Hey guys check out my interview in Guts Glam Grace! I’m too excited about this interview it came out so well! Woot!
Meet Tammie Reed. She has rubbed elbows with some of Hollywood’s finest: Usher, Pam Anderson, Sean Puffy Combs and more! She has been featured in dozens of magazines and interviewed multiple times. All this and she still has time for her own talk show, “Talking with Tami.”
Keep reading to learn more about this go-getter!
Guts.Glam.Grace. Magazine: Are you living your dreams?
Tammie Reed: I am absolutely living my dreams! I always loved working around people because I have a special place in my heart for them. Yes I think I am!
GGG: Are your career goals in line with your personal goals?
TR: All my goals are not in line. I want to do so many things but I guess it takes time. I am a dreamer. I have so many things written down, I just have to place all my ducks in a row, lol.
GGG: Tell us about your company.
TR: Well my brand is Talking with Tami. It’s my baby, I love it! I am a social media princess and I work with over 500 brands! I interview celebs, review products, run my blog, travel write, hosts events and I absolutely love it. Simply pinktastic!
GGG: Has there been an event/person that has greatly influenced you to be the person you are today?
TR: So many people have influenced me, but one that sticks out the most is Paula Deen. She started her career later in life. I was a stay at home mom for many years. I sacrificed so much for my 2 kids and now that they are older, I can do what I always wanted. My family always comes first. Now I can spread my wings.
GGG: Three years ago, did you envision yourself being where you are today? If not what’s different? What would you change?
TR: Three years ago, I was doing this exact same thing. I’ve always envisioned myself doing something fun and helping others. Only difference from 3 years ago, I was in a studio producing my talk show. Now everything Talking With Tami has moved online. I had just launched my blog 3 years ago too. I’m always revamping myself lol.
GGG: How do you empower yourself? What keeps you motivated and staying on course to reach your goals?
TR: My immediate family keeps me motivated. Looking at my kids makes me a strong lady with great will power! My hubby is my biggest cheerleader and he tells me everyday I can do it! I get knocked down but I keep getting back up! You have to have tough skin in this business and if you can’t take a couple of jabs and a lot of no’s you may want to find another career path! It’s a crazy business and I have learned that over the years! I will never stop reaching my goals of one day letting the world know who I am.
GGG: What types of obstacles did you have to overcome?
TR: I have had many obstacles. People will promise you they can help you but really have other intensions or self gain, fake people, slackers and I can go on. I pray for them, wish them well and keep it moving!
GGG: What have you learned about yourself through this journey?
TR: I have learned that I have a HUGE giving heart. It gets broken sometimes, but darn it, It’s stronger than I had ever imagined!
GGG: Who/what keeps you grounded?
TR: Oh Lawd, my hubby keeps me grounded lol. I can come home and say hey I interviewed Martha Stewart today and he will look at me and say with a blank stare, “Oh really? Ok, whats for dinner, I’m starved!” Lmao!
GGG: Has your personal life changed as a result of your career achievements?
TR: Yes, my personal life has changed quite a bit, especially from other family members. They can’t relate. They don’t know what to say or do with me. I have rubbed elbows with some of the most influential people that you could ever imagine. They think that I have gotten the big head but if you were to meet me, I have not changed I just have been blessed…ha!
GGG: How do you embody guts, glamour and grace?
TR:
Guts: Moving to Atlanta, a foreign place to me, my husband and kids. Getting out there, grinding and not looking back.
Glam: I have had a lot of help from my glam squad. Celeb Photographers Drexina Nelson and Derek Blanks take amazing pics of me. Stephanie Dawn beats my face and I’m mainly styled by Julian Lark.
Grace: In this business keep your head up high, regardless of whats going on behind closed doors, late student loans, bills etc.
GGG: What’s one defining moment in your career?
TR: A defining moment in my career was when I hosted an event with Fantasia and Eva Pigford at the Georgia World Congress Center. It was for Breast Cancer Awareness and I stood there like, wow I am really doing this! Fab!
GGG: Who/what are your favorites (pick 5):
TR:
Charity: Susan G Komen(breast cancer awareness)
Color: Pink, of course!
Designers: Betsey Johnson
Movie: Sweet Charity
TV Show: The Real Housewives of Atlanta
GGG: With your success, do you think money can buy you happiness?
TR: I do not think money can buy you happiness, but it would damn sure help a girl get a new pair of shoes! tee hee!
GGG: What advice can you give to other people on the rise?
TR: Please don’t listen to people in your ear all the time telling you that you can’t do this or that. Please excuse yourself or move to other side of the room. Get rid of negative people and energy around you fast!
GGG: What’s up next? Projects, trips, next big splurge…
TR: Up coming things hmm? I will be featured in the December issue of Self Magazine and doing a lot of blogger events, hosting some parties, beauty pageants out of town and enjoying my family. Traveling a bit oversees as well. Keeping fingers crossed that I will go to Paris, France. God is good!
GGG: Anything else you’d like to share???
TR: I would like to say thank you so much for wanting to interview with lil ol’ me! You guys rock! Keep up the good work! xoxo Visit my site at www.talkingwithtami.com.
