Tana Talks Podcast

Sharing my bestie girl with the world enjoy! Tamara Doran Sandy Younan Olcott

Heartfelt Interview: Sittu Reveals Untold Secrets of Love and Life with Alzheimer's Welcome back, Besties! This episode of the Single Besties Podcast is incredibly special. I sit down with my beloved Sittu (Arabic for grandma), who has Alzhe...

it’s monday and you haven’t listened to this inspiring interview yet? wyd???

this week yall get meet my boy bestie: my bother♥️

i have always prided myself on this being a community for creatives on their journey & im so honored my brother chose this to be the platform he began his creative journey 🥹

he’s the funniest, smartest, dumbest kid i know 😂

on a serious note he’s my older brother, but im SUPER protective over him (for reasons you’ll discover in the pod.) my brother has a crazy story. a story that’s tried to keep him silent for too long; but he’s finally ready to share.

he is a living redemption story. a walking example of don’t judge a book by its cover. i hope this ep serves as an example that your past does not define you. and no matter what you’ve been through your story can impact others.

i can’t wait for y’all to meet him, tmr🕊️

BESTIES… Meet my very first best friend, my mom♥️

This week is a special one. If you know me you know i’m SUPER private with my family. But when I was home I decided to record podcasts w the people closest to me & stop hiding them…

and lemme just say this talk was so healing and has put me all in my feels. 🥹

We talk being a caregiver, alzheimer’s, eating disorders, perfection, and how to find Joy in a storm.

My mom is a living breathing angel. They don’t make women like her anymore. I’m so proud of her for coming on. If you know her, you know she doesn’t do things like this.. BUT SHE KILLED IT!

So imma need yall to tune in and run it up for her!!!

Besties meet my bestie 😋

Ending the year w Sarah’s WILDEST reality tv horror story. 😂

It’s a doozy forsure. We’re talking all things film school, sorority initiations, and Sarah’s heart behind production.

Tap in & as always roll tide ;)

New ep tmr.. but before that need to make sure everyone has met (aka the reason I’ve stayed fed my first yr in LA😂)

+ w the feature 🐶

Mads is a social worker + therapist serving the community in LA. We talk all things:

🏐Being a student athlete
♥️Her heart for social work
🎨How she uses creativity for her clients
🌎How to humanize others

Tap in 👈🏻

IF can podcast in bed with her bestie, so can we!! 🫶🏼

Besties meet my roomie + soulmate + irl bestie 🫶🏼

We got cozy and got real deep real quick. I’m honored & thankful for Kirsten coming on and sharing her story and a lil life update with us since her last appearance.

Lots has changed. This weeks chat is heavy but beautiful. Kirsten’s story of loss, healing, and self discovery is truly inspiring.

K: to be able to walk through this last year with you has been an honor. I marvle at your strength and resilience. To do life together so closely is a blessing I don’t take for granted. ♥️

Tap in to get in your feels & have a little giggle with the girlies. We love you 💋

(psa: todays ep out a lil late bc of audio issues. my MacBook trippin. we been messing with the audio all day but there’s no way i could not release it. it gets spotty in places but we did our best. njoy. *all I want for Christmas is a new MacBook)

I think the word confidence has a bad reputation. When people think of confidence most people think of arrogance: flashy, bold, in your face. However, confidence is not the same as arrogance or narcissism.

Confidence is quiet, classy, internal. Confidence is about being rooted in who you really are. You are grounded in your sense of self. You have a realistic view of your strengths and weaknesses. ✨

When I graduated college with a degree in psychology and communication. I knew I did not want to go be a doctor.. but I knew I was passionate about mental health, personal development, and talking. 🗣️

….but I did not know what was next for me so I started this podcast. I started therapy. I started working with my own 1:1 coach.

When I began working with my own coach, and coaching groups, I said to myself “Maybe coaching might be for me.” 🤯

That was 3 YEARS AGO. but I was always so scared to start it. So I dug in, and did the work. Started my own confidence journey, learning, researching, and gaining the skills to be ready.

That’s why this summer I started an accountability group. To test the waters. To see if I could do it. to see if I even liked it. To see if it’s something I was even good at….

AND LEMME TELL YOU. I LOVED EVERY SECOND OF IT.

But I really missed the 1:1 aspect

That’s why i’m SO EXCITED to FINALLY launch my 1:1 program. This program is all about CONFIDENCE, gaining CLARITY, and making those DREAMS a REALITY. ✨

I have space for 5 1:1 clients to be added to this monthly program. The monthly program consists of 4 1hr 1:1 coaching calls, daily check-ins, and goal setting/achieving strategies. 🔖

I truly think coaching and any form of a personal development program is the BIGGEST and BEST investment in yourself and your future, but as a recovering commitment-phobe, I know commitment can be scary. So I have also decided to offer one-time 1:1 calls. This way you can test the waters and see if coaching is something you’re interested in, and what working with me would be like. 💪🏼

The one month application as well as the one time calls are all now 🔗’ed

And as always DM me if you have any questions.

I cant wait to work with you besties :)

In the last 2 weeks. I have lost 3 friends. From 3 different seasons of my life. To mental health related issues. All under 40.

This week is mental health week, and this year it holds a special place in my heart.

I don’t really have the words. It’s sad. It’s scary. It’s heavy. My heart is broken.

Life is hard, and life is not meant to be lived alone.

It’s made me realize: we have to talk to each other more. Real talks. We have to reach out to each other more. We have to let people know when we’re not doing okay.

We are not meant to do this life alone. No matter how lonely it feels: you are not alone.

The last few weeks have made me do some real soul searching and It’s made me remember just why I created Tana Talks. A genuine community. A safe space. A space to make you feel less alone. Im going to be transitioning and bringing back the mental health posts. Deep solo talks, and I’ve scheduled some interviews with some incredible ppl.

But in the meantime, please remember: you are not alone. It’s okay to not be okay, but it’s not okay to stay that way. I’m here for you. Never hesitate to reach out. Keep going. You got this. 🫶🏼

Hi 👋🏼 Incase you forgot…My name is Tana & I like to talk🤭

Whether it’s on the podcast, stages, retreats, or conferences I have THINGS TO SAY😂🎤

BUT the highest honor of speaking I’ve ever had the privilege of doing is weddings 🥹

This summer was my 2nd time marrying a couple & I never get tired of it.

This wedding was extra special. To stand with my good friends & at the most beautiful venue back home. With their closest friends & family. Was the truest expression of love.

Making people giggle feels amazing, but making people cry bc of the power of love is something I’ll never get over.

Here’s to Lana & Elliott 🥂

"You both fell in love by chance, but you're here today because you're making a choice. You both are choosing each other. Love is the great unifier, transcending boundaries and bringing people together in ways that are both inspiring and humbling. You can give without loving, but you can never love without giving. The great acts of love are done by those who are habitually performing small acts of kindness. May your life together be immersed in love and excitement. May you strive to enrich each other in every possible way. May you work to bring the peace and beauty of your love into the world. And may you let the joy you feel today continue for all your tomorrows. “

I believe in you both. I believe in your love.❤️

Looking back at the last year like👀

August will forever hold a special place in my ♥️

This time last year I embarked on a cross country road trip that changed my life forever. 🚗

What I’ve learned over and over this last year is to “trust the process”

It sounds like a cliche hallmark card. But it’s wayyyy deeper than that. And its way harder to practice than just say it.

It’s a muscle that is trained, just like you train in the gym.

A year ago when something “bad” would happen i would FREAK out and have an existential crisis.

Now when something “bad” happens, or things don’t go as planned… I get excited. Bc I know something BETTER is just around the corner. ✨

There’s not a lot we can control in this life. But we can control ourselves and how we act and embrace the current season we are in. 🧘🏼‍♀️

New audio ep is out all about trusting the process. Hope you enjoy bbs♥️

Issa new era of Tana Talks👀

S/o .co for the new cover art & for being the best business partner a girl could ask for. 🫶🏼

New ep out now introducing our baby to the world ✨

You are not early, you are not late. You are right where you are supposed to be. ✨

Love getting back to consistent podcasts. Stay in your time zone part 2 is now live. 12 min on why comparison is not the move💖

In 2021 an accountability group changed my life!! So much so i’ve decided to start my own with YOU besties!

Are you tired of trying to make changes in your life on your own?

The April accountability group is here to provide you with the support and motivation you need to stick to your goals.

With guidance and group accountability, you'll be able to achieve the changes you've been dreaming of.

Say goodbye to feeling overwhelmed and frustrated, and say hello to a community of like-minded individuals who are committed to helping you succeed. DM me today to get registered: Starting 4/3✨

besties meet .feiner 😎

this week greg sat down & shared his journey with photography.

we talk all things mental health & the importance of starting where you’re at with what you have!📸

ARE YOU READY TO GROW YOUR CONFIDENCE?

This year has been a year of growing in confidence and im ready to share the tips, tricks, and exercises that have helped me grow on this journey! 🥳

Confidence helps us feel ready for life's experiences. When we're confident, we're more likely to move forward with people and opportunities — not back away from them.

If things don't work out at first, confidence helps us try again.

A lack of confidence can hold people back from reaching their full potential. ☹️

BUT its time to step into your full potential! 💪🏼

Day 1 challenge coming at 3pm est :)

still in my feels from this weekend🥺✨

first live tana talks podcast was such a success and fun time. everything i wanted it to be. silly but serious. ☺️

thankful for everyone who came out and for all the comics who were apart of the festival & apart of the podcast….photoed/not photoed we’re family now✊🏻

2 years ago i started this podcast on my phone in my moms basement. I had no idea what I was doing or what was ahead.

My first interview was in ‘s car and I spent the whole first year doing mobile interviews.

Then I decided to turn my kitchen to a podcast studio and have the most special talks.

This year has been a transformational year in my life full of so many solo talks… and today i’m preparing for my first live in person podcast!

I’m emotional when I look back at this journey. I really had no idea how much this would change me.

If you’re reading this: i’m thankful for you. Thank you for supporting this podcast & me. Just a small town girl with a big dream to make everyone I meet feel like you matter: bc you do🫶🏼

If you’re free tmr at 3pm come hang

📍Wheeler St Amphitheater In Woodstock, Ga.

We’ll have games, interviews, and giveaways ✨🫶🏼

the most tana talks sign i’ve ever seen. deserved to be in the feed. also: SURPRISE besties were in LA till 10/20. lots of fun talks to come. stay tuned. & remember the best is yet to come✨

growing in confidence means getting comfortable with the uncomfortable.✨

last week i took my tripod on a roof and had a solo photo shoot.

my old roomate & bb girl used to do it all the time when we lived together. i marveled at her confidence. but it’s something i never thought i could/would do.

i was terrified & it’s way harder than the influencers make it seem.

BUT the amount of confidence i gained after was shocking. 🤯

growing in confidence has been the main theme of this trip. stepping out into the unknown. trusting myself. trusting the process.

like going to the gym: a 6 pack isn’t built overnight. neither is your confidence if you’ve lived a life feeling unworthy. it takes repetition and dedication. getting comfortable putting yourself in situations you wouldn’t normally.

idk who needs this reminder but: you are so worthy. exactly the way you are🫶🏼

on an epic adventure these days.

growing and healing a little more as a person everyday. i had no idea how healing this road trip and living in new cities for a month would do to me.

let me remind you: healing isn’t easy. it’s not fun. it’s not glamorous. but it’s worth it.

be kind to yourself. speak gently to yourself. allow yourself to feel the things. have the hard convos. journal more. ask yourself the hard questions.

feeling immense feelings of gratitude as i write this caption. thanks for being on the journey with me🫶🏼✨

Last night there was a little boy on my flight back to atl & when we landed he screamed “yayy” in the cutest little raspy voice.🛬

Then when we got to baggage & he got his bag, he screamed “yayy” again. 🧳

I’m sure some people found that annoying. But to me…it warmed my heart & inspired me.

It was a long travel day. 1am. We were all tired. We were all thinking “yay” when we landed.. he just was bold/cute enough to say it. 🙈

It got me thinking. I feel like as adults we just don’t know how to have fun anymore. We neglect our inner child so hard. We have work, family, busy schedules, grind grind grind. We miss so much of the beauty of life. 😔

I learned a lesson from that little boy I wanna find joy in the small things. The every day things. The seemingly mundane things. I want to have that wonder about life again. 👼

We’re not promised tomorrow. DO the hard healing work. Your inner child is begging. Bc honestly, I’d rather go through life with wide-eyed childlike wonder, than be an old bitter adult. 🌈

How do you take care of your inner child?👇🏻

hi bestiessss! new solo episode is out on “how to get out of a rut.”

if you’re in a creative/life rut you are not alone. im spilling 8 hacks that helped me get out of a funk :)

i’ve started talking back to my imposter syndrome 🗣

Imposter syndrome is loosely defined as doubting your abilities and feeling like a fraud🥸

This week i’m sharing how I used to run away from these feelings but as I have continued on this journey I have began running towards these things.

We talk practical ways to deal with imposter syndrome.

1. Separate your feelings from facts.
2. Celebrate your wins.
3. Stop Comparing.
4. Let go of perfectionism.
5. Share your failures.
6. Run to it.

Im sick of letting imposter syndrome silence my frands. I love you & I mean it. 💖

hi bestiesssss💖

i’m at the beach this week but have no fear i left you with a solo episode🎙

i’m spilling my own tea on the REAL reason i stopped recording solo talks, starting where you’re at and end sharing my vision for the future✨

enjoy. i love you & i mean it💖

tana talks wouldn’t exist without TAMMMM💖

words will never be enough to describe your impact. thank you for always being my biggest fan & believing in me when i didn’t believe in myself. you make me wanna be a better woman. i love you past the sky💐

it’s CRAZY how much can change in a year🤯

this time last year i was broken: physically, mentally, spiritually, and emotionally. i couldn’t walk without a brace. i was getting ready for knee surgery. my neck/back were shifted out of alignment.

i had multiple appointments daily.
i couldn’t work for months either so you could said i was financially veryyyy broken too.💰

i felt so hopeless in those times. never seeing a way out. never thinking things were gonna get better. feeling stuck.

it was a daily fight. and honestly i wanted to give up so bad.

FLASH FWD to this past weekend i’m so glad i didn’t give up..

i traveled to a new city and walked 15+ miles site seeing.

my knee might pop like an 75 year old sometimes, but i’m so glad i didn’t give up. im so glad i kept fighting.

idk what you’re facing today. but im here to say even the darkest nights turn to day. every bad storm… eventually runs out of rain. ☔️

don’t give up. keep fighting. reach out to someone (me) if you’re struggling. we’re better together and the best is yet to come. ☀️

this week i did a solo talk on how much this weekend meant to me and i hope you are encouraged and know you CAN DO hard things. 💪🏻

idk who needs to hear this: but you CAN do hard things! 💪🏻

it’s crazy how much can change in a year. living in moments you used to pray about and journal about is so surreal. i’m learning to trust the process more and more everyday.

this weeks solo episode is basically an audio diary of how much gratitude i have for this season of life. no video episode but a vlog of DC is live on youtube 🎥

i want to encourage anyone reading this, whatever it is that’s on your heart to start/do… JUST FREAKIN DO IT. ☑️

I LOVE YOU & I MEAN IT! 💖

BESTIES MEET MY FRIEND 😍🥳

Krystle is a comical force who uses her love of anime, music festivals, good food and Harry Potter to draw you into her hilarious real life story lines. 🪄

This week we talk all things gratitude, comedy, setting boundaries, and modern dating ❤️

Of course we took a mid pod chicken wing break & it they were the best i’ve ever had. 🍗🐔

This talk was all around a party I know you will enjoy. Love Krystle. Bring Back Dancing At The Disco. Period. 🕺🏾🪩

have you met on this weeks talk yet? if not here’s a recap😎

this week damon talks his debut comedy album “i know who i am” and the journey of creating his album💿

we also talk ‘sum it up with the sumners.’ a podcast damon hosts with his wife empowering millennials and marriage ❤️

you can also catch him on podcast. a sports podcast for the non-sports fan🏈

as you can tell he’s a busy man, we talk how to balance it all, putting yourself out there, and chasing a dream 💭