Today we’d like to introduce you to Tamara Mitchell-Davis.
Tamara, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
I’ve always wanted to write a book (my story) but because I didn’t know how to begin, I kept putting it off. Growing up, there weren’t many authors in my circle, let alone neighborhood. The authors I knew were those who had written books that sat on shelves in the local library or book stores.
Needless to say, it initially seemed so farfetched. So, I took my focus off wanting to write a book and focused on family, career and survival. Years had gone by.
Fast forward to my adult years, the burning desire to write never left me. Matter of fact, it intensified. It no longer became about me just sharing my personal story of trauma, obstacles, challenges and triumphs of how I overcame. It became my mission to inspire others, to leave a legacy for my family and to leave my stamp on this world acknowledging the fact that Tamara Mitchell-Davis lived!
Once I figured out the process and published my first book, it’s like I was bit by the writing bug and more books were birthed. My ideas never turned off and the desire to help others along the way never subsided. Today, I coach other women on writing and publishing their stories. It became bigger than me just telling my story.
Tamara Mitchell-Davis is a bestselling and award-winning author, public speaker, wife, mother and CEO of TM Davis Enterprises, LLC. She holds an MBA and an 085 School Business Administrator Certification from the State of Connecticut. She is an adjunct faculty member in the Business Department at Asnuntuck Community College in Enfield, CT. Her published works include #GoalGetter, Goodbye Fear, Hello Destiny and Blessed Not Broken, available at Amazon, Barnes and Noble and over 30k additional retail outlets.
Awards include: 100 Women of Color (Class of 2017) for leadership and community service; ACHI Magazine Orator of the Year (2019); and Women of Elevation Triumphant Author of the Year (2019). Media appearances include Women of Distinction Magazine, Inquiring News, Making Headline News, and Voyage Dallas Magazine.
Tamara is an active member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated and serves on an Advisory Board in the Hartford school system. She also volunteers in a fundraising capacity for juvenile diabetes and various cancer research organizations.
Tamara resides in her hometown of Hartford, CT with her husband and their children.
Great, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
It has not been a smooth road. Some of the challenges have been finding balance with family, career and business, removing the word “perfection” from my vocabulary and venturing into the unknown, outside of my comfort zone.
There is no such thing as balance and perfection. I had to learn this. If my focus or attention was on one thing then something else might suffer. I’ve had to learn the importance of effective communication with my spouse and realizing that perfection could not be attained. It’s an illusion. When I removed perfection from the equation, that’s when I really start seeing traction in my personal growth, business and family. Done is certainly better than perfect but I had to learn that.
TM Davis Enterprise – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
I am the CEO of TM Davis Enterprise; LLC and my brand is The CEO Wife. In addition to writing programs, we offer inspirational merchandise such as t-shirts, mugs, journals and sweatshirts. Our Podcast show The CEO Wife Experience launched in May 2020. I am known for supporting/coaching other women on their writing journey. I am most proud of the transformation that has taken place within my clients: business acumen, confidence, clarity and creativity.
Stories were lying dormant for so long and to see them finally telling and sharing their stories truly warms my heart. Its bigger than writing a book. Its life changing.
With my programs and services, I provide training so once they exit the writing doors, they have everything they need to keep moving forward.
Spring 2021, I will be hosting a LIVE conference specifically for aspiring authors, published authors and authorpreneurs. The conference will be a one stop shop for learning, collaboration and connection.
What moment in your career do you look back most fondly on?
Proudest moment is ranking #1 on Amazon Best Seller list for 7 straight days in 8 categories.
Contact Info:
- Address: 285 Berlin Turnpike
Suite 102
Berlin, CT 06037 - Website: www.theceowife.com
- Phone: 860-385-1899
- Email: info@theceowife.com
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/theceowife860
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/theceowife
- Other: Podcast: The CEO Wife Experience
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