the dangers of not taking credit where it’s due as a leader? Tara Gronhovd is the CEO of Align, where she provides team-focused leadership coaching and development, and she's joining Melissa on the podcast this week to talk about why humility is key to the success you’re seeking for your firm.   Join Melissa and Tara as they dive into the meaning of true humility and the importance of owning what you do well. They’re exploring why most...2024-03-2630 minNothing Happens in a Small Town...Nothing Happens in a Small Town...Sheboygan Insane AsylumMelissa and Tara are back with a new episode! Wisconsin's Sheboygan Insane Asylum2024-03-2458 minThe Reawakened MomThe Reawakened MomIs it possible to Do Less? with Kimberly Tara Ep. 114Have you ever had that feeling like you have lost who you are in motherhood?  Your body and self have been solely dedicated to your kiddos? Have you ever thought….how do I keep the money I am making? Kimberly Tara is a Tax Strategist and Business Growth Advisor but during this episode we go way deeper than that.  We start the episode talking about her journey to doing less and what that means for her.  She has had 4 kids in under 6 years and after her 4th she knew something had to change.  She felt l...2024-02-2837 minBrand and ButterBrand and ButterThe Power of Values & Alignment Ft. Melissa PackhamIn this episode I’m joined by Melissa Packham – a Brand-Centered Strategist who leads by example with a strong focus on  values alignment. She  breaks down why they’re important and how they can be the crux of almost every business decision.Follow Melissa:Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissapackham Website: https://brandledbusiness.com/Send us a textVisit https://youroneandonly.com.au/ Follow YO&O on IG https://www.instagram.com/youroneandonly_au/Follow Tara on IG https://www.instagram.com/iamtaral...2023-10-2938 minType 1 In Midlife: Support for Women with Type 1 Diabetes Facing Perimenopause, Menopause, Hormonal Changes, Insulin Resistance, Weight Gain, and Blood Sugar StrugglesType 1 In Midlife: Support for Women with Type 1 Diabetes Facing Perimenopause, Menopause, Hormonal Changes, Insulin Resistance, Weight Gain, and Blood Sugar StrugglesEp 20 - The Best Medical ID Bracelet is The One You Want to Wear With Lauren’s Hope EVP, Tara CohenMeet Tara Cohen, the Executive Vice President of Lauren's Hope Medical ID Jewelry and a proud resident of Kansas City since 2013. With a background as a Lauren's Hope customer, Tara draws on personal experiences and those of her family and friends to emphasize the importance of custom medical alert jewelry. In this heartwarming podcast, we explore the story of Lauren Hope, a company that started with an act of kindness for a young girl with type one diabetes. From its humble beginnings as a craft business making bracelets, Lauren Hope has evolved to offer a wide range...2023-09-2557 minThe Law Firm Owner PodcastThe Law Firm Owner Podcast#222: The Learning Curve of Being a Better Leader: A Conversation with Tara Gronhovd and Pamela Nelson (Part 2)Melissa joins Tara Gronhovd and Pamela Nelson on the Grounding and Growing Leadership Podcast again this week to dive into the work of intentionality and implementation.   They’re discussing what it means to shape a strong team dynamic and the reality of what the work of becoming a better leader truly looks like. The work of leadership is humbling and hard, and it has been the steepest learning curve Melissa has experienced in business. There is no one-size-fits-all handbook for leadership that works for everyone. It’s a realm of constant learning and growing, and Melis...2023-09-1230 minThe Law Firm Owner PodcastThe Law Firm Owner Podcast#221: Intentionality and Implementation: A Conversation with Tara Gronhovd and Pamela Nelson (Part 1)This week, you’re hearing a conversation Melissa had with Tara Gronhovd and Pamela Nelson on the Grounding and Growing Leadership Podcast. They discuss the crux of Melissa’s work with her clients, which is centered around quarterly strategic planning, and why a framework for intentionality and implementation is key for flying further faster.   Tune in to discover how Melissa helps owners and leaders stop getting in their own way, and why aligned execution is the secret to getting results. You’ll hear how the quarterly strategic planning framework offers the opportunity to make better plans o...2023-09-0533 minGrounding and Growing Leadership PodcastGrounding and Growing Leadership PodcastThe Work of Leadership with Melissa ShanahanMelissa Shanahan from Velocity Work is back! We enjoyed our last podcast with her so much (“Intentionality: Lessons in Leadership”) that we had to have her share more of her leadership knowledge with us. Today we’re diving into the work that goes into Leadership. You can’t just have a plan: you need to take action. Melissa shares that sometimes enlisting a third party who can come in and guide your leadership as well as the team dynamics is a good step forward in your growing process. A third party can help you find your blind spots. F...2023-08-2128 minGrounding and Growing Leadership PodcastGrounding and Growing Leadership PodcastIntentionality: Lesson's in Leadership with Melissa ShanahanIn today’s episode, we are thrilled to have an incredible guest – Melissa Shanahan, Founder of Velocity Work and host of The Law Firm Owner Podcast. Her resume is beyond impressive in helping businesses thrive and her story of how she got where she is today is so inspiring.  With her unique career journey and life experiences, she now helps owners go further faster through a framework for intentionality.  Melissa shares how important planning is to gain clarity and make real progress. (Spoiler alert: We cannot make progress if we aren’t willing to do the work.) Wh...2023-06-2731 minWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationshipWellness: Rebranded - Intuitive eating, diet culture, mental health, weight training, food freedom, food relationship35. Undoing Diet Culture Conversations, with Melissa SzurovyDoes it sound familiar? Constantly obsessing over food and your body, trying every diet and exercise trend, but never feeling satisfied or happy in your own skin? Have you been told to just stick to the plan or push harder in order to see the results you want? But instead, you're left feeling frustrated, exhausted, and defeated. It's time to break free from the cycle of diet culture and shift your mindset towards intuitive eating and self-compassion. In this conversation with Melissa Szurovy, who has been working with Elizabeth for a few years, Melissa shares part of her journey...2023-06-1447 minThe Law Firm Owner PodcastThe Law Firm Owner Podcast#209: Leadership Work That Matters: Building Trust & Emotional Maturity with Tara Gronhovd and Pamela NelsonIf you value your company and those under your leadership, cultivating trust and emotional maturity are non-negotiable.   Melissa is back this week with CEO of Align, Tara Gronhovd and her Align leadership coach and counsellor, Pamela Nelson. They’re here to share how emotional maturity plays a part in deepening trust within your team, and the opportunity it provides you as a leader to enhance their lives.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/2092023-06-1358 minThe Law Firm Owner PodcastThe Law Firm Owner Podcast#208: The Vital Role of Trust in Your Business with Tara GronhovdTrust is foundational for any team to be effective, and if you lack trust, you’ll waste a lot of time and energy with miscommunication, conflict, and tension. Being unable to trust beyond your own capacity is the reason a lot of business owners keep their businesses small. To help you with this, Tara Gronhovd is back this week, and she’s giving you some things to think about when it comes to trust in your business.   Join Melissa and Tara as they dive deeper into the vital role of trust in the workplace. Hear some...2023-06-0644 minThe Happy Soul PodcastThe Happy Soul PodcastEpisode 3. Tara Younggren Shares Her Inner PassionToday we both had the pleasure of sitting down & talking with artist, mama & business owner Tara Younggren. Tara’s brave move to change careers & follow her passion is nothing short of inspirational! She chats with us about her decision to leave a stable career & embark on a journey into a new & creative hobby turned thriving business, and all the challenges that entails. We both have had so many questions we’ve been wanting to ask Tara & we did not hold back. Her lovely personality shines through in this candid, raw, authentic conversation about her explosion into the Instagram business scen...2023-05-2558 minReconnect RadioReconnect RadioNature is Medicine! With Dr. Melissa SundermannDr. Melissa Sundermann is a double board certified physician in Internal Medicine and Lifestyle Medicine and has been practicing medicine for over 20 years. She also has training in Integrative Medicine through the University of Michigan and has completed a Professional Training Program in Mind Body Medicine through the Center for Mind Body Medicine based in Washington, DC. She strongly believes in fostering a partnership with her patients and helping to guide them towards a healing pathway through self-care utilizing Lifestyle Medicine principles. Dr. Sundermann is known as “Doctor Outdoors” and Chairs the Nature as Medicine sub-committee for the American Coll...2023-05-0359 minThe Radiant PathsThe Radiant PathsBlack Tara Who Destroys All Negativities Sadhana PracticeBlack Tara Who Destroys All Negativities SadhanaIn this podcast, I am continuing  my exploration of each of the Tibetan Vrajayana Buddhist practice of the Twenty-One Taras. Each of the Taras in the Mandala, provide ways to uplift ourselves and empower our journey in life. The practices are layers of teachings. The mantras are vibrational  tools for transformation. There is great liberating and healing power to meditate on all the aspects of this beloved female Buddha. This particular Tara,  the Tara Who Destroys All Negativities, is the 7th emanation of the 21 Taras. She provides you...2023-04-2940 minThe Design Business ShowThe Design Business ShowThe Design Business Show 225: The Reality of Combining Personal and Business Finances for Profit with Tara NewmanTara Newman is the Founder and CEO of The Bold Profit Academy, where she teaches service-based business owners how to sell premium services and programs without the emotional stress of launching, worrying about ads, overwhelming social strategies or complex funnels. Tara hosts a weekly podcast called The Bold Money Revolution and has been featured in publications like Money Magazine, Yahoo Finance, and Huffington Post as well as other publications and podcasts. She earned her Master’s in Organizational Psychology from Hofstra University, has over 20 years of experience, is a certified Profit First Professional and holds an...2023-04-2445 minSeverance: A Post Show RecapSeverance: A Post Show RecapYou Must Watch Mrs. Davis from Damon Lindelof and Tara HernandezYou Must Watch Mrs. Davis from Damon Lindelof and Tara Hernandez “Lost” creator Damon Lindelof has a new show, and you need to know about it! Josh Wigler (@roundhoward) and Mike Bloom (@AMikeBloomType) introduce you to the world of “Mrs. Davis,” the Peacock series debuting its first four episodes on April 20. From Lindelof and co-creator Tara Hernandez, “Mrs. Davis” centers on a warrior nun (Betty Gilpin) on a collision course with an all-powerful A.I. known as Mrs. Davis. Absolute madness ensues. Josh and Mike will be covering Mrs. Davis on the Lost: Down the Hatch podcas...2023-04-1807 minThe Radiant PathsThe Radiant PathsDark Red Victorious Tara Practice - 6th Emanation of 21 TarasDark Red Victorious Tara Practice - 6th Emanation of 21 TarasThis Sadhana Practice, is so Healing and Protective. It helps you access your deepest inner stories and samskaras.In this Feminine Empowered Practice of Dark Red Victorious Tara we delve into The Vrajayana Tibetan Practice of calling upon the various emanations of the Compassionate and Uplifting 21 Tara Practices. This week we are investigating the Sixth Tara, Dark Red Victorious Tara. Dark Red Victorious Tara comes to your aid when you are experiencing emotions in your body such as unease, fatigue, irr...2023-03-1636 minThe Law Firm Owner PodcastThe Law Firm Owner Podcast#196: What Gets in Our Way as Leaders with Tara GronhovdTeam dynamics and leadership expert Tara Gronhovd is back to dig into even more aspects of leadership and the challenges you might be facing. Melissa and Tara are specifically diving into the idea that leaders often feel the need to have it all figured out before leading and making decisions, which begs the question: what is a leader supposed to be?    Hear how most leaders unintentionally operate from fear, and why this is destabilizing for your entire business. Tara is sharing what happens when you don’t make decisions from a fear-based place, what it mean...2023-03-1448 minThe Radiant PathsThe Radiant PathsRed Hum Sounding Tara Sadhana PracticeRed Hum Sounding Tara Sadhana PracticeRed Hum Soundng Tara is the 5th Emanation of the 21 Tara’s and her Sadhana, practice, mantra, teachings, and history are very powerful. In this podcast I touch on her history and meanings while then delving into the Visualization Techniques and Practice. Learn about how she started out as the goddess Kurukullā in the Roots of tribal Hinduism and was later was adopted by Tibetan Buddhism and became Red Hum Tara, one of the 21 Tara’s. She is often referred to as the Tara of Magnetizing because of this power t...2023-03-031h 05IntrovertpreneurIntrovertpreneurHow to Thrive as a Mom Without a Mom with Melissa ReillyWe all know the importance of being surrounded by people who support you, build you up and give you advice and solutions when you need them. But did you know that these roles are often played by completely different people? Today, we are chatting with Melissa Reilly who coaches moms without a mom to discuss the power of building your own support network in both your business and your personal life.   In this episode, we’ll dive into: How Melissa got started in the moms without a mom niche The parallels between having a mom...2023-02-2129 minIntrovertpreneurIntrovertpreneurHow to Thrive as a Mom Without a Mom with Melissa ReillyWe all know the importance of being surrounded by people who support you, build you up and give you advice and solutions when you need them. But did you know that these roles are often played by completely different people? Today, we are chatting with Melissa Reilly who coaches moms without a mom to discuss the power of building your own support network in both your business and your personal life.   In this episode, we’ll dive into: How Melissa got started in the moms without a mom niche The parallels between having a mom in your life and having a “...2023-02-2129 minThe Radiant PathsThe Radiant PathsWhite Tara Longevity, Health, & Purification with Rainbow Protection LightsWhite Tara Longevity, Health, & Purification with Rainbow Protection LightsVrajayana Buddhist White Tara Sadhana ( she is separate from the 21 Tara’s Practices) and how to perform it. White Tara Sadhana is a spiritual practice of Tibetan Buddhism dedicated to the goddess White Tara, an embodiment of compassion, healing, and serenity. The practice involves invoking her presence and purifying one's own body, speech, and mind. This can be done through meditation, mantras, visualization, and other practices connected to White Tara.White Tara is also known as Sita Tārā, the cool one who brings in h...2023-02-151h 10The No Nonsense Wellness Podcast  |  Weight Loss & Health for Real Life - without diets, emotional eating, or BSThe No Nonsense Wellness Podcast | Weight Loss & Health for Real Life - without diets, emotional eating, or BSNutritional Therapy - Getting Back to Basics, with guest Melissa De La CruzGetting Back to Basics   Special Guest Interview!  Meet my friend Melissa De La Cruz, Nutritional Therapy Practitioner and CEO of Made to Be Thriving.  As a nutritional therapy practitioner, Melissa gets to help people thrive not just survive. She focuses on a holistic and bio-individual approach to nutrition, lifestyle, and supports foundational health aspects like nutrient dense food, optimal digestion, blood sugar regulation, hydration, etc.    Melissa shares her journey from years of illness to finding the right doctors and treatments to finally get her on the path to health.   And now she's made a career of helping other women find health...2023-02-1036 minThe Radiant PathsThe Radiant PathsYellow All-Victorious Tara Sadhana PracticeYellow All-Victorious Tara is the 4th emanation of the 21 Tara’s. She embodies the potential to protect you from danger, purifies disturbances of life energy, and transforms the fear of death.She is known to safeguard you from harm, cleanses turmoil of inauspicious circumstances and unforeseen events. She ignites or activates the vital energy of life, and changes the dread and fear of passing away. She is known as to be of the long life Taras and activates longevity by those who do her practice. In this podcast we will dis...2023-02-0950 minThe Radiant PathsThe Radiant PathsWhite Soothing Tara Sadhana PracticeWhite Soothing Tara Sadhana PracticeWhite Soothing Tara is the 2nd Emanation in the Empowered Feminine 21 Tara Mandala Practices of Vrajayana BuddhismWhite Soothing Tara is one of the 21 Taras and known as the second emanation of Tara, or female emanations of enlightenment in Tibetan Buddhism. Her name Drolma Loter Yangchenma represents her innate capacity for giving knowledge through song, melody, or words. In sanskrit she is known as Saraswati and Vrajasaraswati. In addition the white color of Great White Soothing Tara has the power to calm profound disturbances such a...2023-01-2651 minThe Law Firm Owner PodcastThe Law Firm Owner Podcast#188: The True Work of Leadership with Tara GronhovdMelissa has witnessed the real uphill climb it can be for law firm owners to learn how to lead a team. In her own business, leading people has been more challenging than she ever thought it would be, but through her hunt for resources to help her be a better leader, she found Tara Gronhovd.   Tara Gronhovd is an expert on team dynamics and communication, and the CEO of Align: a company dedicated to working with teams and leaders of teams by providing leadership coaching and development. If you too are on a journey of f...2023-01-1745 minOn the Road with ASHEOn the Road with ASHELet's go BIG in Texas! Tara Alexander, Immediate Past President of Central Texas SectionTara Alexander, PE, CFM, Associate Vice President of JMT and Immediate Past President of one of ASHE's newest chartered Sections, Central Texas in Austin, TX shares with us her background and her journey with ASHE, and her perspective on being involved in a critical, yet different side of the industry and of course, upcoming trends.Connect with Tara - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-taylor-alexander-pe-cfm-9b2a4b38/Join ASHE: http://www.ashe.pro2022-12-2932 minNothing Happens in a Small Town...Nothing Happens in a Small Town...Episode 29 - Suzanne MorphewMelissa and Tara record in front of their first LIVE audience! Suzanne disappeared on Mother's day. Her bicycle was found, but suspicious circumstances surround her disappearance.2022-12-1138 minthe tara bixby podcastthe tara bixby podcast129. Melissa Bond: Journey to the Edge of MadnessToday’s guest is here to share how her struggle with unbearable insomnia led to an accidental descent into prescription benzodiazepine dependence. Melissa Bond is a narrative journalist and poet. In the years of her dependence on benzodiazepines, Melissa blogged and became a regular contributor for Mad in America. ABC World News Tonight interviewed her for a piece in January 2014. Melissa is a respected writer on the perils of over-prescribing benzodiazepines and has been featured on PBS Story in the Public Square, Radio West, the podcasts Risk!, IGNTD, and Psychology Unplugged. The Salt Lake Tribune and the Ne...2022-11-3050 minThe Reawakened MomThe Reawakened MomEp 48: Breast Implant Removal and Loving the Real You with Tara LePeraTara Ann LePera is the founder of Self Love and Success, a motivational speaker, self-love coach, manifesting mama, and a #1 best-selling co-author. Fun Fact: I absolutely love meeting new people and learning all about them. In this episode Melissa and Tara discuss: *Tara’s Breast Explant Surgery Journey *Side effects of having implants *The consequence of plastic surgery *Saying YES! to yourself *Becoming the best version of you by having a YOU time *Getting out of the dark space *Reaching out an...2022-11-3041 minProtecting Your PracticeProtecting Your PracticeAddressing the Challenges of Supervising Student Interns & Provisionally Licensed Staff with Dr. Tara SandersonStudent interns and provisionally licensed therapists all need supportive sites and work places to help them build the necessary skills and experience. Supervisors, however, are responsible for having the supports and structures in place. In this episode, you'll hear Dr. Tara Sanderson talk about: Risks and benefits of being someone's supervisor and employerHaving clear boundaries and expectationsAlternate supervisory supportOpen communicationWe hope this episode will be helpful to supervisors and supervisees alike! About Dr. Tara Sanderson:Dr. Tara Sanderson, a licensed psychologist and author, has a thriving group practice in Tigard Oregon...2022-11-1541 minThe Hope Prose PodcastThe Hope Prose PodcastEpisode 74 - Melissa Ferguson on Meet Me in the Margins, Social Media, and PublishingSend us a textIn today’s episode, Alex and Tara sit down with bestselling author and Instagram powerhouse, Melissa Ferguson to chat about her latest novel Meet Me in the Margins. Currently, she makes Tennessee her home, where she enjoys chasing her children and writing romantic comedies full of humor and heart. Listen in as they chat about her humble beginnings, how the Twilight series inspired her to start writing, the key to building a successful social media presence as an author, and some of the true stories behind the story of Meet Me in the Ma...2022-09-2652 min