That Nashville Girl – Details, episodes & analysis

This episode starts with a beard and ends with us going completely unscripted after the podcast ends. And we kept the mics and cameras rolling!

Megan Gray is the co-founder of Fable Beard Co. and Fable Beauty, brands she and her husband built after she complained that his beard products smelled terrible. That one moment sparked an idea that turned into a thriving business.

And it was clear to me how this idea became a reality because after a few minutes with Megan, our conversation went from business insider and life advice to the start of what should be Megan's next business -- dating advice.

We talk about the kinds of questions people should be asking early on but rarely do. Megan shares some perspective that might change the way you think about relationships… and she also has a few thoughts about my ongoing joke that I’m still waiting on John Mayer.

We cover:
• building a business with your spouse
• how a simple frustration can turn into a big idea
• asking better questions when dating
• and why the conversations that matter most are usually the ones you didn’t plan

Don't forget to stick around after Megan shares her Life Advice in 3 Words or Less because we kept the mics on and the conversation going.

Sometimes the best conversations happen unexpectedly. Pull up a chair for this one!

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Season 2 is here — and we’re coming in hot.

In this episode, I sit down with Marcia Masulla — marketing guru, agency owner, activist, political force, and what I lovingly call a “Happy Warrior.”

We start with the USA men’s hockey locker room controversy and why it struck such a nerve. Because it wasn’t about hockey. It wasn’t about men vs. women in sports. It was about culture. About what’s normalized. About what women are expected to tolerate.

And then we go deeper.

We talk about being laid off. Being fired. Reinventing yourself. The quiet rebuilding seasons. The confidence you earn the hard way.

And of course, we talk about Nashville — the kind of community that shows up when it matters most.

This episode is raw. It’s layered. It’s honest. It feels like sitting on the couch with us, glass in hand, saying the things we’re not supposed to say out loud.

Pull up a chair.

And if it hits you? Share it. Screenshot it. Send it to a friend. Let’s keep the conversation going.

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It takes more than luck to make it in the music business. It’s an industry that will knock you down far more than it will lift you up. But Barrett Baber isn’t one to stay down for long.

From surviving a plane crash, to having the courage to leave a job he hated — and then leaving a job he loved to bet on himself on The Voice — Barrett has built a career by doing one thing, over and over again: showing up.

Now a certified platinum songwriter, including co-writing “Nothing On You” for Cody Johnson, Barrett shares how he’s taken every curveball life has thrown his way, figured out how to keep moving forward, and trusted the process even when the outcome was anything but guaranteed.

What We Talk About in This Episode

• Life before The Voice — teaching, faith, responsibility, and early setbacks
• Why Barrett understood The Voice as an opportunity, not a shortcut
• Leaving stability (twice) and betting on himself
• What really happens after the spotlight fades
• The Nashville grind: writing rooms, rejection, and patience
• Using AI as a tool without losing the human heart behind the music
• Writing “Nothing On You” and reaching platinum success
• The mindset that’s carried him through it all: Keep showing up!

Follow Barrett on Instagram: @BarrettBaber

Follow Amanda & the show: @AskAmandaAdams and @DrinkMoreWaterPod

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Melissa Grace always wanted to be a writer. But for years, she believed writer was a title reserved for extraordinary people — and she thought she was ordinary.

So she did what many of us do. She pursued other paths. Tried different things. Kept her dream quietly on the shelf.

Then 2020 arrived. Grief, isolation, and the impending loss of her grandmother changed everything. Needing somewhere to put her energy — and her heart — Melissa started writing.

Fast forward to today, and Melissa Grace has written seven books.

In this episode of Drink More Water, Amanda and Melissa talk about grief and what it teaches us, the courage it takes to begin before you feel ready, and the moment you stop disqualifying yourself from the life you want. Because extraordinary people aren’t born that way — they’re ordinary people who decide to claim the dream and do the work.

Follow Melissa Grace on Instagram at @heymelissagrace

Follow Amanda on Instagram at @askamandaadams

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This episode is fashion therapy with a side of champagne. Amanda sits down with Kristen, founder of Ensemble — the resale boutique everyone in Charleston and Nashville is obsessed with (and Austin, you’re next).

They talk dressing-room confidence, the magic of letting someone else pull looks for you, and why the best outfits — and the best life decisions — start with “just try it on.”

If you’ve ever wished someone would tell you which jeans actually fit, how to wear sequins without fear, or how to build a closet you’re excited to walk into every morning… welcome. Your permission slip to buy the dress has officially arrived.

Follow Ensemble on Instagram: @ensemblenashville & @ensemblecharleston

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A conversation on burnout, reinvention, confidence, community, and the brave decisions that build the life you actually want.

What if asking one powerful question could change your entire life?

In this deeply inspiring and wildly honest episode, Amanda Adams sits down with her longtime friend — creative powerhouse, coach, and yacht-retreat founder Tiffany Napper — to talk about burnout, reinvention, career pivots, grief, feminine confidence, and what it really means to build a life that feels aligned.

Together, they unpack:

✨ The question that will transform your next decade: What do you want to be known for?
✨ “Choose your hard” — why staying stuck is just as hard as changing
✨ The invisible burnout so many women experience in their 30s & 40s
✨ How Tiffany turned heartbreak and loss into her next chapter (and a literal yacht life)
✨ Why women minimize their gifts (“I’m not a designer…”) — and how to stop
✨ The power of proximity, friendship, and building a network you can actually lean on
✨ How to know when you’re climbing the wrong mountain
✨ The path from overdoing to overflowing
✨ The joy of reinvention at any age

This is the episode you’ll want to replay whenever you feel stuck, burnt out, or ready to rewrite your story.

Amanda’s 3-word advice: Drink more water.
Tiffany’s 3-word advice: Chase your joy.

Follow Tiffany on Instagram: @tiffanynapper or connect via www.TiffanyNapper.com

Connect with Amanda on Instagram: @possiblyAmanda

00:00 — The Petite Powerhouse: Why multi-hyphenate women just “get” each other
04:28 — Yamaha, Elton John, Alicia Keys & the creative career chapter
09:50 — How two strangers created a viral Voice moment with Mark Cohn
14:32 — The handbag company, the NFL deal, and being early to a market
19:15 — The Signia campaign: hearing aids, perfume-style creative, and saying YES
24:44 — Why women downplay their gifts (“I’m not a designer…”)
30:02 — Building the right network: proximity isn’t a perk — it’s the point
35:18 — The Paris birthday meltdown & the flight that changed everything
41:05 — Grief, loss, and the unexpected beginning of yacht life
48:20 — Burnout, alignment, and climbing the wrong mountain
52:40 — “What do you want to be known for?” (the question that changes everything)
56:58 — Choose your hard: the truth about reinvention
01:03:10 — Confidence, creativity, and why social media isn’t real life
01:07:25 — “You can’t compete with someone having fun” — joy as a strategy
01:12:40 — Amanda & Tiffany’s best advice in 3 words
01:15:00 — What’s next for The Circle + upcoming yacht retreats

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When Ariel Bunch created Tini Baby, she didn't just start another mobile bar business -- she created a brand and an experience that you can't help but notice! When industry advisors told her not to use real glassware, she said, "Thanks for the advice," and found a way to keep her dream of elevated experiences alive! And she isn't shy about how AI tools like ChatGPT have helped her up her game...because she's using every advantage she can to take her business to the next level.

This episode is a trip down memory lane for Amanda and Ariel -- they've known each other for decades. Get your martini shaker, make yourself a peppermint espresso martini, and join us for all the fun!

Follow Tini Baby on Instagram: @nashvilletinibaby
Book Tini Baby for your events: www.nashvilletinibaby.com

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Welcome to a brand new season of the newly titled Drink More Water — the advice show for people who don’t really want advice but love a good conversation.

To celebrate the launch, Amanda sits down with her podcast producers, Jack and Zach from The Podcast House, and the brilliant cocktail creator Ariel from Tini Baby. Together, they mix up a festive peppermint espresso martini and share some laughs and conversation to kick off a cozy, high-energy season!

It’s warm, friendly, and exactly the kind of living room energy this show is all about — good drinks, good people, and the feeling that you’re right here with us. After the toast, the guys head back to the studio, and Amanda and Ariel gear up for Episode 2.

A perfect start to a fresh season. Come on in — the living room is open and the martinis are perfect!

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In 2019, my health was a mess. I couldn't figure it out. Doctors couldn't figure it out. I started piecing things together, and with the help of a Facebook group (Breast Implant Illness and Healing by Nicole), I thought my health issues might be due to Breast Implant Illness. Thanks to the other women who had spoken highly of Dr. Tarola, I made an appointment with Tarola Plastic Surgery.

This episode is my journey with BII, Dr. Tarola's experience with patient success stories after he removed their implants, and a few other fun topics related to plastic surgery and what options we have to look and feel our best.

Dr. Tarola gave me my life back, and it is my hope that this episode will be a rally cry for women to advocate for ourselves and for more doctors to trust women the way Dr. Tarola does.

To all of the women sharing their BII stories, THANK YOU. You changed my life. It's a privilege to have a platform to pay it forward.

For more information on BII, visit:

https://tarolaplasticsurgery.com/

https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/breast-implants/medical-device-reports-systemic-symptoms-women-breast-implants

https://www.facebook.com/groups/Healingbreastimplantillness/

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Publix said yes. The farmer’s market said no.
Jason Burke said “no” isn’t an option.

Before “protein” became the buzzword of 2025, Jason was making beef jerky in his kitchen -- one dehydrator at a time. Today, New Primal is a nationally recognized clean protein brand found in over 10,000 stores.

Amanda Adams first found Jason on LinkedIn and became an instant super fan. In this episode, they unpack the story of grit, growth, and the power of saying yes to yourself even when others say no.

This one is for anyone looking to level up in their career, in their business idea, and in their life. You'll want to download it and replay it multiple times because Jason Burke is the coach you need to go from "maybe I can" to "I AM!"

For more information on New Primal & to find a store near you, visit www.newprimal.com

Follow and connect with Jason on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/burkejason/

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