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GRASP Confidence | Personal Growth for Leaders and High Performers

Tara LaFon Gooch

GRASP Confidence is a leadership and personal development podcast for high-performing entrepreneurs, executives, and faith-driven leaders who want to expand their capacity, lead with confidence, and live with purpose. Hosted by 3X bestselling author, TEDx speaker coach, and founder of Best Branding Solutions, Tara LaFon Gooch, the show blends entrepreneurship, business strategy, Christian faith, and personal growth through the GRASP Method—Gratitude, Responsibility, Action, Sight, and

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#134: The Boutique Solution Helping 10,000+...

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2025/08/29

Why Smart Entrepreneurs Are Hiring Moms (and Growing Faster) What if the key to unlocking your business growth isn’t found in another marketing hack or expensive hire; but in the confidence and untapped talent of moms ready to re-enter the workforce? With over 5.4 million mothers having paused their careers to raise children, there’s a massive wave of skilled, educated, and motivated women ready to make an impact. In today’s episode, I sit down with Lesley Pyle, MSc., the trailblazing founder of

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#133: What If Confidence in Your Financial Future...

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2025/08/25

Can You Have True Confidence in a Broken Retirement System? Most people are following the same wealth-building advice they’ve heard for decades — work hard, save in your 401(k), and hope it’s enough for retirement. But what if everything you’ve been told is wrong? In this episode of GRASP Confidence, host Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Bill Fairman — co-founder of Carolina Capital Management and Carolina Hard Money — to reveal why the retirement system is broken and how the path to real financial

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#132: Be the Ferrari: Why You’re Not for Everyone and...

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2025/08/19

What if you stopped trying to be everything to everyone and started owning your lane like a Ferrari on the open road? On this episode of GRASP Confidence, we welcome the unstoppable Princess Paula, a keynote speaker, networking strategist, and digital marketing powerhouse who has spent over 20 years helping businesses, nonprofits, and organizations accelerate their impact. Through her signature keynote Be the Ferrari, Paula inspires leaders to “embrace abundance, reject the scarcity mindset, and

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#131: Publishing with Purpose: How Liza Marie Garcia...

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2025/08/15

Thinking About Writing Your Story? Here’s How to Publish with Purpose What happens when a pioneering tech CEO, now a 6X author and faith-driven entrepreneur, steps boldly into a publishing empire rooted in purpose? You get Liza Marie Garcia whose remarkable story from software engineer to global changemaker will leave you inspired and re-centered in your own divine calling. In this transformational episode, Liza shares how she built and sold her tech firm, mentors entrepreneurs through Tampa Bay

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#130: Success Without Fulfillment? The Coaching Shift...

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2025/08/14

How Clarity, Curiosity, and Coaching Unlock Your Next Chapter What happens when a high-achieving consultant with global experience realizes that success on paper doesn’t equal fulfillment? In this deeply reflective and refreshingly honest conversation, executive coach and former Big 4 partner Gary Nowak sits down with Tara to explore what it really takes to transition from achievement to alignment. After two decades leading top-tier consulting teams across the U.S., China, and Australia, Gary

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#129: What If Your Childhood Is Still Leading You?...

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2025/08/08

Have you ever felt stuck in patterns you can’t explain—reacting, retreating, or second-guessing yourself in your relationships, career, or even parenting? What if the root of your adult struggles isn’t a lack of skill or willpower… but unmet needs from childhood quietly directing your life? In this transformative episode of GRASP Confidence, I sit down with the deeply wise and soul-grounded Dr. Uejin Kim—board-certified child and adult psychiatrist, entrepreneur, podcast host, and woman of faith

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#128: Feeling Stuck? How Kristine Steinberg Helps...

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2025/08/04

What if feeling stuck was actually the starting point of your greatest transformation? In this episode of GRASP Confidence, host Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Kristine Steinberg, visionary executive coach and founder of Kismet, whose bold, behavioral coaching approach has helped shape leaders at Microsoft, Bain, Chanel, LinkedIn, and beyond. For over 23 years, Kristine has worked with CEOs, executives, and high-potential leaders who have outward success—but inward stagnation. Through deep

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#127: From Near Death to New Life: Mindy McManus on...

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2025/07/31

What if the moment that nearly took your life was the one that finally gave it back? In this deeply inspiring episode of GRASP Confidence, host Tara LaFon Gooch welcomes Mindy McManus, M.Ed., PCC—a Christian executive coach, former Mayo Clinic professor, and the powerhouse behind Mindy’s Executive Coaching. With over 19 years of experience developing emotionally intelligent, mission-driven leaders, Mindy brings more than credentials; she brings conviction, clarity, and Christ-centered wisdom. Mindy

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#126: From Pro Football to Rock Bottom: What Marques...

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2025/07/22

What happens when the spotlight fades, the money disappears, and you’re left facing the storm alone? What happens when everything you’ve built comes crashing down—and you’re left with nothing but your faith and the will to survive? In this powerful and deeply personal episode, we sit down with Marques Ogden—former NFL offensive lineman, 8-figure entrepreneur, 5X bestselling author, international keynote speaker, executive coach, and host of a top 0.05% global podcast—to hear the remarkable story

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#125: From Kitchen Table to Global Empire: How Jacine...

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2025/07/21

What does it take to go from mixing skincare products at your kitchen table to running a multimillion-dollar global brand? In this episode of GRASP Confidence, Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Jacine Greenwood, the visionary founder and CEO of Roccoco Botanicals—the fastest-growing beauty company in the Asia Pacific and the only Australian brand to receive the prestigious Alle’ Award for cosmetic innovation. Known as The Fairy-Godmother of Skin, Jacine is a globally awarded cosmetic chemist whose

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#124: The ‘I’ of the Storm: Ego, Chaos, and the Path...

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2025/07/03

🎙️ He Was Called Trash and a Loser, Now He Fights with God-Given Confidence and Purpose This is one of the most meaningful conversations I’ve ever had on GRASP Confidence, because today’s guest isn’t just a storyteller with an incredible testimony—he is a very dear friend of mine. David Mulldune’s journey is raw, unfiltered, and heartbreakingly real. He grew up in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, labeled “poor white trash,” the oldest of three children living in poverty so extreme his mother had to place

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#123: Lonely in a Connected World? Dr. Lindsay Frey...

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2025/06/30

We live in a world that’s more connected than ever, yet so many of us feel isolated, anxious, and deeply alone. In this compelling episode of GRASP Confidence, host Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Dr. Lindsay Frey, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, entrepreneur, speaker, podcast host, and founder of Finding Hope Wellness Center in Florida. Dr. Frey has dedicated her career to helping children, teens, and young adults navigate anxiety, ADHD, depression, self-esteem challenges, and disconnection in an

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#122: Building a Global Brand with Bold Confidence —...

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2025/06/29

What does it really take to build a company that impacts thousands and do it with confidence, clarity, and vision? In this powerful episode of GRASP Confidence, host Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Besnik Vrellaku, the founder and CEO of Salesflow.io—a breakthrough Go-To-Market platform transforming how B2B companies generate leads and scale with intention. Besnik’s entrepreneurial journey didn’t start with a pitch deck or a tech accelerator, it started at 16, flipping merchandise online with grit

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#121: Becoming Unstoppable: Resilient Leadership,...

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2025/06/23

What if everything you built—the title, the business, the success—left you feeling more empty than empowered? Despite reaching the top of his game as the former CMO of Google Play, a 3x Silicon Valley startup executive, and a bestselling author, Patrick Mork faced the kind of internal collapse no resume could cover. Behind the accolades and ambition, he hit a breaking point that forced him to confront the deeper question so many high-achieving leaders quietly wrestle with: "What if success isn’t

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#120: Faith-Based Strategies to Lead, Overcome, and...

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2025/06/22

Have 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

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#119: Entrepreneurship Is the Mirror That Reflects...

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2025/06/20

What if the greatest personal development path wasn’t in a book or course—but in the bold decision to build something from your soul? Keocha (K.) LaFleur-Anders is not just a serial entrepreneur—she’s a creative force, a TEDx curator, and a visionary leader using media and storytelling to create lasting impact. As the founder of Coffee Milk Media, a social impact strategy and storytelling agency, and Chestnut Publishing House, K. helps leaders bring their purpose to life through words, wellness,

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#118: How to Reignite Your Spark: Break Free and Lead...

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2025/06/19

Stuck in Your Head? Here’s How to Break Free and Lead Boldly Do you ever feel like you’re stuck in your own head—questioning your worth, second-guessing your next move, or waiting for permission to rise? In this powerful episode of GRASP Confidence, host Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with transformational leader and international speaker Claudia Wyatt, also known as The Enthusiasm Ignitor and Self-Doubt Eraser. With over 20 years of experience in confidence coaching, cognitive behavioral tools, and

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#117: From Burnout to Bold Faith: Michael Price on...

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2025/06/16

From Burnout to Bold Faith: Michael Price on Redefining Leadership and Success What do you do when your success is costing you your soul? In this powerful episode of the GRASP Confidence podcast, I sit down with Michael Price, a respected corporate executive and the newly appointed President of C-Suite for Christ Charlotte chapter. Michael’s story isn’t just about corporate leadership; it’s about spiritual warfare, emotional resilience, and the bold decision to stop surviving and start

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#116: The Transformative Power of Gratitude: From...

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2025/06/12

The Transformative Power of Gratitude: From Pain to Purpose with Valeriya Hjertenaes What if the very thing that broke you became the catalyst that built you? In this powerful and deeply personal episode of GRASP Confidence, I sit down with Valeriya Hjertenaes, a courageous scholar and rising thought leader whose journey proves that gratitude can be the bridge between pain and purpose. Born and raised in Ukraine, Valeriya grew up in a home shadowed by her father’s alcoholism and the heavy weight of

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#115: The Mission Within: From Covert Operations to...

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2025/06/10

The Mission Within: From Covert Operations to Conscious Leadership with Ido Kalev What if true leadership wasn’t defined by your title, but by your ability to stay grounded when the world shakes? What if the confidence you seek doesn’t come from proving but from pausing? Today’s guest knows what it means to lead under fire, literally and figuratively. Meet Ido Kalev, a former elite Israeli security officer who led covert operations across international borders, often with no room for error and no

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