Today we’d like to introduce you to Tinzley Bradford.
Thanks for sharing your story with us Tinzley. So, let’s start at the beginning and we can move on from there.
Hello Tinzley, we’re excited to speak with you. Tell us a little bit about yourself.
I was raised by a single mom who showed me and my sister so much love. While she did what she could to raise us, a male figure was often missed and longed for in my life. As a result of this, I think I grew up longing for love and acceptance from a man since my father never gave it to me. This led me to make poor dating choices.
I was so desperate to have a man in my life that many times I settled for bad behavior and mistreatment just to not be alone!
So what inspired your book “The Settlefree dating Method for Women?”I reached a low point in my life where a guy I loved and who I gave my all to, dogged me out so bad. I saw the signs that he wasn’t a good fit for me but I stayed anyway, I settled. After that very heartbreaking experience, I decided to NEVER EVER settle for less than I deserve. I wrote this book “The SettleFree Dating Method for Women” to help other women make wiser dating and life choices.
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
No, it has not been smooth the entire time. I’ve had some winning moments and I’ve had some low points. For me many times getting people in positions where they have the platforms to help elevate you to the next level and they see your drive and talent, not being willing to do so. I’ve had people I admire schedule calls with me and completely stand me up and I’ve also had those who ask me to support them, but they never show up to my stuff. I handle it with a positive attitude and have to always remember, everyone isn’t meant to be in your circle nor you in theirs! God has big things waiting for me so when they do those things, I just say okay then NEXT!! I’ve also struggled financially over the years, I’ve had a lot and because I try to be superwoman many times, I’ve lost a lot. Trying to bounce back over the years deemed to be a challenge.
Please tell us about Settlefree Life.
My Settlefree Dating Method has changed so many lives and has changed the way women view their relationships. I coach women to stop settling in love, life, finances, relationships, friendships and their career. I use a no non-sense approach while providing real life in your face facts that reveal when a person is settling for less. I then remind them of their inner power and the fact that they do NOT have to stay stuck in a toxic unhealthy relationship or situation.
I show them how I got out of my situation and refuse to go back BECAUSE I have chosen not to just settle. I’m known all around for my Settlefree work in the community and was recently recognized with the 2018 UnSung Heroin Award from an organization called Saving Our Children and Families (SOCAF) which is a non-profit who rescues women and children and families from devastating circumstances and sex trafficking.
Great Tinzley, so tell us, what has been one of your proudest moments?
One of my proudest moments was when I was hand-picked to speak at the 2018 Home Depot Women’s Link where I shared the platform with Power House, six-figure earning speaker Lisa Nichols. I was also very proud when I was selected to cover the 2017 Soul Train Music Awards for BET. I do PR work too for BOLD Favor Media Group a Leadership Lifestyle Magazine founded by the lovely Lynita Mitchell Blackwell. I recently started Quarterly SettleFree Mixers and to date, I’ve had 3 very successful ones and I’m planning number 4.
Finally, when I appeared on HLN on Dr. Drew’s On Call show I was blown away! What makes me different is I am not afraid to be 100% me, even if others view it as weird, goofy or awkward, being me has gotten me far in the business and in my niche.
If you had to go back in time and start over, would you have done anything differently?
Yes,I would have invested my money way better and taken money more seriously. It can be tough trying to reach your passion on a limited budget, and while I have been extremely blessed along this journey, better management of money and not staying stuck in bad relationships would have made things far easier. The good thing is, when you know better, you do better and I now know I will never settle for struggling financially and will always make better relationship and money choices. That’s what Settlefree Life is all about!
What kind of help can you offer other women who find themselves settling for less and feeling stuck?
I offer one on one coaching monthly to help them stop settling for less, get out of bad toxic situations like I did, and reach their greater purpose. I also speak nationally and I’m currently accepting bookings. I have proven results from my clients.
Pricing:
- One on One Coaching Sessions on living a Settlefree Life and becoming the best you $149.00 monthly.
- Speaking engagements: range from $500 to $2,500. ( Negotiable based on terms)
Contact Info:
- Website: www.tinzleybradford.com
- Phone: 770-572-4239
- Email: tinzleybradford@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tinzleyb/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Settlefreeliving/
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/tinzleyb
- Other: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tinzley-bradford-author-65161198/
Image Credit:
Relle Godwin, and Tinzley Bradford
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