The Big Ask Podcast

From Reality TV Villain to Mayor Run: Spencer Pratt, Reinvention, and Rising for LA

This is a special crossover episode of The Big Ask podcast with Tara Renze from Be Who You Came to Be and we are bringing both worlds together for a very real and very unexpected conversation. We are talking about Spencer Pratt, yes, the same Spencer from The Hills who once played the villain role in reality TV history, and what it looks like when someone completely rewrites their own narrative. After losing his home in the Palisades wildfires, he has stepped into a new chapter focused on advocacy, visibility, and now even a run for mayor of Los Angeles. This episode is about reinvention, resilience, and what happens when life strips everything back and you decide to rebuild louder, braver, and more aligned than before. It is part humor, part shock, and part real conversation about leadership showing up in the most unexpected ways. Follow Spencer here! [https://www.instagram.com/spencerpratt/]

Midlife Friendships: Why We Choose Peace Over Drama

Something shifts in midlife… and it’s not just us. It’s our friendships too. In this episode of The Big Ask, Tara and Brooke get real about how friendships evolve as we grow and why we’re no longer available for relationships that feel heavy, complicated, or filled with drama. We talk about the quiet but powerful transition from quantity to quality. The moment you realize you don’t need a big circle; you need the right one. The kind of friendships that feel easy. Safe. Supportive. The ones where you can show up fully as yourself and feel met, not managed. Because in this season, we’re not chasing connection, we’re choosing alignment. This conversation is about raising your standards, protecting your peace, and surrounding yourself with women who genuinely love, support, and celebrate you without competition, without chaos, and without conditions. If you’ve been feeling the shift in your friendships or craving deeper, more grounded connection, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. If this resonated, share it with a friend who gets it. Be sure to follow us on Instagram to stay connected and continue the conversation. Follow us: Tara Renze [https://www.instagram.com/tararenze/] Brooke Runn [https://www.instagram.com/brookerunn/] And if you’re loving The Big Ask, we would be so grateful for a review, it helps us reach more women who are navigating this same season.

The Transition No One Prepares You For: Watching Your Kids Grow Up

In this episode, we’re opening up about a season that so many moms quietly find themselves in but do not always talk about. Tara is preparing to send her son Ben off to college. Brooke is watching her daughter step into high school while her son begins to pull away into his pre-teen independence. And in all of it, we are both feeling the weight of what it means to love deeply and still learn to let go. This conversation is about the mixed emotions that come with these transitions. The pride. The grief. The confusion. The beauty. It is about realizing that our children are not ours to keep. They are ours to guide, to nurture, and to release into becoming who they are meant to be. We talk about what it looks like to navigate this shift with emotional intelligence, to resist the urge to hold on too tightly, and to instead create space for growth while staying deeply connected. If you are in a season where your kids are changing, growing, or pulling away, this episode will remind you that nothing has gone wrong. This is the process. This is the purpose. And you are not alone in it. If this episode spoke to you, we would love for you to share it with another mom who needs to hear it. Be sure to follow us on Instagram to stay connected and continue the conversation. Follow us: Tara Renze [https://www.instagram.com/tararenze/] Brooke Runn [https://www.instagram.com/brookerunn/] Leave us a review and let us know what resonated most with you. Your voice helps us reach more women walking through the same season.

SEASON TWO: Homebody Era or Healing Era? The Truth About Your 40s (And Why They Might Be Your Best Yet)

Welcome back to The Big Ask Podcast - Season 2 starts here, and we’re not easing in… we’re telling the truth. In this episode, we’re diving into two conversations that are everywhere right now: Becoming a homebody…and the idea that your 40's, are supposed to be the hardest years of your life. And we’re asking the real question…Is something wrong with me… or is something actually shifting for me? Because here’s what we’ve both experienced: Yes, our world got smaller for a season. Yes, there has been grief, change, and moments that stretched us. Yes, there were times we questioned everything. But also… Our 40's have been some of the most freeing, clarifying, and aligned years of our lives. So what’s actually happening here? In this episode, we talk about: • The “homebody era” and what it really means for your nervous system  • When pulling back is protection… and when it becomes disconnection  • How to gently retrain yourself to re-engage with life and people again  • The narrative that your 40's are the worst and why we don’t agree  • The emotional weight of this season, including grief, identity shifts, and letting go  • What it looks like to choose yourself without guilt  • Taking responsibility for your mental health, your energy, and your life This isn’t about forcing yourself to be who you used to be. It’s about becoming who you’re meant to be now. More grounded. More honest. More you. We want this podcast to be a safe place for you. A place for open and honest conversations. A place where you feel seen in what you’re navigating. A place where growth, responsibility, and real life can all exist together. And we want to build this with you. If you’re seeing trending topics or conversations, you want us to dive into, message us on Instagram: Follow TARA RENZE [https://www.instagram.com/tararenze/] Follow BROOKE RUNN [https://www.instagram.com/brookerunn/] We’re listening. You don’t have to navigate this season alone. Let’s talk about the things that actually matter. ✨

Dive Deep into the World of Beauty and Business with Amanda Thompson, the Visionary Behind Kick Peach Beauty

Join us as we dive deep into the world of beauty and business with Amanda Thompson, the visionary behind Kick Peach Beauty. In this enlightening episode, Amanda shares her insights on navigating sales strategies, the rollercoaster of entrepreneurship, overcoming rejection, and battling imposter syndrome. We also explore the pivotal role of asking the questions that truly matter in both personal growth and business success. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from a top industry leader and get inspired to make your own big asks! Plus, head over to www.kickpeach.com [http://www.kickpeach.com/] and use our exclusive promo code BIGASK100 to receive a free 5-day supply of Kick Peach, shipping included. Tune in now to discover how to transform challenges into stepping stones for success!