Tanisha D. Davis of Mobile on Life, Lessons & Legacy

We recently had the chance to connect with Tanisha D. Davis and have shared our conversation below.

Tanisha D., really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What are you most proud of building — that nobody sees?
One thing I’m proud of with FEMI Magazine is the way we shine a light on people of color from all walks of life. No matter their status, we celebrate their stories, voices, and contributions, because to us, everyone we feature is a celebrity in their own right.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Tanisha D. Davis, and I am the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of FEMI Magazine, a platform dedicated to highlighting and celebrating the voices of people of color. What makes FEMI special is our commitment to treating every story with the same level of importance—because we believe everyone deserves to be seen, valued, and celebrated. Through the magazine, I aim to create space for authentic storytelling, meaningful conversations, and opportunities that uplift our communities. Right now, I’m focused on expanding our reach and continuing to spotlight individuals who inspire change in their own unique ways.

Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. Who were you before the world told you who you had to be?
Before the world told me who to be, I was a pure and innocent light…full of dreams, curiosity, and endless aspirations, unshaken by limits or expectations.

When you were sad or scared as a child, what helped?
When I was scared or sad as a child, books became my safe haven. They allowed me to escape into new worlds, live through the lives of fictional characters, and find comfort in stories that reminded me there was always more beyond what I was feeling in the moment.

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. Is the public version of you the real you?
Yes, the public version of me is the real me. I show up as my authentic self because I believe you should either love me as I am and who I’m becoming, or not at all. I don’t believe in keeping up a façade, it’s draining, and I’d rather put my energy into what truly matters, like my children and my business.

Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
I hope the story people tell when I’m gone is that I was a bright light, a star who brought hope and joy to everyone I encountered. I want them to remember that I believed life is truly beautiful, and no matter how your story begins, it can always change. Through my life, I hope they see the limitless possibilities that come from faith in God and, just as importantly, the bold, “crazy faith” it takes to believe in yourself.

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