Today we’d like to introduce you to Tinzley Bradford.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I got fed up with low-quality men treating women like we are just a dessert off of a menu and not a human. I got tired of men with bad breath, receding hairlines and pot bellies trying to tell me I’m not good enough! LOL No seriously I mean this! Also, I got tired of falling for the wrong man and over looking the signs just so I can say I have a man which is what a lot of women do these days unfortunately!
I grew up being raised by a single mom along with my sister. I noticed over the years not having a positive male role model in my life, such as a father caused me to many times feel lost and stuck when it came to making dating decisions, car buying decisions and maintenance decisions. I was many times like ” Should I do this?” “Is this the right thing to do?”How will I know if this guy really likes me? Or what if the car still breaks down after I just purchased it? Is it a good car?” I mean I had tons of questions growing up that I know better decisions would have been made had I had a father. My mom is a Queen and in no way am I discrediting her, she raised us with love, however, all know how important it is to have that father figure too. Guys have got to realize how important it is to be present in their children’s lives.
As I started dating, I noticed many of the guys I chose were losers, men who really and truly didn’t have my best interest at heart, but I was blind to this because, well I never knew what real love from a man was supposed to look, feel or act like so I allowed any kind of treatment because I didn’t want to be by myself. Over time I just got tired of it and one day I remembered who I was. I remembered I didn’t deserve to be mistreated and I deserved the best that love and life had to give.
This was when I decided to take all my bad dating experiences and write about them and empower other women and young teen girls to know their worth and to refuse to settle for less than they deserve. I remind them that you do not have to deal with bead behavior all in the name of not being single! I wrote my first book, “The Settlefree dating Method for Women.” and started the Settlefree Movement. The Settlefree movement is much more than just dating, it’s about refusing to settle in any area of your like, whether it’s your finances, career choices, friendships, health, relationships and just life period, I speak on this at women empowerment conferences and I recently created The Settlefree Mixer where I gather some of the best dating coaches, relationship counselors, business leaders, and entrepreneurs to speak life into my invited guests influencing them to learn how to stop settling for less than they deserve and to work on reaching their greater purpose! I’ve had four very successful mixers and I’m planning number 5. (Stay Tuned!)
We’d love to hear more about your business.
I’m a Transformational Speaker, Author. Coaching Women to NOT Settle for bad or toxic relationships of any kind. I’m known for getting people out of stuck and unhappy situations and help them thrive in their niche and walk in their true purpose with no apologies. I’m also a TV Personality, Host/ Media Correspondent, and have interviewed some of today’s favorite and hottest celebrities at the Soul Train Music Awards, the Trumpet Awards, BET Gospel Celebration and many more.
For years through my dating blog and my tell-it-like-it-is YouTube videos, I have helped single moms and single women as well professionals get their love lives together. I have taken my experience with bad dating situations and as PR Manager for Bold Favor Media Group founded by Lynita Mitchell Blackwell, and created SettlefreeTV a Media Outlet highlighting courageous people all around the world who refused to settle for less in life and love, kicked adversity in the but, and are living a Settlefree life on their terms!
I am well known for my no-nonsense advice for women and I strongly believe refusing to settle for any old treatment is the key to living a settle-free life, being happy and not tolerating any behavior that is not healthy for you.
”I want people to be in a happy place in their love life by paying attention to their mind, body and soul and the things they allow to enter into them. No one has to settle in their love life or in any area of their life. It’s time to leave the pain of your past and step into the promise of your future!”
I am an advice maven and relationship coach and I have been seen giving single mom dating advice on “Dr. Drew’s on Call” TV show on HLN and local media 11 Alive News in Atl. I have shared the platform with Power House Internationally Known Speaker Lisa Nichols. I have also been interviewed by multiple industry stars including Suzanne Oshima, a well-known dating coach, on “The Single in Stilettos Show”, and Top Relationship Coach Abiola Abrams
I remember when I was recognized and honored with the 2018 Unsung Heroine Award by SOCAF and Non-Profit for my Settlefree work in the Community, the 2017 Achi Magazine “Orator of the year” Award, the 2017 Zenith of Intentional Design Award, presented by Bold Favor Media Group, and the 2018 Curvy and Confident Award presented by the Regina Sunshine Global Network. This made me very proud knowing my message had such an impact on so many people. I’ve also been featured in top articles including, Mommy Noire, Bold Favor Magazine, Single in Atl, and Thoughtful Minds United.
Has it been a smooth road?
There have been some amazing high points in which I am truly grateful for and look forward to many more, however, It has not been smooth at all. The “Business” is very competitive and it’s filled with a lot of half baked people who too are still trying to find their way and hoping to get that big break as many of us are. The thing is for many, when things don’t go their way they turn into monsters! Example, and please don’t take this as me being bitter because that’s not the case, this is just me simply speaking my truth. I’ve had people I trusted and admired and shared my platform with, suddenly stop engaging with me, form relationships with people they met through me, planned conferences and events, put those people on their panel and just ignored me as if to say “Oh I got what I wanted so we’re done!” Yes, this type of stuff does happen but you gotta have thick skin! Ha Ha Ha I laugh at them knowing we definitely live in a dog eat dog world! I had to remember, everyone is NOT my tribe and many of them are just out here trying to “Prove” something! I won’t settle for bad behavior so I say NEXT and keep it moving! I’m just keeping it real honey child! Settlefree remember?? LOL
Other struggles are there can be a lot of misunderstandings and ego trips where once close connections have a ton of stuff going on in their personal life and somehow they place the burden of their frustrations on unexpected peoples shoulders just because of a few flaws they noticed. Yes, people will turn on you FAST the moment they find something to judge you by or look down on you for. Geez, I’m like why you gotta be like that?? I thought we were cool! Needless to say, it can create very uncomfortable energy to the point where I just have to move on and separate myself from it. (Positive Vibes Only!) I’m really learning what that quote means for real! I’ve learned you can NOT take everything personally and have to remain true to yourself and your values. You have to learn how to roll with the punches and continue to improve where you know you need to. You can not and will not be able to help anyone if you too are a broken mess, however you need people around you who know how to love you through your pain, even if that means stepping back and allowing you to heal! You definitely don’t need negative people around you who are there to tear you down. To be successful, you have to block out the foolery and focus hard on your greater purpose. You must also stay consistent to your dreams and never give up!
Is your city a good place to do what you do?
I think Atlanta is definitely a great city to start out and for a business like mine, but the key is YOU HAVE TO HUSTLE and stay relevant and go get it daily. You MUST be consistent if you plan to achieve your dreams here in Atlanta because the competition is HUGE and they are NOT backing down so neither should you! It also takes patience and belief in yourself. You can’t expect overnight fame no matter how many other people get online and act like a clown and get noticed overnight, that;’s not for everyone and you have to make sure you’re being YOUR authentic self not trying to copy anyone else!
Pricing:
- Speaking engagements: Range from $500 to $2,500. ( Negotiable based on terms)
- One on One Coaching Sessions on living a Settlefree Life and starting your own business. $219.00 monthly
- Group Coaching Sessions $119.00 monthly
- Red Carpet Host/ Interviews $350 includes interview footage and professionally edited video.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.tinzleybradford.com/services
- Phone: 770-572-4239
- Email: settlfreetv@tinzleybradford.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinzleyb/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/219320678440929/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/tinzleyb?lang=en
- Other: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinzley-bradford-author-65161198/
Image Credit:
Photo Credit Relle Godwin, Permission to use photo with Robin Roberts Good Morning America.
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