Today we’d like to introduce you to Natasha Grimes
Hi Natasha, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?
Of course! I grew up in the Bronx in New York City with 2 deaf parents and one older sister. I was a shy kid, it was very hard for me to initiate conversations with other kids. In 2013, my parents separated so my mom, sister, and I moved to Atlanta. I grew into my social butterfly self when I was about 13-14 years old so that was when I was in middle school. When I attended Berkmar Middle School I was called speaking hands by my science teacher Mr. Manning, because I always spoke to deaf kids in American Sign Language. High school was an easier time, that is where I found who Tasha was, and what Tasha wanted to be. It was easy to speak to people when I was in high school. As of now, 2025 I have a podcast called Talks With Tash and I just enjoy speaking to artists and other business owners about who they are and how they started their journey.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It has not been an easy road. I am very hyper-independent, I get that from my mom (may she rest in peace). There would times where I would feel like I am not getting the amount of support that I would like to get and I would stop doing the podcast for a small amount of time. Sometimes, you lose inspiration because you’re in a funk. I always tell myself that not everyone is going to support what you do, but remember that strangers will support you more. On top of that, I have to keep going because you never know who’s watching! I really appreciate my friends who talk sense into me and they motivate me to keep going.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
Outside of having a podcast, I am a sign language interpreter. Growing up with deaf parents, I learned sign language rather quickly. I learned at the age of 3 starting with numbers, letters, and then onto colors and full sentences. I enjoy coming to work, and learning new signs as I go.
Alright, so to wrap up, is there anything else you’d like to share with us?
Remember to walk by faith, and not by sight. Appreciate what you have as well, because it cane be taken away at any time!
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