Tara Polley: Stop Chasing Perfect and Start Showing Up

Show Notes:

What happens when you stop chasing “perfect” and start showing up as yourself?
Emmy-nominated host Tara Polley shares the mindset shift that changed everything.

Tara is a national television host, real-estate leader, and storyteller whose career proves that confidence isn’t something you wait for—it’s something you build by showing up. From humble beginnings to hosting on major networks, she’s turned authenticity into her superpower, inspiring others to lead with courage, heart, and self-belief.

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🎙️ Chapters

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00:00 – Why “perfect” isn’t the goal

01:10 – Tara’s adventurous childhood and lessons from her mom

05:05 – Finding resilience and independence early on

08:45 – How her past shaped her approach to real estate

11:55 – The deeper meaning of “home”

15:20 – Starting her real-estate career as a mom of four

18:55 – Building confidence and facing fear on camera

23:10 – The leap to national TV and The American Dream

26:40 – Learning to trust her voice and publish anyway

30:15 – Using AI and creator tools to enhance storytelling

33:05 – What she’d tell her 10-year-old self

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✨ Connect with Tara Polley

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• Website: https://www.welcomehomesonoma.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/polleysproperties/
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tarapolley/
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/polleysproperties/

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