What if confidence isn’t something you wait to feel... but something you build on purpose?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam sit down with Meshell Baker for a powerful conversation that reframes how leaders think about confidence... not as a personality trait, but as a repeatable system.

Centered around this week’s quote, “Confidence is a habit that can be developed by acting as if you already have the confidence you desire to have.” – Brian Tracy, they talk about it and unpack what it really means to build confidence in a way that actually sticks.

Meshell brings a practical and refreshing perspective on confidence... challenging common thinking and introducing a more intentional, repeatable way to build it. This conversation will have you rethinking how confidence actually shows up in your leadership and your team.

They also touch on what many leaders overlook... and why confidence may not be what you think it is. If you’ve ever questioned how to build it, measure it, or lead it... this episode will get you thinking in a whole new way.

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What separates leaders who execute under pressure… from those who get stuck in overwhelm?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam sit down with Christian “Boo” Boucousis, CEO of Afterburner and former fighter pilot, for a powerful conversation on clarity, discipline, and leadership under pressure.

Centered around this week’s quote, “Execution wins when clarity meets discipline under pressure.” – Jim Murphy, they talk about it and unpack what it really takes to lead when everything feels uncertain.

Boo brings a unique perspective from the cockpit to the boardroom… sharing how the same principles that guide fighter pilots in high-stakes environments can transform leadership in business. From breaking the cycle of perfectionism and overwhelm, to defining clear destinations instead of vague intentions, to understanding the difference between pressure and stress, this conversation challenges leaders to rethink how they operate day-to-day.

They also explore the reality that many leaders unintentionally create the chaos they’re reacting to… not because they lack effort, but because they lack clarity. The shift? Moving from reactive to intentional… from busy to focused… and from control to trust.

The takeaway… clarity isn’t optional. It’s the leader’s responsibility. And when leaders get clear, teams get focused… and focused teams execute.

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Credits: Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham). Special Guest: Christian “Boo” Boucousis Edited by Brandon Manzano.

What does it take to build a business that’s strong today… and still growing tomorrow?

This week on Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Mayce DelValle and Missy Washam sit down with Bill Brusard for a conversation that challenges leaders to rethink how they show up in their business every single day.

Centered around this week’s quote, “Strong businesses are built by leaders who can see both today’s problems and tomorrow’s possibilities.”, they talk about it and unpack what it really means to lead in both the present and the future at the same time.

Bill shares real-world insight from building and scaling multiple businesses… emphasizing that leadership isn’t about choosing between putting out fires or dreaming big. It’s about learning how to live in both. From building with the end in mind, to avoiding becoming the bottleneck, to simplifying what really drives results, this conversation is packed with practical, real-world takeaways.

The reminder is clear… if you only focus on today, you get stuck in reaction mode. If you only focus on tomorrow, you lose traction where it matters most. Strong leadership happens in the tension between both.

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Credits: Mpactful Messages: The Let’s Talk About It Podcast is hosted by Mayce DelValle (@maycedelvalle) and Missy Washam (@missywasham). Special Guest: Bill Brusard (autoshopanswers.com) Edited by Brandon Manzano.