GRASP Confidence Podcast

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• #197: The Slow "Authority Drift" That Steals Your Identity | Michael N. Fineman 06.07.2026 47min

  Authority Drift; Finding Your Way Back to Who You Really Are   ↳ Connect with the host, Tara LaFon Gooch on all platforms What happens when you wake up one day, look in the mirror, and don't recognize the person staring back; even though everyone around you says you're doing great? Identity strategist Michael N. Feinman joins Tara to unpack "authority drift" — the slow, almost invisible erosion of self that happens through years of micro-compromises. Like getting swept down the beach by a current you never noticed, you can wake up successful on paper and still feel completely off-center. Michael breaks down why what we call "confidence" is really just the byproduct of something deeper: authority, which only comes from authenticity, which only comes from knowing your true identity. This conversation goes straight to the root of identity — not as a performance, a title, or an achievement, but as sonship. Michael shares his own story: childhood abandonment, years in institutions, a self-taught chameleon survival style, and the moment everything cracked open — holding his newborn son and hearing God say, "I love him hundreds of thousands of times more than you ever could." Tara and Michael dig into the Father-son dynamic as the cure for performance-based identity, why money and achievement make such convincing identity substitutes, and why this generation of young people is craving authenticity more than any before it. Hit play if you've ever felt like you're performing a version of yourself that isn't quite you anymore. This episode will help you find your way back; not by trying harder, but by getting still enough to remember whose you are.   Connect with Michael + Support his work! www.MikeF360.com www.AuthorityDrift.com www.AuthorityDriftBook.com   🎧 Loved this episode? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share your biggest takeaway, it means the world!   What does GRASP stand for? Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose. These five pillars are the foundation of authentic, confident leadership — and every episode is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling.   🎙️ Not subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests; real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights you can use immediately. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If today's episode moved you, a quick review helps us reach more leaders like you. Thank you!   🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | iHeartRadio   Follow Tara: LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook   🚀 Ready to elevate your brand? Tara's agency, Best Branding Solutions, helps leaders and businesses build a brand presence that's as powerful as their vision. Let's grow together.   💛 Share the love — send this episode to someone who needs it, or post it on your favorite platform. We rise by lifting others.    
• #196: The Hidden Patterns Keeping You Stuck | Dr. Kimarie Machinga 30.06.2026 41min

  What if your biggest blind spot is the very thing keeping you from everything God promised you?   In this episode of the GRASP Confidence Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Kimarie Machinga — doctor, ordained minister, burnout expert, founder of Brave Breakthroughs, and creator of the SIGNAL Method — who has spent over 30 years helping high achievers decode the hidden patterns beneath their struggles so they can finally lead, love, and live without losing themselves in the process. ↳ Connect with the host, Tara LaFon Gooch on all platforms   Kimarie and I go DEEP on: Why your triggers aren't random and what they're actually trying to show you The physical sensation in your body that signals you've left the present moment (and your power) How to interrupt a spiral in real time, even when you can't stop and breathe Why sending love isn't weakness, it's the highest-frequency power move you have The connection between presence, the prefrontal cortex, and divine guidance Why resistance keeps the pattern alive and leaning in sets you free   This is not surface-level self-help. This is the kind of conversation that rewires something in you. You are wonderful just the way you are. Now let's get you present enough to believe it.       🎧 Loved this episode? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share your biggest takeaway, it means the world!   What does GRASP stand for? Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose. These five pillars are the foundation of authentic, confident leadership — and every episode is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling.   🎙️ Not subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests; real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights you can use immediately. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If today's episode moved you, a quick review helps us reach more leaders like you. Thank you!   🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | iHeartRadio   Follow Tara: LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook   🚀 Ready to elevate your brand? Tara's agency, Best Branding Solutions, helps leaders and businesses build a brand presence that's as powerful as their vision. Let's grow together.   💛 Share the love — send this episode to someone who needs it, or post it on your favorite platform. We rise by lifting others.  
• #195: What the Book of Job Taught Me About Suffering 22.06.2026 23min

  What if the book of the Bible you've been quietly avoiding is the very one your soul needs most?   Last year, God guided me to read the entire Bible from beginning to end; every chapter, in order, no skipping ahead. And when I reached the book of Job, I will be honest with you: I cringed. How could a man who did everything right lose everything? His wealth. His children. His health. His dignity. And still he did not turn against God. I didn't want to sit in that tension. But God had other plans. In this episode, I share a reflection that stopped me in my tracks and shifted something deep inside me: We are all Job. Not in identical circumstances. Not in the same sequence of loss. But in the shared human experience of suffering, spiritual wrestling, and the desperate question we all carry but rarely say aloud — Why do bad things happen to good people? This is not a theological lecture. This is an honest, personal conversation about what happens when faith meets suffering, when obedience leads you into lessons you didn't know your heart needed, and when the hardest scriptures become the ones that transform you the deepest.   In this episode: → Why I almost skipped Job and why I'm grateful I didn't  → The dangerous myth that faith should shield us from hardship → What Job 13:15 teaches us about fierce, unshakeable faith → Why God's response to Job was not explanation but presence → How suffering can deepen intimacy with God rather than destroy it → A reflection question that will invite you to see yourself in Job's story   This episode is for you if: You are walking through loss, battling illness, carrying grief, navigating betrayal, or feeling as though life has become unfair and incomprehensible. Your suffering does not disqualify your faith. Your questions do not distance you from God. Your pain does not mean He has abandoned you. We may all walk through seasons of Job. But we do not walk through them alone.   "Though He slay me, yet will I trust Him." — Job 13:15     🎧 Loved this episode? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share your biggest takeaway, it means the world!   What does GRASP stand for? Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose. These five pillars are the foundation of authentic, confident leadership — and every episode is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling.   🎙️ Not subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests; real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights you can use immediately. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If today's episode moved you, a quick review helps us reach more leaders like you. Thank you!   🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | iHeartRadio   Follow Tara: LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook   🚀 Ready to elevate your brand? Tara's agency, Best Branding Solutions, helps leaders and businesses build a brand presence that's as powerful as their vision. Let's grow together.   💛 Share the love — send this episode to someone who needs it, or post it on your favorite platform. We rise by lifting others.  
• #194: How a PhD Biochemist, Former FBI Informant & Fortune 500 Executive Found His Purpose at Coca-Cola | Dr. Mark Whitacre 17.06.2026 48min

  What do you do when everything falls apart — publicly, catastrophically, and on the front page of every major newspaper in America?   For Mark Whitacre, that was not a hypothetical question. It was his reality. As a rising executive at Archer Daniels Midland — one of the largest agricultural corporations in the world — Mark had everything. A prestigious career. A PhD from Cornell University. A reputation built on brilliance, ambition, and results. He was recruited at just 32 years old to serve as President of ADM's Biotech Division, one of the most coveted positions in corporate America. And then it all unraveled. Mark became the longest-running FBI informant in history — secretly cooperating with federal agents for nine years in one of the most complex and far-reaching corporate espionage cases the United States had ever seen. If that name sounds familiar, it's because his story became the basis for the Hollywood film The Informant, starring Matt Damon. What followed was a federal conviction. A prison sentence. A very public fall from grace. But what happened next is the part of the story that most people never hear. In this episode of GRASP Confidence, Mark Whitacre sits down with Tara LaFon Gooch to share the full journey — from the height of corporate power to federal prison, and from the darkest season of his life to a complete transformation rooted in faith, redemption, and purpose. Today Mark serves as Vice President of Culture and Care and Executive Director of the t-factor initiative at Coca-Cola Consolidated — a publicly traded, faith-driven company whose official purpose statement is to honor God in all they do, serve others, pursue excellence, and grow profitably. He has spent the last twenty years deeply embedded in the Faith at Work movement, helping organizations build cultures where people, purpose, and profit align.   In this episode, we talk about: → What it was really like to live a double life as a corporate executive and FBI informant → The moment everything collapsed and what Mark held onto when it did → How faith became the foundation of his rebuilding process  → What genuine redemption looks like in the workplace → How Coca-Cola Consolidated has built a faith-friendly culture inside a publicly traded company → What the Faith at Work movement means for leaders navigating today's business landscape → The t-factor initiative and why trust is the most undervalued currency in any organization → What Mark would tell his younger self and what he wants every leader to know   This episode is for you if: You have ever felt like your worst moment was going to define you forever. You have ever wondered whether God could use a broken season for something greater. You are a leader who wants to build a career — and a life — that means something beyond the bottom line. Mark Whitacre is proof that God does not waste a single chapter of your story. Not even the ones you wish you could rewrite.   "To honor God in all we do, to serve others, to pursue excellence, and to grow profitably." — Coca-Cola Consolidated Official Purpose Statement   About Mark Whitacre: Mark Whitacre holds a PhD in biochemistry from Cornell University and a BS and MS from Ohio State University. He has served as an executive for Fortune 500 companies including Ralston Purina, Degussa, and Archer Daniels Midland. He lived and worked internationally in Germany for four years. He has served as National Director and COO of Christian Business Men's Connection and COO and Chief Science Officer of Cypress Systems, Inc. He has been married to his wife Ginger for 47 years and has three adult children. Support Mark's Book and learn more about t-factor and how they have transformed the culture at Coca-Cola Consolidated.       🎧 Loved this episode? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share your biggest takeaway, it means the world!   What does GRASP stand for? Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose. These five pillars are the foundation of authentic, confident leadership — and every episode is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling.   🎙️ Not subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests; real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights you can use immediately. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If today's episode moved you, a quick review helps us reach more leaders like you. Thank you!   🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | iHeartRadio   Follow Tara: LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook   🚀 Ready to elevate your brand? Tara's agency, Best Branding Solutions, helps leaders and businesses build a brand presence that's as powerful as their vision. Let's grow together.   💛 Share the love — send this episode to someone who needs it, or post it on your favorite platform. We rise by lifting others.  
• #193: Your Purpose Isn't Lost, It's Remembered | Elzie Flenard III 10.06.2026 46min

  Your Purpose Isn't Lost, It's Remembered    What if everything you've been searching for was already inside you waiting to be unlocked? In this powerful episode of the Grasp Confidence Podcast, host Tara sits down with Elzie Flanard III — entrepreneur, speaker, author, and founder of The Crown Room — for a raw, faith-filled conversation that every Christian entrepreneur needs to hear right now. Elzie breaks down why your purpose was never missing, it was always there and why the moment you stop searching and start surrendering is the moment everything changes. From building businesses God's way, to navigating client loss through answered prayer, to understanding the difference between faith in yourself and faith in Christ, this episode will challenge you, convict you, and call you higher. If you've been struggling with clarity, confidence, or conviction in your entrepreneurship journey, this is your sign to keep going.   Powerful quotes from the episode: "How do you find something that's not lost?" — Elzie "When I see you, I see Him. That's the biggest compliment anybody has ever given me." — Tara "When your dream is big enough, people are probably going to laugh at it. If they don't, it's probably not big enough." — Elzie "I asked God to remove everything that wasn't from Him. I lost three clients in one week and received 15 to 20 new inquiries the same week." — Tara   In this episode, we cover: Why your business is a ministry and how to lead it like one The difference between your general purpose and your specific assignment How unchecked pride silently blocks your alignment and your breakthrough Why God-given dreams are always big enough to be laughed at What it truly means to have faith in Christ vs. faith in yourself How to pray bold, honest prayers and trust God when He answers them   Connect with Elzie on LinkedIn + Support His work! 📖 Book: The Flame Starter 🎙️ Podcast: Journey to Mastery      🎧 Loved this episode? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share your biggest takeaway, it means the world!   What does GRASP stand for? Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose. These five pillars are the foundation of authentic, confident leadership — and every episode is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling.   🎙️ Not subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests; real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights you can use immediately. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If today's episode moved you, a quick review helps us reach more leaders like you. Thank you!   🎧 Listen on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | iHeartRadio   Follow Tara: LinkedIn | YouTube | Instagram | Facebook   🚀 Ready to elevate your brand? Tara's agency, Best Branding Solutions, helps leaders and businesses build a brand presence that's as powerful as their vision. Let's grow together.   💛 Share the love — send this episode to someone who needs it, or post it on your favorite platform. We rise by lifting others.  
• #192: How One Letter Healed 27 Years of Trauma Through Forgiveness | The TEDx Talk That Never Happened 01.06.2026 26min

  Have you ever carried a wound for so long that it started to feel normal? So normal, in fact, that you didn't realize how much it was shaping your decisions, your relationships, and your life?   A few months ago, I was preparing to deliver a TEDx talk in Los Angeles, CA (a dream for any speaker) on a subject that is deeply personal to me: forgiveness.  The talk centered around my 27-year journey of forgiving my father, the freedom I found on the other side of resentment, and the lessons God taught me through one of the most difficult yet transformative decisions of my life. Then the event was canceled! For a few days, I questioned why. I had invested months preparing the talk and believed it would be shared from a TEDx stage. Yet as I prayed through the disappointment, I began to realize something profound: perhaps the message was never meant for that audience at all. In this special solo episode, I am sharing the TEDx talk exactly as it was written, followed by my reflections on what happened after the cancellation and what God taught me through the experience. We explore the example of Jesus on the cross, His radical act of forgiveness toward those who crucified Him, and the powerful exchange with the thief beside Him when Jesus declared, "Today you will be with me in paradise." We also discuss why unforgiveness can quietly become a stumbling block in our walk with Christ and how forgiveness often unlocks a level of freedom we never knew was possible. Most importantly, I share how what initially felt like rejection became redirection. Through this experience, God reminded me that His plans are always greater than our own and that faith is trusting Him even when circumstances are disappointing, confusing, or uncertain. If you've ever wrestled with forgiveness, carried a wound from your past, or wondered why a door unexpectedly closed, I pray this episode encourages you to trust God's timing, release what you've been carrying, and embrace the freedom that comes through forgiveness. Sometimes the message we think is meant for a stage is actually meant for a heart. Thank you for listening.     🎧 Tune in now and please leave a review on Apple Podcasts with your favorite takeaway!   What does GRASP stand for?   Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose. These five pillars form the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode of the GRASP Confidence Podcast is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling. 🎙️ Have you subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests sharing real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you loved today's episode, don't forget to leave a review—it helps us reach more leaders like you.   🎧 Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | iHeartRadio   Share the inspiration Send this episode to a friend or post it on your favorite social platform, we rise by lifting others.
• #191: The Truth About Being "Different" (And Why It's Your Greatest Advantage)| Dan Roth 22.05.2026 48min

  What if everything you believe about confidence, perfection, and "making it" is wrong?   In this powerful episode, Tara sits down with TEDx speaker Dan Roth to unpack the reality behind the red circle and the deeper story most people never hear. "There wasn't a single person that didn't go in nervous… what you're seeing is a very edited version." From the outside, TEDx looks polished. Perfect. Effortless. But behind the scenes? It's pressure, vulnerability, and facing parts of yourself you can't hide from.   The Hidden Battle Behind the Message Dan shares his deeply personal journey from being diagnosed as neurodivergent at just five years old, navigating eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and identity struggles that often go unspoken—especially for men. "You have an inability to look at yourself in the mirror with satisfaction… it leads to anxiety, depression…" This isn't just a conversation about speaking. It's about what it costs to be seen and what it takes to finally accept yourself.   The Dangerous Lie About Success (and TEDx) So many speakers chase TEDx as the ultimate goal. But what if that mindset is exactly what keeps people stuck? "The top of one mountain is the bottom of another." "It's not the end all be all… it's the launchpad." Dan breaks down the reality: Why TEDx isn't the finish line Why most people overestimate its impact And how chasing validation (views, titles, recognition) can quietly erode your sense of worth "Now you're constantly checking the views… and putting your value on a number." Sound familiar?   The Shift That Changes Everything This episode challenges you to rethink: Confidence Identity Leadership And what it really means to make an impact Because the truth is… "We're never fully there… there's no finish line." "If you expect me to be the person I was six months ago, you're following the wrong person." Growth isn't about arriving. It's about evolving.   Why This Episode Matters If you've ever: Questioned your worth based on external validation Felt like you had to "look perfect" to be taken seriously Or believed success would finally make you feel enough This conversation will shift your perspective. Because the real power isn't in the performance… It's in the truth you're willing to share.   Listen now and discover what's really behind the TEDx stage and how to own your story without apology. And if this episode resonates with you, leave a review on Apple Podcasts and share your biggest takeaway—we'd love to hear how this conversation impacted you.   Learn more about Dan and connect with him! Social Media Links https://www.linkedin.com/in/danrothstrategy https://www.instagram.com/danrothconsulting/ https://www.youtube.com/@DanRothSpeaker https://www.tiktok.com/@danrothconsulting https://www.gravityspeakers.com/speakers/dan-roth Email: BookDantoSpeak@gmail.com What does GRASP stand for?   Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose. These five pillars form the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode of the GRASP Confidence Podcast is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling. 🎙️ Have you subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests sharing real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you loved today's episode, don't forget to leave a review—it helps us reach more leaders like you.   🎧 Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | iHeartRadio   Share the inspiration Send this episode to a friend or post it on your favorite social platform, we rise by lifting others.  
• #190: The Link Between Trauma, Clutter, and Letting Go | Lianne Hofer 18.05.2026 36min

  What if the freedom and closure you've been searching for… is on the other side of what you haven't let go of?   In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Lianne Hofer—TEDx speaker, author, and decluttering expert—to explore a conversation that goes far beyond organizing your home. Because what if the clutter in your life isn't just physical… but emotional? Lianne is someone I recently had the honor of coaching for her talk at TEDx Sugar Creek Women, and her message is one that will stay with you long after this episode ends.   Why do we hold on to things, even when they no longer serve us? Together, we unpack the deeper connection between clutter, trauma, and the emotional weight we carry from our past. Lianne shares how our environments often reflect our inner world—our habits, our pain, our patterns, and even our unprocessed experiences. This conversation reveals something most people don't realize: Clutter isn't just "stuff." It's protection. It's avoidance. It's unhealed emotion. From childhood experiences of shame to the subconscious ways we try to create safety, we dive into how these patterns form and how they quietly hold us back from stepping into our full potential.   What if letting go could unlock clarity, confidence, and a completely new chapter of your life? As we explore the themes of forgiveness and closure, you'll begin to see how releasing the past isn't just emotional work—it's transformational. Lianne shares powerful insights from her work with high-achieving women who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or weighed down—not just by belongings, but by expectations, responsibilities, and unresolved emotions. You'll discover: Why forgiveness is essential for forward momentum How emotional clutter manifests as physical clutter The role shame plays in what we hold onto Why you don't "get over" the past—you learn to work with it How creating space in your environment can shift your mindset instantly This episode is an invitation to stop carrying what was never meant to go with you into your next season.   If you're ready to experience more freedom, clarity, and peace… this is your starting point. Listen in and reflect on this simple but powerful question: What am I holding onto that I'm ready to release? If this conversation resonates with you, share it with someone who may need it, and follow the show on your favorite podcast platform for more conversations that challenge, inspire, and transform. Because sometimes… the life you're meant to live is already waiting for you. You just have to make space for it.   🎧 Tune in now and please leave a review on Apple Podcasts with your favorite takeaway!   What does GRASP stand for?   Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose. These five pillars form the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode of the GRASP Confidence Podcast is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling. 🎙️ Have you subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests sharing real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you loved today's episode, don't forget to leave a review—it helps us reach more leaders like you.   🎧 Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | iHeartRadio   Share the inspiration Send this episode to a friend or post it on your favorite social platform, we rise by lifting others.
• #189: Why High Performers with ADHD Thrive (When They Understand This) | Dr. Jennie Byrne, MD, PhD 12.05.2026 36min

  ADHD Isn't What You Think, It Might Be Your Greatest Advantage What if the very traits that make you feel scattered, overwhelmed, or "too much"… are actually the exact traits that set you apart as a high performer? For so many professionals, ADHD is framed as a limitation. A distraction. A struggle to overcome. But what if that narrative is wrong? What if ADHD, when understood and harnessed correctly, becomes a powerful edge in leadership, creativity, and performance?   Understanding the Brain Behind High Performance In this episode of GRASP Confidence, Tara sits down with Dr. Jennie Byrne; a board-certified psychiatrist who trained as both a physician and neuroscientist, and the best-selling author of Work Smart and Moral Injury. Dr. Byrne has spent her career at the intersection of brain science, behavior, and leadership, helping high-performing professionals better understand how their minds work; especially those navigating ADHD, burnout, anxiety, and the growing mental health demands of modern leadership. This conversation is especially meaningful, as Tara was also interviewed for Dr. Byrne's upcoming book on ADHD in professionals, set to release on May 12, 2026. Together, they unpack what ADHD actually looks like in high achievers and why so many successful leaders have been misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or simply never taught how to leverage their unique wiring.   From Overwhelmed to Optimized If you've ever struggled with focus, consistency, or feeling like your brain is working against you… this episode will shift your perspective. You'll discover: Why ADHD is often misunderstood in high performers The connection between ADHD, burnout, and emotional regulation How to work with your brain instead of fighting it The hidden strengths behind creativity, intuition, and fast thinking Why traditional productivity advice often fails for people with ADHD How to turn what feels like chaos into clarity, confidence, and control   This isn't about fixing yourself. It's about finally understanding how you're wired and using it to your advantage. Because when you stop trying to fit into systems that weren't designed for you… you start building a life and leadership style that actually works.   Step Into a New Way of Leading and Performing If you're ready to stop second-guessing yourself and start leveraging your brain as a strength… This episode is for you.   Explore Jennie's Practice: https://www.constellationpllc.com Connect with Jennie on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drjenniebyrne   🎧 Tune in now to learn how to turn ADHD into a leadership advantage and redefine what it really means to thrive.   What does GRASP stand for?   Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose. These five pillars form the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode of the GRASP Confidence Podcast is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling. 🎙️ Have you subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests sharing real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you loved today's episode, don't forget to leave a review—it helps us reach more leaders like you.   🎧 Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | iHeartRadio   Share the inspiration Send this episode to a friend or post it on your favorite social platform, we rise by lifting others.
• #188: From Closet Startup to 600% Exit: The Gratitude Strategy That Changed Everything | Kim Angeli 04.05.2026 48min

  Why Being "Good" in Business Isn't Enough Anymore In today's noisy, hyper-competitive world, being great at what you do is no longer enough. You can have the best product, the strongest offer, and the most polished brand—but if your audience doesn't remember you, you're invisible. In this powerful episode of GRASP Confidence, we sit down with Kim Angeli—sales leader, gratitude-driven entrepreneur, and Executive Director of the Certified Go-Giver® Speaker Program alongside Bob Burg—to unpack what it really takes to become unforgettable. With over 30 years in sales and entrepreneurship, Kim has mastered the art of creating deep, meaningful client relationships that don't just convert—but last. Her philosophy is simple, yet transformational: it's not your customer's job to remember you… it's your job to be unforgettable.   From a Closet Startup to a 600% Exit Kim's story is one of resilience, reinvention, and radical alignment. After a successful corporate career—including becoming a $65 million producer—she made a bold leap into entrepreneurship during one of the most uncertain times in history: just 11 days after 9/11. She started her business in a guest room closet and built it into a thriving insurance agency, eventually selling it for a 600% profit. But what makes Kim's journey so compelling isn't just the success—it's what came next. Instead of chasing the next business win, she chose a different path: helping others build businesses rooted in gratitude, purpose, and human connection. Today, through her programs like Grow with Gratitude™ and Grumpy to Grateful™, she teaches leaders how to turn transactional relationships into transformational ones. In this episode, you'll discover: Why most businesses struggle with client retention (and how to fix it) The difference between being remembered vs. being unforgettable How gratitude can become your greatest competitive advantage The simple, repeatable actions that create loyal, raving fans   The Gratitude Advantage That Transforms Everything What if the key to more revenue, deeper relationships, and greater fulfillment wasn't another funnel—but a mindset shift? Kim breaks down how gratitude isn't just a feel-good concept—it's a strategic business tool. When implemented intentionally, gratitude increases client loyalty, strengthens relationships, and drives long-term growth. She shares practical frameworks for: Identifying and nurturing your most valuable relationships Creating meaningful touchpoints that go beyond automation Turning everyday interactions into unforgettable experiences As Kim says, "Gratitude is focusing on what's going well, even in the darkest moments." This conversation will challenge the way you think about business, leadership, and connection—and remind you that success is built on how people feel when they experience you.   Become Unforgettable—Starting Today If you're a leader, entrepreneur, or speaker who wants to stand out in a crowded world, this episode is your blueprint. This isn't about doing more. It's about becoming more intentional. More memorable. More aligned. Because when you build your business with gratitude at the center, you don't just grow—you create impact that lasts.   🎧 Tune in now and discover how to build a business—and a life—that people never forget.   Connect with Kim Angeli 🌐 Website: https://www.kimangeli.com/ 📘 Programs: Grow with Gratitude™ | Grumpy to Grateful™ 🎤 Speaking & Coaching: Certified Go-Giver® Speaker Program     What does GRASP stand for?   Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose. These five pillars form the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode of the GRASP Confidence Podcast is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling. 🎙️ Have you subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests sharing real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you loved today's episode, don't forget to leave a review—it helps us reach more leaders like you.   🎧 Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | iHeartRadio   Share the inspiration Send this episode to a friend or post it on your favorite social platform, we rise by lifting others.
• #187: What I Shared on a Top 1.5% Podcast About What it Means to Have Calm Confidence | Ashley Henriott 30.04.2026 1h 2min

  Confidence Feels Different When It's God-Backed This episode originally aired on a globally ranked Top 1.5% podcast, and the conversation was too powerful not to share here. I had the honor of joining Alexandra Henriott on Confidence and Coffee, where we went far beyond surface-level conversations about confidence and into something far deeper: identity, faith, and alignment. Because here's the truth most leaders never hear… Confidence isn't something you hustle for. It's something you return to.   In a world that rewards noise, comparison, and constant striving, so many high-achievers are quietly struggling with insecurity, burnout, and misalignment. We've been taught that confidence comes from: Doing more Proving more Achieving more But what if that's the very thing keeping you stuck? In this powerful conversation, we unpack the difference between performative confidence and calm, unshakable confidence rooted in identity—the kind that doesn't waver based on outcomes, opinions, or external validation. And more importantly… What happens when that confidence is God-backed.   This episode will challenge the way you think about leadership, success, and even your purpose. We explore: ✨ What "calm confidence" actually means (and why it's more powerful than hype) ✨ How a God-backed identity eliminates the need to prove yourself ✨ Why comparison is a sign of disconnection—not inadequacy ✨ The leadership shift from competition to collaboration ✨ How secure leaders build influence without ego ✨ Why peace is the new power in leadership Because when you truly know who you are… You stop performing. You stop competing. You start leading. And that shift changes everything.   If you've ever felt like: You're doing all the "right" things but still feel off You're successful on paper but disconnected internally You're tired of chasing confidence instead of living in it This episode is your invitation to come back to alignment.   🎧 Listen in and if this message resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear it.   🔥 Powerful Quotes from This Episode "Confidence hits different when it's God-backed." "You're not lacking confidence, you're disconnected from your identity." "Insecurity competes. Confidence collaborates." "When you know who you are and whose you are, you stop needing to prove it."    About This Episode This conversation was originally recorded on Confidence and Coffee, a globally ranked Top 1.5% podcast hosted by Alexandra Henriott, known for meaningful conversations around confidence, growth, and personal transformation. Listen to Confidence and Coffee here!   What does GRASP stand for?   Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose. These five pillars form the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode of the GRASP Confidence Podcast is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling. 🎙️ Have you subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests sharing real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you loved today's episode, don't forget to leave a review—it helps us reach more leaders like you.   🎧 Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | iHeartRadio   Share the inspiration Send this episode to a friend or post it on your favorite social platform, we rise by lifting others.
• #186: God Removed Everything… Then Rebuilt It Better | Patrick Booth 22.04.2026 52min

  This Is What Happens When You Let God Lead Your Business   What do you do when everything you thought was stable… suddenly shifts? In this deeply moving and faith-filled episode of GRASP Confidence, Patrick Booth shares a real-time leadership story that goes far beyond strategy, performance, or success metrics. This is about surrender, obedience, and what it truly means to let God lead—especially when it doesn't make sense. Because sometimes, the very thing that feels like everything is falling apart… is actually God putting everything into place.   When Leadership Becomes a Test of Faith Within a single day, Patrick lost two key executive leaders he had trusted, developed, and envisioned as part of the company's long-term future. For most leaders, this would trigger panic, control, and reaction. But instead, Patrick chose something different: surrender. "God is in control… even when we think, what is happening?" Rather than scrambling for solutions, he spent three weeks on his knees in prayer—releasing control, seeking clarity, and trusting that God already knew the outcome. And what happened next? It's the kind of story you can't manufacture. You can only experience it. "I've been praying for three weeks… that somebody out there, God would bring to me." At the exact same time… someone else was praying too.   The Power of Obedience, Prayer, and Divine Alignment This episode will challenge the way you think about leadership, control, and success. Because this isn't about climbing higher—it's about going deeper. Patrick reveals how true leadership isn't about holding everything together… it's about knowing when to let go and trust God fully. "Leadership is not about control… it's about calling." You'll hear how prayer became his anchor in uncertainty, how obedience opened doors he couldn't have planned, and how God orchestrated a solution that exceeded anything he could have imagined. "Work and do your part… but surrender and pray so God can do His part." This conversation will shift something in you—especially if you've been: Trying to control outcomes instead of trusting God Navigating uncertainty in your business, leadership, or life Feeling like things are falling apart without understanding why Seeking peace, clarity, and direction in a season of change Because what if the disruption you're experiencing… is actually divine alignment?   Step Into Faith-Led Leadership If you're ready to stop leading from pressure and start leading from purpose; this episode will meet you exactly where you are. Let this be your reminder: "When God speaks… move." 🎙️ Listen now to discover how surrendering control can unlock clarity, peace, and next-level impact—not just in leadership, but in your life.   Connect with Patrick and support his work! LinkedIn Company Podcast   What does GRASP stand for?   Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose. These five pillars form the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode of the GRASP Confidence Podcast is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling. 🎙️ Have you subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests sharing real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you loved today's episode, don't forget to leave a review—it helps us reach more leaders like you.   🎧 Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | iHeartRadio   Share the inspiration Send this episode to a friend or post it on your favorite social platform, we rise by lifting others.  
• #185: The Leader Within: Unlocking Your God-Given Potential | Sean Olson 17.04.2026 34min

  Unlocking the Leader Within What if the biggest thing standing between you and your next level of leadership isn't your talent… but the beliefs you've accepted about yourself? In this powerful episode, Tara sits down with executive coach, keynote speaker, and author Sean Olson for a deeply transformative conversation on leadership, identity, faith, and personal growth.   Why Most People Stay Stuck So many people feel the spark for more but don't act on it. Sean breaks down how limiting beliefs are formed, how comparison quietly erodes confidence, and why many leaders focus on doing more instead of becoming more. As he shares in this episode: "If your focus is on what I need to do instead of who I need to become, I'll miss the point."   The Truth About Leadership and Identity This conversation goes beyond surface-level leadership advice and dives into the foundation of real transformation: Why leadership starts with self-mastery How your environment shapes your growth The role of faith in discovering your purpose Why discomfort is required for expansion How to stop comparing and start leading authentically You'll walk away understanding that leadership isn't about title or position—it's about influence, identity, and intention.   Becoming Who You Were Created to Be If you've ever felt called to more but unsure how to take the next step, this episode will meet you right where you are. Sean reminds us that growth isn't a destination; it's a lifelong journey of becoming. And perhaps the most powerful takeaway: "You are the greatest investment you can make."   Listen Now Tune in to discover how to break through limiting beliefs, step into intentional leadership, and become the person you were designed to be. If this episode resonates, share it with someone who needs the reminder that there is more inside of them waiting to be unlocked.   What does GRASP stand for?   Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose. These five pillars form the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode of the GRASP Confidence Podcast is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling. 🎙️ Have you subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests sharing real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you loved today's episode, don't forget to leave a review—it helps us reach more leaders like you.   🎧 Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | iHeartRadio   Share the inspiration Send this episode to a friend or post it on your favorite social platform, we rise by lifting others.
• #184: Connected By Health, A Doctor's Journey to Thought leadership | Krishna Vedala, MD 13.04.2026 37min

  The Future of Healthcare Isn't More Systems—It's More Connection 🎙️   What if the biggest problem in healthcare isn't lack of innovation… but lack of connection? In this powerful conversation, I sit down with Dr. Krishna Vedala—dual board-certified physician and host of Connected By Health—to explore what's really broken in healthcare today… and what it will actually take to fix it. Because here's the truth: We don't have a healthcare system problem. We have a human problem. Somewhere along the way, healthcare became reactive instead of proactive. Divided instead of unified. Clinical instead of compassionate. And as Dr. Vedala shared in this episode, "Health is the foundation of everything." Not just our bodies… But our leadership. Our economy. Our ability to think clearly, show up fully, and live with purpose. When health declines—everything else follows. But what makes this conversation different is that we don't just talk about the problems. We talk about the disconnect between traditional medicine and the wellness world… The rise of misinformation and distrust… And the very real burnout happening behind the scenes with providers. And then we go deeper. Dr. Vedala opens up about his own journey—navigating setbacks and ultimately stepping into a bigger calling. A reminder that purpose isn't handed to you… it's forged through resilience. This episode isn't just about healthcare. It's about leadership. It's about responsibility. It's about recognizing that whether we acknowledge it or not… We are all connected by health. And the future won't be built by choosing sides— it will be built by bridging them. If you're ready to think differently about healthcare, leadership, and what it truly means to create impact… This is a conversation you don't want to miss.   🎧 Listen now on your favorite platform …and if this resonates, share it with someone who needs to hear it.   Learn more about Connected By Health Connect with Dr. Krishna Vedala on LinkedIn   What does GRASP stand for?   Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose. These five pillars form the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode of the GRASP Confidence Podcast is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling. 🎙️ Have you subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests sharing real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you loved today's episode, don't forget to leave a review—it helps us reach more leaders like you.   🎧 Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | iHeartRadio   Share the inspiration Send this episode to a friend or post it on your favorite social platform, we rise by lifting others.  
• #183: Inside the Mind of a TEDx Organizer: What Makes a Talk Stand Out | Liam Rogers 08.04.2026 49min

  What if your story wasn't just meant to be told… but to transform lives?   Most people believe storytelling is about sharing what happened to them. But the truth is a powerful story doesn't just inform… it moves people to think, feel, and act differently. In this episode of GRASP Confidence, I sit down with Liam Rogers; founder and CEO of Story Circle, award-winning filmmaker, and TEDx organizer behind platforms like TEDxOrlando and EPOCH: America's History Festival. Liam has spent over a decade building stages for bold ideas—helping speakers, leaders, and visionaries craft stories that don't just inspire… but land with emotional force and create real impact. Together, we dive into what actually makes a story unforgettable and why most people are getting it wrong.   💡 In this episode, you'll discover: Why your story alone isn't enough and what truly makes it powerful The difference between storytelling that entertains vs. storytelling that transforms What TEDx organizers are really looking for in a speaker How to turn your experiences into a message that moves people The secret to building a talk that creates lasting impact   This conversation will challenge the way you think about your voice, your message, and your ability to influence others. Because at the end of the day… your story isn't just about you; it's about what happens next for the people who hear it. 🎙️ If you're a speaker, leader, or visionary ready to elevate your message and step into your calling, this episode is for you. 👇 Listen now and start telling stories that don't just inspire… but transform.   Learn more about Liam's TEDx event! www.tedxorlando.live   What does GRASP stand for?   Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose. These five pillars form the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode of the GRASP Confidence Podcast is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling. 🎙️ Have you subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests sharing real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you loved today's episode, don't forget to leave a review—it helps us reach more leaders like you.   🎧 Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | iHeartRadio   Share the inspiration Send this episode to a friend or post it on your favorite social platform, we rise by lifting others.  
• #182: From School Dropout at 14 to €25 Million in Sales | Pat Slattery 03.04.2026 44min

  The Mindset That Turns Ordinary People Into Leaders   What does it really take to build confidence, create success, and lead at a high level? In this powerful episode of GRASP Confidence, host Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with internationally recognized life and business strategist Pat Slattery, a man whose journey proves that your starting point does not determine your destination. Pat left school at just 14 years old. By the age of 15, he was already working in the security industry. What he lacked in formal education, he made up for with something far more powerful: an extraordinary work ethic, relentless determination, and a mindset focused on growth. Those qualities would eventually lead him to build companies generating over €25 million in sales, deliver more than 3,000 keynote speeches, and mentor thousands of entrepreneurs and leaders around the world. But Pat's journey wasn't built on theory. It was built on real-world experience—the ups, the downs, the failures, the lessons, and the relentless pursuit of becoming better. In this conversation, Pat shares the mindset shifts and principles that have guided him through nearly three decades in personal and professional development. From leadership and sales to self-esteem and strategy, his insights reveal what truly separates those who dream from those who build. As Brian Tracy once said about Pat: "Pat has one of the greatest minds in the personal and professional growth industry."   And Bob Proctor described him simply as: "The man is a genius."   But what makes Pat's message so powerful isn't just the success; it's the practical wisdom that comes from living the journey himself.   Together, Tara and Pat explore: • Why confidence is built through action, not titles • The mindset that transforms ordinary effort into extraordinary results • How work ethic becomes a competitive advantage in today's world • Why attitude and responsibility determine your trajectory in life and business • The lessons Pat has learned after mentoring thousands of entrepreneurs   If you've ever questioned your path, doubted your potential, or wondered whether success is truly possible for you—this conversation will remind you that your past does not define your future. Confidence isn't something you're born with. It's something you build through discipline, responsibility, and action. And as Pat's story proves, when you commit to growth and refuse to quit, the results can be extraordinary.   🎙️ Listen now and discover how the power of work ethic, mindset, and belief can transform not only your career but your entire life.     What does GRASP stand for?   Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose. These five pillars form the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode of the GRASP Confidence Podcast is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling. 🎙️ Have you subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests sharing real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you loved today's episode, don't forget to leave a review—it helps us reach more leaders like you.   🎧 Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | iHeartRadio   Share the inspiration Send this episode to a friend or post it on your favorite social platform, we rise by lifting others.  
• #181: Aligning Your Heart: Faith, Righteousness, and Spirit-Led Confidence | Hal Blackwell 30.03.2026 1h

  Righteousness Begins with Heart Posture and Faith   What if confidence isn't something you build… but something that flows from your heart posture? In a world obsessed with performance and self-improvement we rarely stop to ask the deeper question: What is the condition of my heart? Because righteousness doesn't begin with behavior, it begins with posture and intention. And faith isn't just belief, it's alignment. In this powerful episode of GRASP Confidence, we explore what it truly means to live from a place of righteousness shaped by faith and filled by the Holy Spirit. Hal Blackwell joins me for a thought-provoking conversation combining moral psychology, self-deception, philosophy, and the subtle ways we justify ourselves. But this isn't theoretical. It's personal. It's spiritual. It's transformational.   We unpack: Why humans are masters at rationalizing their motives How self-deception distorts our integrity What "righteousness" actually means beyond religious performance The role of surrender in allowing God's Holy Spirit to reshape your inner life Why your heart posture determines the fruit of your life   Hal brings wisdom from his experience in business leadership, addiction recovery work, and faith-rooted reflection. Together, we challenge the idea that confidence is self-generated. Instead, we examine how true confidence flows from a heart aligned with truth, humility, and obedience. If you've ever wrestled with: Wanting to lead with integrity but feeling internally misaligned Knowing the right thing but struggling to live it Wondering whether confidence can coexist with surrender   This episode will speak directly to you.   Because righteousness is not about perfection. It's about orientation. It's about a heart that is open, softened, and willing to be transformed. When your heart posture shifts, your leadership shifts. Your relationships shift. Your confidence shifts. True confidence is not ego-driven. It is Spirit-filled. And when faith moves from intellectual agreement to lived conviction, everything changes. Listen to this episode of GRASP Confidence and reflect honestly: What is the posture of your heart? If this conversation challenges and encourages you, share it with someone walking their own faith journey and leave a review to help others discover what it means to live with righteousness, faith, and unshakable confidence. Because confidence that is rooted in righteousness doesn't need to perform. It simply overflows.     🔗 Connect with Hal Blackwell 🌐 Website: Thehalblackwell.com     What does GRASP stand for? Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose. These five pillars form the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode of the GRASP Confidence Podcast is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling. 🎙️ Have you subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests sharing real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you loved today's episode, don't forget to leave a review—it helps us reach more leaders like you.   🎧 Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | iHeartRadio   Share the inspiration Send this episode to a friend or post it on your favorite social platform, we rise by lifting others.  
• #180: Wealth Isn't Money, It's Consciousness in Motion | Christopher Mackin 23.03.2026 32min

  The Real Reason You Can't Hold Wealth Yet: Self-Worth   "Wealth isn't something you chase. It's something you learn how to hold." What if the reason abundance hasn't stuck isn't strategy — but capacity? In this powerful episode of GRASP Confidence, Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Christopher Mackin, a wealth advisor with over two decades of experience who bridges finance, spirituality, and planetary stewardship. After a life-altering spiritual awakening in Sedona and a chance meeting on a private island retreat in Belize, Christopher introduces a radically different way to think about money, success, and abundance. He challenges traditional manifestation culture and explains why rooted wealth creates fulfillment — while unrooted wealth often leaves even the most successful people feeling empty.   As Christopher puts it: "You can build wealth from a rooted place—or an unrooted place. One creates fulfillment. The other creates lack, no matter how much you have."   In this conversation, you'll discover: why most money mindset work fails at the identity level how self-worth determines how much wealth you allow yourself to receive the difference between fast money and sustainable wealth why regulation, not hustle, is the foundation of abundance how giving, play, and service activate true prosperity   And yes — Christopher delivers one of the most unforgettable lines of the episode: "Putting manifestation on top of unhealed patterns is like putting whipped cream on poop." If you've ever made money but still felt "off," burned out, or disconnected… this episode will resonate deeply. Christopher reframes wealth as WELLTH — a holistic state of abundance rooted in purpose, balance, community, and conscious stewardship. "Most people don't have a money problem. They have a relationship-with-money problem." "You can make money fast—but without internal capacity, you'll lose it just as fast." This is not a conversation about getting rich quick. It's about becoming the kind of person who can hold, steward, and expand abundance with integrity. Tune in, listen all the way through, and reflect deeply. Then head to Apple Podcasts and leave a review sharing your biggest takeaway — because this episode may change how you define success forever.     🔗 Connect with Christopher Mackin 🌐 Website: https://christophermackin.co/ Get the first chapter of Chris's book for free! https://christophermackin.co/book What does GRASP stand for? Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose. These five pillars form the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode of the GRASP Confidence Podcast is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling. 🎙️ Have you subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests sharing real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you loved today's episode, don't forget to leave a review—it helps us reach more leaders like you.   🎧 Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | iHeartRadio   Share the inspiration Send this episode to a friend or post it on your favorite social platform, we rise by lifting others.  
• #179: You Are the Gold: Stop Searching Outside Yourself | Breyn Hibbs 16.03.2026 39min

  Worthiness Isn't Earned. It's Unearthed.   In a world that constantly tells us to optimize, perform, and push forward, many high-achieving individuals still feel an undercurrent of disconnection — from themselves, from their bodies, and from the deeper truth of who they are. We learn to function. We learn to succeed. But we rarely learn how to truly meet ourselves. In this expansive and deeply human conversation, Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Bre Hibbs — consciousness-based healer, Inner Space Technique (IST) regression therapist, and somatic practitioner — to explore what it means to move beyond surface-level self-improvement and into profound self-relationship. Bre works with individuals who are no longer satisfied with quick fixes or intellectual insight alone. Her work guides clients beneath inherited patterns, protective stories, and nervous system conditioning to access clarity, truth, and emotional freedom from the inside out. Through somatic awareness and regression work, she helps people reconnect with parts of themselves that have long been silenced, guarded, or misunderstood. But Bre doesn't only teach sovereignty — she lives it. In this episode, we explore how she has created a life rooted in presence rather than hustle. Bre has cultivated financial freedom that supports creative choice, travel, beauty, and meaningful connection. She reframes money not as status or accumulation, but as a tool that supports aliveness, spaciousness, and possibility. Together, Tara and Bre unpack the relationship between nervous system safety, self-worth, desire, and the capacity to receive both healing and abundance. They discuss why many driven individuals struggle to slow down, how embodiment restores clarity, and what becomes possible when we stop abandoning ourselves in pursuit of external success. Bre also shares about her role stewarding a meditation retreat center in Northern California and co-creating luxury wellness retreats at Prana Maya Island Resort in Placencia, Belize. These retreats blend inner alchemy, embodiment practices, healing work, pleasure, depth, and childlike joy — offering participants a rare opportunity to experience transformation in an environment designed for both expansion and restoration. This episode is not about escaping life. It's about inhabiting it more fully.   Together, Tara and Bre explore: • Why true healing goes beyond mindset work • The role of nervous system regulation in confidence and clarity • Releasing inherited patterns and unconscious identity loops • The connection between embodiment, desire, and self-trust • Creating a life rooted in beauty, depth, and meaningful connection   Whether you are navigating burnout, craving deeper self-trust, seeking emotional freedom, or simply sensing that there is more available to you than the life you've been living, this conversation offers both insight and permission. Bre invites us into a bolder intimacy with ourselves — where clarity sharpens, desire returns, and life begins to open from the inside out. This episode may change how you think about healing. More importantly, it may change how you meet yourself.     Connect with Bre: IG personal: @breynmarr IG regression therapy + somatic practitioner: @the_gold_inside Website: https://gold-inside.life/   Tune in, listen all the way through, and reflect deeply. Then head to Apple Podcasts and leave a review sharing your biggest takeaway.   What does GRASP stand for? Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose. These five pillars form the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode of the GRASP Confidence Podcast is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling. 🎙️ Have you subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests sharing real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you loved today's episode, don't forget to leave a review—it helps us reach more leaders like you.   🎧 Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | iHeartRadio   Share the inspiration Send this episode to a friend or post it on your favorite social platform, we rise by lifting others.
• #178: Why Money Stress Isn't a Math Problem—It's a Mindset Problem | Josh Greenbaum 09.03.2026 43min

  Confidence, Clarity, and the Numbers Behind a Healthy Business   Money is one of the biggest sources of stress for entrepreneurs and yet, it doesn't have to be. If the words cash flow, financials, or numbers make you want to look the other way, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. Today on GRASP Confidence, we're reframing the entire conversation around money, leadership, and freedom. Josh Greenbaum is a founder, advisor, and author who has made it his mission to help entrepreneurs build financially healthy businesses—without spreadsheets, shame, or jargon. Through his book Numbers Scare Me & Other Excuses, his advisory firm CFO Minded, and his upcoming Replaceable program, Josh is changing how founders relate to money. Instead of seeing numbers as overwhelming or intimidating, he helps leaders use them as a tool for clarity, confidence, and better decision-making. In this conversation, Josh breaks down why most founders struggle with money—not because they're bad at math, but because they were never taught how to think about numbers in a way that supports the life they actually want to live. You'll learn how to move from financial avoidance to financial ownership, how to turn "messy" numbers into clear leadership decisions, and why understanding your finances is one of the most empowering confidence shifts you can make as a business owner. This episode is especially powerful for entrepreneurs who are tired of running businesses that feel heavy, confusing, or misaligned and are ready for simplicity, clarity, and freedom. If you want to build a business that supports your life (not the other way around), this episode will change how you see money—and yourself as a leader.   Learn more about Josh and his work here: 👉 https://cfominded.com 📚 Grab your copy of Josh's book here!   What does GRASP stand for? Gratitude. Responsibility. Action. Sight. Purpose. These five pillars form the foundation of authentic, confident leadership and every episode of the GRASP Confidence Podcast is designed to help you embody them more fully in your life, business, and calling. 🎙️ Have you subscribed yet? Join thousands of high-performing leaders who tune in weekly for powerful conversations with world-class guests sharing real stories, mindset shifts, and actionable insights. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ If you loved today's episode, don't forget to leave a review—it helps us reach more leaders like you.   🎧 Available on: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon/Audible | iHeartRadio   Share the inspiration Send this episode to a friend or post it on your favorite social platform, we rise by lifting others.