About TaMara..... TaMara, a professional sex coach and certified aerobics and fitness instructor, has a background in numerous types of movement and dance. Her training includes pole dancing, exotic movement, ballet, modeling, gymnastics, theater, creative dance, and yoga. TaMara initial interest in pole dancing and exotic movement began in 2004 when she enrolled in an exotic dancing workshop. Taken aback by the empowering transformation of the women in the class, TaMara knew at that very moment she had to become apart of such a powerful and wonderful life altering experience……. empowering women with the knowledge and skills that are essential to embark on a journey to discover, explore & unleash their feminine powers. TaMara began studying the art of pole dancing and strip tease with Gabrielle A. Gumbs, the owner of Aphrodite Strip~N~Pole. While under Gabrielle’s watchful eye, TaMara learned the importance of teaching students to slow down and connect with the music while allowing your body to flow naturally. In the summer of 2005, TaMara opened Beautifully Me, LLC. Beautifully Me is a professional upscale company dedicated to consistently creating eXperiences to empower women with the knowledge and skills necessary to embark on a journey of self-discovery, self-love, and self-efficacy. TaMara has a Bachelor of Arts degree in Family Life Education (Spring Arbor University) and a Master of Science degree in Education with a specialization in the Art of Teaching (Johns Hopkins University). She is currently a pursing a PhD in Counseling Psychology TaMara has extensive background training and experience in the field of HIV/AIDS and other STIs. A published author, she has developed four successful curriculum designed to empower women and youth with the skills and knowledge necessary to make safer and healthier decisions. TaMara is also studying to become a certified Sex Educator and Clinical Sexologist with the Institute of Advanced Study in Human Sexuality. She is a member of the America Association of Sex Educator, Counselors and Teachers, International Fitness Association, Aerobic and Fitness Association of America, American Public Health Association, and American Association Physical, Health Education and Dance, and the National Dance Association. LICENSES/CERTIFICATES State of Michigan Certification in HIV Testing and Counseling, Certified - 2000 Family Life Education Certification - 2000 (MI) American Red Cross Certification In Basic HIV Fundamentals and African American HIV Fundamentals- 2000 (MI) MSDE Pre-Certification Elementary Education- 2003 Charles Drew University HIV Education – 2007 (CA) Los Angeles County Sexually Transmitted Disease Educator – 2007 (CA) Certified Master SEXPERT – 2007 (CA) American Red Cross First AID, Safety & CPR – 2007 (CA) SEX Addiction Certification – 2007 (CA) International Fitness Association AWARDS Outstanding New Teacher of the Year - Johns Hopkins University 2001 Sex, Sexuality & the Spirit Award for outstanding contributions in the field of Sexuality - YOUR Center, Inc., University of Michigan Flint, Genesee County, and Project Export 2006 PUBLICATIONS Love.....The eXperience (2006) Butterflies, Dandelions & Shard Glass (2007) The Butterfly Effect (2007) Savior-La Femme Series (2004) HIV/AIDS: Manual for Faith Communities in conjunction with the National Coalition of Pastors Spouses and the US Department of Health & Human Services YOUR Blessed Health (2003) A faith based HIV Prevention curricula for urban adolescents Getting From Here to There (2002) A Life Skills curricula for urban adolescents The Other Side of the Game (1998) Parenting & pregnant teen focusing on building relationship with the significant other, as well as enhancing parenting skills Common Purpose (1998) Pregnant and parenting teens curricula for reduction of infant mortality and low birth weight rate MEDIA COVERAGE: Feature on Southern California Living television – “The Art of Pole Dancing” Finalist on Exercise TV’s – “America’s Next Fitness Star” Featured on HBO Latino Network at Erotic L.A. Convention Featured on BlackNews.com Top News Stories of the week. Featured in Flint Journal newspaper – “MICHIGAN: Flint Native Working to Stem AIDS Epidemic Among Blacks” (www.Aegis.com) Featured in A Gathering Of Afrocentric Minds (Black Conscious Network Forum) Featured in On the Scene L.A. by Shecky's –“The Exercist” Featured on www.ProgresiveU.org "Taking Empowerment to the Next Level" ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Acknowledged by Assembly Member Jerome Horton, 51st Assembly District, Los Angeles CA. Acknowledged in Marquis Who's Who of Emerging Leaders...2006 Premier Edition of Who's Who of Emerging Leaders PREVIOUS CLIENTS *Creative Chakra - Pole Dancing (Los Angeles, CA) *2006 Erotica LA Convention - Pole Dancing & Vendor Exhibit (Los Angeles, CA) *Downtown Women’s Center - Sexy Flex (Los Angeles, CA) *Isabella Dance Academy – Pole Dancing (Santa Monica, CA) *Pacific Arts Center & Dance Studios – Pole Dancing (Santa Monica, CA) *Studio Mystique – Pole Dancing (Calabasas, CA) *YOUR Center – Pole dancing and Sexuality Education (Flint, MI) *Sisterhood Symposium – Sexy Flex ( Santa Ana Pueblo, New Mexico) *Dare to Stare Entertainment. – Burlesque Dance Consultant (Washington, DC) *STARZ – PT for Pole Dancing & Choreography Dancers (Los Angeles, CA) *Spearmint Rhino - PT for Pole Dancing & Choreography for Dancers (Los Angeles, CA) *Crazy Girls – PT for Pole Dancing & Choreography for Dancer (Los Angeles) *Professionals in the City – eXotic dance & Sensual Movement (Los Angeles) *Federal Hill Fitness - Pole Dancing (Baltimore, MD) *MV Fitness - Sexy Flex & eXotic Dance & Sensual Movement (Baltimore, MD) *Morgan State University - HERS Project (Baltimore, MD) *Lady Jetz - Corporate Sponsorship (Baltimore, MD) *Baltimore City Public School System (Baltimore, MD) Back to previous page |
| Inside each and every woman lives a beautiful, sensual, exotic vixen yearning to reveal herself for all to behold and marvel at the mere essence of her phenomenon. Allow yourself to discover, explore and unleash your unique and individual feminine powers! So dare if you will! Set sail on a journey to yourself, for yourself and allow yourself to become lost in your ability to become unapologetically sexy and own whatever room that you walk into! Discover all that you are and were meant to be…...the quintessence of womanhood, the epitome of femininity! For you are life, you are love, you are woman…………. Define it! Own it! Celebrate it ~ TaMara |



