From Jewelry to Therapy: Lainie’s Pivot Through Chaos

Gray Hair & Real Talk with Carissa: Embracing the Messy Middle

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2372776/open_sms] Tara dives into a raw, hilarious, and heartfelt chat with Carrissa Golomb —a Jersey girl, gray hair nano influencer, and self-proclaimed anxious mess.  From growing out her “moonlights” to battling perimenopause and societal pressure, Carrissa keeps it real about aging, mental health, and why she’s done pretending.  We never even made it to a question from the wheel this time—just pure, unfiltered conversation.  Follow her journey, subscribe, and leave a review if her transparency hits home! Carrissa Golomb — Gray Hair Nano Influencer https://www.facebook.com/carrissag [https://www.facebook.com/carrissag] https://www.instagram.com/Carrissaexplainsitall [https://www.instagram.com/Carrissaexplainsitall_] https://www.tiktok.com/@carrissaexplainsitall_?_t=ZT-8upPKqTlrfH&_r=1 [https://www.tiktok.com/@carrissaexplainsitall_?_t=ZT-8upPKqTlrfH&_r=1] https://www.youtube.com/@carrissa_explainsitall [https://www.youtube.com/@carrissa_explainsitall] Loved hanging out with us? We hope you'll subscribe so you never miss a new episode drop. We also love happy reviews! Then connect with me with in all the places! https://www.facebook.com/tarasvoice/ [https://www.facebook.com/tarasvoice/] https://www.instagram.com/tarasvoiceig/ [https://www.instagram.com/tarasvoiceig/] https://www.youtube.com/@tarasvoicechannel [https://www.youtube.com/@tarasvoicechannel] https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarasvoice/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarasvoice/] Grab your 5 Days to Mental Strength Challenge and become the most resilient person you know (it's FREE!) at https://taragonline.com/ [https://taragonline.com/] And remember....life is worth laughing at! *some guests may share products and offers that are affiliate links.

From Jewelry to Therapy: Lainie’s Pivot Through Chaos

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2372776/open_sms] Tara welcomes back Alaina Acosta, owner of Veruca Style, after a lost episode snafu (oops!).  This time, they spin the wheel for a juicy question: “What’s the worst experience that had the greatest impact on your life?”  Alaina dives into her career shift from jewelry sales to opening her boutique after a soul-crushing job, plus her pivot to online after a flood and COVID chaos.  Now pursuing a mental health counseling degree, she’s all about resilience and real talk.  Check the show notes for her store link and a listener gift—subscribe, review, and support this fierce small biz mom! Alaina Acosta — The Gift Sorceress, owner of verucastyle.com https://www.verucastyle.com [https://www.verucastyle.com] https://www.facebook.com/laineylizzard?mibextid=ZbWKwL [https://www.facebook.com/laineylizzard?mibextid=ZbWKwL] Instagram.com/laineylizzard [http://Instagram.com/laineylizzard] Tiktok.com/verucastyle [http://Tiktok.com/verucastyle] FREE GIFT FOR TARA'S VOICE LISTENERS: Surprise Grab bag valued at $30.  Get 15% off any purchase at verucastyle.com with code giftme and get a free surprise Grab bag of goodies. https://verucastyle.com/discount/Giftme [https://verucastyle.com/discount/Giftme] Loved hanging out with us? We hope you'll subscribe so you never miss a new episode drop. We also love happy reviews! Then connect with me with in all the places! https://www.facebook.com/tarasvoice/ [https://www.facebook.com/tarasvoice/] https://www.instagram.com/tarasvoiceig/ [https://www.instagram.com/tarasvoiceig/] https://www.youtube.com/@tarasvoicechannel [https://www.youtube.com/@tarasvoicechannel] https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarasvoice/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarasvoice/] Grab your 5 Days to Mental Strength Challenge and become the most resilient person you know (it's FREE!) at https://taragonline.com/ [https://taragonline.com/] And remember....life is worth laughing at! *some guests may share products and offers that are affiliate links.

Wanderlust & Wisdom with Alli Adkins: Where Would You Live in the World?

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2372776/open_sms] Tara welcomes her inspiring friend Alli Adkins—a wellness warrior, former direct sales leader, and global traveler—to Tara’s Voice.  The wheel spins to “If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?” Alli shares her adventures growing up in South America, studying in Spain, and how a slower pace of life abroad shaped her view of family and freedom.  From siestas to giant tarantulas, this episode is packed with laughter, culture shocks, and a nudge to step out of your comfort zone.  Subscribe now and leave a review if Allie’s stories spark your wanderlust! Alli Adkins — Founding Affiliate with Make Wellness https://makewellness.com/80D68F25D2 [https://makewellness.com/80D68F25D2] https://www.facebook.com/alli.adkins.1/ [https://www.facebook.com/alli.adkins.1/] https://www.instagram.com/itsalliadkins/ [https://www.instagram.com/itsalliadkins/] FREE GIFT FOR TARA'S VOICE LISTENERS: Grab your free Nutrition guide here:  https://vid.us/u4xfgf [https://vid.us/u4xfgf] Loved hanging out with us? We hope you'll subscribe so you never miss a new episode drop. We also love happy reviews! Then connect with me with in all the places! https://www.facebook.com/tarasvoice/ [https://www.facebook.com/tarasvoice/] https://www.instagram.com/tarasvoiceig/ [https://www.instagram.com/tarasvoiceig/] https://www.youtube.com/@tarasvoicechannel [https://www.youtube.com/@tarasvoicechannel] https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarasvoice/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarasvoice/] Grab your 5 Days to Mental Strength Challenge and become the most resilient person you know (it's FREE!) at https://taragonline.com/ [https://taragonline.com/] And remember....life is worth laughing at! *some guests may share products and offers that are affiliate links.

Unpacking Life’s ‘What Ifs’ with Meredith Galto: From Lawyer to Creative Dreamer

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2372776/open_sms] Join Tara for an honest and hilarious conversation with her oldest friend, Meredith Galto—a recovering lawyer, mom, and budding podcast guest. Spinning the wheel lands on the question, “What would you do all over again if you could?” Meredith opens up about her unexpected journey from corporate law to suburban motherhood, her untapped creative dreams, and the realities of menopause no one talks about.  With dry humor and heartfelt insights, this episode explores regret, reinvention, and the courage to chase what’s next—plus a wild story of RV fails and a love story decades in the making.  Subscribe now and leave a review if Meredith’s wit and wisdom resonate with you! Meredith Galto — Friend | Recovering Lawyer | Mom | Tennis Coach | Budding Professional Podcast Guest. Loved hanging out with us? We hope you'll subscribe so you never miss a new episode drop. We also love happy reviews! Then connect with me with in all the places! https://www.facebook.com/tarasvoice/ [https://www.facebook.com/tarasvoice/] https://www.instagram.com/tarasvoiceig/ [https://www.instagram.com/tarasvoiceig/] https://www.youtube.com/@tarasvoicechannel [https://www.youtube.com/@tarasvoicechannel] https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarasvoice/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarasvoice/] Grab your 5 Days to Mental Strength Challenge and become the most resilient person you know (it's FREE!) at https://taragonline.com/ [https://taragonline.com/] And remember....life is worth laughing at! *some guests may share products and offers that are affiliate links.

Control the Controllable: How a Pageant Queen Learned to Let Go and Thrive

Send a text [https://www.buzzsprout.com/twilio/text_messages/2372776/open_sms] Get ready for a wild ride on Tara’s Voice with Karlee Smart—two-time Mrs. New Jersey, real estate rockstar, and my fellow control freak (sorry, Karlee).  We spin the wheel, land on ‘best advice you didn’t take,’ and tumble into dishwashers from hell, pageant myths, and why letting go of control is harder than it sounds.  Karlee's a mom, a vet advocate, and proof you can strut a bikini at 40 and not care who’s judging. Me? I’m just trying not to reload the dishwasher for the third time today.  It’s messy, funny, and real—listen now and tell me: what advice do you wish you’d followed?  Subscribe—life’s worth laughing at. A two-time Mrs. New Jersey and national pageant champion, Karlee Smart is a force in both the modeling and real estate industries. As a top-performing sales agent, she blends expertise with an unstoppable drive for success. But beyond the accolades, she is a devoted wife, a proud mother, and a fierce advocate for military service members and veterans. Karlee uses her voice and platform to empower others, inspire change, and honor those who serve. Whether she’s making headlines, negotiating deals, or standing up for a cause, she leads with confidence, passion, and purpose.  Karlee Smart – 2x Mrs. New Jersey | Top Realtor | Military Advocate https://www.smartsellshomesnj.com/ [https://www.smartsellshomesnj.com/] https://www.facebook.com/KarleeSmart [https://www.facebook.com/KarleeSmart] https://www.instagram.com/mrsnjsellshomes [https://www.instagram.com/mrsnjsellshomes] https://www.instagram.com/karleesmart [https://www.instagram.com/karleesmart] https://www.linkedin.com/in/karleesmart/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/karleesmart/] https://www.youtube.com/@mrsnjsellshomes [https://www.youtube.com/@mrsnjsellshomes] https://www.seasonedmodels.com/models/women/2612483/karlee-smart [https://www.seasonedmodels.com/models/women/2612483/karlee-smart] Loved hanging out with us? We hope you'll subscribe so you never miss a new episode drop. We also love happy reviews! Then connect with me with in all the places! https://www.facebook.com/tarasvoice/ [https://www.facebook.com/tarasvoice/] https://www.instagram.com/tarasvoiceig/ [https://www.instagram.com/tarasvoiceig/] https://www.youtube.com/@tarasvoicechannel [https://www.youtube.com/@tarasvoicechannel] https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarasvoice/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarasvoice/] Grab your 5 Days to Mental Strength Challenge and become the most resilient person you know (it's FREE!) at https://taragonline.com/ [https://taragonline.com/] And remember....life is worth laughing at! *some guests may share products and offers that are affiliate links.