Navigating Rejection in Business: How Childhood Trauma Shapes Our Professional Fear
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In this deeply vulnerable June episode of "Pass the Mic," Tiffany Ball gets raw about the psychology of rejection in business and networking. Drawing from her painful childhood as the middle of five children in an impoverished, unstable household with a teenage mother, Tiffany reveals how early experiences of feeling "not worthy of love" created lasting trauma around rejection that still affects her business decisions today. Now 10 years sober, she shares how her recovery journey taught her to recognize these patterns while acknowledging she still struggles with asking for help, making sales...
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Networking Mistakes That Kill Connections: Tiffany Ball's Guide to Authentic Relationship Building
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In this insightful June episode of "Pass the Mic," Tiffany Ball, founder of Grow Networking, takes over to share hard-earned wisdom about the networking mistakes that sabotage professional relationships before they even begin. Through personal stories and practical advice, Tiffany reveals the three critical errors most people make: judging others too quickly, forming exclusive cliques, and disrespecting others' time through poor scheduling habits. She introduces the powerful "croissant vs. donut" concept for inclusive networking and shares how a person she initially dismissed became one of her...
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The Mindset of Networking: Overcoming Discomfort to Build Authentic Connections
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In this deeply personal June episode of "Pass the Mic," Tiffany Ball, founder of Grow Networking, opens up about the mindset shifts that transformed her approach to networking. As a recovering alcoholic with 10 years of sobriety, Tiffany shares how the self-awareness gained through recovery helped her understand the psychological barriers that keep people from networking effectively. Through the story of her first terrifying networking experience at a country club—complete with an overly enthusiastic handshaker and an inappropriate booth visitor—she illustrates how our internal narratives...
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The Art of Intentional Listening: Building Deeper Connections in Business
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In this compelling June episode of "Pass the Mic," Tiffany Ball dives deep into the art of intentional listening as the cornerstone of meaningful business connections. Through personal stories from relationship therapy and her childhood as a military brat who never felt like she belonged, Tiffany reveals why making others feel seen is the secret to building lasting professional relationships. She shares the pivotal moment when a roofing company owner introduced her not because she remembered what Tiffany did, but because she remembered who Tiffany was as a person. This episode breaks down the...
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Welcome to June: Tiffany Ball's Service-First Approach to Networking
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In this introductory episode for June's "Pass the Mic" takeover, Tiffany Ball welcomes listeners into her world of authentic, relationship-based networking. Drawing from her 20-year career managing Hilton and Marriott hotels across the United States, Tiffany shares how she learned to "people for a living" and discovered her gift for networking while working for someone else's business. Frustrated by the transactional nature of most networking groups where people felt like numbers rather than humans, she founded Grow Networking to create a space where connections are intentional, opportunities...
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Recognizing Red Flags: Personal Safety and Empowerment with Gabi Garland
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In this powerful kickoff episode of the Pass the Mic podcast, host Kimberly Taylor Judy interviews Gabi Garland, founder of Resilient Voice Media and domestic violence survivor. With candid vulnerability, Gabi shares her personal journey through domestic violence, the red flags she missed, and how that experience shaped her approach to personal safety and raising her children. Together, they discuss the importance of recognizing warning signs in relationships, trusting your instincts, and teaching children age-appropriate awareness skills. This conversation offers valuable insights for anyone...
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Single Parenting Perspectives: Kimberly Taylor Judy and Her Daughters
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In this heartfelt episode of the Pass the Mic podcast, host Kimberly Taylor Judy sits down with two of her three daughters, Kristen and Callie, to discuss their experiences growing up in a single-parent household. With remarkable candor and vulnerability, they explore the challenges, unexpected blessings, and unique dynamics of their family journey. From navigating social perceptions in Christian circles to developing independence at young ages, the conversation offers valuable insights for single parents and their children. What emerges is a beautiful testament to resilience, faith, and the...
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Personal Safety and Self-Defense: A Conversation with Jonathan Maynard
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In this insightful episode of Pass the Mic podcast, host Kimberly Taylor Judy talks with Jonathan Maynard, a former law enforcement officer and father, about personal safety, self-defense, and empowering individuals—particularly women and children—to protect themselves. They discuss the importance of building confidence through proper training, situational awareness as the foundation of personal safety, and responsible firearms ownership. Jonathan shares his perspective as a father of daughters on empowering women through self-defense education, while both explore the misconceptions and...
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From Law Enforcement to Empowerment: Kimberly Taylor Judy's Journey
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In this powerful and vulnerable episode of Pass the Mic podcast, Kimberly Taylor Judy shares her personal journey from federal law enforcement officer to single mom entrepreneur and founder of Move With Purpose, a firearms and defense training company. With raw honesty, Kimberly reveals how her experiences with toxic relationships, divorce, and personal loss led her to create a business empowering others through safety education. She discusses recognizing abuse patterns, the importance of creating peace in your life, and how finding your authentic voice can lead to healing. Kimberly's story...
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Pass the Mic: A Platform for Powerful Voices
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New Voices. Fresh Perspectives. Every Month. Welcome to Pass the Mic, the podcast where the spotlight shifts every month. At Resilient Voice Media we believe your story is the key to unlocking lessons and growth for others. This podcast was launched to do just that. Each month is hosted by a different dynamic guest—leaders, storytellers, creatives, change-makers—who take the mic to share their voice, vision, and vibe. This is your front-row seat to inspiring conversations, untold stories, and real talk from people you need to know. Whether they’re sparking transformation,...
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Welcome to Pass the Mic, the podcast where the spotlight shifts every month. At Resilient Voice Media we believe your story is the key to unlocking lessons and growth for others. This podcast was launched to do just that.
Each month is hosted by a different dynamic guest—leaders, storytellers, creatives, change-makers—who take the mic to share their voice, vision, and vibe.
This is your front-row seat to inspiring conversations, untold stories, and real talk from people you need to know. Whether they’re sparking transformation, challenging the status quo, or simply offering a fresh lens on life, each guest host brings their unique flavor and community along for the ride.
- Learn from them.
- Be inspired by them.
- Get connected through them.
Pass the Mic is more than a podcast—it’s a platform for powerful voices and an evolving conversation that builds bridges, fuels curiosity, and champions connection.
Hit subscribe and join us as we pass the mic—and the magic—every month.
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