We recently connected with Tiesha Bryant and have shared our conversation below.

Tiesha, looking forward to hearing all of your stories today. What’s the backstory behind how you came up with the idea for your business?

I started We Have a Purpose as a non profit organization in November 2014, because I had a desire to see young people succeed, regardless of their circumstances, regardless of many obstacles or the hurdles they may have to overcome, as I did. Becoming a teen mom at 13, growing up in an area that lacked opportunities and seeing the lack of support for justice impacted youth and the increasing number of youth entering the school to prison pipeline. I saw a way that my own life experience, education and passion could help with the trauma, poverty and hardships in life many face with no help in these systems, as I experienced. I desired to address the disproportionate rate of youth of color that this systemic issue affects. I had to make happen what wasn’t present for me, make happen for others in similar situations. With my degree I could have easily went into a for profit business. And, that will be a part of the story of We Have a Purpose at some point. However, for now this is the journey, to give to youth what was non existent during my journey. To ensure they see and feel supported, To help them to know, by living proof and example that you can have life on the other side of your struggle, your pain, your trauma.

In February 2020 I was involved in a car accident that left me emotionally stressed. I would have panic attacks and experience nervousness when driving. December of 2019 I began my full time entrepreneurship journey so I didn’t have medical insurance to see a therapist. Therefore, I used all of the tools I’ve given previous clients in similar situations for myself. I overcame being emotionally distressed after my car crash. Fast forward June 2021, I became a Licensed Master Social Worker and August 2021 Resilient Family Wellness was born. We specialize in emotional distress and parent coaching. Individuals who have been involved in car accidents are referred from their personal injury attorney to receive coaching after the crash. As a teen parent and social worker it was difficult finding parenting curriculums and programs that focused on the PARENT in parenting, so I created one. Our signature parenting program is F Dem Kidz, where the F stands for Foundation, Freedom, and focus.

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?

Tiesha is a resilient and passionate Licensed Master Level Social Worker and Therapeutic Life Coach who goal is to provide authentic, transparent, and quality services to each individual she serves. Her life experiences (entrepreneurship, divorced parents, teen mom, blending families, car accident trauma, just to name a few) and passion for family and community has granted her the opportunity to provide an array of services in multiple capacities. She has a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Social Work.

Products: (Books)
Imperfectly Perfect: Three Steps on the Parenthood Journey – It’s an interactive book filled with resources and information whether you’re the parent of a newborn, toddler, active almost first grader or entering those terrific teen years. Moms and dads alike can benefit from this book.
Grab a pen and get ready to embrace being the best imperfectly perfect parent.

Resilience Over Regret- Tiesha was faced with many unfortunate situations growing up. She was molested early in life, became pregnant at 13, her parents divorced, and she experienced homelessness all before turning 18. She managed to graduate high school. Unfortunately, she was kicked out of college. Tiesha experienced many heartbreaks from “situationships” while searching for love. However, she never gave up on love. It was her relationship with God and the support of her family that kept her. Tiesha chose to be resilient instead of regretting the situations she was faced with in life.

Businesses:
Resilient Family Wellness -Therapeutic Life Coaching & Consulting
We Have a Purpose Inc- Nonprofit

Resilient Family Wellness LLC offers services to help you overcome trauma, anger, life’s circumstances and unresolved issues hindering you or your family from living the happy life you deserve.

We Have a Purpose Inc mission is to educate, empower and effectively impact the lives of at risk youth and those adversely affected by the juvenile justice system. We achieve this by providing intentional preventive programs that focus on education, awareness, mentorship and building life skills for healthy life choices, for youth ages 11-18. Our Vision is to create a better community by developing self determined youth, who become leaders of their own lives and leaders in their communities.

Services:
Speaking and Coaching

Seminars:
Provide educators with creative ways to manage active students
Internal/External Conflicts
Teen Parenting
Understanding ADHD
Time Management
Classroom Management
Teacher/Student Relationship

Speaking Topics:
The Art of Bounce Back
Delayed Not Denied
Imperfectly Perfect Parent
Teen Talk

Coaching:
Life Performance Skills
Emotional Distress
F Dem Kidz

I am a proud wife and mom. I am most proud of my growth, despite my upbringing in the rural town of Pittsview, Alabama, a place that lacked opportunities and advancement.

I don’ take any of my struggles or successes for granted, I call it an honor and privilege.

I trust God every step of the way and truly believe anyone can exceed in life with hard work and determination.

Achieving success is not always easy, but hard work and determination is mandatory.”

Being a teen mom didn’t define me, God did!

Let’s talk about resilience next – do you have a story you can share with us?

Statistics predicted I would be a high school dropout due to becoming pregnant at 13. According to the National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy, only 38 percent of girls who had a baby before 18 have high school diplomas. I graduated in the top ten percent of my high school class. I continued my education receiving a bachelors and master’s degree in social work. I am currently a Licensed Master Social Worker, Therapeutic Life Coach, international speaker and 2x self published author, and business owner.

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

You are not your child’s friend. Growing up I would hear this, to be honest I still hear it today. However, I beg to differ. As a parent I am my child’s first friend. I have to demonstrate the qualities of a friend to her. I strive to be a real model to her and not a role model. Of course there’s a line called boundaries that’s established in our relationship.

Contact Info:

• Website: bit.ly/TNBryant
• Instagram: Tieshanbryant
• Facebook: Tiesha N Bryant
• Linkedin: Tiesha N Bryant
• Youtube: Tiesha N Bryant
• Other: 334-444-6233

Image Credits
Kaptured by K Casey Cassel Photography S Phillips Photography and Image Services