Episodes

In this episode, Tara sits down with founder, salon suite mentor, and motivational speaker Patrice "Sway" McKinney, who's getting real about her success. Patrice opens up about going public with her relationship with Porsha Williams and the business strategy she used to handle millions of eyes on her overnight. They get into the RHOA of it all, her approach to relationships as they relate to business decisions, and why she's built her brand on giving it to you straight, no fluff, no filler. Tune...

Bossy is in Dallas and chatting how to scale your small business!

In this episode, Tara chats with former Coach CEO Lew Frankfort about redefining what luxury means — and who gets to access it. Lew shares how he took a small, slow-growing family business and transformed it into a global brand by pioneering the concept of accessible luxury. He didn’t just ride a rocketship — he built one. Tune in to hear how trusting his gut, leaving a safe job, and spotting an unmet need in the market helped him reshape an entire industry. Discover more about how AT&T Busines...

In this episode, Tara chats with Bonobos co-founder and serial entrepreneur Andy Dunn on what it really takes to build a $310M brand. Listen in as Andy opens up about the mental toll of entrepreneurship, why delusion might be your greatest asset, and how founders can turn a chip on their shoulder into serious ROI. Plus, his honest take on why being your own boss really is better than climbing someone else’s ladder. Discover more about how AT&T Business can help your small business: http://att.c...

In this episode, Tara chats with Autodesk CMO Dara Treseder about her meteoric rise through the marketing world. Tune in to hear Dara’s take on betting on yourself, navigating hard career choices, and how to position yourself to win — even when the odds are stacked. She also shares why bold leadership isn’t just about power, but purpose — and how to know when it’s time to stay or go. Discover more about how AT&T Business can help your small business: http://att.com/why-att-business 💌 Want to g...

Marina Middleton shares when it makes sense to re-invest in your own company

In this episode Tara sits down with Sweetgreen co-founder Nicolas Jammet to talk about the process of transitioning from the creative, idea-generating early founder role, to becoming the leader of a larger, publicly traded company. 00:00 Intro 01:04 What innovations at Sweetgreen Nic is most proud of 06:18 Where Nic looks to find inspiration for innovating his business 10:44 How innovation happens at Sweetgreen now that they’re a billion-dollar business 13:09 Office Hours segment 16:30 The...

In this episode Tara chats with The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Jessi Ngatikaura on the business of being an influencer. Listen to hear Jessi’s take on the reality of being an influencer, how she’s built her portfolio of businesses, the challenges of working with friends and family, and who of her Mormon Wives costars she would collab with, copy, and cancel. 00:00 Intro 01:02 The perception vs. reality of being an influencer 04:30 Jessi’s portfolio of businesses 08:39 Office Hours segment ...

In this episode Tara runs through 10 Questions for a Boss with Ohai.ai CEO Sheila Lirio Marcelo, who is also the founder of Care.com—the world’s largest care marketplace. Listen to hear Sheila talk about the transition from being the CEO of a private company to a public one, how she handled a serious hit to the reputation of her company, and finding the strength and energy to found a second company. 00:00 Intro 00: 53 Sheila’s morning rituals 02:22 What helped give Sheila confidence after Car...

Tara reads and answers some of the most pressing questions from Redditors seeking entrepreneurship advice. How do you become a successful entrepreneur as an introvert? Is AI actually going to take over everything? Can you become a successful business leader without vision? 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/subscribe Get More BOSSY Watch BOSSY on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BOSSY_Show Follow BOSSY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossy...

Tara reviews the leaked emails of some of the leading figures in tech and shares her candid reactions, thoughts, and insights on each. From Elizabeth Holmes’ daily schedule to Elon Musk’s rage email to Sam Bankman-Fried’s unhinged musings, these are some emails you don’t want to miss. 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/subscribe Get More BOSSY Watch BOSSY on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BOSSY_Show Follow BOSSY Instagram: https://www.instagram...

Is Clear about to fail? What was once a thriving business valued at $5 billion with only the TSA as a competitor, is now facing several technological and economic challenges that threaten to render their business irrelevant. But Tara sees reason that Clear Security might survive anyway. Do you agree? 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/subscribe Get More BOSSY Watch BOSSY on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BOSSY_Show Follow BOSSY Instagram: https...

In this episode, Tara sits down with CEO and founder of Millionaire Mindset Mastery and certified hypnotherapist Abi Levine to talk about the physics behind manifestation, and how to shift your mindset around your business, your money, and yourself. 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/subscribe Get More BOSSY Watch BOSSY on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BOSSY_Show Follow BOSSY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossy_show/ TikTok: https://...

In this episode, Tara talks with Cameo founder and CEO Steven Galanis about drumming up creative marketing campaigns, generating viral PR, and harnessing the inherent power of your brand in unique and attention-grabbing ways. 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/subscribe Get More BOSSY Watch BOSSY on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BOSSY_Show Follow BOSSY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossy_show/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bossy_sh...

In this episode, Tara talks with SoulCycle CEO Evelyn Webster about the raw passion, drive, and genius she channeled in order to turn the company’s culture and reputation around after bad press and a global pandemic. 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/subscribe Get More BOSSY Watch BOSSY on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BOSSY_Show Follow BOSSY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossy_show/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bossy_show Twitt...

In this episode, Tara catches up with Gabby Bernstein, author of the NYT bestseller 'Self Help: This Is Your Chance to Change Your Life' and host of the 'Dear Gabby' podcast. The ladies dive into the pros & cons of Tara's report card system (for work and in dating), why you should tell people what you really want and how to stop chasing unavailable partners. 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/subscribe Get More BOSSY Watch BOSSY on YouTube...

In this episode, Tara talks with founder and fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff to talk about the reality of being an entrepreneur and partner, the early mistakes she made in building her business, and why she worries that female leaders may be too victimizing of themselves. 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/subscribe Get More BOSSY Watch BOSSY on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BOSSY_Show Follow BOSSY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossy...

Erika Brown is a real estate investor, agent, and serial entrepreneur who is working to close the wealth gap by teaching Black and Brown communities how to build a passive income by investing in property. In this episode, Tara and Erika discuss how much you actually need in order to start investing in real estate, and what they wish they’d known before starting to buy properties. 00:00 Intro 00:15 “House Hacking” 04:16 Good housing markets for multifamily homes 09:25 What to consider when th...

Allison Ellsworth is the founder, chief brand officer, and creative marketing genius behind Poppi—the prebiotic soda brand that boasts more than 2 billion likes across social media platforms. In this episode, Allison shares with Tara her top tips on how to grow your brand by making authentic, hooky, and engaging social content. 00:00 Intro 01:37 How Poppi’s social media took off 06:50 Poppi’s social mentality 11:12 The art of the hook 15:10 How to use humor in your content 17:00 The value ...

Codie Sanchez is an expert in the art of buying, investing in, and starting businesses, and has made millions doing so. In this episode, Codie talks to Tara about her evolving relationship with risk-taking, the pros and cons of buying a business vs. starting one, and her best advice for buying your first business. 00:00 Intro 02:45 The difference between buying a business vs starting from scratch 05:16 How Codie’s relationship with risk has changed over time 12:23 How Codie is fueled by the ...

Bozoma Saint John has had a storied corporate career leading immense marketing projects at Pepsi, Apple, Uber, and Netflix. Now, she is making the pivot to reality TV, joining season 14 of The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, as well as launching her new company Eve by Boz. In this episode, Bozoma talks with Tara about how she knows when it’s time to make a pivot, her secret to honing her intuition. 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/subscr...

Anne Chow was the first woman of color to lead AT&T Business in the company’s 140+ year history, and while she was CEO she led the company with grace through one of the biggest crises in the world—a global pandemic. In this episode, Anne talks with Tara about how to lead bigger at your company and navigate crisis with vulnerability, inclusivity, and inspiration, and why leadership is more of a choice than a quality. 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/b...

In the 80s and 90s Kathy Ireland was a household name and top supermodel, but secretly her passion had always been entrepreneurship. Today, Kathy Ireland Worldwide (kiWW) is one of the top female-owned licensing businesses in the US. In this episode, Kathy tells Tara about her lessons in rejection, experimentation, and following your passion when it comes to starting a business and building an empire. 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/subsc...

What’s the big swing that you’ve been too afraid to take? For our guest this week, Julia Haart, taking big swings and making bold moves is a way of life. In this episode, Julia talks to Tara about what it takes to follow the ideas that scare you, how to keep yourself accountable when running your business, and why she’d never go into business with a romantic partner again. 00:00 Intro 01:40 What Julia’s realized about fear 04:30 What Julia learned from working with a romantic partner 12:15 W...