We recently had the chance to connect with Tamara Burkett and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Tamara, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What is something outside of work that is bringing you joy lately?
What is bringing me joy lately is rebounding or jumping on the trampoline. At first, it felt like a chore, but now it’s play as I try out dance moves. It’s cheeky, energetic, and fun!
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
I run a branding agency that partners with high-performing consultants who value loyalty, integrity, and results equally. We work hard to build relationships with our clients, so we become an extension of their business.
We are very intentional about who we take on as a client and how many clients we serve.
Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What did you believe about yourself as a child that you no longer believe?
I thought I was ugly as a child. Growing up in the 1980s, I was part of the Chapter 220 program, where inner-city students were bused to schools in the suburbs. I could count on one hand the number of people of color I saw during the school day. Most of the time, I was the only chocolate chip in a sea of students. Plus, my siblings would always tease me. That belief gradually changed, and I fell in love with myself when I started my locs journey.
What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
The defining wound of my life was growing up without a sense of safety. Neglect and abuse taught me early on that my intelligence would be my way out. So I abandoned my body to survive.
I didn’t realize I built a life around disconnection until I tried Pilates. Moving through those first exercises, I felt something unfamiliar: muscles responding, parts of me waking up. It was like meeting my body for the first time.
Healing for me has been a reunion of mind, body, and spirit, learning to trust each other again. Every time I step onto the Reformer or teach a class, I reclaim something that was stolen.
So a lot of these questions go deep, but if you are open to it, we’ve got a few more questions that we’d love to get your take on. Whom do you admire for their character, not their power?
I have a mentor whom I admire. She has a way of speaking that’s warm and inviting, even during difficult conversations. Everyone who knows her is genuinely happy to see her when they meet.
Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What do you understand deeply that most people don’t?
I understand the spiritual implications behind what we do, say, and what we mentally consume. Staying present is becoming vital to our health.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.tamaraburkett.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tightbody_t
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tamaraburkett1/
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Photo take by Stacy Kaat Photography
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