amara “Tam G” Smith’s
favorite word is “Thrive.” She
has proudly worn many hats and
many titles, and won’t shy away from a new opportunity or experience that allows her to, in turn, help others to thrive as well. This Miami Florida native is a wife and mother and has called Tallahassee, FL home for many years after she first moved there to earn a bachelors and master’s degree from Florida State University.
An on-camera and event host, Tam’s love for helping others “more than live, but thrive” is seen in her 16+ years in education to her 15+ years in the fashion and retail industry. With partnerships with companies such as WCOT (City of Tallahassee), Visit Florida, Fashion Designers Expo, The Reverb Live Show, and Shea Moisture, she has built a quality following and prides herself in connecting, learning, and inspiring others with her lifestyle social media blog, Lifetothe9s.
As Ms. Black Florida USA 2019, Tamara will represent the Sunshine State in the Ms. Black USA national pageant (a division of the Miss Black USA organization) in Washington, DC in June 2019. Her platform of “Empowering Women to Make Self-Care a Priority” is inspired by her own story of struggling with fertility and reproductive health, self-image, and emotional & mental wellness. She willingly and proudly shares her story in hopes that it may help others and give them hope.
Though free time is rare, this FSU alumnus member of Sistuhs, Inc. enjoys any moment that she can spend with her two boys and her husband or serving through dancing or acting in community productions with her church, The FWPC.
Visit Tamgsmith.com for more info about Tami, how to partner with her, or how to sponsor her on the #RoadtoMsBlackUSA.
Tamara
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