Whether you like Oprah or not, how can you not appreciate someone who came from nothing and now has the level of success she has achieved? Personally, I am in awe of her. Not because of the money and the fame but because I think she “gets it.” She is what the Greeks call an Arete. […]
If you’ve been following me for long, you know that I’m all about playing bigger in life, at work, and in our communities. As we step into 2024, I’m inviting you to “up your game” and co-create the personal and professional life you have always wanted. Here are five actionable ways to make that happen. […]
I remember when my business partner, Wally Schmader, commented…. “Tracy, the ultimate would be when you are doing things that only you can do.” I thought about it for a long time. It made me uncomfortable at first, then excited me at the idea of prioritizing in a way I hadn’t considered. I am good at […]
The strongest leaders often come from humble beginnings because these early hardships are instrumental in the development of grit. In this episode of Shift Out Loud, I talk to community leader Kian Kamas. As the Executive Director of PartnerTulsa, Kian is passionate about creating long-term, institutional change in how Tulsa pursues its economic and […]
I may be cheering you on as you think and play bigger, but my guest for this episode could give me a few professional tips! Charity Barton is the University of Tulsa Cheer coach, a Director at TU’s Collins College of Business, and an entrepreneur who believes in the power of storytelling. Not only is […]
My guest for this episode of Shift Out Loud is definitely playing bigger — she was recently recognized as a 2023 Power List Leader in Workplace Diversity by Oklahoma’s Journal Record! As the Director of Diversity and Inclusion at BOK Financial, Janet Huber is responsible for providing leadership, vision, and a team-oriented philosophy to advance […]
Often, our most impactful shifts can take us by surprise or seem to come out of nowhere. My guest for this episode of Shift Out Loud is mastering the art of recognizing the right opportunities and shifting out loud with intention — whether that means playing bigger in the corporate world, leading her community, or embracing her […]
Christopher Uric Brecht-Smith is a trailblazer in championing equality, and his passion for playing a bigger game has led him to make legal history… not once, but twice! Chris studied journalism at Oklahoma State University before shifting gears to pursue a juris doctorate from the University of Tulsa… and this shift would have a MASSIVE, […]
You’d be surprised by the positive impact you can have on your community in just 45 minutes per week. If you want to learn how to make a huge difference in under an hour, you won’t want to miss this episode of Shift Out Loud! I speak to Olivia Martin, who is championing students, teachers, […]
Karen Kiely has played bigger in two hemispheres and multiple industries — and she’s collected amazing insights along the way! Karen is the Executive Director of Cap Tulsa, an organization that helps children in lower-income families grow up and achieve economic success through a two-generation approach that prepares young children to succeed in school and […]
