Hi, I’m Tiara. I’m a mom of six—four of whom still fully depend on me—and I’m doing my best to keep our lives steady during a really hard time.

After a layoff, I’ve been trying to rebuild from the ground up. I’ve applied for jobs, continued freelance consulting, built a new company I believe in, and poured energy into my writing and service-based work. But despite all of that, I’ve been struggling to stay afloat.

Right now, I’m facing an urgent situation.

Rent is due.

And my car—my only way to get around, work, and care for my kids—needs a major repair that my extended warranty is refusing to cover.

Without immediate support, I’m facing the possibility of losing both my housing and my transportation in the same week.

I’ve worked since I was 14. I’ve spent over a decade supporting others—consulting with organizations, leaders, and creatives through strategic communications, digital equity work, narrative development, and more. I’ve done this work across sectors, all while raising my family, showing up for my community, and doing what I could to build something lasting.

But now I need help. And asking isn’t easy for me.

I know how to be the one others turn to. I’m usually the one folks call when they need strategy, structure, or support. But now I’m the one who’s in it. I’m exhausted. I’ve tried everything I know, and still—I’m here, asking.

If you’re able to give, every dollar will help me stay housed and mobile while I continue working, parenting, and rebuilding. If you can’t give, sharing this would mean the world.

Thank you for reading. Thank you for seeing me. And thank you, especially, to those who’ve supported me already—you’ve helped me hold it together more than you know.

With gratitude,

Tiara