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Tashara is a multifaceted professional, influential speaker, journalist, host, and emcee. Her more than a decade career in the communications industry is a testament to her unwavering dedication to empowering individuals, amplifying diverse narratives, and creating spaces where authenticity thrives.

Her stories as a journalist have been featured across the country, some of which making her a 4-Time Emmy Award Winning Journalist.

With a commanding stage presence and an innate ability to connect with her audience, Tashara has become one of the most sought-after speakers of our time. She has graced the stage of hundreds of events across the country, captivating audiences with her thought-provoking ideas and inspiring them to embrace the power of leaning into their own narratives.

As a journalist, she has a keen eye for Not only is she a journalist, she is also the resounding voice behind Loud Women Lead, an organization purposed to champion meaningful narratives, drive impactful change, and support a network of impactful entrepreneurs and leaders in business to break barriers and redefine success. Through the organization, she invests in women across generations and the nation to be “LOUD & CLEAR” behind what they stand for and to press forward even when the odds are stacked against them. Tashara continues to lead as a disruptor with a LOUDness that echoes far beyond the newsroom. Honored as one of Black Enterprise Magazine's National 40 Under 40, she stands as a beacon for the next generation—an inspiration for those who dare to dream and break free from societal constraints.

Using her voice and platform, she was the visionary behind the Emmy Award-winning series “Rooted,” at WFAA where she not only shared her personal story but also amplified the voices of those marginalized due to their natural hair texture. Tashara's dedication extended beyond storytelling as she played a pivotal role in championing the CROWN ACT—a groundbreaking law prohibiting race-based hair discrimination. She stood front and center testifying multiple times before Texas lawmakers in support of the bill culminating in the bipartisan passage of the law in September 2023, marking a significant milestone in her commitment to tangible change.

Through her unapologetic storytelling and journalistic advocacy, Tashara graces screens each morning, challenging societal norms as a news personality. Breaking barriers in content and appearance, she embodies the idea that news doesn’t conform to preconceived notions.

She has been recognized as Dallas' Best News Anchor in 2022 by D Magazine, a 2-time winner of the Best of Black Dallas Journalist award from the Dallas Weekly, and the recipient of the National CROWN Coalition Award for POWER from the creators of The CROWN Act. These honors, coupled with the Texas Association of Broadcasters AP Award for Best Documentary and 4 Emmy Awards among 14 nominations, underscore her unwavering dedication to impactful storytelling. Prior to Dallas, Tashara worked at both CBS and NBC stations across the state of Texas.