We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Tammy Schuster. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Tammy below.
Tammy, thanks for joining us, excited to have you contributing your stories and insights. Folks often look at a successful business and imagine it was an overnight success, but from what we’ve seen this is often far from the truth. We’d love to hear your scaling up story – walk us through how you grew over time – what were some of the big things you had to do to grow and what was that scaling up journey like?
My husband and I have been together for 29 years. The first 4 years I held a secret that I had kept hidden my entire life. I was tired of living in the shadow of my secret. I was afraid that if my children had the same ability that I had, I didn’t want them to feel ashamed. I decided I was going to give my husband probably the biggest surprise of his life.
I said, “Keith, there is something I haven’t told anyone. I’m not crazy, but I can see and hear dead people.” His reaction…”okay, what does that mean?”
I would spent the next five years helping him understand my gift and what was next in my future.
One day, I woke and just knew. I knew that I needed to follow my instinct. It was time that I started using my gift to help others publicly. The first thing I did was research some local paranormal groups. I joined a group which lead us to a Halloween investigation through local radio station. We were there to do an investigation for their Halloween special. During that investigation I heard from the owner (who had passed) and a father (also deceased) of the radio station Morning show host, who was with us during our investigation. After telling them things I was hearing from the otherside, things that no one else would have known, the results were overwhelmingly responsive! It lead to becoming part of a weekly radio morning show that was number one for many, many years. All that lead to more excitement and confirmation that I had made the right decision.
Through all the ups and downs this has lead to my own trademark, LLC, 11 years on local Television station and a special series “Is Northern Michigan Haunted ?”sold out casino events, 6 month waiting period for private readings/life coaching, and paranormal exploring! I am confident that I have laid a strong foundation for generations to come!
Tammy, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
I was born with a special gift. It was kept hidden because not everyone is accepting of someone that speaks to and hears from the other side. My grandma also had the gift and took me under her wing. She taught me that I was good person even though others would tell me I wasn’t. I learned from her how to control my gift. When to be open and when to keep it closed. My grandma knew the world and how they would treat me. She was the one that told me to keep it hidden, while embracing and growing my abilities.
Today I use my gift in many ways. I provide personal readings for people to bridge the gap from here to hereafter. This allows the unspoken words to be spoken. This gives them comfort, closure, forgiveness, and hope to those that need it during difficult times. I provide a sense of peace. After 20 years, I have a 98% return of clients.
Two years ago I decided to start a series of Life Coaching workshops. I cover topics that are uncomfortable yet necessary for growth. I am upfront, trustworthy, truthful and compassionate. I too am always learning to be comfortable in my own skin.
Recently an opportunity came that I couldn’t pass up. I was asked to step out even further. Two local casinos provided me with the chance for me to showcase my gift. I had two sold out shows!
Coming full circle I have returned to paranormal exploring. This allows me to utilize all areas of my gift. I reconnected with the Morning Show host from the radio station where it all began. We’ve explored haunted schools, abandoned jails, candy shops and cemeterys. One exploration actually led to me discovering long lost family! To watch these videos you can find them on the YouTube channel Whatsajosh. This is only the beginning!
Learning and unlearning are both critical parts of growth – can you share a story of a time when you had to unlearn a lesson?
I have had to unlearn to step out of the shadows and to not be taken advantage of. This is challenging because with each day I have to rely on myself knowing when to step out and when not to. There are so many people that want my advice or to answer a “quick” question. In the beginning I said yes to everyone. I had to learn my own worth. I had to learn to not give myself away; that I have value.
Where do you think you get most of your clients from?
I am proud of the fact that word of mouth is my best source of new clients. My reputation is strong. The readings I give to others is my best marketing tool. The satisfied customer is my greatest source. I have never had to advertise. I am constantly booked atleast 6 plus months in advance with personal readings. This speaks volumes to what I have built, who I am and where I am headed.
Contact Info:
- Website: tammyschuster.com
- Instagram: psychicmediumtammyschuster
- Facebook: tammyschuster.co
- Youtube: Psychic Medium Tammy Schuster
- Other: TikTok: mediumtammyschuster
Image Credits
Ashley Bassett Photography