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Shift Out Loud with Tracy Spears
Tracy Spears
68 episodes
3 weeks ago
Send us a text My guest for this episode of Shift Out Loud lives a fascinating double life! Not only is Allison B. Walden the Senior Vice President of Resource Development at the Tulsa Regional Chamber, she’s also a talented musician who just released her first studio album, “Octopus,” under the stage name Allie B. Tune in for a fascinating conversation about embracing a shift-filled life — and seizing the opportunity to play bigger on multiple different stages. We talk about the impact of gr...
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Send us a text My guest for this episode of Shift Out Loud lives a fascinating double life! Not only is Allison B. Walden the Senior Vice President of Resource Development at the Tulsa Regional Chamber, she’s also a talented musician who just released her first studio album, “Octopus,” under the stage name Allie B. Tune in for a fascinating conversation about embracing a shift-filled life — and seizing the opportunity to play bigger on multiple different stages. We talk about the impact of gr...
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Episodes (20/68)
Shift Out Loud with Tracy Spears
Embracing Multiple Paths of Self-Expression with Allison B. Walden
Send us a text My guest for this episode of Shift Out Loud lives a fascinating double life! Not only is Allison B. Walden the Senior Vice President of Resource Development at the Tulsa Regional Chamber, she’s also a talented musician who just released her first studio album, “Octopus,” under the stage name Allie B. Tune in for a fascinating conversation about embracing a shift-filled life — and seizing the opportunity to play bigger on multiple different stages. We talk about the impact of gr...
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1 month ago
54 minutes

Shift Out Loud with Tracy Spears
The Case of April Wilkens and SB 1835 with Tracey Lyall & Colleen McCarty
Send us a text I have not one, but two incredible guests for this timely and important episode of Shift Out Loud. We’ll be exploring the case of domestic violence survivor April Wilkens, who was recently denied a shortened sentence for a crime directly related to her abuse: the murder of her long-time rapist and abuser. Tracey Lyall is the CEO of Domestic Violence Intervention Services (DVIS) in Tulsa and a Licensed Social Worker with years of direct service and advocacy for victims of DV and...
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1 month ago
51 minutes

Shift Out Loud with Tracy Spears
Shifting Out of Secrecy & Living Loudly with Nancy Gunter
Send us a text For many people in my generation, living loudly and openly was a shift that could feel almost too big. In this episode of Shift Out Loud, I sit down with Nancy Gunter, the CEO of Gunter Training and an expert in helping workplaces manage clashes between employees of different generations, to talk about shifting out of secrecy. In this conversation, Nancy and I discuss the intense challenges she experienced coming to terms with her sexuality in the 1980s and 1990s, the sma...
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1 month ago
54 minutes

Shift Out Loud with Tracy Spears
Helping Others Without Losing Yourself with Alison Anthony
Send us a text Our biggest shifts sometimes elevate entire communities. My guest on this episode of Shift Out Loud has built an award-winning career around uplifting those who need it most. I’m joined by Alison Anthony, the President and CEO of the Tulsa Area United Way. Among her many recognitions, she’s been inducted into the Tulsa Hall of Fame and the Oklahoma State University Diversity Hall of Fame, and is the 2025 recipient of the Leadership Oklahoma Distinguished Graduate award. O...
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1 month ago
51 minutes

Shift Out Loud with Tracy Spears
Living Fully and Becoming Whole with Dr. Jennifer Clark
Send us a text My guest for this episode of Shift Out Loud has spent much of her career exploring how we can make one of the most profound shifts imaginable: choosing to live a life for the things that matter most, without waiting for a crisis to occur. I’m joined once again by Dr. Jennifer K. Clark, whose book Suffer. is a fascinating reflection of her experiences in Hospice and Palliative Medicine. Dr. Clark challenges society’s definition of health and has shaped a new standard of innovati...
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1 month ago
1 hour 3 minutes

Shift Out Loud with Tracy Spears
Writing Truth With Total Honesty with Meg Myers Morgan
Send us a text Playing bigger often means speaking up about things society would prefer to be left unsaid — and that often includes women’s experiences. Whether writing or speaking, bestselling author Meg Myers Morgan works to unravel the knots that form while being a woman navigating through everyday worries, meaningful working, and the relentless pursuit of self-worth. In this episode of Shift Out Loud, I sit down with Meg to get an exclusive behind-the-curtain look at her incredible ...
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2 months ago
1 hour 9 minutes

Shift Out Loud with Tracy Spears
Coaching with Curiosity & Purpose with Mina Brown
Send us a text In this episode of Shift Out Loud, Tracy Spears sits down with master coach and corporate leader-turned-mentor Mina Brown to explore the powerful, personal, and far-reaching impact of coaching. From boardrooms to virtual training rooms, Mina’s journey is a testament to the deep change that’s possible when we shift from giving answers to asking the right questions. Together, they unpack what makes coaching so effective—including the science of neuro-linguistic programming (NLP),...
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5 months ago
46 minutes

Shift Out Loud with Tracy Spears
When the Blueprint Changes with Dana Day
Send us a text In this inspiring episode, Tracy sits down with Dana Day, a Tulsa-based custom home builder, remodeler, and HGTV alum. With a background in psychology and art, Dana shares how she carved a unique path into the male-dominated construction industry—and how creativity, grit, and heart have shaped both her work and her life. Dana opens up about her experience as the only woman featured on HGTV’s Build It Forward, the realities of running a remodeling business, and the lessons...
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6 months ago
41 minutes

Shift Out Loud with Tracy Spears
Cooking Without Recipes & Living Without Limits with Makenna Held
Send us a text In this flavorful and fearless episode, Tracy Spears sits down with culinary entrepreneur Makenna Held, the powerhouse behind the Courageous Cooking School and the bold new platform Recipe Kick. Makenna opens up about her extraordinary leap of faith—buying Julia Child’s summer home, La Pitchoune, sight unseen—and the revolutionary path she’s carved in the world of food since. From embracing recipe-free cooking to redefining the culinary classroom, Makenna shares how creat...
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6 months ago
49 minutes

Shift Out Loud with Tracy Spears
Navigating Challenges as a Leader with Dr. Deborah Gist
Send us a text In this inspiring episode, Tracy Spears sits down with Dr. Deborah Gist, former superintendent of Tulsa Public Schools, to explore what it means to lead with purpose, courage, and compassion. Dr. Gist shares the story of how her passion for teaching shaped her career and how transformational leadership demands a steadfast commitment to integrity and change. From navigating public scrutiny to building trust within a divided community, Dr. Gist opens up about the challenges...
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6 months ago
35 minutes

Shift Out Loud with Tracy Spears
The Sacredness of Dying with Kelley Scott
Send us a text In this powerful conversation, Tracy interviews Kelley Scott, a seasoned nurse and the Executive Director of Clarehouse, a pioneering social model hospice in Oklahoma. Kelley shares her journey into nursing, the challenges of providing end-of-life care, and the importance of creating meaningful connections with patients and their families. She emphasizes the need for boundaries in caregiving, the sacredness of death, and the necessity of having open conversations about dying to...
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6 months ago
54 minutes

Shift Out Loud with Tracy Spears
A Culinary Path: Overcoming Addiction and Finding Purpose with Mica Chavez
Send us a text In this heartfelt and inspiring episode, Tracy Spears welcomes Mica Chavez, a private chef and passionate advocate for recovery, education, and mentorship. Mica shares her remarkable journey from addiction to transformation, revealing how a single moment of desperation set her on a new path—one rooted in purpose, healing, and the culinary arts. From cooking for U.S. presidents to teaching the next generation of chefs, Mica’s story is about more than food—it's about nurtur...
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7 months ago
34 minutes

Shift Out Loud with Tracy Spears
Embracing Imperfection in Leadership with Jennifer Alton
Send us a text In this inspiring episode of Shift Out Loud, host Tracy Spears sits down with Jennifer Alton, a trailblazing leader in the medical device industry, to explore the power of imperfection in leadership and life. Jennifer shares her personal journey from a small town to the global stage, including the pivotal moment she delivered a TED Talk about embracing imperfection. Together, they dive into the damaging effects of perfectionism in the workplace and how the practice of "wo...
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7 months ago
52 minutes

Shift Out Loud with Tracy Spears
The Hidden Table: Cooking, Travel, and Connection with Shannon Smith
Send us a text In this episode of Shift Out Loud, Chef Shannon Smith shares the bold shifts that transformed her life—from growing up on a ranch in Oklahoma to becoming a celebrated chef and culinary educator. She opens up about the pivotal moments that led her from a successful sewing career to discovering her true passion for cooking, inspired by a home economics teacher who sparked her love for food. Shannon's travels to over 50 countries have shaped her culinary style, deepened her commit...
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7 months ago
53 minutes

Shift Out Loud with Tracy Spears
Pulling Back the Curtain on ALS with Brooke Eby
Send us a text My guest for this episode of Shift Out Loud was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) when she was just 33 years old. Since then, Brooke Eby has become a passionate and vocal advocate and fundraiser who is raising awareness of ALS through her humor and honesty. During our thoughtful conversation, Brooke shares how her diagnosis has changed her life and why she’s chosen to share her story through interviews, speaking appearances, and on social media. You’ll learn ho...
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1 year ago
52 minutes

Shift Out Loud with Tracy Spears
Living More Fully Through Accepting Death with Jennifer Clark
Send us a text Humans require certain things in order to thrive… and once you move beyond food, water, and shelter, the list gets a little complicated. Understanding the full scope of your needs can enable you to shift in ways you didn’t know were possible. In this episode of Shift Out Loud, I’m joined by Dr. Jennifer Clark, a seasoned physician on a mission to heal, educate, and innovate toward the relief of suffering. When not volunteering at Clarehouse, Oklahoma’s first social model hospic...
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1 year ago
1 hour 4 minutes

Shift Out Loud with Tracy Spears
Proactive and Intentional Goal-Planning with Valerie Martinet
Send us a text Some people know what they’re meant to do from a very young age. For most of us, discovering our gifts can require a little experimentation — but it’s never too late to shift out loud! Valerie Martinet has been a top seller of Transworld Systems services for over 18 years. A former pool shark, Valerie is now on a mission to make sure that medical providers get paid for their services, through introducing businesses and medical practices to a more effective, less expensi...
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1 year ago
58 minutes

Shift Out Loud with Tracy Spears
Honing Your Creativity with Comic Erin Foley
Send us a text Ever wanted a sneak peek into the world of comedy? My guest for this episode of Shift Out Loud has appeared on Conan O’Brien, @Midnight, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, Chelsea Lately, Arsenio Hall, and Last Call With Carson Daly, so you’ve likely already seen (and enjoyed) her work! Erin Foley is a talented comedy writer and comic who has been making waves in the world of women’s sports, recently providing 2024 Olympic coverage on Sirius XM. During our conversa...
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1 year ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Shift Out Loud with Tracy Spears
Exercising Your Mindset with Kara Mohr
Send us a text The way that many of us work and live can tire us out and hold us back from playing bigger. If we want to show up strong for our teams and communities, we need to show up strong for ourselves! In this episode of Shift Out Loud, I sit down with Kara Mohr, a performance coach and internationally recognized keynote speaker specializing in health, wellness, and habit and behavior change. For over 25 years, she’s inspired people to transform their understanding of personal energy an...
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1 year ago
48 minutes

Shift Out Loud with Tracy Spears
Lead Your Team to Victory With Authenticity with Kirk Walker
Send us a text True leadership requires more than knowledge and expertise. Being vulnerable and authentic can have a huge impact on the connections you build with your team, and enable your entire organization to play bigger! Among his achievements as an athlete and coach, Kirk Walker has helped UCLA to seven NCAA Championships and 18 Women's College World Series appearances, earning the title of the “winningest” coach in UCLA history. In this episode of Shift Out Loud, Kirk and I discuss how...
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1 year ago
1 hour 2 minutes

Shift Out Loud with Tracy Spears
Send us a text My guest for this episode of Shift Out Loud lives a fascinating double life! Not only is Allison B. Walden the Senior Vice President of Resource Development at the Tulsa Regional Chamber, she’s also a talented musician who just released her first studio album, “Octopus,” under the stage name Allie B. Tune in for a fascinating conversation about embracing a shift-filled life — and seizing the opportunity to play bigger on multiple different stages. We talk about the impact of gr...