Mpactful Messages: The ”Let’s Talk About It” Podcast

Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam
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Mpactful Messages: Let’s Talk About It is your go-to podcast for leadership insights that inspire growth and connection. Join business partners and besties, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam, as they unpack their favorite impactful messages, powerful leadership quotes, and explore how you can apply them to lead with confidence and purpose. Perfect for professionals, team leaders, or anyone looking to grow personally and professionally, this podcast blends practical advice with authentic conversations and even a little fun. Whether you’re leading a team, navigating a career change, or exploring your leadership potential, join Mayce and Missy on an inspiring journey into leadership, life, and everything in between!

  1. 10H AGO

    Feedback is data, not identity.

    When was the last time someone gave you feedback… and it felt personal? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are flying duo for a conversation that started as a real-life “bestie talk” and turned into an episode because it was too important not to share. Here’s the truth that anchors the whole conversation: Feedback is data, not identity. If you’ve ever carried one negative comment longer than you carried a room full of praise, you’re not alone. Mayce and Missy talk about why high performers tend to internalize criticism… and how learning to separate who you are from what you did changes everything. Not only does it help you lead with more steadiness and courage… it also helps you build a team culture where people aren’t afraid to learn, own mistakes, and grow. This is the reminder you didn’t know you needed: your identity has to be anchored deeper than your performance. Books by Mayce and Missy: Unstoppable, A 40-Day Devotional for Women to Lead with Confidence and Purpose: https://unstoppabledevo.com Built to Lead, A 40-Day Devotional for Hard-Working Leaders: https://builttoleadbook.com Follow and connect with Mpactful Messages: Website: www.mpactfulmessages.com LinkedIn: Mpactful Messages Instagram: @mpactful_messages Email: www.mmleadershipnews.com Books by Mayce and Missy: Unstoppable, A 40-Day Devotional for Women to Lead with Confidence and Purpose: unstoppabledevo.com AND Built to Lead, A 40-Day Devotional for Hard-Working Leaders: builttoleadbook.com Leadership Collective: https://mpactfulmessages.com/leadershipcollective/ Credits: Hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham) Edited by Brandon Manzano.

    18 min

  2. FEB 24

    The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership.

    What is the highest calling of leadership? In this episode of Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam sit down with Kyle Drum to unpack a powerful leadership truth rooted in this week’s quote: “The growth and development of people is the highest calling of leadership.” The conversation moves beyond titles and task lists and into the heart of what leadership is truly about. Kyle shares insight from his experience developing teams and shaping organizational culture, emphasizing that leadership is not measured by authority but by the intentional investment made in others. Together, they explore what it looks like to create environments where people are challenged to grow, equipped with clarity, and supported with accountability. They discuss the responsibility leaders carry to see potential in others before those individuals see it in themselves, and the long-term impact of choosing development over convenience. This episode is a reminder that leadership is not just about building systems; it is about building people. Follow and Connect with Mpactful Messages Website: www.mpactfulmessages.com LinkedIn: Mpactful Messages Instagram: @mpactful_messages Email: www.mmleadershipnews.com Leadership Collective: https://mpactfulmessages.com/leadershipcollective/ Books by Mayce and Missy: Unstoppable, A 40-Day Devotional for Women to Lead with Confidence and Purpose: https://unstoppabledevo.com Built to Lead, A 40-Day Devotional for Hard-Working Leaders: https://builttoleadbook.com Credits Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham). Special Guest: Kyle Drum (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kyle-drum-m-a-9628b49b/) Edited by Brandon Manzano.

    24 min

  3. FEB 17

    Business is nothing more than a group of human relationships.

    What if business isn’t about strategy first…but relationships? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam welcome special guest Tara Davis for a conversation centered on a powerful quote from Richard Branson: “Business is nothing more than a group of human relationships.” — Richard Branson Together, they explore what this quote really means in today’s leadership and sales environments, where speed, numbers, and pressure often compete with connection. Tara shares insights from her experience in sales and leadership, unpacking where leaders overcomplicate success instead of focusing on relationships, and how connection can be taught in a way that changes behavior, not just mindset. The conversation also dives into how leaders can remain human without sacrificing accountability, how to protect relationships in high-performance environments, and what it looks like to build relationship-driven cultures in hybrid and remote settings. Tara offers practical perspective on habits leaders should stop and habits they should start if they truly believe business is built on human connection. The takeaway is clear: results follow relationships, not the other way around. Strong leaders do not treat connection as a soft skill or a bonus. They understand that trust, clarity, and consistency in relationships are what make strategy executable. When leaders invest in how people experience working with them, performance becomes more sustainable and less forced. Follow and connect with Mpactful Messages: Website: www.mpactfulmessages.com LinkedIn: Mpactful Messages Instagram: @mpactful_messages Email: www.inspiredpeopleinspirepeople.com Subscribe to the newsletter: www.mmleadershipnews.com Books by Mayce and Missy: Unstoppable, A 40-Day Devotional for Women to Lead with Confidence and Purpose: https://unstoppabledevo.com AND Built to Lead, A 40-Day Devotional for Hard-Working Leaders: https://builttoleadbook.com Click here to learn more about Leadership Collective, the exclusive 12-week coaching program offered by Mayce and Missy: https://go.mpactfulmessages.com/video  Credits: Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham). Special Guest: Tara Davis Edited by Brandon Manzano.

    22 min

  4. FEB 10

    Every problem has in it the seeds of its own solution.

    Every problem carries more than frustration… it carries direction. This episode of Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is built around the quote, “Every problem has in it the seeds of its own solution.” – Norman Vincent Peale, and invites leaders to look at challenges through a different lens. Instead of seeing problems as roadblocks, this conversation reframes them as indicators… pointing toward growth, clarity, and opportunity. Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam welcome sales expert Ray Higdon to the conversation for an honest and practical discussion about mindset, leadership, and performance. Drawing from years of experience across sales environments, Ray shares insights on common mindset traps, daily habits that drive consistency, and what separates good teams from great ones. Listeners are encouraged to walk away with one clear takeaway: problems are not signals to stop… they are cues to think differently. When leaders learn to reframe challenges, they unlock stronger teams, higher productivity, and sustainable growth. Follow and connect with Mpactful Messages: Website: www.mpactfulmessages.com LinkedIn: Mpactful Messages Instagram: @mpactful_messages Email: www.inspiredpeopleinspirepeople.com Subscribe to the newsletter: www.mmleadershipnews.com Books by Mayce and Missy: Unstoppable, A 40-Day Devotional for Women to Lead with Confidence and Purpose – unstoppabledevo.com AND Built to Lead, A 40-Day Devotional for Hard-Working Leaders – builttoleadbook.com Credits: Hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham) Special Guest: Ray Higdon (@rayhigdon and https://www.linkedin.com/in/rayhigdon/) Edited by: Brandon Manzano

    34 min

  5. FEB 3

    Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day...

    What if leadership wasn’t just about filling jobs…but about restoring dignity and creating second chances? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam welcome special guest Tiffany Johnson for a powerful conversation inspired by this well-known proverb: “Give a man a fish, and you feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, and you feed him for a lifetime.” Tiffany is the kind of leader who makes you stop and ask, how does she do it all? Passionate about skilled trades and workforce development, she works closely with youth from challenging backgrounds, including those coming from foster care and detention systems, helping them build independence through mentorship, mindset, and practical skills. Together, the conversation explores why skilled trades matter, what companies often get wrong when they say they want to “invest in talent,” and how businesses can think beyond recruitment toward rehabilitation and second chances. Tiffany shares what it looks like to believe in people who have been written off…and how leadership rooted in dignity and opportunity can rewrite someone’s future. This episode also includes the announcement of a new initiative that is close to the heart of Mpactful Messages. In partnership with organizations already doing the work on the ground, Mayce and Missy share how leaders and companies can help remove practical barriers that keep people from showing up confident and prepared on day one. The takeaway is clear: teaching a skill isn’t just about employment. It’s about restoring dignity, creating independence, and strengthening the workforce for the long term. When leaders invest in second chances, everyone wins. Follow and connect with Mpactful Messages: Website: www.mpactfulmessages.com LinkedIn: Mpactful Messages Instagram: @mpactful_messages Email: www.inspiredpeopleinspirepeople.com Subscribe to the newsletter: www.mmleadershipnews.com Books by Mayce and Missy: Unstoppable, A 40-Day Devotional for Women to Lead with Confidence and Purpose: https://unstoppabledevo.com AND Built to Lead, A 40-Day Devotional for Hard-Working Leaders: https://builttoleadbook.com Click here to learn more about Leadership Collective, the exclusive 12-week coaching program offered by Mayce and Missy: https://go.mpactfulmessages.com/video Learn about Steel Toes and Second Chances: www.steeltoesandsecondchances.com  Credits: Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham). Special Guest: Tiffany Johnson (LinkedIn) Edited by Brandon Manzano.

    30 min

  6. JAN 27

    Leadership is about the standard you live by when no one is clapping.

    What does leadership look like when no one is watching? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam welcome special guest Chelo Jose Alonzo for a powerful conversation inspired by this week’s quote: “Leadership is not about the title, the spotlight, or the applause. It is about the standard you live by when no one is clapping and no one is checking.” Chelo brings a unique perspective shaped by decades in high-pressure environments where discipline, preparation, and character are non-negotiable. A four-time Hall of Famer across boxing and martial arts organizations and an active professional commentator, Chelo shares how standards are built long before recognition ever shows up…and why true leadership is revealed behind the scenes, not on the stage. Together, they talk about how discipline developed in combat sports translates directly into leadership, the difference between standards in competition versus leadership roles, and why leaders who want high performance must first be willing to model the standard themselves. The conversation challenges leaders to examine where excuses quietly erode credibility and how consistency, not intensity, shapes culture. The takeaway is clear: standards are not something leaders turn on and off. Culture is never shaped by what you say once. It is shaped by what you show, over and over again. When leaders honor the standard daily, trust follows, performance improves, and respect is earned rather than demanded. Follow and connect with Mpactful Messages: Website: www.mpactfulmessages.com LinkedIn: Mpactful Messages Instagram: @mpactful_messages Email: www.inspiredpeopleinspirepeople.com Subscribe to the newsletter: www.mmleadershipnews.com Books by Mayce and Missy: Unstoppable, A 40-Day Devotional for Women to Lead with Confidence and Purpose: https://unstoppabledevo.com AND Built to Lead, A 40-Day Devotional for Hard-Working Leaders: https://builttoleadbook.com Credits: Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham). Special Guest: Chelo Jose Alonzo Edited by Brandon Manzano.

    27 min

  7. JAN 20

    Leadership is about empathy...

    What does empathy really look like in leadership…and why does it matter more than ever right now? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam welcome special guest Ashley King for a thoughtful conversation inspired by this powerful quote from Oprah Winfrey: “Leadership is about empathy. It is about having the ability to relate to and connect with people for the purpose of inspiring and empowering their lives.” Together, they talk about what empathy looks like in action, why many leaders value it but struggle to practice it consistently, and how connection, performance, and wellbeing are deeply intertwined. Ashley shares insights from her work with leaders across industries, along with personal perspective shaped by serious health challenges that reshaped how she views leadership, presence, priorities, and people. This episode explores the tension leaders often feel between holding high standards and leading with empathy…and why the two are not opposites. The conversation digs into common mistakes leaders make when trying to connect, how empathy influences both employee experience and customer experience, and why empathy is often misunderstood as soft rather than skilled. The takeaway is clear: empathy does not lower expectations. It raises trust. When people feel seen, heard, and valued, they take more ownership, perform at a higher level, and stay engaged longer. Empathy is not about fixing feelings…it’s about creating environments where people can do their best work. Follow and connect with Mpactful Messages: Website: www.mpactfulmessages.com LinkedIn: Mpactful Messages Instagram: @mpactful_messages Email: www.inspiredpeopleinspirepeople.com Subscribe to the newsletter: www.mmleadershipnews.com Books by Mayce and Missy: Unstoppable, A 40-Day Devotional for Women to Lead with Confidence and Purpose: https://unstoppabledevo.com AND Built to Lead, A 40-Day Devotional for Hard-Working Leaders: https://builttoleadbook.com Click here to watch the short video to learn about Leadership Collective, the exclusive 12-week coaching program offered by Mayce and Missy. Credits: Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham). Special Guest: Ashley King (https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashleyelayneking/) Edited by Brandon Manzano.

    30 min

  8. JAN 13

    A great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves.

    What if the real measure of your leadership isn’t how confident people are in you… but how confident they become in themselves? This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam are joined by Damian Marquez for a conversation centered around the quote: “A good leader inspires people to have confidence in the leader; a great leader inspires people to have confidence in themselves.” In this episode, the conversation focuses on what it truly means to develop people, not just manage them. Together, they talk about building confidence in others, recognizing potential before someone sees it themselves, and the role belief plays in shaping strong, resilient teams. This discussion explores confidence from both sides of leadership… how leaders grow their own confidence and how they intentionally pour into others so belief multiplies beyond them. It’s a reminder that great leadership is not about creating followers, but about developing future leaders who trust themselves and step into their strengths. If you care about leaving a legacy that lasts beyond your role or title, this episode offers perspective, encouragement, and practical insight into how confidence becomes contagious. Follow and connect with Mpactful Messages: Website: www.mpactfulmessages.com LinkedIn: Mpactful Messages Instagram: @mpactful_messages Email: www.inspiredpeopleinspirepeople.com Subscribe to the newsletter: www.mmleadershipnews.com Books by Mayce and Missy: Unstoppable, A 40-Day Devotional for Women to Lead with Confidence and Purpose: https://unstoppabledevo.com AND Built to Lead, A 40-Day Devotional for Hard-Working Leaders: https://builttoleadbook.com Click here to watch the short video to learn about Leadership Collective, the exclusive 12-week coaching program offered by Mayce and Missy:  Credits: Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham). Special Guest: Damian Marquez (http://www.threestronglife.com) Edited by Brandon Manzano.

    25 min
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Mpactful Messages: Let’s Talk About It is your go-to podcast for leadership insights that inspire growth and connection. Join business partners and besties, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam, as they unpack their favorite impactful messages, powerful leadership quotes, and explore how you can apply them to lead with confidence and purpose. Perfect for professionals, team leaders, or anyone looking to grow personally and professionally, this podcast blends practical advice with authentic conversations and even a little fun. Whether you’re leading a team, navigating a career change, or exploring your leadership potential, join Mayce and Missy on an inspiring journey into leadership, life, and everything in between!

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