Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Tajanae Barnes

Hi Dr. Tajanae, it’s an honor to have you on the platform. Thanks for taking the time to share your story with us – to start maybe you can share some of your backstory with our readers?

The Brilliance Brand, originally Brilliance by Tajanae, was birthed in Greensboro, NC as a way for a young college student to make some extra money by editing papers for fellow students. Now, the brand is a premiere stop for all individuals looking to work with a talented editor to fine tune their resume, cover letter, college assignments, website copy, and social media content. Over the years, I have put in a lot of hours taking classes to become a better writer and learning from others the most effective ways to help people mend their relationship with writing.

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?

The road has not been smooth at all. I often go between thinking that my brand is more of a hobby than a business. More times than not, however, I treat my brand with the respect it deserves and ensure that I do not place it on the back burner over my daily job. This brand helps awaken my passion for writing, and I never what to lose that spark.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?

By day, I am a professor where I teach Black women’s literature and am the director of the film studies minor. Much of the work that I teach is through the lenses of trauma and gender studies, but I also teach literature with a special focus on humor and love.

What I am most proud of in my role as a professor is my ability to constantly adapt. As the only Black professor in my department who physically teaches on campus, I am met with many obstacles (especially when you consider the content that I teach). It makes me happy to know that I can pivot in any classroom to ensure the students are keeping up without compromising myself or my morals.

What sets me apart? Well, there’s nothing I can say that makes me fit in. I am always in a class of my own. Whether others see it or not isn’t up to my discretion.

Can you talk to us a bit about the role of luck?

I don’t believe in luck. My work ethic and my prayers have gotten me to where I am in life and in business. God rests at the forefront of my life and is the driver for many of my decisions. Without that presence, I do not believe that my work life or The Brilliance Brand would be as progressive as they have been.

Pricing:

• Consultation – 30
• Resume Edit – 170
• Resume Writing – 200
• Social Media Copy – 85 per hour

Contact Info:

• Website: https://www.thebrilliancebrand.com
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebrilliancebrand
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebrilliancebrand
• Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/@TheBrillianceBrand

Image Credits

Photo credit – Dr. Tajanae Barnes – @shotsbytaj_