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Pass the Mic Podcast

Pass the Mic Podcast

By: Gabi Garland
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 New Voices. Fresh Perspectives. Every Month. Welcome to Pass the Mic, produced by Resilient Voice Media. Your go to for launch & production of Top 10% or above podcasts. This podcast is where the spotlight shifts every month. Each month long series is hosted by a different dynamic guest host—leaders, storytellers, creatives, change-makers—who take the mic to share their voice, vision, and heart. This is your front-row seat to inspiring conversations, untold stories, and real talk from people you need to know. Whether they’re sparking transformation, challenging the status quo, or simply offering a fresh lens on life, each guest host brings their unique flavor and community along for the ride. Learn from them. Be inspired by them. Get connected through them. Pass the Mic is more than a podcast—it’s a platform for powerful voices and an evolving conversation that builds bridges, fuels curiosity, and champions connection. Hit subscribe and join us as we Pass The Mic—and the magic—every month.2025 Personal Development Personal Success Social Sciences
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  • Flipping the Switch on Business as Usual: Davis Electric’s Local Impact

    Flipping the Switch on Business as Usual: Davis Electric’s Local Impact
    Jul 4 2025
    In this episode of "Pass the Mic," host Gabi introduces Chris and Jessica Davis, co-founders of Davis Electric and Home Automations, kicking off July’s series. Chris shares the company’s core values—honesty, communication, quality, and a people-focused culture—while highlighting their strong commitment to community involvement. Jessica discusses her supportive role in balancing family and business, and their shared dedication to giving back. The episode emphasizes how prioritizing values and community can drive business success and create lasting positive impact. Timestamps Podcast Introduction & July Series Preview (00:00:06) Gabi introduces the podcast, its mission, and previews the July series featuring the Chris Davis team. Company Pillars & Culture (00:02:01) Chris discusses Davis Electric’s foundational pillars: honesty, communication, quality, and being people-focused. Community Involvement & Giving Back (00:04:10) Chris explains the importance of community involvement and the motivation behind the company’s commitment to giving back. Building a Strong Team Culture (00:06:42) Chris shares strategies for building a cohesive, supportive, and happy team at Davis Electric. Business Challenges & Rewards (00:07:44) Jessica and Chris reflect on the challenges and rewarding moments of running their business over the past eight months. Pass the Mic Mission & Call to Action (00:09:20) Gabi explains the mission behind Pass the Mic and invites listeners to participate or start their own podcast. Supporting the Entrepreneur at Home (00:10:26) Jessica describes her role in supporting Chris and maintaining balance at home. Embedding Community in Company Culture (00:11:21) Jessica discusses how community involvement is woven into the company’s culture and onboarding process. Acts of Kindness & Team Bonding (00:13:10) Jessica shares stories of kindness within the team and the importance of treating employees like family. Looking Forward: Hopes for the Future (00:14:09) Jessica talks about her excitement for the company’s growth, community impact, and potential family involvement. Episode Wrap-Up & Listener Engagement (00:15:00) Gabi closes the episode, encouraging listeners to subscribe, review, and stay connected. Powerful Quotes from the Episode Chris Davis, 00:04:54, "Jess and I started this business because we wanted to be a company that was about the community and for the community. We just wanted to weave ourselves into the community fabric and be a part of what it is." Chris Davis, 00:06:54, "We make a lot of mistakes as a company, but we stand behind what we do. We make it a priority to correct those mistakes as fast as we possibly can." Jessica Davis, 00:08:03, "The reason we started this business in the first place was to help the community. That was honestly one of the reasons why we got the business started." Jessica Davis, 00:10:45, "I definitely try to make sure that the home is taken care of so he doesn't have any stresses when he gets home. I make his lunch every morning and make sure his clothes are folded and ready for him, just so he doesn't have to stress out about that kind of stuff. He can focus on the business and not come home to a stressed out wife and screaming kids." Jessica Davis, 00:12:04, "I think just making sure that the whole team is aware—like, Davis Electric, we do community stuff. This is important to us. This is kind of what we're made for." Jessica Davis, 00:13:39, "We think of them as family, and we hope that they kind of feel that way too." Jessica Davis, 00:14:31, "I am just excited to see where the company goes. Chris has so many ideas, and I’m excited to see the impact in the community and hopefully just continue to grow and make everything better." Resources CONNECT WITH THE GUEST https://www.daviselectricandhomeautomation.com Facebook and Instagram Links Connect with the Show Pass the Mic Podcast: A unique monthly format featuring different experts in their zones of geniusResilient Voice Media: A global podcast network and production company amplifying great people who do great workHost: Gabi Garland, founder of Resilient Voice MediaJuly Host: Chris and Jessica Davis, co-founders of Davis Electric and Home AutomationsMission: To amplify beautiful humans who deserve bigger platforms to share their work, heart, and expertise A Resilient Voice Media Production To work with us submit inquiry at www.resilientvoicemedia.comGabi Garland CEO of Resilient Voice MediaCONNECT WITH GABI: Instagram and FacebookFOLLOW THE PODCAST: Pass the Mic podcast on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyPass the Mic Opportunities: Contact Resilient Voice Media for information about hosting your own month in 2026.
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    16 mins
  • Navigating Rejection in Business: How Childhood Trauma Shapes Our Professional Fear

    Navigating Rejection in Business: How Childhood Trauma Shapes Our Professional Fear
    Jun 26 2025
    In this deeply vulnerable June episode of "Pass the Mic," Tiffany Ball gets raw about the psychology of rejection in business and networking. Drawing from her painful childhood as the middle of five children in an impoverished, unstable household with a teenage mother, Tiffany reveals how early experiences of feeling "not worthy of love" created lasting trauma around rejection that still affects her business decisions today. Now 10 years sober, she shares how her recovery journey taught her to recognize these patterns while acknowledging she still struggles with asking for help, making sales calls, and putting herself out there professionally. Through honest storytelling about ghosting, avoidance, and the fear of hearing "no," Tiffany explores why rejection feels so personal in business and offers insights on reframing rejection as part of the human experience rather than a personal attack on our worth. Tiffany Ball is the founder of Grow Networking and a 10-year recovering alcoholic who has transformed childhood trauma into business wisdom. Growing up as the middle child of five in extreme poverty with a teenage mother who was estranged from her family, Tiffany experienced early rejection and abandonment that led to substance abuse as a coping mechanism. She got sober on April 6, 2015, at age 33, and spent the next decade healing and learning to recognize how her core beliefs of being "not enough" affected every area of her life. Through her recovery work, she developed insights into human behavior, communication, and the psychological barriers that prevent people from taking risks in business. Her approach to networking and business relationships is deeply informed by her understanding of trauma, rejection, and the universal human need to feel worthy and accepted. Key Topics Discussed: Childhood Trauma and Business Impact: How growing up feeling "not worthy of love" affects professional risk-taking and relationship buildingThe Middle Child Experience: Feeling overlooked and rejected in a chaotic household with an overwhelmed teenage motherAddiction as Coping Mechanism: Using marijuana and alcohol to numb feelings of inadequacy and rejectionRecovery and Self-Awareness: 10 years of sobriety work revealing core beliefs and behavioral patternsFear of Rejection in Sales: How childhood wounds prevent asking for business, help, or supportThe Psychology of Ghosting: Why people avoid saying "no" directly and how it affects business relationshipsReframing Business Rejection: Understanding that "no" is usually about money, value, or timing—not personal worthThe 51st Yes Concept: If you knew success came after 50 rejections, how quickly would you get through them?Growth Through Discomfort: Why facing rejection and discomfort is essential for business and personal developmentCommunication and Boundaries: Learning to have difficult conversations with kindness while protecting your emotional well-being Powerful Quotes from the Episode "I grew up with that. And it manifested in my teenage years in alcoholism... I used to tell people I went to I didn't go to high school. I went to school high." "I realized how absolutely fucked up I was mentally, emotionally, I was like emotionally the age of a 12 year old, maybe six." "I had to look at who I was... and I found out a lot of it came from just my underlining core belief that I was not enough. And that myself worth was dirt." "That fear of the feeling of rejection stops me from doing things like reaching out to people and asking them if they want parts of my program because I got to make money." "If there is a hesitation in their response, then I feel uncomfortable and I've never mind, never mind, I didn't need you because I don't want to put anybody out." "If you knew after 50 no's on your 51st, your 51st ask, you would get a yes and make a million dollars. How quickly would you get through those no's?" "We think that they're rejecting us as people... And you saying no means that you don't believe in me... And in actuality, all that's bullshit. That's not real." "Most of the time people say no because they ain't got the money. Or people say no because they don't feel the value in it... And that can be fixed." "It's part of being a human being guys... And if we can't get used to it and understand that there's something on the other side of it... Then we're going to stay stuck." Loved this episode? Tiffany's courage in sharing her story reminds us that our deepest wounds can become our greatest sources of wisdom and connection with others. If you struggle with rejection in business, know that you're not alone—and that healing is possible. Resources CONNECT WITH Tiffany Ball Facebook and Instagram Links Grow Networking: Tiffany's community for authentic business connectionsRecovery Support: Alcoholics Anonymous and other addiction recovery resourcesChildhood Trauma Therapy: Resources for understanding how early experiences affect adult behaviorSales Training: ...
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    16 mins
  • Networking Mistakes That Kill Connections: Tiffany Ball's Guide to Authentic Relationship Building

    Networking Mistakes That Kill Connections: Tiffany Ball's Guide to Authentic Relationship Building
    Jun 19 2025
    In this insightful June episode of "Pass the Mic," Tiffany Ball, founder of Grow Networking, takes over to share hard-earned wisdom about the networking mistakes that sabotage professional relationships before they even begin. Through personal stories and practical advice, Tiffany reveals the three critical errors most people make: judging others too quickly, forming exclusive cliques, and disrespecting others' time through poor scheduling habits. She introduces the powerful "croissant vs. donut" concept for inclusive networking and shares how a person she initially dismissed became one of her favorite clients and biggest supporters. This episode is packed with actionable strategies for creating meaningful connections, managing your schedule intentionally, and making every person you meet feel valued and included. Tiffany Ball is the founder of Grow Networking, a community focused on creating intentional connections where opportunities are meaningful and every person's presence matters. A self-described recovering people pleaser and empath, Tiffany discovered her natural ability to read people and make them feel comfortable, skills she now channels into building authentic professional relationships. Through Grow Networking, she creates spaces where connections happen organically and purposefully, moving beyond surface-level interactions to build lasting business relationships. Tiffany's approach to networking emphasizes the human element of business, believing that when people feel accepted, valued, and comfortable, true opportunities for collaboration and growth emerge. Key Topics Discussed: Never Judge a Book by Its Cover: The danger of writing off potential connections based on first impressions or communication stylesThe Clique Problem: How exclusive groups form at networking events and make newcomers feel unwelcomeCroissant vs. Donut Theory: Creating open circles (croissants) instead of closed groups (donuts) to welcome new peopleScheduling Respect: The importance of honoring commitments and not repeatedly rescheduling meetingsHostage Taker Syndrome: Recognizing when someone monopolizes conversations and how to gracefully exitIntrovert vs. Extrovert Dynamics: Understanding different networking styles and helping introverts feel includedThe Power of Discomfort: Why stepping outside your comfort zone leads to the best networking opportunitiesIntentional Connection Building: Making every interaction count and treating people's time as valuableBridge Building vs. Bridge Burning: How small actions can make or break professional relationshipsCreating Inclusive Spaces: The responsibility of experienced networkers to welcome newcomers Powerful Quotes from the Episode "You never know where your clients are going to come from... you just never know, he's one of my favorite people now... I had to give him an opportunity." "We are so complex, and we are so intricate, a lot of us are. And if we don't give each other the opportunity to show and showcase who we are as people, then how else are we ever going to know how those people can show up for us in our lives?" "Don't judge a book by its cover, because you never know what that person is going to be able to do for you in your career, or what connections that they can give you and bring to the table." "Croissants always have an opening, right? So if you're talking in a group of people, always move to the side to allow for more people to come in." "There is power in the discomfort guys. And until you get in that discomfort and get comfortable with that, do you move through it and find the power and the magic... on the other side of that." "When we end up rescheduling and rescheduling people multiple times... what we do is we say to them that they are not a priority in our schedule and in our lives and that we don't really need to talk to them." "People remember how you make them feel. And these are ways that you can make people feel separate, make them feel isolated, make them feel not good enough." "If you go through life and you try to cause the least amount of harm to others, I just believe that that's how your life is going to end up." Loved this episode? Tiffany's practical advice about authentic networking could transform how you approach professional relationships. Remember: every person you meet has potential value - the key is being open enough to discover it and respectful enough to nurture it. Resources CONNECT WITH Tiffany Ball Facebook and Instagram Links Grow Networking: Tiffany's community for intentional business connectionsNetworking Events: Look for local networking opportunities in your areaOne-on-One Meetings: Schedule intentional follow-up conversations after networking events Connect with the Show Pass the Mic Podcast: A unique monthly format featuring different experts in their zones of geniusResilient Voice Media: A global podcast network and production company amplifying great people who do great work Host: Gabi Garland, founder of...
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