The way we set goals often invites a load of comparison and competition. We can even create a moral hierarchy of more and better. In this episode, I explore the roots of moralizing around the goals we

“What does growth without striving look like?” Rita Barry posed this question 3 years ago, and it’s stuck with me ever since. In this episode, I talk with Rita about the journey she’s been on to ans

Why Darden Creative founder Tamera Darden decided to shut down her business at the end of 2022—and how that decision evolved. How she wrestled with the practical, emotional, and financial questions ar

Creative grief worker & curator Charlene Lam shares how grief impacts us—as humans, leaders, and business owners. How she discovered a passion for understanding grief and helping others process after

What abundance means to me is a present knowing that I am enough, that I have enough, and that there is enough time, attention, and support to live a meaningful life and do meaningful work. I can't sa

Consultant and virtual assistant Janice Plado Dalager joins Tara for a conversation about the unique skill set that virtual assistants and other support professionals bring to small businesses. How VA

I’ve known When I Grow Up Coach Michelle Ward almost as long as I’ve been working for myself. So when she emailed me a couple of weeks ago to ask if she could come on the pod to talk about how she’d r

I’m starting to wonder whether attention is really a scarce resource. Perhaps what is truly scarce are media and messages worth paying attention to.

How Angie Browne's career has evolved into embracing her whole identity as a coach & consultant. Why she's exploring big questions about our identities and how we work. What she did to establish how s

Today, you're going to hear from 4 other business owners who have also found that slowing down has helped them operationalize their values in their businesses. You'll hear from Sarah Cottrell, the fo