Allow us to introduce you to the bold, beautiful and ever so talented Tanci Maree!! Episode 40 on The Red Bra Project is all about stepping out of your comfort zone, shaking things up (physically & literally) and doing it all in a supportive, safe space to encourage and empower one another in a FUN, exciting environment.
As we often do on The Red Bra Project, we celebrated a couple of “firsts” during this episode! Some of you may recognize the adorable Lindsay Ashworth from Episode 35 on The Red Bra Project who we want to give a shout out to as our FIRST guest Co – host!! Whoop – whoop, she totally rocked it and her sweet daughter even made a quick appearance, #reallife. In addition we are showering some love on the ever so inspiring Meghan who was one of our very FIRST guests on The Red Bra Project (Episode 04) for connecting us to Tanci and all of her awesomeness. Thanks, girl!
Now, in Pink’s words, “Let’s Get The Party Started!”
Tanci doesn’t just want to sculpt her booty, she wants to sculpt her mind into being more open, her soul into feeling this EXACT moment, her heart into seeing the beauty in who SHE is and her fear into courage to live out LOUD. Tanci openly shares with us that the underlying theme of her journey is becoming who she wanted to be, rather than who she thought everyone else wanted her to be. Which is something many of us will be able to identify with. To begin her process she had to take chances on herself and discover a strength within that she didn’t know she was capable of. She chose to leave behind certain relationships, environments, versions of her past self and those limiting beliefs often surrounded by fear. By becoming uncomfortable, by facing the truth(s), and by making the hard choices is how she got to where she is today.
“I stopped settling for mediocre love, mediocre days…mediocre ME…and just decided that I was going to do whatever it took to reach my full potential, impact the most amount of people I could…all while living a life that I would wake up excited for!” Tanci said. While reflecting and connecting the dots along her path she admits she went from unhappy, underpaid, overworked school teacher to CEO of her own company. The truth is she had already learned so much through her career, her life experiences and personality that she was discovering the best version of herself and how she could impact others in a beautiful, positive way. “There’s no way I would have been able to do that if I didn’t DIG DEEP to CREATE the me I wanted to be…in order to achieve that,” she said.
So what is it exactly that this powerhouse of a woman is doing? Tanci’s Instagram is an excellent place to “virtually meet” her, feel the positive energy and immediately want to have some of what she is having, not joking! (Caution there maybe increased self confidence, positive self – image talk & maybe even a little twerking involved.) Tanci has an incredible gift to empower, guide & coach others into transforming themselves and up leveling their world through dance, fitness, an empowering community and by lifting others up. The Turn Up Squad isn’t just a workout program, it is a rapidly growing women’s movement where LIMITS and barriers once set individually are pushed. It’s a SAFE place Tanci has created where women come together and empower one another to be multifaceted, to stop playing small, live the life that is desired and learn to make oneself a priority. Told ya you’d want some of that. 😉
When we asked Tanci what truly gets her excited about life she said, “Inspiring people. Entertaining people. Dancing. Teaching. And the fact that we truly have so many resources to make an impact in our world today…I mean the possibilities are endless. That’s exciting.”
We talk about what is was like when she first made the transition from teacher to creating this courageous nationwide movement where women are letting go of the negative self image gremlins and becoming part of a fierce, loving, self confident group of women. Tanci pours her passion into this movement and shares so much with us, in our episode – the real stuff. She talks about pushing through fear and anytime that she recognizes it holding her back she STOPS herself because know’s there’s someone out there (the old her) that needs her right to show up. If she doesn’t do it because she is scared, she feels that is selfish.
“There’s someone out there that needs me right now, just as I am…and if I don’t do what I gotta do, I’m not serving my purpose in helping them. I mean it’s truly that simple, that just by doing things that scare you..you change lives,” Tanci passionately states. (Yessss, we love this Tanci. Such a powerful perspective & statement. Simple, bold & powerful.)
Taking a little trip down memory lane to nearly exactly a year ago it all started with a post right before her 30th birthday that asked people if anyone was interested in doing a 30 day online Turn Up workout program with her…from there it blossomed and grew. The group, the work – out plan, the self confidence, booty gains and so much more – with one post from a woman who stepped outta her comfort zone. Fast forward a year later, almost 31 and that same woman is choosing lanyard designs, merchandise, keynote speakers and a room big enough to host the FIRST ANNUAL TURN UP Conference!! Holy, WOW! Get it! In addition, Tanci is now offering classes nationwide. Check the schedule for a Turn Up Masterclass near you to join and get a taste of the magic. Who knows, maybe you will even even become a Turn Up Instructor!
This episode is packed with energy, girl power, motivation and even a little insight on “puking sparkles” and how its good for you! Get ready to shake things up with Tanci and The Turn Up Squad! Catch the replay right here to get the full vibe, you will surely be inspired in ways that may surprise you. Tanci shares a super cool story about a mindset exercise she did from, The Universe Has Your Back by Gabby Bernstein. Hint: you may just smell the flowers in the most random of places, lol!
Tanci’s Red Bra Moment: “It all started with my senior project in college that was the launching pad to all of the things I would do without me even knowing it!” she said. To listen to Tanci share her answer and how all of the dots, ups, downs and in – betweens connected her to exactly where she is today is really amazing. From red boas to being told “no” to The Vagina Monologues, this is an inspiring share you will want to hear from her. 😉
Tanci, thank YOU for being you, sharing your passion, energy & encouraging others. You are such a bold, beautiful & courageous inspiration for us all. Looking forward to joining in on one of your Turn Up Squad classes! We’re cheering you on for THE first TUS conference!!
Get the full scoop on Tanci’s Turn Up Squad Movement
Here’s where to connect with Tanci:
Tanci’s Personal Website
Thanks for stopping by, you are so appreciated! We hope this story inspired you or someone you know on some level. We know it did us, please share away. Always wear that red bra underneath it all and make sure to join the party over @theredbraproject!
Subscribe to our YouTube Channel for all show reminders and to catch the replays. We feature a variety of stories from incredible women all over the globe, supporting, connecting and empowering one another through our daily life challenges, successes and journeys to level UP and keep going!
If you are interested in being featured, please reach out to us via our Contact page or send us an email: redbraproject@gmail.com, we’d love to hear from you.
Xx,
The Red Bra Project
