Today we’d like to introduce you to Tanisha Smith.
Hi Tanisha, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstories.
Hello! I am an Atlanta native. Writing started at the age of 13 through journaling and a way to effectively communicate to my parents and close adults when I wanted to express accountability or appreciation. I also loved reading novels well beyond my years and researching anything that piqued my interest outside of school learning.
As I became a young adult and parent at a young age, I learned that knowing how to draft a professional letter was much effective than face-to-face communication. Anytime I faced challenges and had to advocate for myself or my child, I would write to the individual I needed to listen and through writing, the reader heard me.
I fine-tuned my writing through the Year Up Atlanta program. There, I learned how to draft professional resumes, cover letters, advancement letters, interest interviews, research, and improved my creative writing style.
After landing my first career job and navigating through the corporate arena, people often told me that I had an eloquent way of writing. After helping many individuals who need letters or resumes, I realized that my writing style was unique and something that not everyone could do. I thought writing was something that came easy to anyone who knew how to draft a complete sentence.
Three years ago, 2018, I wanted to start a business but wasn’t sure what I wanted to do; my mother mentioned I should start a writing business. However, I couldn’t mentally process how to create a writing business. So, I brainstormed getting into the beauty industry only because it seemed lucrative, then I said I wanted to learn how to code and create virtual programming for businesses. I realized neither of those was my passion.
Summer of 2019, I asked myself, “What do I love doing for others for free, and I’m never bored,” my answer was, writing. By then, my writing skills spoke for me because I helped over 50 people land jobs, self-advocate where they gained results, and promotions within companies, all for free.
From there, I stepped out on faith and created a business name, Write For You Business Services, then I created a business Gmail accounts, and Instagram and that is where my freelancing started.
Becoming a freelance writer showed results with my test customers. Which, in return, prepared me for the StartMe program; I was selected in the top 18 out of hundreds of applicants to join StartMe. Through the program, support staff guided me to make my business official, business plans, business etiquette, and I mean an overall business Bootcamp that shifted my business to a new level.
Write For You Business Services is multifaced and geared towards Career Readiness, Business Solutions, and Self Advocacy.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
The road has not always been smooth with limitations with writing and data management because of staffing and finding trusted help due to working with clients’ sensitive and personal information.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I am a creative/professional writer and researcher specializing in understanding my client’s needs without them needing to say much. I don’t require my clients to fill out lengthy forms unless I’m processing data entry. As long as my clients can speak or write in English to provide a simple explanation of their needs or just the results they are looking for, I understand their request.
I am known for being trusting and relatable.
I am most proud of helping 14 individuals jump their businesses and the countless clients that gain their dream employment through my resume writing.
Because writing is my passion, I am not in this business just for the money but to change lives and improve those who don’t have a voice or know how to convey themselves to gain positive and proactive results.
The crisis has affected us all in different ways. How has it affected you and any important lessons or epiphanies you can share with us?
Yes, I learned that knowing how to conduct business virtually is very important and you no longer have to always meet face to face.
Right before the shutdown, I was preparing for my first in-person career readiness seminar that I had to halt due to the pandemic.
Contact Info:
- Email: tanisha@writeforyoubusinessservices.com
- Website: https://www.writeforyoubusinessservices.com/
- Instagram: @writeforyoubus.svcs
