Tarin It Up

Tarin It Up
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Get ready to tear down walls and dive into the Tarin It Up Podcast! We chat with badass women in sports, business, and everyday life (just like us). We’re all about celebrating those who break the mold, creating their own paths while giving a shoutout to the everyday struggles and victories. Life isn’t just a highlight reel, and success doesn’t often happen overnight. We’re here to tear up the idea that life should be linear and that there is only one path to success.

  1. Boulder Breaks & Baby Naps: Freelancing, Motherhood & Making It Work

    1D AGO

    Boulder Breaks & Baby Naps: Freelancing, Motherhood & Making It Work

    What does it actually look like to build a career when nothing fits in a clean, perfect box? In this episode, I’m chatting with Lauren, writer, marketer, climber, and mom. who’s pieced together a career in the outdoor industry on her own terms. From freelancing right out of college to working in climbing gyms, writing for brands, and now balancing it all with motherhood, her path is anything but linear. We get into imposter syndrome, starting later than you think you should, and why not having a “traditional” background in the outdoors doesn’t mean you don’t belong. We also talk about the reality of freelancing, multiple income streams, inconsistent work, and figuring it out as you go, and what it looks like to make that sustainable over time. On top of that, we talk about the mental side of it all: creative burnout, trying to force productivity when it’s just not there, and learning how to actually take time for yourself without guilt. Highlights 🧗‍♀️ Getting into the outdoor industry without growing up in it 🧠 Imposter syndrome and feeling “behind” (even when you’re not) 💻 Freelancing right out of college—and what it really takes 🧩 Piecing together multiple income streams to make a career 👶 Balancing creative work and motherhood (without losing yourself) ⏰ Why “free time” doesn’t always mean productive time 🤝 Making friends as an adult (and why it’s harder than it should be) 🔄 When your passion becomes work—and how to avoid burnout Follow Lauren: Website: laurenloria.com Instagram: @laurenloriacreative Follow the pod: IG: https://www.instagram.com/tarin.it.up.podcast/ Newsletter: https://tarinitup.myflodesk.com/tarinitup

    1h 2m
  2. Reclaiming My Expertise: Why I'm Done Outsourcing My Authority

    3D AGO ·  BONUS

    Reclaiming My Expertise: Why I'm Done Outsourcing My Authority

    Full disclosure — I almost didn't post this because I was worried it would come across as arrogant. And then I realized that hesitation is literally what this episode is about. Tips & Tiddybits is back — and this first one is personal. After years of being the connector, the interviewer, the one who amplifies everyone else, I realized I'd been quietly outsourcing my own authority. Deferring to others. Undercounting what I've actually built and lived. This episode is about reclaiming that, and why you probably need to hear it too. If you didn't know, now you know. Highlights 🎙️ Why Tips & Tiddybits is back and what to expect going forward 🤫 What outsourcing your authority actually looks like — and why it feels like humility 💭 The difference between genuinely learning from others and hiding behind them 🏔️ My background across the outdoor industry — guide, sales, marketing, training, and more 🏅 Reclaiming the athlete identity after team sports ends 📱 The real reason I've held back on social — and why I'm done letting it stop me 🗺️ Why a non-linear resume isn't a liability — it's a through line ✅ Three questions to help you reclaim your own expertise Links & Love Follow the podcast: @tarin.it.up.podcast Newsletter: tarinitup.myflodesk.com Support the pod: buymeacoffee.com/tarinitup

    25 min
  3. Starting Before Your Ready: Second Chances on the Trail

    APR 16

    Starting Before Your Ready: Second Chances on the Trail

    This one isn’t just about gear. Jess and I got into everything from trail running gear (and why it’s not as cheap as people think) to what it actually looks like to take an idea and run with it, even when you don’t have it all dialed. Jess is the founder of Take Two Trail, a platform focused on keeping trail running gear out of landfills and making the sport more accessible. But this goes way beyond buying and selling used gear. It’s about how we use what we have, how we move through outdoor spaces, and how we take action instead of waiting until everything feels “ready.” We talked about gear trial and error, the reality of starting something from scratch, and how one idea turned into something real. Highlights 💸 Why trail running isn’t actually a “cheap” sport ♻️ Where gear actually ends up (and why that matters) 👟 How Take Two Trail is making the sport more accessible 🧠 “You don’t need to know everything to start” 🔁 The trial-and-error of finding gear that actually works 🚀 What it looked like to build this from the ground up 🏃‍♀️ Staying connected to a sport as your role evolves 💩 Trail running realities…including bathroom logistics 🔗 Connect with Jess + Take Two Trail Website: https://taketwotrail.com Instagram: @take2trail Jes: @jesrunsalot Buy gear. Sell what’s not working. Recycle what’s done. 🎧 Listen + Follow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarin.it.up.podcast/ Newsletter: https://tarinitup.myflodesk.com/tarinitup Support the pod: https://buymeacoffee.com/tarinitup

    1h 5m

  4. APR 9

    T & A: Slow Progress is Still Progress

    It's that time again, a T & A episode for you! We've been doing these monthly for a real life catch up with Tarin and Amber. We talk about the real shit going on in life, the good (t**s), the bad (ass), and the in-betweens. Because sometimes we just have to relate to the everyday stuff and know we aren't alone in this wild journey. ✨ Highlights 🚴‍♀️ What consistent effort actually looks like (and how fast things can change) 🧠 The mental battle of building your own thing vs. wanting stability 🔥 Burnout cycles and learning how to not go “all in → all out” 💸 The reality of money, work, and trying to make it all make sense 🌱 Letting go of timelines and redefining what “progress” looks like 👯‍♀️ Two very different lives, same core questions 🌍 Earth Day idea: “pliking” (bike + pick up trash) → simple ways to show up 💥 Small wins matter! Follow along: IG: @tarin.it.up.podcast Newsletter: https://tarinitup.myflodesk.com/tarinitup Support the pod: https://buymeacoffee.com/tarinitup

    1h 5m
  5. Chasing Big Goals in Your 30s & 40s: FKTs, Identity Shifts & Starting Over

    APR 2

    Chasing Big Goals in Your 30s & 40s: FKTs, Identity Shifts & Starting Over

    This one goes way beyond setting a big goal. Colleen MacDonald didn’t just decide to go after an FKT on Kilimanjaro, she spent five years navigating doubt, identity shifts, relationships, and everything that comes with chasing something that doesn’t fit into a neat timeline. We talk about what it actually looks like to pursue something that feels way bigger than you, especially in your 30s and 40s. The pressure, the fear, the confidence, and what happens when you finally reach the thing you’ve been working toward for years. Because no one really talks about the “after.” If you’ve been questioning what’s next or feeling that itch for something bigger…this will probably hit. Highlights 🏔️ How a childhood story about Kilimanjaro turned into a 5-year pursuit of an FKT 🧠 The mental side of chasing a long-term goal (and the panic that comes with it) 💥 Why you don’t need a perfect timeline, or a “S.M.A.R.T.” goal to go after something big 🤐 Keeping a dream quiet vs. sharing it (and what happens when people don’t support you) 👯‍♀️ Finding the right people who do support your goals, and how that changes everything 🔄 Reinventing yourself in your 30s and 40s (and letting your identity evolve) 🧩 The “puzzle piece” mindset, same person, different shape in different seasons 😵‍💫 The reality of post-goal blues (and asking “what now?” after something big) ⚡ Why women don’t need to shrink, settle, or follow a timeline, and how to reclaim that power 🚴‍♀️ Saying yes to the slightly unhinged ideas (because they’re usually there for a reason) 💛 Links & Love Follow Colleen: https://www.instagram.com/m_cmacdonald/ Website: https://colleenmacdonaldathlete.com/ The Cairn Project Follow the podcast: https://www.instagram.com/tarin.it.up.podcast/ Newsletter: https://tarinitup.myflodesk.com/tarinitup Support the pod: https://buymeacoffee.com/tarinitup

    1h 11m
  6. Pedals & Purpose: Empowering Women in Cycling with Kristen of Femme Cyclist

    MAR 26

    Pedals & Purpose: Empowering Women in Cycling with Kristen of Femme Cyclist

    Bike talk is back, and this one is for anyone who’s ever wondered if they belong in the cycling world. I’m joined by Kristen from Femme Cyclist to talk about how bikes found their way into her life, why cycling became such a powerful outlet, and how she’s built a business around helping more women feel confident getting on two wheels. We get into beginner nerves, bike shop intimidation, representation in cycling, building a brand with a smaller but deeply engaged audience, and why you are absolutely not too old to try something new. Whether you’re already riding, thinking about getting back on your bike, or just need the reminder that you’re capable of more than you think, this one is for you. 💛 Highlights 🚴 Kristen shares how cycling became a lifeline during a hard season of life 🌲 The story behind Femme Cyclist and Rascal Rides 💥 Why confidence is still one of the biggest barriers for women in cycling 🛠️ How intimidating bike shops and gear culture can keep women from getting started 👀 Why representation still matters so much in races, brands, media, and the bike industry 📱 The shift from traditional media to women creating their own platforms and taking up space 💸 A real conversation about building a business, making money online, and why a smaller audience can still have a huge impact 🔥 Kristen’s reminder that you are capable of more than you think, both on and off the bike Links & Love Follow Kristen / Femme Cyclist: femmecyclist.com Instagram: @femme_cyclist Podcast: Apple or Spotify Listen, follow, and share Tarin It Up:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarin.it.up.podcast/Newsletter: https://tarinitup.myflodesk.com/tarinitup

    51 min
  7. Saying Yes & Doing What It Takes: Behind an All-Women Expedition Film

    MAR 19

    Saying Yes & Doing What It Takes: Behind an All-Women Expedition Film

    This one’s a good one, friends. I’m joined by Alenka Mali, Irie Smith, and Isi Assler for a conversation about snowboarding, expeditions, saying yes to big ideas, and the all-women film project they’re bringing to life. We get into what it actually takes behind the scenes — the grit, the fear, the friendship, the periods, the self-doubt, and the determination to keep going anyway. If you’ve ever needed a reminder to take up space, trust yourself, and keep chasing the thing calling you… this episode is for you. 💥 Highlights 💫 How this all-women snowboard film project came togetherThe reality behind expeditions, filming, and pushing past fearWhy representation in snowboard films still mattersThe power of saying yes to aligned opportunitiesSnowboarding, climbing, guiding, and carving your own pathHonest talk about periods, pressure, self-doubt, and doing hard things anywayWhat it looks like to create the space when no one invites you inLinks & Love 💛 Follow the guests and keep up with the film project: Alenka: https://www.instagram.com/alenkaamali/ Irie: https://www.instagram.com/smith_irie/Isi : https://www.instagram.com/isiassler/Follow me / Tarin It Up: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tarin.it.up.podcast/ Newsletter: https://tarinitup.myflodesk.com/tarinitup Partner Thanks 🙌 This film is supported by BRANWYN — a brand I genuinely wear and love. I’m also an affiliate, so if you purchase through my link, I may earn a small commission (and it helps keep this podcast going 🙌). Thanks for being here and supporting these conversations that highlight women carving their own lines, in the mountains and in life 💚💛🧡

    57 min
  8. Hunger Cues & Mountain Views: Nora of Neve on Food, Fuel & Entrepreneurship

    MAR 12

    Hunger Cues & Mountain Views: Nora of Neve on Food, Fuel & Entrepreneurship

    When I say this conversation is about more than just a founder story, I mean it. Nora, founder of ⁠Neve⁠, joined me to talk about building an athlete-focused nutrition brand, but we also got into so much more: underfueling, unlearning old food narratives, and the very real emotional rollercoaster of trying to build something from the ground up. while working a full-time job. This one is part founder story, part real-life pep talk, and full of the kind of conversation I know so many of you will relate to. 💛 Highlights Growing up with an adventurous mom who broke the mold 💥From ski racing to backcountry skiing and endurance pursuits 🎿How underfueling led Nora to rethink outdoor nutritionWhy Neve was created and what makes the pouches different 🥄The truth about carbs, recovery, and performance nutritionFood guilt, body image, and unlearning old nutrition messagingBuilding a business on the side while juggling a full-time job, life, and a new puppy 🐶The emotional rollercoaster of entrepreneurship and why community matters so muchLinks & Love Neve: eatneve.com Instagram: @eat_neve Follow along with me: @tarin.it.up.podcast Subscribe to the newsletter: https://tarinitup.myflodesk.com/tarinitup If you loved this episode, share it with a friend, leave a review, and go show Nora and Neve some love. 💛

    1h 6m
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Get ready to tear down walls and dive into the Tarin It Up Podcast! We chat with badass women in sports, business, and everyday life (just like us). We’re all about celebrating those who break the mold, creating their own paths while giving a shoutout to the everyday struggles and victories. Life isn’t just a highlight reel, and success doesn’t often happen overnight. We’re here to tear up the idea that life should be linear and that there is only one path to success.

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  • Channel
    Tarin It Up
  • Creator
    Tarin O'Donnell
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    209
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Tarin O'Donnell
  • Show Website
    Tarin It Up

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