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What does it take to become the author of your own story—and build the confidence to live it?

In this episode of In Your Space, I sit down with Dr. Tiffany Tardy, President and CEO of PEARLS, for a powerful conversation about leadership, healing, confidence, and the personal work required to create the life you envision for yourself.

Dr. Tardy shares her journey to leading one of Milwaukee's most impactful nonprofit organizations, reflecting on the grit, resilience, and determination that helped her navigate the path to becoming CEO. While her professional accomplishments are inspiring, she reveals that some of her greatest growth happened behind the scenes through therapy, self-reflection, and healing.

Together, we explore the importance of paying attention to our inner voice and how the stories we tell ourselves can either limit us or propel us forward. Dr. Tardy discusses the intentional work of challenging negative self-talk, creating a healthier narrative, and learning to speak to herself with the same compassion and encouragement she offers others.

A central theme of our conversation is confidence—not as something we're born with, but as something we build. Dr. Tardy shares what it means to cultivate confidence over time, how confidence is strengthened through action, and why understanding yourself is one of the most important foundations for believing in your own potential.

This episode is a reminder that healing and confidence are deeply connected. The more we understand ourselves, process our experiences, and rewrite the narratives that no longer serve us, the more empowered we become to pursue the life we desire.

In Your Space is a series highlighting the people, stories, and journeys behind the spaces that shape our communities—exploring how vision, healing, and perseverance transform both people and places.

🎙️ Tune in for an inspiring conversation about leadership, therapy, confidence, self-discovery, and the courage to create your own narrative. Because the journey to becoming who you're meant to be starts with believing that you can.

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What happens when a simple love for coffee shops turns into a vision for creating one of your own?

In Episode 2 of the In Your Space series, I sit down with Rosha Guadalupe, owner of StylePop Cafe, to explore the journey behind building a space designed for connection, creativity, and community.

Rosha shares how years of enjoying coffee shops as a customer planted the seed for something bigger. What began as an appreciation for the atmosphere and culture of coffee spaces evolved into a dream of creating a place where others could gather, belong, and feel at home.

In this candid conversation, Rosha opens up about navigating entrepreneurship during the uncertainty of the pandemic, operating her business online, and the personal growth required to bring her vision to life. She reflects on overcoming people-pleasing tendencies, working through imposter syndrome, and finding the confidence to trust her voice and lead with purpose.

Through every challenge, Rosha remained committed to creating a space where people could show up as themselves. Her hope for every visitor is simple yet powerful: to "find their space here" at StylePop Café.

This episode is a reminder that entrepreneurship is about more than opening doors—it's about becoming the person capable of walking through them. As Rosha beautifully shares, "The reward is in the journey."

In Your Space is a series highlighting the people, stories, and journeys behind the spaces that shape our communities—exploring how vision, perseverance, and authenticity transform dreams into places of impact.

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What does it take to create a space where people can truly feel seen, supported, and embodied?

In the premiere episode of the In Your Space series, I sit down with Joanna Brooks, founder and owner of Embody Yoga, a Black-owned and operated yoga and Pilates studio in Milwaukee.

Joanna shares her inspiring journey from working as a legal assistant in the traditional 9-to-5 world to building a thriving wellness business rooted in community, healing, and self-discovery. What began as a personal search for something more started with a hot yoga class she almost never returned to after a difficult first experience. Instead of letting discomfort defeat her, she chose to try again—and that decision sparked a passion that would ultimately change the course of her life.

Together, we explore the challenges, setbacks, risks, and moments of perseverance that shaped Embody Yoga into the flourishing space it is today. Joanna offers an honest look at entrepreneurship, trusting your intuition, and creating opportunities when none seem to exist.

This conversation is a powerful reminder that sometimes the spaces we're called to create begin with the courage to show up for ourselves first.

In Your Space is a series highlighting the people, stories, and journeys behind the spaces that shape our communities—exploring how vision, purpose, and persistence transform ideas into places of impact.

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What does it really mean to be called? And what does it take to actually move?

In this episode, we break down the true meaning of action and unpack what a calling really is. Because having a calling and believing in it are two very different things.

I challenge you to first believe that the vision, the nudge, the idea, the pull on your life is real. That it chose you for a reason. Then we talk about building the confidence to actually act on it.

So many of us get stuck in awe of how big our calling feels. We freeze because it’s grand. Because the middle is unclear. Because the unknown feels louder than our faith.

But you weren’t given potential just to admire it.

You were given it to move.

This episode is your reminder not to be paralyzed by the magnitude of what you’re meant to do. Have faith in the in-between. Take the step even when you can’t see the staircase. And stop sitting in awe of your potential—bring it into the world so we can be in awe too.

It’s time to believe it.
 And then act like it.

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Even if life got loud.
 Even if you got distracted.
 Even if the plan didn’t unfold the way you imagined.

In this episode, we’re talking about what it means to still believe in your calling when life throws curveballs, delays the timeline, or pulls your focus in every direction. This is a reminder that your purpose didn’t disappear just because you had to survive, adjust, or pause.

I’m inviting you to step away from the noise, detox from the distractions, and intentionally create space to see and hear what you’re being called to do now. Because clarity doesn’t come from chaos—it comes from stillness, honesty, and trust.

Once you hear it, the work is to move in it. Even scared. Even imperfect. Even if it doesn’t make sense yet.

The vision is still the mission. Even if. 

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FRIENDSSSSSS! Welcome to Season 3 🎉

In this episode, A Foundation for [Self] Love, we take real time to break down what it actually looks like to build—or rebuild—a strong foundation that allows you to love your damn self, fully and unapologetically.

We talk about what a foundation really is, why it matters, and how it can be shaped by the person you’re becoming—not just who you’ve been.

During this month of love and Black History Month, I’m challenging you to dig deep—to intentionally seek out every part of yourself that is worthy of love and build from there. Because loving yourself isn’t a destination…it’s a practice, a choice, and a commitment.

Let’s lay the groundwork. 🖤

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Friend, I know. Its been way too long. But as I was preparing to get back into the swing if being on the mic; I found some old episodes in the vault. This never released episode called "I Dont Fail" is a super timely reminder that YOU GOT THIS! If you've been feeling like you're in your own way, like fear is leading you, or if you've been doubting yourself. This episode is for you. I love you. 

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Friend, friend, friend. Its you! That has to do, say it, start it, and make it happen! That vision is yours and it is your responsibility to give it to the world. You have to give yourself permission to become the master and grace to sometimes fall short. Don't letting anything stop you, not even your own self doubt. I love you! 

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Hey friend hey! So I wanna start off with a questions. Why do you feel so strongly about become a "new" person? Why do you feel like you have to reinvent yourself in order to truly feel successful and fulfilled? Why don't you understand that who you are is already amazing. You have value, and greatness that maybe you just need to figure out how to enhance. Idk, just food for thought. But don't worry, I'm in the same situation. Let me know how its going for you. I love you. 

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Well friend, do you? You saw the title. And I thought I'd put the pressure on yall a little bit because I was asked that question recently and I struggledddd! So I know I'm not alone. When I finally sat with the question I realized that my honest answer was NO!

So now I want to let you all into how I've been sitting what this and how I been actively working on how to trust ME! I'm finding that it all ties into my focus this year which is Self Awareness, with Love. So friend, do you trust yourself? Let me know. I love you. 

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