Tia Upshaw is a RENEGADE!

Tia Upshaw is an author, serial entrepreneur, mentor, motivational speaker and more. We recently sat down to have a Renegade Conversation that was heart warming, inspiring, fun and authentic.

Tia Upshaw is a dynamic force, blending roles as a devoted mother, accomplished author, and serial entrepreneur. Balancing the demands of raising three children, Tia says she draws inspiration from their experiences to fuel her drive for positive change.

As an author of three books in the past three years, Tia empowers readers with her insightful and thought-provoking works.

Her entrepreneurial spirit is characterized by relentless drive and innovation. She has birthed several successful ventures and contributed significantly to community growth.

Recognized for leadership, Tia has been nominated for prestigious awards like Business Leader of the Year and RBC Woman of Influence.

As the Professional in Residence at the Saint Mary’s University Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre, she mentors aspiring entrepreneurs, shaping the future of business leaders. Tia’s commitment extends to her ground-breaking organization, ‘Blk Women in Excellence NS & BC,’ fostering a supportive community for Black women.

Join Tia and Meryl Cook, host and creator of Renegade Conversations for this Season Two, Episode 9. Learn Tia’s advice for aspiring renegade women, what kind of a kid she was in grade two, and what question she had for Meryl at the end of the conversation.

RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

Blk Women in Excellence NS & BC – https://www.bwiecanada.com/

The Way to Success: The process of starting or growing a business as a Black woman entrepreneur. by Tia Upshaw. – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/152128303-the-way-to-success

Urban Dreams Unleashed by Tia Upshaw. – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/198634739-urban-dreams-unleashed

My Journey, My Success: A story about resilience and empowerment by Tia Upshaw. – https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/205363092-my-journey-my-success

Arthur L. Irving Entrepreneurship Centre, Saint Mary’s University – https://arthurlirvingentrepreneurshipcentre.ca/

CONNECT WITH US:
GUEST Tia Upshaw

LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiaupshaw/

SPONSOR

The Cultured Coconut – https://theculturedcoconut.com/

Meryl Cook, HOST & CREATOR OF RENEGADE CONVERSATIONS

Website – https://merylcook.ca/
Email – [email protected]
Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/merylcook/
YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF8wm7oItblklDgzB1xA0rA

EDITOR Hamza Latif