We were lucky to catch up with Tamesha Allen recently and have shared our conversation below.

Tamesha , looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. Can you talk to us about serving the underserved.

Tamesha Speaks, LLC is a game-changer in the world of higher education. Her primary goal is to create a financial aid pathway which caters to underserved and underrepresented students and families in the African American community who are seeking to pursue higher education without accumulating student loan debt. Tamesha has established strong collaborations and partnerships with various high schools, colleges and universities, youth organizations, and churches to provide better and more accessible ways of funding education through private and federal scholarships and grants. Tamesha Speaks is bold and unapologetic in her approach to creating a better future for students. Her six to eight-week programs, workshops, and webinars design to provide comprehensive support to students in scholastic standing, funding, application process, and network development. This unique approach is paving the way for a brighter future for students who are often overlooked and undervalued.

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 back background and context?

Tamesha Allen is a multifaceted personality who wears many hats. She is an outstanding inspirational speaker, co-author, advocate for youth and young adults, educator, scholarship strategist, and seminar leader. As the founder and owner of Tamesha Speaks, LLC., she is dedicated to creating financial aid pathways for collegiate success by serving underrepresented and underserved communities in the African American community. She has located over $20 million in scholarships and grants and has served over 3,000 families. She is someone who can relate to the struggles of locating funds to further her education after high school. She was the recipient of the 21st Century Scholars Program. It was a program established to assist low-income families. The financial aid process can be an overwhelming experience – so Tamesha created a space where she could help mitgate the burden by providing funding opportunities of hope for scholars in need.

Tamesha is a dynamic leader who serves as the Young Adult Executive Coordinator for the Lake Region Conference in the Seventh-day Adventist Church and is a member of the Near Northwest Education Committee in Indianapolis, IN. Thanks to her remarkable contributions to various organizations, she has received numerous awards. She has been featured in My Sister Keeper Magazine and has also been a guest on Chip Baker – The Success Chronicles Podcast. Tamesha is a co-author of the #1 Amazon Bestseller Book, The Impact of Influence Volume 3, and is the content creator and co-host of The Education is The Key Podcast.

Tamesha is an expert in her field, and her extensive client list includes churches, various conferences, schools, colleges, organizations, women, and youth groups. Her speeches and workshops on topics such as “Stand Up & Step Out”, “Beauty is Your Name”, “To Speak or Not To Speak”, and “Why Leave Money on The Table?” have changed the lives of many.

Tamesha is an entrepreneur at heart, and her passion is to inspire young people to improve their outlook on life and realize their dreams. She provides them with the confidence they need to succeed, saying, “I was born to do this. The passion I have to speak life goes above and beyond what people can think or imagine. I work hard to create safe spaces which allows my scholars and families to thrive in their goals and dreams for themselves, and one another.” One of her favorite scriptures is, “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me”. Phil. 4:13.

Can you tell us about what’s worked well for you in terms of growing your clientele?

The most effective strategy for growing my clientele is by word of mouth. It’s an opportunity I know all too well. Building a brand via word of mouth can make or break a business. I have established strong collaborations and partnerships with various high schools, colleges and universities, youth organizations, and churches to provide better and more accessible ways of funding education through private and federal scholarships and grants.

How do you keep in touch with clients and foster brand loyalty?

I stay connected to my clientele by inviting them to free events; workshops, seminars, webinars, conferences regarding financial aid support on the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid), and other private/public funders for scholarships and grants. In addition to keeping them engaged through my social media, podcast, and newsletter educational platforms as well. The goal is for scholars and families to alway be in the know and never lack pertaining to funding.

Contact Info:

• Website: www.tameshaspeaks.com
• Instagram: tamesha_speaks
• Facebook: Tamesha Speaks
• Linkedin: Tamesha Allen
• Other: Tamesha Speaks Ed Community (Facebook Group)

Image Credits
Faith Blackwell Photography