In this What’s Going On segment, Risa sat down with Dr. Tara Hines- McCoy, the author of Shut’em Down: Black Women, Racism & Corporate America the #1 new release on Amazon. They discuss motivation, her book, time in corporate America, and more.
About Dr. Tara Hines-McCoy
Dr. Tara is a career coach, author, public speaker, and professional development and diversity trainer, Dr. Tara Hines-McCoy. She is a #1 new release author on Amazon for Shut’em Down: Black Women, Racism & Corporate America and a new project Scripting with Scriptures currently on Amazon & drtaraspeaks.com. Dr. Tara has been featured in Dallas Weekly, on several podcasts, as a keynote speaker, and as a speaker at the American Mensa World Gathering. Her passion is teaching women how to go from where they are to where they desire to be. Dr. Tara coaches women to take action and awaken their careers in addition to providing motivational talks, professional development, and diversity training.
She has worked for Fortune 500 and multinational companies and has found a way to connect with women by encouraging them to move past their failures by creating their own paths. As a Career Coach, Dr. Tara focuses on helping women change the narrative by owning their development within an organization or deciding to go out. As a D&I facilitator, Dr. Tara assists leaders in moving beyond the conversation to take action in creating an inclusive environment. Her professional approach equips leaders with the tools needed to become more aware of barriers to diversity and inclusion, including their role in increasing engagement.
As a divorced mother of one daughter, she has a vibrant personality that aids in her ability to connect with people on all levels. Dr. Tara has overcome life-changing experiences throughout her personal and professional career. An avid walker and lover of all things basketball, football, and tennis. She is a self-proclaimed popcorn connoisseur. Of her many accomplishments, Dr. Tara is most proud to be a mother.
Connect with Dr. Tara below:
Website: www.drtaraspeaks.com
Instagram: Iamdrtara
Facebook: Iamdrtara
