Grit Growth and Gumption with Tinsley English

Season 2 Finale! Mastery, Midlife & the Million-Woman Mission with Kelly Roach

In the season finale of our Summer of MORE series, Tinsley sits down with powerhouse entrepreneur, bestselling author, faith-driven leader, and girl mom Kelly Roach—the embodiment of midlife radiance. Together, they dive deep into what MORE truly means for modern women: Mastery of Self, Ownership of Voice, Reimagining Success, and Embodying Radiance. Kelly shares the pivotal moment that sparked her journey of simplification—standing in her closet, overwhelmed, realizing that what she wasn’t tending to was costing her more than she realized. From losing 20 pounds and rebuilding her confidence to reconnecting with dance, faith, and joy, she opens up about redefining wellness and vitality in midlife. This conversation is equal parts spiritual grounding and practical wisdom as Kelly talks about: * Why midlife is the stage where women step into their fullest, most powerful selves * How to balance ambition with spiritual and emotional health * The mindset shift required to build a “1% life” * The truth about timelines, calling, and God-given assignments * Raising strong daughters by showing, not telling, them what conviction looks like * What her 80-year-old self wants her to know right now If you’re entering a new season—empty nesting, career shifting, or simply craving more alignment—this episode is your permission slip to slow down, simplify, and step boldly into the extraordinary life waiting for you. 🎧 Listen, share with three women, and ask them to share it forward. This is how we reach the million-woman movement—together.

Owning Your Voice in Midlife with Kristi Straw, MBA

The “Summer of More” rolls into fall as Tinsley sits down with unicorn leader Kristi Straw, MBA, Founder of Lighthouse Leadership Consultants, for a candid, high-energy conversation about claiming your voice, rewriting your story, and betting on yourself—especially in midlife. From her viral “purple swimsuit” post to doubling her business in a few months, Kristi shares how radical honesty, aligned boundaries, and a defined point of view can ignite momentum you can actually feel. * Why people buy based on what they no longer want to feel—and how to use that insight with integrity * The Authentic Authority Archetypes (hello, Catalysts) and why saying no is a growth strategy, not a personality flaw * The “super signature” play: a simple, smart branding move that compounds visibility * Story as strategy: telling the truth without becoming “the bitter voice”—and how to build your square squad for reflection and reality checks * Midlife reinvention without apology: leaving the rooms that dim you, and creating rooms where you shine * From perfection paralysis to public iteration: why betting on yourself beats sitting in fear Kristi Straw, MBA, is the founder of Lighthouse Leadership Consultants, an executive coach and advisor known for helping high-EQ leaders reclaim voice, presence, and authority—on their terms. * Authentic Authority Archetype Quiz (find it on Kristi’s website) * Pinnacle Dinners: curated, phone-free, salon-style experiences for high-EQ leaders * “Super signature” — a simple, repeatable email/footer framework that connects your ecosystem of offers * Guest: Kristi Straw, MBA — Lighthouse Leadership Consultants * Host: Tinsley English — The 24-Carat Leader, Grit, Growth & Gumption If this episode speaks to you, share it with three women—and ask them to do the same. Our mission is to reach 1 million women with unshakable confidence. Let’s go! Learn more about Kristi here: https://lighthouseleadershipconsultants.com/

Owning Your Money Story: From Scarcity to Strength

In this episode of Grit, Growth & Gumption, host Tinsley English continues the “Summer of More” series with special guest Lisa Chastain—wealth advisor, bestselling author of Stop Budgeting, Start Living, and champion for women seeking more in midlife. Together, they unpack what “more” really means—not from a place of scarcity, but from expansion, ownership, and purpose. Lisa shares her journey of breaking free from outdated financial paradigms, the cost of silence when women don’t talk about money, and why budgeting is less about making do and more about claiming ownership. The conversation dives into generational money stories, cultural expectations, and the liberating shift from chasing numbers to designing a life rooted in time, connection, and fulfillment. From redefining financial freedom as liberation, to navigating empty-nest seasons with grace, to encouraging women to speak their truth and embrace community, this is an empowering conversation about rewriting the money rules for women in midlife and beyond. If you’ve ever felt constrained by “making ends meet” or struggled to define what financial success looks like for you, this episode will give you the tools, mindset shifts, and sisterhood to start asking for—and creating—more. Today, you can find Lisa featured on CNBC, NBC News, MSN Money, O – The Oprah Magazine, Fortune, and Entrepreneur Magazine, among others. She is a best-selling author and the host of the Real Money podcast. Her second book, "Stop Budgeting" will be out in early 2025. Fore more Lisa, listen here: Real Money Podcast | Lisa Chastain [https://lisachastain.com/podcast/]

Redefining Success in Midlife with Traci Adedeji

What happens when the version of success you had for yourself no longer fits? In this Summer of More conversation, Tinsley sits down with the incredible Traci Adedeji (she/her), CPCU, ARM, A-CSPO to explore how we redefine success in midlife. Together they dive into the power of nonlinear career paths, the unexpected freedom and perspective that comes with turning fifty, and yes—why even the right pair of shoes can carry deeper meaning. 👠 This episode is all about rewriting the rules, embracing change, and finding joy in the chapters ahead. Links & Resources: * Connect with Traci on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/traciadedeji?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=ios_app] * Positive Paradigm Group [https://www.positiveparadigmgroup.com/] * 24-Carat Leader / G-Force Code [https://g-force-code.vercel.app/24-carat-leader]

The Menopause Education Center: Hot Flashes, Cold Truths & Doing it with Grit

This isn’t your grandmother’s menopause talk. In this special #SummerOfMore panel, Tinsley English sits down with the powerhouse women of the Menopause Education Center to rip the lid off the silence, the stigma, and the outdated scripts around “the change.” From hot flashes to cold realities, they share raw, unapologetic stories about navigating a system that too often dismisses women’s experiences—and how they’re leading a movement to make sure no one walks through menopause uninformed or unsupported. Whether you’re in it, heading toward it, or standing beside someone who is, this conversation will arm you with truth, grit, and a whole lot of gumption. Welcome to the #IDontCareClub, where we’re #LeadingThroughThePause and rewriting the narrative for good.