Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Tameka McGhee. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.

Alright, Tameka thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Parents play a huge role in our development as youngsters and sometimes that impact follows us into adulthood and into our lives and careers. Looking back, what’s something you think you parents did right?

I give credit to my parents for instilling in me life’s principles of morals, value, and character. It was in my younger years where I learned at an early age the importance of discipline and responsibility. I can remember being assigned chores for the week that were expected to be completed along with any homework assignments that were also assigned to me from my teachers. I used to try to wiggle my way out of doing my chores, by placing greater emphasis on the school work that had to be completed but that didn’t work in my household. In no shape, form, or fashion was my mom allowing nor buying into neglecting one to do the other. It was then when I remember saying I can’t do my homework and still do chores. Little did I know, I was in for a valuable lesson for using the two words I can’t. Let’s just say, lessons learned!!!!! My parents believe that I could do anything that I set my mind to do even if it did involve chores and completing schoolwork. Their strong belief in believing in me and my capabilities had a domino effect in my life and it is to this day that I am reminded of all that I can do with a made up and ready mind.

Now there has never been a manual handed out to parents and I don’t believe that there would ever be one for that matter; however, with having parents who professed a strong faith and belief in God is thus far the best that has happen to me. I was brought up in church and taught early how to pray, when I wasn’t able to fully understand the works of prayer and it’s manifestations although I was being taught, I had praying parents who covered me knowing that in due time my level of understanding would sharpen and I too would be able to seek God for myself.

Now mom vs. father parenting I must say was quite different, same structure but different approach. For an example, I thought my mom was the strictest person there was while my late father had a more chill and firmed approach. My mom and dad were both big on education. It was my mom who reminded me in the most aggressive tone saying ” You’re gonna finished school in my house and you’re going to college.” So guess what I did, you’re right I finished school and gradated from college. I can imagine for both of them their most proudest moment was being able to see me walked across the stage graduating from high school with an honors diploma and being amongst the top 50 in my graduating class.

Knowing that I had both parents who wanted the best for me during my youth, aspired me to become the adult that I am today. If there is anything to learn, I am willing to learn it, as well as apply it because I believe in more of what I can do opposed to what I can’t do. When completing any tasks whether personal or professional, I am reminded of the words of my late father that resonates with me daily as he often said, If you fail to plan, than plan to fail” Ouch, and just for that alone, I find myself planning and executing the plan(s) often.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your background and context?

I am the founder and owner of Friends and Family Circle of Love LLC, a non-medical homecare agency that provides supportive care for seniors with chronic disease and other mental or physical conditions. I have served in the healthcare industry for 20 years and have worked amongst the top leading industries such as Methodist University, Baptist Hospital, and UT Health Science center to name a few. The experienced gained over the years led to my pursue in establishing a home care agency.

Friends and Family Circle of Love in- home supportive services allow seniors to improve their quality of life as well as their physical health. Our services provides the opportunity for clients to maintain their independent lifestyle provided with comfort, stability, and safety. We provide personal care, respite care, medication reminders, companionship, and non-emergency transportation services for our clients. We pride ourselves on our mission to empower clients to live their best life within a family-focused atmosphere , a place where friendship will serve as the center of a foundation of love.

Our friendly services provide families with the assurance that their loved ones receives the respect, love, and care needed to thrive because we treat each client as if they’re our own family. We offer free consultations and on every initial visit, we include both the client and their family in the care plan. It is our top priority to make sure our services are aligned with the goals of families served.We know that when it comes to choosing an agency for one’s self or for a loved one, the number one concerned is being able to trust others in the comfort of your home, our agency is licensed and insured and we employ quality caregivers that are skilled and screened before services are rendered.

Friends and Family Circle of Love is a member of the Professional Network on Aging for seniors and has partnered with VetAssist as a provider to provide services to Vets and their spouses.

Friends and Family Circle of Love

Today a friend, tomorrow family

Can you talk to us about how you funded your business?

My business funds were all self- generated. When I was fully ready to step out and establish a business I used money that I had from savings to afford me the necessary capital that was needed to start my own business.

Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?

My biggest lesson that I had to unlearn is concerning timing and discipline. Gone are the days of procrastination or holding off on completing tasks. Gone are the days of saying I’ll get to it tomorrow. I have learned that if there’s something to be done then I must work on getting it done or at bare minimum getting started and working as if there’s no tomorrow.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://friendsandfamilycircleoflove.com/
• Instagram: https://instagram.com/friendsandfamilycircle21
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FriendsFamilyCircle/