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Join Tara Reed for a no-BS conversation about entrepreneurship, confidence and leaning into your inner boss. Each episode Tara puts on her boldest outfits and offers tactics and unapologetic advice with the help of other entrepreneurs—from the big names you love to those who head up your favorite brands. New episodes drop every Thursday. Follow @bossy_show for more. 



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  • July 23 · 30 min

    Patrice McKinney Gets Real About the ROI of RHOA and her Salon Empire

    In this episode, Tara sits down with founder, salon suite mentor, and motivational speaker Patrice "Sway" McKinney, who's getting real about her success. Patrice opens up about going public with her relationship with Porsha Williams and the business strategy she used to handle millions of eyes on her overnight. They get into the RHOA of it all, her approach to relationships as they relate to business decisions, and why she's built her brand on giving it to you straight, no fluff, no filler. Tune in to hear what it took to become the first founder in her family, the anxiety that came with building solo, and how her brand became the first Black-owned salon company to reach franchise status. 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/subscribe Get More BOSSY: Watch BOSSY on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BOSSY_Show Follow BOSSY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossy_show/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bossy_show Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOSSY_Show BOSSYHosted by Tara Reed, brings you no-BS conversations about entrepreneurship, confidence, and leaning into your inner boss. Each episode, Tara puts on her boldest outfits and offers tactics and unapologetic advice – from the big names you love to the minds behind your favorite brands. If you like the show, leave us a review and share with a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Sep 18, 2025 · 26 min

    How to Be Innovative & Then Standardize the Process

    In this episode Tara sits down with Sweetgreen co-founder Nicolas Jammet to talk about the process of transitioning from the creative, idea-generating early founder role, to becoming the leader of a larger, publicly traded company. 00:00 Intro 01:04 What innovations at Sweetgreen Nic is most proud of 06:18 Where Nic looks to find inspiration for innovating his business 10:44 How innovation happens at Sweetgreen now that they’re a billion-dollar business 13:09 Office Hours segment 16:30 The entrepreneurs that Nic looks up to 17:48 How Nic thinks about copycat businesses 21:46 Advice for people worried about their business ideas being stolen This episode is presented by Amazon Ads: Amazon Ads help you show up for customers—right when they’re looking for you. Help BOSSY get to know you better! Take this quick survey so we can keep building the best show we can for you: ⁠https://www.morningbrewbreakroom.com/c/r/Bossy-Survey?Platform=pod⁠ 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/subscribe Get More BOSSY Watch BOSSY on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BOSSY_Show Follow BOSSY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossy_show/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bossy_show Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOSSY_Show BOSSY, hosted by Tara Reed, brings you no-BS conversations about entrepreneurship, confidence, and leaning into your inner boss. Each episode, Tara puts on her boldest outfits and offers tactics and unapologetic advice – from the big names you love to the minds behind your favorite brands. New episodes drop on Thursdays – if you like the show, leave us a review and share with a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Sep 11, 2025 · 37 min

    How to Make a Bag as a Social Media Influencer, with Jessi Ngatikaura

    In this episode Tara chats with The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives’ Jessi Ngatikaura on the business of being an influencer. Listen to hear Jessi’s take on the reality of being an influencer, how she’s built her portfolio of businesses, the challenges of working with friends and family, and who of her Mormon Wives costars she would collab with, copy, and cancel. 00:00 Intro 01:02 The perception vs. reality of being an influencer 04:30 Jessi’s portfolio of businesses 08:39 Office Hours segment 09:47 How MomTok has helped Jessi grow her businesses 11:01 Why Jessi is glad to have multiple businesses 13:24 The business of influencing and the different forms it can take 18:50 The messy part of becoming an influencer 22:50 On the challenges of working with your friends and family 24:19 Game: Boss Move or Doing Too Much? 27:15 An influencer Jessi admires 32:07 Game: Collab, Cancel, Copy This episode is presented by Amazon Ads: Amazon Ads help you show up for customers—right when they’re looking for you. Help BOSSY get to know you better! Take this quick survey so we can keep building the best show we can for you: https://www.morningbrewbreakroom.com/c/r/Bossy-Survey?Platform=pod 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/subscribe Get More BOSSY Watch BOSSY on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BOSSY_Show Follow BOSSY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossy_show/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bossy_show Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOSSY_Show BOSSY, hosted by Tara Reed, brings you no-BS conversations about entrepreneurship, confidence, and leaning into your inner boss. Each episode, Tara puts on her boldest outfits and offers tactics and unapologetic advice – from the big names you love to the minds behind your favorite brands. New episodes drop on Thursdays – if you like the show, leave us a review and share with a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Sep 4, 2025 · 22 min

    How To Start Over With A Second Business Idea, with the Founder of Care.com

    In this episode Tara runs through 10 Questions for a Boss with Ohai.ai CEO Sheila Lirio Marcelo, who is also the founder of Care.com—the world’s largest care marketplace. Listen to hear Sheila talk about the transition from being the CEO of a private company to a public one, how she handled a serious hit to the reputation of her company, and finding the strength and energy to found a second company. 00:00 Intro 00: 53 Sheila’s morning rituals 02:22 What helped give Sheila confidence after Care.com went public 04:52 Office Hours segment, presented by Amazon Ads 06:02 How Sheila handled comments made about “the care economy” being for women 08:42 How Sheila handled a particularly dark moment for Care.com 10:52 What Sheila thinks about competitors of Care.com 12:23 How Ohai.ai came about as an idea and then became a business 14:56 Sheila’s attitude towards building a second company 17:56 How Sheila handled her insecurity when building her businesses This episode is presented by Amazon Ads: Amazon Ads help you show up for customers—right when they’re looking for you. Help BOSSY get to know you better! Take this quick survey so we can keep building the best show we can for you: ⁠https://www.morningbrewbreakroom.com/c/r/Bossy-Survey?Platform=pod⁠ 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/subscribe Get More BOSSY Watch BOSSY on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BOSSY_Show Follow BOSSY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossy_show/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bossy_show Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOSSY_Show BOSSY, hosted by Tara Reed, brings you no-BS conversations about entrepreneurship, confidence, and leaning into your inner boss. Each episode, Tara puts on her boldest outfits and offers tactics and unapologetic advice – from the big names you love to the minds behind your favorite brands. New episodes drop on Thursdays – if you like the show, leave us a review and share with a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Jun 20, 2025 · 11 min

    Responding to Your Toughest r/Entrepreneur Questions: Succeeding as an Introvert, Using AI, and More

    Tara reads and answers some of the most pressing questions from Redditors seeking entrepreneurship advice. How do you become a successful entrepreneur as an introvert? Is AI actually going to take over everything? Can you become a successful business leader without vision? Help BOSSY get to know you better! Take this quick survey so we can keep building the best show we can for you: ⁠https://www.morningbrewbreakroom.com/c/r/Bossy-Survey?Platform=pod⁠ 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/subscribe Get More BOSSY Watch BOSSY on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BOSSY_Show Follow BOSSY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossy_show/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bossy_show Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOSSY_Show BOSSY, hosted by Tara Reed, brings you no-BS conversations about entrepreneurship, confidence, and leaning into your inner boss. Each episode, Tara puts on her boldest outfits and offers tactics and unapologetic advice – from the big names you love to the minds behind your favorite brands. New episodes drop on Thursdays – if you like the show, leave us a review and share with a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Jun 19, 2025 · 14 min

    Reacting to Unhinged Emails from Tech Founders (Elon Musk, Elizabeth Holmes, and More)

    Tara reviews the leaked emails of some of the leading figures in tech and shares her candid reactions, thoughts, and insights on each. From Elizabeth Holmes’ daily schedule to Elon Musk’s rage email to Sam Bankman-Fried’s unhinged musings, these are some emails you don’t want to miss. Help BOSSY get to know you better! Take this quick survey so we can keep building the best show we can for you: ⁠https://www.morningbrewbreakroom.com/c/r/Bossy-Survey?Platform=pod⁠ 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/subscribe Get More BOSSY Watch BOSSY on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BOSSY_Show Follow BOSSY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossy_show/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bossy_show Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOSSY_Show BOSSY, hosted by Tara Reed, brings you no-BS conversations about entrepreneurship, confidence, and leaning into your inner boss. Each episode, Tara puts on her boldest outfits and offers tactics and unapologetic advice – from the big names you love to the minds behind your favorite brands. New episodes drop on Thursdays – if you like the show, leave us a review and share with a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Jun 11, 2025 · 10 min

    From $5 Billion to Near Irrelevancy: What Happened With Clear?

    Is Clear about to fail? What was once a thriving business valued at $5 billion with only the TSA as a competitor, is now facing several technological and economic challenges that threaten to render their business irrelevant. But Tara sees reason that Clear Security might survive anyway. Do you agree? Help BOSSY get to know you better! Take this quick survey so we can keep building the best show we can for you: ⁠https://www.morningbrewbreakroom.com/c/r/Bossy-Survey?Platform=pod⁠ 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/subscribe Get More BOSSY Watch BOSSY on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BOSSY_Show Follow BOSSY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossy_show/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bossy_show Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOSSY_Show BOSSY, hosted by Tara Reed, brings you no-BS conversations about entrepreneurship, confidence, and leaning into your inner boss. Each episode, Tara puts on her boldest outfits and offers tactics and unapologetic advice – from the big names you love to the minds behind your favorite brands. New episodes drop on Thursdays – if you like the show, leave us a review and share with a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Mar 27, 2025 · 38 min

    Changing Your Money Mindset with Abi Levine

    In this episode, Tara sits down with CEO and founder of Millionaire Mindset Mastery and certified hypnotherapist Abi Levine to talk about the physics behind manifestation, and how to shift your mindset around your business, your money, and yourself. Help BOSSY get to know you better! Take this quick survey so we can keep building the best show we can for you: ⁠https://www.morningbrewbreakroom.com/c/r/Bossy-Survey?Platform=pod⁠ 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/subscribe Get More BOSSY Watch BOSSY on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BOSSY_Show Follow BOSSY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossy_show/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bossy_show Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOSSY_Show BOSSY, hosted by Tara Reed, brings you no-BS conversations about entrepreneurship, confidence, and leaning into your inner boss. Each episode, Tara puts on her boldest outfits and offers tactics and unapologetic advice – from the big names you love to the minds behind your favorite brands. New episodes drop on Thursdays – if you like the show, leave us a review and share with a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Mar 20, 2025 · 36 min

    Getting Publicity for your Business with Cameo CEO Steven Galanis

    In this episode, Tara talks with Cameo founder and CEO Steven Galanis about drumming up creative marketing campaigns, generating viral PR, and harnessing the inherent power of your brand in unique and attention-grabbing ways. Help BOSSY get to know you better! Take this quick survey so we can keep building the best show we can for you: ⁠https://www.morningbrewbreakroom.com/c/r/Bossy-Survey?Platform=pod⁠ 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/subscribe Get More BOSSY Watch BOSSY on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BOSSY_Show Follow BOSSY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossy_show/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bossy_show Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOSSY_Show BOSSY, hosted by Tara Reed, brings you no-BS conversations about entrepreneurship, confidence, and leaning into your inner boss. Each episode, Tara puts on her boldest outfits and offers tactics and unapologetic advice – from the big names you love to the minds behind your favorite brands. New episodes drop on Thursdays – if you like the show, leave us a review and share with a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Mar 13, 2025 · 40 min

    SoulCycle CEO: 21 Questions for a Boss (Choosing A Good Manager, Being Unlikable, and More)

    In this episode, Tara talks with SoulCycle CEO Evelyn Webster about the raw passion, drive, and genius she channeled in order to turn the company’s culture and reputation around after bad press and a global pandemic. Help BOSSY get to know you better! Take this quick survey so we can keep building the best show we can for you: ⁠https://www.morningbrewbreakroom.com/c/r/Bossy-Survey?Platform=pod⁠ 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/subscribe Get More BOSSY Watch BOSSY on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BOSSY_Show Follow BOSSY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossy_show/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bossy_show Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOSSY_Show BOSSY, hosted by Tara Reed, brings you no-BS conversations about entrepreneurship, confidence, and leaning into your inner boss. Each episode, Tara puts on her boldest outfits and offers tactics and unapologetic advice – from the big names you love to the minds behind your favorite brands. New episodes drop on Thursdays – if you like the show, leave us a review and share with a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Mar 6, 2025 · 37 min

    Dating as a Powerful Woman with Gabby Bernstein

    In this episode, Tara catches up with Gabby Bernstein, author of the NYT bestseller 'Self Help: This Is Your Chance to Change Your Life' and host of the 'Dear Gabby' podcast. The ladies dive into the pros & cons of Tara's report card system (for work and in dating), why you should tell people what you really want and how to stop chasing unavailable partners. Help BOSSY get to know you better! Take this quick survey so we can keep building the best show we can for you: ⁠https://www.morningbrewbreakroom.com/c/r/Bossy-Survey?Platform=pod⁠ 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/subscribe Get More BOSSY Watch BOSSY on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BOSSY_Show Follow BOSSY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossy_show/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bossy_show Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOSSY_Show BOSSY, hosted by Tara Reed, brings you no-BS conversations about entrepreneurship, confidence, and leaning into your inner boss. Each episode, Tara puts on her boldest outfits and offers tactics and unapologetic advice – from the big names you love to the minds behind your favorite brands. New episodes drop on Thursdays – if you like the show, leave us a review and share with a friend!

  • Feb 27, 2025 · 36 min

    Rebecca Minkoff on Building a Fashion Empire, RHONY, and Owning Your Power

    In this episode, Tara talks with founder and fashion designer Rebecca Minkoff to talk about the reality of being an entrepreneur and partner, the early mistakes she made in building her business, and why she worries that female leaders may be too victimizing of themselves. Help BOSSY get to know you better! Take this quick survey so we can keep building the best show we can for you: ⁠https://www.morningbrewbreakroom.com/c/r/Bossy-Survey?Platform=pod⁠ 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/subscribe Get More BOSSY Watch BOSSY on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BOSSY_Show Follow BOSSY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossy_show/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bossy_show Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOSSY_Show BOSSY, hosted by Tara Reed, brings you no-BS conversations about entrepreneurship, confidence, and leaning into your inner boss. Each episode, Tara puts on her boldest outfits and offers tactics and unapologetic advice – from the big names you love to the minds behind your favorite brands. New episodes drop on Thursdays – if you like the show, leave us a review and share with a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Dec 19, 2024 · 33 min

    The Tea on Passive Income: Buying Real Estate When You’re Broke

    Erika Brown is a real estate investor, agent, and serial entrepreneur who is working to close the wealth gap by teaching Black and Brown communities how to build a passive income by investing in property. In this episode, Tara and Erika discuss how much you actually need in order to start investing in real estate, and what they wish they’d known before starting to buy properties. Help BOSSY get to know you better! Take this quick survey so we can keep building the best show we can for you: ⁠https://www.morningbrewbreakroom.com/c/r/Bossy-Survey?Platform=pod⁠ 00:00 Intro 00:15 “House Hacking” 04:16 Good housing markets for multifamily homes 09:25 What to consider when thinking about your cashflow numbers 12:27 What Tara and Erika wish they’d known about being a real estate investor before they started buying properties 19:29 How much money you actually need to start investing in real estate 25:52 Why you should buy a home 29:17 Advice for young entrepreneurs 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/subscribe Get More BOSSY Watch BOSSY on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BOSSY_Show Follow BOSSY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossy_show/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bossy_show Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOSSY_Show BOSSY, hosted by Tara Reed, brings you no-BS conversations about entrepreneurship, confidence, and leaning into your inner boss. Each episode, Tara puts on her boldest outfits and offers tactics and unapologetic advice – from the big names you love to the minds behind your favorite brands. New episodes drop on Thursdays – if you like the show, leave us a review and share with a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Dec 12, 2024 · 32 min

    How Poppi Founder Allison Ellsworth Made Her Brand Go Viral

    Allison Ellsworth is the founder, chief brand officer, and creative marketing genius behind Poppi—the prebiotic soda brand that boasts more than 2 billion likes across social media platforms. In this episode, Allison shares with Tara her top tips on how to grow your brand by making authentic, hooky, and engaging social content. Help BOSSY get to know you better! Take this quick survey so we can keep building the best show we can for you: ⁠https://www.morningbrewbreakroom.com/c/r/Bossy-Survey?Platform=pod⁠ 00:00 Intro 01:37 How Poppi’s social media took off 06:50 Poppi’s social mentality 11:12 The art of the hook 15:10 How to use humor in your content 17:00 The value of social media giveaways 19:56 What a “good watch time” on a TikTok video actually is 22:28 Allison’s biggest piece of advice for social media 25:33 Finding the balance between following trends and making your own original content 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/subscribe Get More BOSSY Watch BOSSY on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BOSSY_Show Follow BOSSY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossy_show/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bossy_show Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOSSY_Show BOSSY, hosted by Tara Reed, brings you no-BS conversations about entrepreneurship, confidence, and leaning into your inner boss. Each episode, Tara puts on her boldest outfits and offers tactics and unapologetic advice – from the big names you love to the minds behind your favorite brands. New episodes drop on Thursdays – if you like the show, leave us a review and share with a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  • Dec 5, 2024 · 33 min

    Why You Should Buy, Not Build, Your Business with Codie Sanchez

    Codie Sanchez, author of Main Street Millionaire, is an expert in the art of buying, investing in, and starting businesses, and has made millions doing so. In this episode, Codie talks to Tara about her evolving relationship with risk-taking, the pros and cons of buying a business vs. starting one, and her best advice for buying your first business. Help BOSSY get to know you better! Take this quick survey so we can keep building the best show we can for you: ⁠https://www.morningbrewbreakroom.com/c/r/Bossy-Survey?Platform=pod⁠ 00:00 Intro 02:45 The difference between buying a business vs starting from scratch 05:16 How Codie’s relationship with risk has changed over time 12:23 How Codie is fueled by the haters and trolls 16:38 Harnessing “character work” 17:35 Talking about appearance in business 22:54 Advice for buying a business 💌 Want to get all of Tara’s resources? Subscribe: https://www.morningbrew.com/bossy-show/subscribe Get More BOSSY Watch BOSSY on YouTube: www.youtube.com/@BOSSY_Show Follow BOSSY Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bossy_show/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bossy_show Twitter: https://twitter.com/BOSSY_Show BOSSY, hosted by Tara Reed, brings you no-BS conversations about entrepreneurship, confidence, and leaning into your inner boss. Each episode, Tara puts on her boldest outfits and offers tactics and unapologetic advice – from the big names you love to the minds behind your favorite brands. New episodes drop on Thursdays – if you like the show, leave us a review and share with a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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