INSPIRED GIRL PRESENTS
The Inspired Series
Three programs designed to help authors, entrepreneurs, creators, and thought leaders build platforms that amplify their voice, grow their visibility, and expand their impact.
The series begins with our first live intensive:
Inspired & On the Air
Launch Your Podcast: Turn Your Voice Into a Media Platform in One Day
Led by Emmy Award–winning producers behind national television shows and major media platforms.
Date: April 11, 2026
Location: NJ Area — Venue details coming soon
For many entrepreneurs, authors, and creators, the two biggest challenges are visibility and sales.
You may have an incredible message, product, or story but without a platform, it’s difficult for people to discover you, trust you, and engage with your work.
Podcasting has become one of the most powerful ways to build authority, grow an audience, and create opportunities.
Inspired & On the Air is a live, full-day studio intensive designed to help you build the foundation of your own media platform.
This is not a lecture-style workshop.
Throughout the day you will work directly with Emmy Award-winning producers who will help you shape your show, refine your voice, and develop the strategy behind launching a podcast that supports your brand and business.
WHAT YOU’LL BUILD DURING THE INTENSIVE
• Your podcast concept and positioning
• Your show format and episode structure
• Your podcast branding and creative direction
• Your hosting style and interview approach
• Your guest strategy and booking plan
• Your recording and production setup
• Your publishing and distribution roadmap
• Your audience growth strategy
• How podcast sponsorships work and how to position your show to attract brand partnerships
PRODUCER WORKING SESSIONS
This experience includes hands-on working sessions with producers where you will receive guidance to help you:
• Refine your podcast concept
• Develop your first episodes
• Practice hosting and interviewing
• Strengthen your on-air presence
• Map out your launch plan
INSIDER RESOURCES & INDUSTRY SECRETS
We will also share the insider resources producers use behind the scenes, including:
• How to book high-profile and celebrity guests
• Guest outreach strategies
• Music and intro resources for your show
• Podcast cover art design resources
• Editing and production tools used by professionals
• Recording equipment recommendations
• Distribution platforms and hosting services
• Templates and workflows that streamline production
WHAT YOU WILL LEAVE WITH
By the end of the day you will walk away with:
• Your podcast concept
• Your working podcast name and positioning
• Your first 3 episode ideas
• Your guest outreach list started
• Your podcast launch roadmap
• The confidence to begin recording
ALREADY HAVE A PODCAST?
This intensive can also help you take your existing show to the next level by focusing on:
• Strengthening your show’s format and voice
• Improving interview flow and guest conversations
• Refining your hosting presence
• Expanding audience growth strategies
• Creating stronger episode structure
• Positioning your podcast for sponsorship opportunities
INVESTMENT
Inspired Girl Author Exclusive Rate: $888
Available through March 12 or until early seats are filled whichever happens first
General Admission: $1,888
Lunch will be provided.
Limited spots available to ensure a hands-on studio experience.
If you’ve been waiting for the moment to use your voice, share your story, and build a platform that expands your impact… this is it.
Not local to the NY/NJ area but interested in participating?
Let us know, we’re building a list for a future virtual version of the Inspired & On the Air intensive.
THE INSPIRED SERIES
The Inspired Series is a three-part program designed to help entrepreneurs, creators, and thought leaders build a powerful platform for their voice, story, and community.
Inspired & On the Air
Launch Your Podcast
April 11, 2026
Inspired & On the Page
Turn Your Idea Into a Book
May 23, 2026
Inspired & In the Community
Create and Lead Events That Bring People Together
July 11, 2026
SERIES PASS
For those ready to build a full platform across podcasting, publishing, and community leadership.
Includes:
• Access to all three Inspired Series intensives
• Bonus group strategy session with the Inspired Girl team
Inspired Girl Founding Rate (available through March 13): $2,555
After March 13:
Individual events are $1,888 each
Total value: $5,664
Inspired Platform Pass: $5,555
Limited Series Pass spots available.
MEET THE TEAM
Tara Fogarty-Graziano
EVP of Film & Television, Inspired Girl
Tara Fogarty-Graziano is an Emmy Award–winning, three-time Emmy–nominated producer with more than 20 years of experience developing and producing culturally relevant content across television, film, and digital media.
She has produced for major broadcast networks and global studios including CBS, ABC, Sony Pictures Television, MTV, Bravo, Debmar-Mercury, and ITV.
For more than a decade, Tara produced The Rachael Ray Show, followed by producing roles on The Drew Barrymore Show, where she developed a reputation for shaping compelling conversations, coaching talent, and crafting segments that keep audiences engaged.
Her expertise lies in helping hosts find their authentic voice, structure meaningful interviews, and create content that resonates with viewers and listeners alike.
Tara has also led high-impact branded integrations and partnerships with companies such as Goldbelly, Welch’s, CVS, Nutrish, The Oprah Magazine, Bayer, and Oral-B, seamlessly weaving brands into authentic storytelling, a skill that directly translates to podcast sponsorship and monetization strategy.
She currently serves as Executive Vice President of Film & TV at Inspired Girl, where she oversees the development of scripted and unscripted series, feature films, documentaries, and creator-driven media platforms.
Tommy Crudup
VP of Talent, Inspired Girl
Tommy Crudup is a three-time Emmy Award–winning television producer whose career spans more than two decades across some of the most recognizable programs in daytime television.📺
Beginning his career as a film publicist at MGM, Tommy quickly transitioned into television production, working on shows such as The Rosie O’Donnell Show, The Wayne Brady Show, and The Tony Danza Show, where he built a strong reputation as a talent booker capable of attracting and working with top-tier guests.
Tommy spent 16 years as an Executive Producer on The Rachael Ray Show, where he helped shape the show’s editorial voice, book high-profile talent, and produce conversations that connected with millions of viewers.
His expertise in guest booking, interview preparation, and host development makes him uniquely skilled at helping creators build engaging podcasts and conduct compelling interviews.
In addition to his television work, Tommy is also a podcast producer and currently produces Rachael Ray’s podcast, I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead, bringing decades of broadcast experience into the podcasting space.
At Inspired Girl, Tommy serves as VP of Talent, where he works with established celebrities while also identifying and nurturing emerging voices across television, film, and podcasting.
Jenn Tuma-Young
Founder & CEO, Inspired Girl
Jenn Tuma-Young is the founder and CEO of Inspired Girl, a company that creates, develops, and produces intellectual property across books, television, film, and live experiences.
With a leadership team and advisory board that includes industry leaders from powerhouse companies such as Marvel Entertainment, Disney, Macmillan, CBS, and E! Networks, Inspired Girl is committed to creating meaningful, inspiring content that drives positive change through media.
Prior to founding Inspired Girl, Jenn worked in the transformational space for more than two decades. A published author, she has extensive training in human connection, courage, resilience, perception, brain-body response, kinesiology, communication, and the impact of environment on behavior.
Jenn has created programs and live events for schools, nonprofits, and corporations, and has developed campaigns for major companies including American Express, Unilever, and S.C. Johnson & Son, delivering inspirational content to audiences across multiple media platforms.
She has appeared on programs including The Rachael Ray Show, Anderson, The List TV, and affiliates of ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox News around the country. Jenn has also been featured in outlets such as Cosmopolitan, Martha Stewart Living, Variety, Huffington Post, Maria Shriver, Yahoo, Woman’s World, and Forbes.
Jessica Varian Carroll
EVP of Community & Events, Inspired Girl
Jessica Varian Carroll is a community builder, speaker, and entrepreneur dedicated to creating spaces where people can connect, grow, and inspire one another.
She is the author of She Had No Business: A Real-Life Tale of Faith, Courage, and Beating the Odds, which is currently being developed into a feature film. Through her speaking engagements, workshops, and live events, Jessica shares her message of resilience, courage, and the power of taking bold leaps of faith.
Jessica is also dedicated to finding unique and thoughtful ways of bringing women together to through powerful conversations and shared experiences. Committed to giving, she has woven community into all of her personal and professional endeavors. Through her efforts, she has donated over one million items to charitable causes, families, and individuals.
In 2022, Jessica joined Inspired Girl as Executive Vice President of Community and Events. In this role, she leads the development of community initiatives and charitable giving efforts for Inspired Girl, as well as creating opportunities for people to gather, share their stories, and build meaningful connections.
Jessica leads the Inspired & In the Community intensive within the Inspired Series, helping participants design and lead events that bring people together and create lasting impact.