Becoming Emboldened Mon, 11 May 2026 05:32:37 -0400 https://becomingemboldened.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 Becoming Emboldened yes 13d74b07-556b-58a6-bc7f-99e3466fd46d Tracy Duhaney episodic false Dive deep into the heart of authentic leadership, personal growth, and strategic success. Get ready to lead with confidence, foster collaboration, and create the life and career you've always dreamed of, you're in the right place. 


]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Tracy Duhaney https://storage.buzzsprout.com/viyxnid7kqhjdd8mxdfxi115l0zp?.jpg Becoming Emboldened Once Upon a Trauma (Part 1) – A millennial's guide to decoding the childhood scripts we didn't know we memorized Once Upon a Trauma (Part 1) – A millennial's guide to decoding the childhood scripts we didn't know we memorized  Welcome to a brand-new segment inside Becoming Emboldened — Once Upon a Trauma. This isn't your typical fairytale recap. It's where we unpack the childhood stories, Disney fantasies, and Saturday morning cartoons that quietly shaped how we (as millennials) saw love, leadership, identity... and ourselves.

In this premiere episode, I’m joined by my friend and thoughtful truth-teller Nancy Nycum, as we explore the stories that stuck with us and the messages we didn’t know we were internalizing. From unrealistic princess plots to hidden leadership lessons, we’re calling out the myths and making room for healing.

Ready to rewrite the script? Tune in, reflect, and share this with someone who grew up thinking Prince Charming was coming to rescue you.

]]>  Welcome to a brand-new segment inside Becoming Emboldened — Once Upon a Trauma. This isn't your typical fairytale recap. It's where we unpack the childhood stories, Disney fantasies, and Saturday morning cartoons that quietly shaped how we (as millennials) saw love, leadership, identity... and ourselves.

In this premiere episode, I’m joined by my friend and thoughtful truth-teller Nancy Nycum, as we explore the stories that stuck with us and the messages we didn’t know we were internalizing. From unrealistic princess plots to hidden leadership lessons, we’re calling out the myths and making room for healing.

Ready to rewrite the script? Tune in, reflect, and share this with someone who grew up thinking Prince Charming was coming to rescue you.

]]> Tracy Duhaney Buzzsprout-17729105 Mon, 25 Aug 2025 10:00:00 -0400 1373 2 4 full false Not in love, just loving well Not in love, just loving well In a world where kindness is often mistaken for flirtation, I am setting the record straight. In this episode, I dive deep into what it means to love well—without the romantic strings attached. From breaking generational patterns to learning how to give and receive genuine, unapologetic love, I aim to remind you that love isn’t just for relationships—it’s how we show up in the world. This one’s for the friends who feel deeply, love loudly, and confuse the emotionally unavailable. You’re not in love… you just love well.

]]> In a world where kindness is often mistaken for flirtation, I am setting the record straight. In this episode, I dive deep into what it means to love well—without the romantic strings attached. From breaking generational patterns to learning how to give and receive genuine, unapologetic love, I aim to remind you that love isn’t just for relationships—it’s how we show up in the world. This one’s for the friends who feel deeply, love loudly, and confuse the emotionally unavailable. You’re not in love… you just love well.

]]> Tracy Duhaney Buzzsprout-17501916 Thu, 31 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 740 2 3 full false Sometimes, What’s Best for You Just Sucks! Sometimes, What’s Best for You Just Sucks!  In this honest and lighthearted episode, Tracy explores the uncomfortable truth that sometimes what’s best for us doesn’t feel good at first. From closed doors to unexpected redirections, she shares why God's “no” is often a setup for something better. By weaving in personal stories, spiritual insights, and practical encouragement, Tracy helps you navigate disappointment, release what no longer serves you, and trust that the best is yet to come. 

]]>  In this honest and lighthearted episode, Tracy explores the uncomfortable truth that sometimes what’s best for us doesn’t feel good at first. From closed doors to unexpected redirections, she shares why God's “no” is often a setup for something better. By weaving in personal stories, spiritual insights, and practical encouragement, Tracy helps you navigate disappointment, release what no longer serves you, and trust that the best is yet to come. 

]]> Tracy Duhaney Buzzsprout-17411285 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 00:00:00 -0400 600 2 2 full false I Was Presently Thinking About the Future I Was Presently Thinking About the Future We’re halfway through 2025, and closer to 2050 than 2000! Say What?! In this kickoff episode, we reflect on the power of presence, why midpoints matter, and what it means to grow without rushing. It’s real, relatable, and the bold beginning of a powerful new season of Becoming Emboldened. 

]]> We’re halfway through 2025, and closer to 2050 than 2000! Say What?! In this kickoff episode, we reflect on the power of presence, why midpoints matter, and what it means to grow without rushing. It’s real, relatable, and the bold beginning of a powerful new season of Becoming Emboldened. 

]]> Tracy Duhaney Buzzsprout-17437014 Wed, 02 Jul 2025 11:00:00 -0400 494 2 1 full false The Light We Carry The Light We Carry Inspired by a recent conversation with a close friend who reminded me of the impact I make simply by being myself, I unpack what it means to show up authentically, joyfully, and purposefully in a world that often teaches us to shrink.

This episode is a heartfelt reminder that:
💡 You were placed on this earth on purpose, for a purpose.
💡 You don’t need to earn your light—you need to embrace it.
💡 Your presence has power—even when you don’t see it.

Episode includes 3 powerful action steps straight from my book Discovering Your Inner C.E.O. to help you reconnect with your unique brilliance and start leading with intention.

#TheLightWeCarry #BecomingEmboldened #DiscoveringYourInnerCEO #WomenWhoShine #LeadWithLight #EmpoweredLiving #PurposeDriven

]]> Inspired by a recent conversation with a close friend who reminded me of the impact I make simply by being myself, I unpack what it means to show up authentically, joyfully, and purposefully in a world that often teaches us to shrink.

This episode is a heartfelt reminder that:
💡 You were placed on this earth on purpose, for a purpose.
💡 You don’t need to earn your light—you need to embrace it.
💡 Your presence has power—even when you don’t see it.

Episode includes 3 powerful action steps straight from my book Discovering Your Inner C.E.O. to help you reconnect with your unique brilliance and start leading with intention.

#TheLightWeCarry #BecomingEmboldened #DiscoveringYourInnerCEO #WomenWhoShine #LeadWithLight #EmpoweredLiving #PurposeDriven

]]> Tracy Duhaney Buzzsprout-17014273 Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0400 531 full false What Emotionally Intelligent Women Know (That Others Don’t) What Emotionally Intelligent Women Know (That Others Don’t) Explore why emotional intelligence (EQ) is the real game-changer in leadership, relationships, and personal growth.

High-EQ women navigate tough conversations, misunderstandings, and human imperfections with grace, strength, and clarity. Tune in to learn why understanding someone's perspective is more powerful than trying to correct it, and how leading with empathy elevates everything; your confidence, your impact, and your connections.

]]> Explore why emotional intelligence (EQ) is the real game-changer in leadership, relationships, and personal growth.

High-EQ women navigate tough conversations, misunderstandings, and human imperfections with grace, strength, and clarity. Tune in to learn why understanding someone's perspective is more powerful than trying to correct it, and how leading with empathy elevates everything; your confidence, your impact, and your connections.

]]> Tracy Duhaney Buzzsprout-16931691 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 12:00:00 -0400 624 full false "We're Changing the World!" "We're Changing the World!" A message from one woman to another. The truth is, women’s history isn’t just written in the past; it’s being written right now—by you, by me, by all of us.

This episode is a call to action, a reminder that you are already shaping the world in ways big and small. Whether you’re leading in your career, advocating for others, or simply showing up as your most authentic self, you are making an impact.

]]> A message from one woman to another. The truth is, women’s history isn’t just written in the past; it’s being written right now—by you, by me, by all of us.

This episode is a call to action, a reminder that you are already shaping the world in ways big and small. Whether you’re leading in your career, advocating for others, or simply showing up as your most authentic self, you are making an impact.

]]> Tracy Duhaney Buzzsprout-16807391 Mon, 17 Mar 2025 13:00:00 -0400 686 1 12 full false The Courage to Be Disliked The Courage to Be Disliked You’ve changed. And that’s not a bad thing. Growth requires courage.  The courage to let go of people who no longer align with your growth. We’re talking about the courage to be disliked. 

]]> You’ve changed. And that’s not a bad thing. Growth requires courage.  The courage to let go of people who no longer align with your growth. We’re talking about the courage to be disliked. 

]]> Tracy Duhaney Buzzsprout-16562947 Mon, 24 Feb 2025 06:00:00 -0500 555 1 12 full false The Greatest Love of All The Greatest Love of All A simple truth: The relationship you have with yourself sets the tone for every relationship you’ll ever have.

When you deeply love and respect yourself, you don’t settle for less than you deserve.

]]> A simple truth: The relationship you have with yourself sets the tone for every relationship you’ll ever have.

When you deeply love and respect yourself, you don’t settle for less than you deserve.

]]> Tracy Duhaney Buzzsprout-16563430 Fri, 14 Feb 2025 08:00:00 -0500 546 1 11 full false But, what did you learn? But, what did you learn? There is a lesson in every experience, you just have to find it. 

]]> There is a lesson in every experience, you just have to find it. 

]]> Tracy Duhaney Buzzsprout-16512543 Mon, 27 Jan 2025 13:00:00 -0500 776 full false What's your word for 2025? What's your word for 2025? For the last decade, I’ve started every year by choosing a Word of the Year—one word that acts as my compass, my north star, for the next 12 months. What's yours?

]]> For the last decade, I’ve started every year by choosing a Word of the Year—one word that acts as my compass, my north star, for the next 12 months. What's yours?

]]> Tracy Duhaney Buzzsprout-16358466 Thu, 02 Jan 2025 07:00:00 -0500 931 full false Happy Birthday To Me! Happy Birthday To Me! Wish me happy birthday as we share in a reflection of another year around the sun filled with gratitude and growth! Final episode of 2024!

]]> Wish me happy birthday as we share in a reflection of another year around the sun filled with gratitude and growth! Final episode of 2024!

]]> Tracy Duhaney Buzzsprout-16288890 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 08:00:00 -0500 741 1 8 full false What's your perspective? What's your perspective? As we move through this holiday season; it is a time of reflection, gratitude, and hope! Let's delve into a topic that's been on my heart lately: Comparison! A reminder that it is the thief of joy, and life is a big game of perspective. 

]]> As we move through this holiday season; it is a time of reflection, gratitude, and hope! Let's delve into a topic that's been on my heart lately: Comparison! A reminder that it is the thief of joy, and life is a big game of perspective. 

]]> Tracy Duhaney Buzzsprout-16208777 Mon, 16 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500 788 1 7 full false What's your handicap? What's your handicap? Let's dive into the concept of personal "handicaps" that hold us back—not physical limitations, but the self-imposed barriers we create through doubt, fear, and negative mindsets. Inspired by the handicap system prevalent in golf—I explore how we often limit ourselves more than any external factors ever could. 

]]> Let's dive into the concept of personal "handicaps" that hold us back—not physical limitations, but the self-imposed barriers we create through doubt, fear, and negative mindsets. Inspired by the handicap system prevalent in golf—I explore how we often limit ourselves more than any external factors ever could. 

]]> Tracy Duhaney Buzzsprout-15991533 Mon, 02 Dec 2024 07:00:00 -0500 492 1 6 full false Mentor Me Mentor Me Let's discuss the profound impact of having mentors from diverse backgrounds, both male and female, and how they collectively form what I like to call my personal board of directors. #mentorshipmatters

]]> Let's discuss the profound impact of having mentors from diverse backgrounds, both male and female, and how they collectively form what I like to call my personal board of directors. #mentorshipmatters

]]> Tracy Duhaney Buzzsprout-15925298 Fri, 15 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0500 707 1 5 full false Shall We Play? Shall We Play? Lessons on strategy are hidden in plain sight.  On this episode, I will share how a simple yet profound game taught me invaluable lessons about strategy, adaptability, and life itself. 

]]> Lessons on strategy are hidden in plain sight.  On this episode, I will share how a simple yet profound game taught me invaluable lessons about strategy, adaptability, and life itself. 

]]> Tracy Duhaney Buzzsprout-15924585 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0400 936 1 4 full false Embracing Vulnerability Embracing Vulnerability Changing the narrative - vulnerability isn't a weakness but a powerful tool for authentic connection and effective leadership. Together, we will discuss how embracing vulnerability can foster trust and collaboration within teams. 

]]> Changing the narrative - vulnerability isn't a weakness but a powerful tool for authentic connection and effective leadership. Together, we will discuss how embracing vulnerability can foster trust and collaboration within teams. 

]]> Tracy Duhaney Buzzsprout-15857917 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 13:00:00 -0400 513 1 3 full false Imposter, Who? Not Me! Imposter, Who? Not Me! How do you overcome Imposter Syndrome to build Unshakable Confidence

We address the common challenge of imposter syndrome that many women face in leadership roles. Use these actionable strategies to build confidence, own your achievements, and step boldly into leadership positions.
#mondaymotivation

]]> How do you overcome Imposter Syndrome to build Unshakable Confidence

We address the common challenge of imposter syndrome that many women face in leadership roles. Use these actionable strategies to build confidence, own your achievements, and step boldly into leadership positions.
#mondaymotivation

]]> Tracy Duhaney Buzzsprout-15852018 Mon, 07 Oct 2024 08:00:00 -0400 567 1 2 full false Discovering Your Inner C.E.O. - Authentic Leadership Discovering Your Inner C.E.O. - Authentic Leadership Host Tracy Duhaney introduces listeners to the foundational concepts that inspired her book, "Discovering Your Inner C.E.O." Tracy discusses the importance of self-awareness, building genuine confidence, and having the courage to lead authentically. She provides actionable steps for listeners to reflect on their core values, embrace their unique journeys, and cultivate resilience in a fast-paced world. 

]]> Host Tracy Duhaney introduces listeners to the foundational concepts that inspired her book, "Discovering Your Inner C.E.O." Tracy discusses the importance of self-awareness, building genuine confidence, and having the courage to lead authentically. She provides actionable steps for listeners to reflect on their core values, embrace their unique journeys, and cultivate resilience in a fast-paced world. 

]]> Tracy Duhaney Buzzsprout-15843062 Mon, 30 Sep 2024 15:00:00 -0400 559 1 1 full false