Meet Tynisha Reneè

We recently connected with Tynisha Reneè and have shared our conversation below.

Tynisha, so great to be with you and I think a lot of folks are going to benefit from hearing your story and lessons and wisdom. Imposter Syndrome is something that we know how words to describe, but it’s something that has held people back forever and so we’re really interested to hear about your story and how you overcame imposter syndrome.

This is such a relevant question because imposter syndrome has, unfortunately, been an uphill battle for me. The interesting thing about imposter syndrome is that we have a little voice in our heads telling us that we aren’t good enough – despite dozens of other voices telling us that we are. We refuse to accept that others believe in us because positive feedback isn’t believable. On the flip side, negative criticism sticks with us. Why? Because it aligns with the negative thoughts we already have about ourselves.

The only way to combat this is to figure out where the lack of confidence and self-worth is stemming from. In my case, feelings of imposter syndrome are tied to perfectionism. Perfectionism is tied to a need to be in control. The need to be in control is a response to being in triggering situations where I had no control. See how that works?

I’m being more intentional about speaking life into myself and giving myself grace. In other words: I’m reprogramming my brain to accept that perfection does not exist and that striving for perfection does more harm than good. To get out of my head, I’ve shifted to creating smaller goals that I can achieve on a daily basis – the small wins count! They build my confidence and allow me to acknowledge and celebrate the accomplishments that often go unnoticed.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

From an early age, I’ve always wanted to “help others” and I’m in a space of exploration to truly figure out what that looks like in this era of my life. My main project – my digital baby, so to speak – is my discussion-based YouTube channel: TynishaTalks. I tackle taboo/controversial topics from a productive lens, encouraging thought-provoking conversation and moments of introspection. The line from the movie White Chicks “You were thinking it!” …”But you SAID it!” is the story of my life. I like to discuss topics that people think about, yet aren’t vocal about for a number of reasons: societal norms, fear of being criticized – I tackle them all.

So, what’s next?

It’s interesting – I struggled with answering the simple question of “what’s next?” because I am evolving as a person, therefore my content is changing as well. While my content creation journey has been more of a hobby, I’ve found myself wanting to scale my platform into a brand that builds community on and offline. I recently relocated from Atlanta to the DMV area and look forward to seeing how I can expand my network and make an impact. I’d love to be able to share my story to connect with others who are on a similar path of transparency, healing, and self-development.

If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?

1. Self-Awareness
2. Confidence
3. Desire to Evolve

Self-awareness is important, regardless of what your life path is. In the world of creativity and entrepreneurship, knowing WHO you are (your strengths, areas of opportunity, etc.) is especially important to maximize your growth and success. For example, editing is a huge part of being a creator and is typically time consuming – especially for me. I’m very detail-oriented which causes me to take HOURS to edit one video. This doesn’t always yield the best ROI, as that time could have been spent creating more content. With this in mind, it would be beneficial to hire a team who can help me in these areas (ex: an editor). If you aren’t aware of these areas of opportunity, you are unknowingly limiting your potential.

Confidence: a trigger word for me. Someone recently pointed out that when I’m asked “what do you do?” I completely omit my content and discuss my 9-5 job, which invokes a lot less passion. This goes back to the feeling of imposter syndrome – despite partnering with brands like Revolt, Fox Soul, and being recognized in articles such as this one, I am STILL hesitant about promoting my brand in social circles. My current motto is “fake it ’til you make it”, which is advice I’d pass on to anyone venturing into a creative space and/or building a brand. Hype yourself up! Speak positive words to yourself in the mirror. Regardless of how small you may think your wins are, celebrate them! You never know who you may connect with along the way that can contribute to your growth.

The desire to adjust/evolve is non-negotiable. In today’s climate, being able to try new things and gain new skills is a must to gain new supporters and retain existing ones. I enjoy studying other creators to figure out what works for them, while transforming those strategies into my own. You don’t have to reinvent the wheel, but you can add your own special sauce to make it run smoother for you!

How can folks who want to work with you connect?

I am always looking to collaborate with others who have good energy and a path that aligns with mine. I have completely disconnected from posting surface-level content for views and am instead focused on creating a safe space for my viewers to feel heard, while connecting with like-minded individuals. I am in a place of peace and want to spread love and positivity. If this sounds like you, please shoot me an email! The best way to reach me is at [email protected].

Contact Info:

• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tynisha_renee/
• Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TynishaTalks/videos