Author Spotlight: Tamara Mitchell-Davis PT 2.

Tamara Mitchell- Davis,  born  and  raised  in  Hartford, CT, she is  the  CEO and  Founder  of TM  Davis Enterprise  LLC. She is an  author ,  entrepreneur, wife  and professor,  motivational speaker and  has  worked  in  education  and workforce development  for  over 12  years.

Tamara released  her  very  first  book titled:   #GoalGetter : Strategies  for Overcoming Life’s  Challenges  in  April  2017.  She  holds  a (MBA), 085 Masters  Degree  in  Business  Administration School  Business  Administrator Certification and  a professorial position  within  the community  college system. 

She teaches business courses on campus, online and within the Department  of Corrections.  Tamara has received  various  accolades  from her community  including  being  honored  amongst 100 Women of Color for  leadership  and  community service.

Tamara resides in her hometown with her husband, their children, and grandchildren. Earlier this year we featured Tamara after she released her first book, “#GoalGetter: Strategies to Overcome Life’s Challenges”. Below we are following up with her latest book, “Goodbye Fear, Hello Destiny”.

Fancy: What inspired your latest book, “Goodbye Fear, Hello Destiny”?

Tamara: Pretty much all my life I struggled with fear, especially when I was a single mom.  My fear was failure knowing that I had a little one depending on me.  But what is failure?  I had to convince myself that there was no such thing as failure.  If I do things to the best of my ability, learn from my mistakes, strived for progress and not perfection then failure would never be an option for me.  It was not easy, but I literally talked myself through it daily.  My daughter was my motivation to do better and want better. 

Fear is a common emotion that most people deal with.  Fear can prevent you from pursuing your passion and living with purpose.  Fear can keep you stagnant and complacent.  Complacency is not a trait or “space” that I have ever identified or been comfortable with.  That’s how this book was birthed.  It’s a message of hope to myself and many others, so that we learn how to step and live outside of the box…our comfort zone.  Being uncomfortable forces us to grow, to seek solutions, and to try something different.  At least it did for me.  Fear will no longer keep me living or settling for less than I know I deserve.

Fancy: Now in your first book, “#GoalGetter”, you said you were sharing your story. Is “Goodbye Fear” like a continuation of sorts?

Tamara: Yes I feel it is a continuation.  Both book projects are told from my own real-life experiences.  They are meant to be motivational, inspirational and empowering. What do you do when fear and doubt show up?  You do not give up!  You keep moving forward!  You learn to be vulnerable!  You start living and stop just existing.  You learn to LIVE!!!!

Fancy: Mindset seems to be a major theme in the book. What are your thoughts on how our mindset prepares us for success?  

Tamara: Good question.  In my opinion, our mindset determines the outcome, be it good or bad.  It can be a bad situation, but if our mindset is fixated on seeing the good, the positive and making the best of the situation, then we are more apt to see the greater good.  It’s like the whole concept of seeing the glass as half full instead of half empty.  Our views, our experiences, our perspective, our mindset (way of thinking) matters! 

I love the quote by Gandhi

“Your beliefs become your thoughts, 
Your thoughts become your words, 
Your words become your actions, 
Your actions become your habits, 
Your habits become your values, 
Your values become your destiny.”

Fancy: I noticed both of your books include strategies, which I think are great, but may I ask for other inquiring writers, how do you go about creating the strategies themselves?

Tamara: The strategies themselves are created from experiences (trial and error).  What has worked for me, as well as what has worked for others.  Each individual is unique within his or her own right.  We may or may not have experienced similar obstacles and challenges.  In my books, I have lived out everything that I have shared.  Its “personal”, and therefore I share the good and the not so good with tips and strategies about what worked for me and others around me.  I tell people all the time with any information they receive, “chew the meat and toss the bone”.  Meaning, apply what is applicable to you, and what isn’t applicable, you can disregard.

Fancy: What books are you currently reading?

Tamara: “The Big Ask” by Lucinda Cross

“The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People” by Steven Covey

Fancy: Where can your latest book be found?

Tamara: Lulu.com

Amazon.com

Barnes & Noble

Fancy: You are also offering a bundle package with the purchase of “Goodbye Fear”. Please tell us a little about that?

Tamara: The bundle package includes a copy of the book, journal and t-shirt at a discounted price.

Fancy: What is one fun fact about you that most don’t know?  

Tamara: I can only eat popcorn with goobers.  Sweet & Salty…

Fancy: Do you have any upcoming events or projects that you care to share?

Tamara: GoalGetter Black Tie Awards Gala (May 2019)

Couples Corner (Facebook Live).  Real and relevant topics discussed by married couples

Book tour schedule is currently being finalized to continue with book promotions

Connect with Tamara on Facebook and Instagram:  GoalGetter860

Email:  Tmdavis860@gmail.com

Website:  www.tamaramdavis.com