Tara's Voice: Interesting People, Irrelevant Conversations (Because Life Is Worth Laughing At)

Tara Geraghty

Welcome to Tara's Voice: Interesting People, Irrelevant Conversations! I'm your host, Tara. Each episode, we spin the wheel of unpredictable questions with fascinating guests and dive into unscripted, real conversations. It's all about laughter, honesty, and having a great time. Why? Because life is worth laughing at! 

  1. 04/15/2025

    From Jewelry to Therapy: Lainie’s Pivot Through Chaos

    Send a text Tara welcomes back Alaina Acosta, owner of Veruca Style, after a lost episode snafu (oops!).  This time, they spin the wheel for a juicy question: “What’s the worst experience that had the greatest impact on your life?”  Alaina dives into her career shift from jewelry sales to opening her boutique after a soul-crushing job, plus her pivot to online after a flood and COVID chaos.  Now pursuing a mental health counseling degree, she’s all about resilience and real talk.  Check the show notes for her store link and a listener gift—subscribe, review, and support this fierce small biz mom! Alaina Acosta — The Gift Sorceress, owner of verucastyle.com https://www.verucastyle.com https://www.facebook.com/laineylizzard?mibextid=ZbWKwL Instagram.com/laineylizzard Tiktok.com/verucastyle FREE GIFT FOR TARA'S VOICE LISTENERS: Surprise Grab bag valued at $30.  Get 15% off any purchase at verucastyle.com with code giftme and get a free surprise Grab bag of goodies. https://verucastyle.com/discount/Giftme Loved hanging out with us? We hope you'll subscribe so you never miss a new episode drop. We also love happy reviews! Then connect with me with in all the places! https://www.facebook.com/tarasvoice/ https://www.instagram.com/tarasvoiceig/ https://www.youtube.com/@tarasvoicechannel https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarasvoice/ Grab your 5 Days to Mental Strength Challenge and become the most resilient person you know (it's FREE!) at https://taragonline.com/ And remember....life is worth laughing at! *some guests may share products and offers that are affiliate links.

    56 min
  2. 04/08/2025

    Wanderlust & Wisdom with Alli Adkins: Where Would You Live in the World?

    Send a text Tara welcomes her inspiring friend Alli Adkins—a wellness warrior, former direct sales leader, and global traveler—to Tara’s Voice.  The wheel spins to “If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?” Alli shares her adventures growing up in South America, studying in Spain, and how a slower pace of life abroad shaped her view of family and freedom.  From siestas to giant tarantulas, this episode is packed with laughter, culture shocks, and a nudge to step out of your comfort zone.  Subscribe now and leave a review if Allie’s stories spark your wanderlust! Alli Adkins — Founding Affiliate with Make Wellness https://makewellness.com/80D68F25D2 https://www.facebook.com/alli.adkins.1/ https://www.instagram.com/itsalliadkins/ FREE GIFT FOR TARA'S VOICE LISTENERS: Grab your free Nutrition guide here:  https://vid.us/u4xfgf Loved hanging out with us? We hope you'll subscribe so you never miss a new episode drop. We also love happy reviews! Then connect with me with in all the places! https://www.facebook.com/tarasvoice/ https://www.instagram.com/tarasvoiceig/ https://www.youtube.com/@tarasvoicechannel https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarasvoice/ Grab your 5 Days to Mental Strength Challenge and become the most resilient person you know (it's FREE!) at https://taragonline.com/ And remember....life is worth laughing at! *some guests may share products and offers that are affiliate links.

    41 min
  3. 03/18/2025

    Control the Controllable: How a Pageant Queen Learned to Let Go and Thrive

    Send a text Get ready for a wild ride on Tara’s Voice with Karlee Smart—two-time Mrs. New Jersey, real estate rockstar, and my fellow control freak (sorry, Karlee).  We spin the wheel, land on ‘best advice you didn’t take,’ and tumble into dishwashers from hell, pageant myths, and why letting go of control is harder than it sounds.  Karlee's a mom, a vet advocate, and proof you can strut a bikini at 40 and not care who’s judging. Me? I’m just trying not to reload the dishwasher for the third time today.  It’s messy, funny, and real—listen now and tell me: what advice do you wish you’d followed?  Subscribe—life’s worth laughing at. A two-time Mrs. New Jersey and national pageant champion, Karlee Smart is a force in both the modeling and real estate industries. As a top-performing sales agent, she blends expertise with an unstoppable drive for success. But beyond the accolades, she is a devoted wife, a proud mother, and a fierce advocate for military service members and veterans. Karlee uses her voice and platform to empower others, inspire change, and honor those who serve. Whether she’s making headlines, negotiating deals, or standing up for a cause, she leads with confidence, passion, and purpose.  Karlee Smart – 2x Mrs. New Jersey | Top Realtor | Military Advocate https://www.smartsellshomesnj.com/ https://www.facebook.com/KarleeSmart https://www.instagram.com/mrsnjsellshomes https://www.instagram.com/karleesmart https://www.linkedin.com/in/karleesmart/ https://www.youtube.com/@mrsnjsellshomes https://www.seasonedmodels.com/models/women/2612483/karlee-smart Loved hanging out with us? We hope you'll subscribe so you never miss a new episode drop. We also love happy reviews! Then connect with me with in all the places! https://www.facebook.com/tarasvoice/ https://www.instagram.com/tarasvoiceig/ https://www.youtube.com/@tarasvoicechannel https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarasvoice/ Grab your 5 Days to Mental Strength Challenge and become the most resilient person you know (it's FREE!) at https://taragonline.com/ And remember....life is worth laughing at! *some guests may share products and offers that are affiliate links.

    54 min
  4. 03/11/2025

    No Desk, No Limits: How Unconventional Schooling Redefined My World with Jessica Haas

    Send a text Join me on Tara’s Voice for a wild, unscripted chat with Jess Hass—integrative health coach, mom of two, and my friend for nearly 20 years (yep, my kid was her flower girl). We spin the wheel, land on ‘biggest waste of time in high school,’ and veer off into hippie schools, burnout, and why eating at your desk is a gut disaster.  Jess drops real talk on stress and people-pleasing while I’m over here surviving NJ drivers and too much coffee. It’s irrelevant, it’s funny, and it’s us—two women who’ve been through it, laughing at life’s chaos.  Hit play, and tell me: what’s your high school throwaway class? FREE GIFTS for Tara's Voice Listeners Morning Meditation To set up the day for success. What you focus on you create! https://health-coach-jessica.kit.com/d35cb9cfc7 Jessica Hass is an integrative health coach working in functional medicine, wife, and mother of two boys. Jessica Haas Integrative Health Coach https://healthcoachjessica.com/  Loved hanging out with us? We hope you'll subscribe so you never miss a new episode drop. We also love happy reviews! Then connect with me with in all the places! https://www.facebook.com/tarasvoice/ https://www.instagram.com/tarasvoiceig/ https://www.youtube.com/@tarasvoicechannel https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarasvoice/ Grab your 5 Days to Mental Strength Challenge and become the most resilient person you know (it's FREE!) at https://taragonline.com/ And remember....life is worth laughing at! *some guests may share products and offers that are affiliate links.

    48 min
  5. 03/04/2025

    Discovering The Freedom Of Being Free As a Bird with Marsha Lynn Hudson

    Send a text Join us for a candid conversation with business mentor Marsha Lynn Hudson about breaking free from people-pleasing, setting healthy boundaries, and finding freedom at any age. From painful family dynamics to social media drama, we explore how life's challenges can become catalysts for personal growth and authentic living. Marsha shares her powerful "let it fall to the ground" philosophy for handling criticism, explains why pain can lead to purpose, and reveals the transformative moment that helped her stop trying to please everyone. This episode is perfect for women ready to live more authentically and create stronger boundaries. Marsha Lynn Hudson Digital Marketing Strategist & Leadership Coach https://marshalynnhudson.com https://www.facebook.com/marshalynnhudsonbrandstrategist https://www.instagram.com/marshalynnhudsonmedia/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshalynnhudson/ https://www.youtube.com/@MarshaLynnHudson Podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marketingonlinewithease FREE GIFTS for Tara's Voice Listeners Grow Your Coaching Business Toolkit This is a toolkit with everything a coach, speaker or female entrepreneur would need to grow their business online. The toolkit has resources on building a brand online which includes social media, email marketing, and content creation. Lead Magnet: https://growyourcoachingbusinesstoolkit.crd.co/ Loved hanging out with us? We hope you'll subscribe so you never miss a new episode drop. We also love happy reviews! Then connect with me with in all the places! https://www.facebook.com/tarasvoice/ https://www.instagram.com/tarasvoiceig/ https://www.youtube.com/@tarasvoicechannel https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarasvoice/ Grab your 5 Days to Mental Strength Challenge and become the most resilient person you know (it's FREE!) at https://taragonline.com/ And remember....life is worth laughing at! *some guests may share products and offers that are affiliate links.

    48 min
  6. 02/25/2025

    When Life Rewrites Your Story: Turning Trauma Into A New Path with Sara Alepin

    Send a text In this heartfelt episode of Tara's Voice, host Tara welcomes Sara Alepin founder and CEO of District Bliss - a community created for people who hate traditional networking. What begins as a light conversation takes meaningful turns as Sara shares her journey from teacher to entrepreneur after a life-altering incident changed her career trajectory at 29. From spinning the wheel of irrelevant questions to discussing the cost of college, second acts in life, and finding unexpected gifts in difficult circumstances, this episode weaves together authentic conversation, vulnerability, and plenty of laughs. Sara's story demonstrates how sometimes our biggest challenges can lead to greater freedom and purpose. Listeners will appreciate the honest dialogue about building community, authentic connections, and the importance of finding your tribe. As Tara says, "You attract who you are, not what you want," and Sara proves this through her mission to create networking that doesn't suck. Whether you're facing a career transition, building a business, or simply looking for more meaningful connections, this episode reminds us that life's detours often lead to our most authentic path forward. Join us for interesting people and (not so) irrelevant conversations - because life really is worth laughing at! FREE GIFTS for Tara's Voice Listeners Effective Networking Course Effective Networking: Curate and Nurture Referral-Generating Connections In this course, you will... - Learn how to create authentic connections through ANY event, workshop, or opportunity. - Get all of Sara's pro tips to nurture your connections. - Turn acquaintances into raving fans! https://districtbliss.myflodesk.com/effective-networking-podcast Sara Alepin Founder and CEO https://districtbliss.com/ https://www.facebook.com/DistrictBlissEvents/ https://www.instagram.com/districtblissevents https://www.linkedin.com/company/district-bliss-events/ https://www.youtube.com/@districtbliss District Bliss Membership: https://districtbliss.com/membership Events: https://districtbliss.com/events Podcast: theweddingdishpodcast.com Loved hanging out with us? We hope you'll subscribe so you never miss a new episode drop. We also love happy reviews! Then connect with me with in all the places! https://www.facebook.com/tarasvoice/ https://www.instagram.com/tarasvoiceig/ https://www.youtube.com/@tarasvoicechannel https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarasvoice/ Grab your 5 Days to Mental Strength Challenge and become the most resilient person you know (it's FREE!) at https://taragonline.com/ And remember....life is worth laughing at! *some guests may share products and offers that are affiliate links.

    39 min

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Welcome to Tara's Voice: Interesting People, Irrelevant Conversations! I'm your host, Tara. Each episode, we spin the wheel of unpredictable questions with fascinating guests and dive into unscripted, real conversations. It's all about laughter, honesty, and having a great time. Why? Because life is worth laughing at!