Be Who You Came To Be with Tara Renze
The Be Who You Came to Be Podcast is an empowering platform designed to showcase ordinary people doing extraordinary things, inspiring listeners to embrace their authenticity, unlock their emotional and positive intelligence, and step into their fullest potential. Rooted in Tara’s trademarked mantra, “Be Who You Came to Be,” the podcast will blend heartfelt storytelling, actionable insights, and thought-provoking conversations to help listeners create, own, and live the life they desire.
Episodes
AI is moving fast.
Faster than most of us can process.
And underneath all the innovation, opportunity, and excitement… there’s a quieter question so many people are asking:
Where do I fit?
In this episode, I’m diving into one of the most important emotional intelligence skills we need right now—reality testing—and why it matters more than ever in the age of AI.
Because here’s the truth:
AI can generate answers.
But it cann...
So many women hit midlife and quietly start asking…
“Why do I feel stuck when I know I want more?”
In this conversation, we break down what’s actually happening beneath the surface and why it’s not a motivation problem… it’s a nervous system pattern.
We talk about how your brain and body are wired for familiarity, not expansion, and why that’s the very thing keeping so many women from going after their butter...
Fear before something big is usually the moment most people stop. But what if fear isn’t a warning sign at all? In this episode, Tara shares a personal story from a recent speaking tour where nerves, impostor syndrome, and anxiety showed up stronger than expected, and why that was actually a signal she was exactly where she needed to be. From the neuroscience behind fear and excitement to the concept of “invitationa...
Zoe Asher thought she was chasing one butterfly goal, but the path took a sharp left turn in the most unexpected way. In this episode, she joins Tara to tell the story behind a dream that started with Disney, collided with a wild audition experience, and became a masterclass in what happens when you take the first imperfect step out loud. Along the way, they talk about momentum, asking for help, why “permission” is ...
In this episode, Tara helps you uncover the butterfly goal you may have quietly pushed aside and shows you how to take the first imperfect step toward becoming who you were meant to be. She explores why our dreams get buried under responsibility, why feeling unfulfilled is often a signal rather than a failure, and walks through five practical clues that reveal what keeps calling your name. From quiet obsessions to l...
In this episode, Tara sits down with entrepreneur Vivek Bhaskaran, founder of QuestionPro, to unpack the Butterfly Goal he avoided for two decades — learning how to drive in India. What started as a terrifying personal challenge became a lesson in confidence, courage, and taking the first imperfect step. They explore why big goals live in our heads for years, how workplace culture can fuel personal growth, the “perm...
If traditional resolutions already feel heavy and exhausting, this episode is your reset. Tara builds on last week’s conversation about butterfly goals: the kind of goal that lights you up from the inside rather than burns you out. Instead of adding pressure or piling more tasks onto an already full life, butterfly goals fuel your creativity, energy, and joy, and slowly transform every part of your world.
If you’ve e...
Welcome to a brand new year of Be Who You Came to Be. Before you set another resolution, add something to your calendar, or pressure yourself into a list of things you must grind your way into achieving, Tara is here with an invitation that might change how you approach 2026 completely.
Instead of transactional resolutions that demand output and discipline, Tara offers a different direction...the butterfly goal. This...
If you’ve been sitting on a dream, this episode was meant for you. As we close out 2025, Tara reflects on the powerful lessons, growth, and life-changing stories that defined Be Who You Came to Be this year, and she’s sharing five reminders to help you step boldly into 2026
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When the world watched her fail on Mount Everest, Alison Levine could have walked away forever. Instead, she climbed back stronger. In this powerful conversation, Tara Renze sits down with the history-making polar explorer and mountaineer to talk about leadership under pressure, courage in failure, and finding purpose when your plans fall apart.
Alison Levine is a history-making adventurer, mountaineer, and leadershi...
What makes a brand magnetic? One that people can’t stop thinking about and that drives results? In this episode of Be Who You Came to Be, Tara Renze sits down with Chris West, founder of Video Narrative and the creative force behind some of the most impactful speaker brands in the world. Together, they unpack the 3 secrets to building a personal brand that converts, one rooted in authenticity, emotion, and purpose.
Feeling overwhelmed, disorganized, or like you’ll never get your life together? Then give us 45 minutes and your life will finally feel organized. In this episode, Tara Renze sits down with Laurel Denise, founder of the viral planner company helping women finally find systems that work for their brains. Laurel shares her journey from jewelry designer to planner entrepreneur, the power of pivots, and why true organiz...
Feeling stuck, unqualified, or like you’ve missed your chance? In this episode, Tara shares why taking the first imperfect step is the key to transformation. From the “butterfly goal” metaphor to personal stories of chasing dreams (including how she ended up on a game show), Tara explains why imposter syndrome is actually a signal you’re on the right path.
New episodes dropping every Friday!
What if the quirks you try to hide at work are actually your greatest advantage? In this episode, Tara Renze sits down with Frankie Russo, entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker, to explore why “weird” is the secret ingredient behind creativity, innovation, and culture.
Frankie Russo is a serial entrepreneur, author, and keynote speaker who has built and exited multiple companies while battling addiction, blending...
In this heartfelt solo episode, Tara Renze shares how choosing love can shift us out of fear, stress, and division, and into healing, gratitude, and strength. She reflects on her father’s passing, the challenges today’s teens face, and how social media fuels outrage. With practical tools like pausing before reacting, seeing the human first, and daily gratitude, Tara shows how love changes not only our hearts but als...
What if you walked 25,000 miles across six continents, through deserts, mountains, and cities, only to discover that the biggest transformation wasn’t the world around you, but the world within?
In this episode of Be Who You Came to Be, I sit down with Tom Turcich, the 10th person in history to walk around the entire globe. For seven years, Tom traveled step by step with his dog Savannah, learning about res...
This week, my heart is heavy. Another school tragedy. Another reminder that our children are walking into classrooms where safety is no longer guaranteed. As a mom, I can’t imagine sending my kids to school and wondering if they’ll come home. It makes me sick, it makes me furious — and it makes me determined to speak up.
In this episode of Be Who You Came to Be, I’m sharing a message of hope on the other si...
What if the perfect job on paper isn’t the right life for you? In this conversation, Tara Renze sits down with Dr. Ashley McClellan, a former hospital CEO who chose purpose over prestige and founded MedCurate, a marketplace that gives nurses and clinicians real control over when, where, and for how much they work. They unpack how to tell burnout from calling, the courage it takes to walk away from a role that everyo...
Are you stuck waiting for the perfect time to start? Here’s the hard truth: that moment may never come. In this episode, Tara exposes the subtle lie that keeps so many of us from chasing our dreams — and shows you how to break free.
Through stories of tomatoes, butterfly goals, and even her own game show journey, you’ll see how perseverance, self-awareness, and emotional intelligence are the real keys to becoming who...
What leadership skills will matter most in the next decade? Seth Mattison reveals why old strategies fail and how people-first leaders will win in the age of AI. Tara Renze sits down with leadership futurist Seth to explore why the “old playbook” for leading teams is no longer enough, and what will win in the decade ahead. Seth shares his journey from arena stages to reimagining leadership in the AI era, revealing h...
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