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Tamron Hall: Give yourself permission to believe

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Feb 18, 2025
Tamron Hall, a 2x Emmy Award-winning TV host, journalist, and author, shares her inspiring journey of self-belief. She discusses the impact of her family's legacies, particularly lessons learned from her grandfather and mother. Tamron emphasizes the beauty in trying new things, even when the outcome is uncertain. She also reflects on personal growth, resilience in the face of challenges, and the powerful role of storytelling in discovering one's path. Listeners are encouraged to embrace possibilities and practice mindfulness in their own lives.
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Pawpaw's Legacy

  • Tamron Hall's Pawpaw, a butcher, owned a BBQ shop in Luling, Texas, despite facing hardship and illiteracy.
  • He became a respected figure, demonstrating resilience and inspiring Tamron to believe in her own potential.
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Overcoming Labels

  • Tamron Hall's teachers labeled her as disruptive and placed her in a class for learning disabilities.
  • Her mother advocated for her to be tested for the gifted program, which she successfully entered.
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Inspiration at Sears

  • While working at Sears, Tamron Hall encountered a blind couple expecting a child, also with a genetic vision impairment.
  • Witnessing their joy and resilience inspired Tamron to give herself permission to expect more from life.
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