She's tried prepackaged programs, HCG, appetite suppressants, vegan - everything. And she's still losing and gaining the same 30 pounds. Sound familiar? In this episode, Dr. TMac welcomes her sister friend and fellow nurse Dr. Catrina Smith -author of From Bear to Barely There: The Menopause & Fasting Blueprint for Women Over 40 - for their very first co-hosted conversation.

Together they break down why emotional eating and yo-yo dieting are not willpower problems, what stress hormones are actually doing to your weight, and why intermittent fasting works differently than anything you've tried before. If you're a woman over 40 who is tired of starting over, this episode was recorded for you.

🎙 Guest: Dr. Catrina Smith, RN | beartobarelythere.com

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Are you building something that will last or something that will trend?

In this episode, Dr. Tasha McCray challenges women to confront the difference between chasing visibility and answering their true assignment. If you have ever pivoted because something felt popular, profitable, or urgent, this conversation forces a deeper question. Is this aligned with who you are called to become?

Using the powerful Trend or Assignment lens, Dr. McCray explores identity, legacy, purpose-driven entrepreneurship, and what it means to build impact instead of metrics. This episode is for high-achieving women over 40 who are ready to stop chasing attention and start building authority.

If you are reinventing yourself, building a brand, launching a business, or stepping into thought leadership, this is your mirror.

If this episode resonates, share it with a woman who’s ready to build impact instead of applause.

In this episode you will discover:

– Why identity must precede achievement

– The danger of vacillation

– Be. Do. Have. explained

– Designing your next-level self

– The Mrs. Chancellor embodiment story

– Using the Google Test as your legacy filter

What happens when two girls who have been friends since the age of five go through nursing school together, build separate business empires, and then reunite in Florida to start their "Second Act"?

In this soulful and high-energy episode, Dr. Tasha McCray sits down with her lifelong sister-friend, Dr. Catrina Smith, a powerhouse entrepreneur who recently moved from South Carolina to Florida to expand her legacy.

In this episode, we dive deep into:

• The Nursing Foundation: How surviving nursing school in 1993-94 built the "tough skin" required for multi-million dollar business ownership.

• The Leap of Faith: Transitioning from an Executive Director (employee) to a Serial Business Owner (employer).

• The "Florida Pivot": The spiritual and professional reasons for starting fresh at 51 and why "50 is the new launchpad."

• Survivor’s Remorse: A raw conversation about the guilt of success and why it’s okay to want more for yourself.

• SC vs. FL: A hilarious rapid-fire round where Catrina finally chooses between the Low-country and the Gulf Coast.

Note: Stay tuned for Part 2 of our conversation, where Dr. Catrina goes deep into her 100lb weight loss journey and the science of "Menopause-Friendly" fasting!

Stop asking everyone for permission! If you have a brilliant idea for a book, a class, or a business, the only signature you need is your own. In this episode, Dr. TMac breaks down why getting a consensus from the wrong people will kill your vision before it starts, especially for burned-out nurses leaving the 12-hour shifts behind.

Discover how to test your ideas the right way (without asking "What do you think?") and the exact strategy for brain-dumping your best business ideas during moments of frustration.

What You'll Learn:

1. The difference between asking opinions and gathering feedback.
2. How the nursing field programs you to always need a "second signature."
3. Why pain and burnout are the best times to start a highly successful business.
4. How AI makes starting a business faster than ever before.

CLICK HERE for the FREE Slay Your Shift Guide: 10 Highly Profitable Business Ideas You Can Start Over a Weekend

(This free guide is the perfect jumpstart for the upcoming 5-day live experience: Slay Your Shift!)

“You can have it all .” — Dr. TMac

The Permission Slip

You don't need fixing. You just needed to hear it out loud.

Read and download the full manifesto: tmacmastermind.com/permission-slip.html

Episode 2 of Season 4 | The Rich Friends Show

Here's what I keep noticing: the women who come to me aren't lazy or unfocused. They're tired of forcing a version of life that no longer fits.

They think the problem is discipline. The real issue? Resistance.

In this episode, I talk about what happens when your body knows something before your brain is willing to admit it and why pushing harder isn't the answer.

You have permission to outgrow the success you worked hard to build

Links: Read the full blog post: Here.

Introduction:

• In this episode of "The Rich Friends Show," hosted by TMac, listeners are welcomed to another enlightening session. The show is dedicated to helping women entrepreneurs and professionals achieve financial freedom and generational wealth through the knowledge, mindset, and tools to make, manage, and multiply money with confidence.

Announcement:

• Before diving into the episode's content, TMac personally invites you to the upcoming Rich Friends Meetup in sunny Tampa, Florida, scheduled for March 30th.
• The event features an exceptional lineup of speakers who will share valuable insights on obtaining government contracts, securing grants, starting an adult daycare center, becoming a legal nurse consultant, venturing into group homes, mastering real estate investing, and unleashing one's inner boss.
• To reserve a spot, interested individuals can join the waitlist at TMacInspired.com/Tampa.

Episode Content:

• In this episode, TMac shares a deeply personal story, one that significantly impacted her journey and hindered her from achieving milestones and goals in both business and personal life. The central theme of this narrative is the profound influence of mental clarity.
• TMac acknowledges that some may perceive this topic as elementary or cliché, but she underscores its critical importance for entrepreneurs constantly immersed in various activities, groups, and late-night research endeavors. Despite investing in courses, classes, mentorships, and masterminds, many entrepreneurs find their businesses stagnating due to a lack of mental clarity.
• How does one attain mental clarity? TMac initiates the discussion by recounting her own experiences. At a certain point, her business was generating approximately $20,000 a month, but she couldn't break through that financial ceiling.
• Realizing that she was personally involved in every aspect of her business, TMac identified that her inability to delegate was a significant impediment to growth. To regain mental clarity, she began by meticulously listing every task she performed in her business.
• A comparative analysis was drawn between her tasks and the responsibilities of a CEO, revealing a significant misalignment. She had neglected delegation. To restore clarity, TMac documented her aspirations for her business, income, and daily routine.
• She then formulated affirmations grounded in these desires, making it a daily practice to recite them. Remarkably, these affirmations seemed to clear her path, leading to substantial business growth and a monthly revenue of $50,000. When she encountered a growth plateau once more, she repeated the process while focusing on delegating and automating tasks.
• TMac emphasizes that delegation need not be expensive and can even involve family members or hiring a VA at an affordable rate. The core message is that a cluttered mind is the root cause of stagnation.
• To assist listeners in gaining mental clarity, TMac generously shares the "Inspire Her" journal and a seven-day challenge. The challenge's purpose is to facilitate the decluttering of minds, helping participants achieve the prosperous life they desire. TMac pledges to monitor progress and support participants throughout the journey.

Closing:

• TMac encourages all listeners to take immediate action, text INSPIRED to 844.439.9441 to receive the journal, and engage wholeheartedly in the seven-day challenge. It involves completing just one page per day and reciting one affirmation daily.