Broadcasting Your Authority w/ Tamara Thompson (E92)

December 12, 2024

Sometimes, we encounter moments in life that shape who we are and ignite our creative potential. Tamara Thompson is a perfect example of this, as her journey showcases how transformative experiences can fuel creativity and personal growth.

In this episode, Tamara Thompson, the founder of Broadcast Your Authority, opens up about her personal journey. She shares powerful insights from her childhood, her struggles with sexuality and alcoholism, and the transformative lessons she learned after having a car accident.

As the episode unfolds, Tamara shares the origins of her advocacy for others and the inspiration behind starting her production company. We also dive into her evolution as a community builder, her approach to teaching storytelling and podcasting, and much more.

During this episode, you will learn about:

[01:28] Who is Tamara Thompson

[03:38] Tamara’s childhood and sexuality

[09:40] Her family’s reaction to her coming out as gay

[13:47] Tamara’s struggle with alcoholism

[22:37] The miracles that happened in her life

[32:21] Key lessons from her accident

[36:02] The origin of her advocacy for others

[45:35] What inspired her to start her production company?

[55:49] Her creative outlet today

[58:13] Tamara’s favorite movies

[01:02:22] Her journey as a community builder

[01:08:53] The significance of numbers 4 and 2

[01:21:51] How she teaches storytelling and podcasting

[01:27:17] Tamara’s greatest challenge

[01:47:57] Final words

Key Takeaways:

We all go through life-changing events that require us to heal not only our bodies but also our minds and mental well-being. ~Tamara Thompson [33:21]
“Until we learn to advocate for ourselves, it’s difficult to advocate for others.” ~Brian Bogert [41:47]
People respect you more when you set boundaries. ~Tamara Thompson [43:31]
The most connected people are those who connect others. ~Brian Bogert [01:45:22]