We recently connected with Tamara Mills and have shared our conversation below.
Alright, Tamara thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Before we get into specifics, let’s talk about success more generally. What do you think it takes to be successful?
It takes passion and faith to be successful. As a very passionate person about TV/film and other creative forms of art, passion is the source that keeps my dreams alive, and faith is the fuel that keeps pushing me forward. I probably wouldn’t have moved from Chicago to Los Angeles seven years ago to pursue my dreams if it wasn’t for faith and passion. Passion forces me to keep working hard even when I’m tired or denied an opportunity, which happens often in the TV/film industry. And that’s why it’s true when they say, “It’s important to love what you do.”
Also, I recently started my own creative content business called A Tam Bam Creation. Growing and promoting a business takes a lot of time and effort. Some days, I do not feel like creating a social media post for advertisement, but it’s necessary. My passion and faith is what gets me through the tough days and will undoubtedly lead to my success.
Awesome – so before we get into the rest of our questions, can you briefly introduce yourself to our readers.
producer, I enjoy telling authentic and relatable stories from my life experiences while providing a different perspective with a unique creative vision. My work experience as a Writer’s Assistant, Script Coordinator, and Producer under prominent people like Tracy Oliver, Wayne Conley, and Sidra Smith has taught me a lot throughout my robust experience working on development and production projects of various lengths. My ultimate goal is to be a Showrunner for a TV show I created. So, I’m heading in the right direction.
Also, I recently took the leap of faith and started my own creative content business, A Tam Bam Creation. I sell bold and innovative greeting cards that culturally reflect our everyday lingo, and eventually, I will provide compelling stories for the media as well. I started off only making them for close friends and family, but I quickly realized their value. Sometimes, greeting cards can be too “prim and proper,” making it hard to find the perfect card that says what you really want to say. A Tam Bam Creation helps people present their personality in a fun, special way that’s authentic and elevates their gift-giving game. Check out the website! www.atambamcreation.com
Looking back, are there any resources you wish you knew about earlier in your creative journey?
I wish I had taken more advantage of TV/film internships when I was a recent graduate. The internships could have provided me with resources and connections earlier in my career journey.
What’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative in your experience?
It’s always rewarding to see my creative vision come to life. It’s a very satisfying feeling.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.atambamcreation.com
- Instagram: sw33ttamabam
- Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/tamara-mills
- Twitter: sw33ttamabam
- Other: Business IG: @atambamcreation
Image Credits
I am the owner of the pictures provided.