This episode is raw, real, spiritually charged, and absolutely freeing — exactly what you need if you’ve ever felt stuck in old stories, old shame, or old survival patterns.

I’m your favorite Shift Your Story Coach, Coach Tara, and today we’re talking about what it means to truly rebuild your life — after divorce, after cancer, after financial collapse — and how to give yourself full, unapologetic permission to begin again.

I’m joined by Dr. Tanya Bankston, PhD, LPC — leadership coach, therapist, and author of The Art of Reinvention.
She dropped wisdom like:

And we dug deep into why:

Together we explored:

• How to break family cycles and shift what your children will inherit
• Why mental health + faith are both critical in starting fresh
• How to reframe your story so it becomes your testimony — not your tombstone
• R15 from Tanya’s book: the art of rethinking, rebuilding, and starting new

This conversation ran about 75 minutes, and it was packed with powerful truths, emotional healing moments, and prophetic encouragement.


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Episode 1

In the premiere episode of Her Authentic Voice™, Coach Tara opens the door to real, faith-filled conversation by diving into the beauty and difficulty of surrendering to God—especially when the path ahead feels unclear.

Through transparent reflection, Tara shares how confusion, shame, and hardships often try to silence us, but God still calls us to trust Him anyway.

She’s joined by special guest Joy, who vulnerably shares how God unexpectedly led her to close her makeup studio with no clear plan in sight. Her story is one of obedience, transformation, and discovering identity beyond titles.

If you’ve ever questioned what’s next or felt like your story disqualified you from walking in purpose—this episode is for you.