Tammy Reese
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Tammy is best known for her legendary interviews with Sharon Stone, Angela Bassett, Sigourney Weaver, Geena Davis, Morris Chestnut, Jeffrey Dean Morgan, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Laurence Fishburne, Omar Epps, Joseph Sikora, and more.
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NiaRenee: The Disabled Advocate, Author, and Trauma Survivor Teaching Women How to Reclaim Their Voice
If resilience had a name, it would be NiaRenee. A powerful voice in advocacy, authorship, and empowerment, NiaRenee is more than a survivor, she's a living roadmap for healing. As a disabled model, coach, and founder of How to Love a Battered Woman, NiaRenee has transformed years of trauma, medical gaslighting, and emotional abuse into purpose. Her work isn't about presenting strength as perfection, it's about offering real tools for real people navigating the messy, nonlinear path of healing. In this feature, we sit down with NiaRenee to explore what it means to move from survival to sovereignty, how media misrepresents trauma, and why reclaiming your intuition is one of the most radical things a woman can do.
By Tammy Reese7 months ago in Interview
From Scars to Safeguards: How Dr. Andrea A. Anthony Is Turning Pain into Protection for the Next Generation
If you were to meet Dr. Andrea A. Anthony outside of the titles Author, Speaker, and Advocate, you'd meet a woman whose laughter heals, whose late-night beach walks bring her peace, and whose conversations with God sound like soul-deep jazz.
By Tammy Reese8 months ago in Interview
The Rapper Is Lighting Up the Music Scene with Purpose, Power, and Pen Game
From Northern California to television screens and international airwaves, Tootsie The Rapper is making waves and doing it with undeniable purpose. Known for her bossy bars, bold authenticity, and healing energy, Tootsie is more than a music artist, she’s a force. With tracks that inspire growth and celebrate realness, her work resonates like a journal set to a beat. Her latest EP Twin Flames, a dynamic collaboration with lyricist Jon Connor, is a testament to her evolution and chemistry in the booth. Tootsie isn’t just carving a lane, she’s paving a whole new road for women in the music industry.
By Tammy Reese8 months ago in Beat
Yarden Carroll Is Helping Women Lead, Launch, and Level Up
Some entrepreneurs are born from ambition, others from adversity. For Yarden Carroll, the visionary behind Crowned Creative™, it was both. With a background in electrical engineering and digital marketing, Yarden’s path to entrepreneurship wasn’t linear, but it was purposeful. What began as a journey through burnout and grief evolved into a movement centered on helping women build not just brands, but legacies.
By Tammy Reese9 months ago in Motivation
Bathsheba Nichole Adams Calls on The Walking Dead Creators to Help Share Her Survivor's Story
As a breast cancer survivor, former foster youth, and founder of the nonprofit Eyes Like Mine Inc., Bathsheba Nichole Adams has walked through more horror than many could imagine - yet still stands tall. Today, she's reaching out to the creators and cast of The Walking Dead in a bold, personal campaign to share her survivor story, not in fiction, but in full truth.
By Tammy Reese9 months ago in Journal
Meet Dr. Sarah & Chet M. Pitts Sr.:The Power Couple Transforming Detroit Through MET PLUS and Community Innovation
In the heart of Detroit, a dynamic husband-and-wife duo is reshaping what community leadership looks like. Dr. Sarah Pitts and Chet M. Pitts Sr. are the co-founders behind Michigan Employment Training Plus (MET PLUS) - a nonprofit organization rooted in faith, fueled by purpose, and built to spark generational change. With a shared vision for empowering Detroit's youth, seniors, and underserved families, this powerhouse couple brings together a rare blend of strategy, heart, and innovation.
By Tammy Reese9 months ago in Interview
Must Attend Event of 2025: LitCon™ Authors Summit and Awards
Hello Vocal readers, have you heard of LitCon? If not, I am here to tell you all about this must attend event. LitCon™ is the premier literary event that brings together book lovers, authors, and industry professionals in a vibrant celebration of literature. Whether you're an avid reader, an aspiring writer, or a seasoned author, LitCon™ offers an immersive experience filled with inspiration, knowledge sharing, and community building. Taking place on April 26th 2025 at Bishop State College in Mobile, AL from 10–4pm.
By Tammy Reese11 months ago in Writers
Trust Your Mind
When I saw the Vocal challenge for The Metamorphosis of the Mind, I had to dive into the fun and write this piece in the hopes it inspires even one person who is currently in mind warfare, debating should they switch careers or have they wasted their life on a career that is not giving them their purpose and fullfilment.
By Tammy Reese11 months ago in Psyche
Coach Ayesha Watson: The Community Leader Transforming Lives in Atlanta
In the heart of Atlanta, where community service meets education and advocacy, Coach Ayesha Watson stands as a driving force for change. Her impact stretches far beyond titles and accolades — she is a mentor and advocate for youth empowerment. Through her leadership with the NAACP National Council and DeKalb County, as well as her hands-on involvement in local schools, Ayesha has become a guiding light for those seeking opportunity and support.
By Tammy Reese12 months ago in Interview
Kendra Hall & Jewelz Foundation: A Women’s History Month Spotlight on Empowerment, Wellness, and Bold Leadership. AI-Generated.
Vocal readers, please meet Kendra Hall. As the founder of Jewelz Foundation Inc., she has built a platform that not only uplifts individual lives but also creates a ripple effect across communities. This Women’s History Month, I turn the spotlight on Kendra Hall — a trailblazer whose insights from 2024 have reshaped the way she leads, mentors, and inspires women to step into leadership roles with confidence and intentionality.
By Tammy Reese12 months ago in Interview
Elevating Lives: Dr. Josias Jean-Pierre’s Journey of Purpose and Impact
Dr. Josias Jean-Pierre has transformed personal obstacles into a powerful mission that inspires change. Born in Haiti and raised in SeaTac, Washington, his journey from facing a learning disability and discouraging voices to becoming an award-winning author and sought-after motivational speaker is both remarkable and deeply human. With every stage he graces and every word he writes, Dr. Josias invites us to redefine our limits and step into a life of purpose. His story is a testament to the strength found in overcoming challenges and using them as fuel to empower others.
By Tammy Reese12 months ago in Interview
Surviving Stage 4 Cancer: Sandy Duarte’s Journey of Strength, Healing, and Creativity
There are moments in life that redefine us, that strip us down to our core and force us to find strength we never knew existed. For Sandy Duarte, being diagnosed with stage 4 cancer was one of those moments. Alone in Los Angeles, far from her family in Canada, she faced the unimaginable. But rather than allowing cancer to silence her, she chose to write.
By Tammy Reese12 months ago in Writers
