Episode Details

What happens when women stop shrinking and finally use the voice God gave them?

Too many women are leading quietly; minimizing their voice, second-guessing their authority, and staying hidden in spaces they were called to influence.

In this powerful episode of GRASP Confidence, Tara LaFon Gooch sits down with Dr. Rita Renee, international speaker, author, leadership coach, and TEDx Raleigh 2025 speaker, for a faith-filled conversation about visibility, obedience, and the courage it takes to come off mute.

With over 34 years in nursing and 20 years in corporate healthcare leadership, Dr. Rita Renee brings executive wisdom and biblical truth together to help women lead with confidence, communicate with authority, and stop waiting for permission to step into their calling.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why confidence is rooted in obedience—not titles or validation

• How faith and leadership intersect in seasons of visibility

• The real cost of shrinking and the freedom that comes from alignment

• What it means to lead boldly without apology

• How your voice becomes a catalyst for influence, impact, and legacy

This episode is a reminder that leadership is not about being louder, it's about being faithful.

🎧 Listen now and remember: your voice isn't optional. It's part of your assignment.

Top Quotes from the Episode

"God never called you to be quiet about what He assigned you to do."

"Confidence doesn't come from position, it comes from obedience."

"Your voice isn't optional. It's a responsibility."

Meaning Behind "It Is Finished"

The Greek word Jesus spoke on the cross for "It is finished" is Tetelestai (τετέλεσται), a perfect tense verb meaning the action is completed with lasting results, signifying triumph, victory, and the completion of redemption, often interpreted as "paid in full" in a commercial sense or fulfilling scripture. Meaning & Significance

• Completion: It declares that the work of salvation, the fulfillment of prophecy, and the payment for sin are all done.
• "Paid in Full": While debated, it strongly suggests the idea of a debt being fully settled, a powerful concept in ancient commerce