How Nearly Dying Changed What It Means to Be Alive | Tracy-Ann Palmer

For founders, entrepreneurs, business owners, and leaders, this conversation explores how nearly dying changed what it means to be alive—and what that means for personal growth and success. Career success can become part of your identity while creativity, happiness, and personal ambitions get pushed aside. What changes when you stop waiting for permission to pursue what matters to you? In this episode of the Starter Girlz Podcast, Jennifer Loehding sits down with Tracy-Ann Palmer, known as TAP the Warrior—a singer-songwriter, global technology executive, and advocate—to explore how surviving domestic violence changed her perspective on being alive. From childhood loss and immigration to an accomplished corporate career and returning to music at 53, Tracy-Ann shares the experiences behind her evolving definition of success. The conversation explores reinvention, supportive relationships, people pleasing, setting boundaries, and reconnecting with the parts of yourself you’ve put away. Subscribe for weekly conversations about entrepreneurship, professional development, personal growth, and building success on your own terms. Then tell us in the comments: What have you been putting off that would make you feel more alive? About Tracy-Ann Palmer Tracy-Ann Palmer, known as TAP the Warrior, is a singer-songwriter, recording artist, global technology executive, and advocate helping women overcome trauma and reclaim their voices. A twice immigrant born in Rhodesia, now Zimbabwe, she built a 25-year corporate career before returning to her lifelong love of music at 53. Through her music and work with women, she encourages others to feel seen and explore what is possible for their lives. Chapters 00:00 Near Death Wake Up Call 00:52 Welcome and Guest Intro 01:43 No Script Real Talk 05:00 Tracy Ann Origin Story 07:53 Music Roots and Comeback 11:35 Bucket List Studio Leap 13:36 Husband as Creative Partner 18:22 Reinvention and Creator Mindset 25:16 Finding Joy Through Creativity 33:49 Tap the Warrior Backstory 36:08 Surviving Domestic Violence 37:44 Finding Courage to Leave 38:13 Warrior Spirit and Empathy 39:25 Sawubona and Giving Back 41:32 New Lease on Life 45:19 Happiness and Core Values 47:29 Intuition and Boundaries 51:32 From Victim to Seeker 57:34 The Power of the Pause 01:00:41 Music Album and LA Trip 01:04:16 Defining Success Today 01:07:00 Where to Find Tap 01:07:53 Final Thanks and Sign-Off Connect with Tracy-Ann Palmer https://tapthewarrior.com Find her music on Spotify and Apple Music under TAP. Find her on Instagram as TAP the Warrior. Connect with Starter Girlz Starter Girlz features conversations with founders, entrepreneurs, creators, and thought leaders about what they've built, what they've learned, and the ideas that can help others grow in business and life. https://startergirlz.com Want to Be a Guest on Starter Girlz? Apply here: https://www.podmatch.com/hostdetailpreview/17044863446695017c1879d7b