Meet Tashara Parker

We had the good fortune of connecting with Tashara Parker and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Tashara, what was your thought process behind starting your own business?
Starting my own business wasn’t just about stepping out of corporate news. It was about finally stepping into my full voice.

After years in traditional newsrooms, I learned how to navigate spaces that weren’t always built for women who look like me, speak like me, or show up like me. I spent a lot of time trying to fit into boxes that were never meant for me. But eventually I realized that shrinking to be palatable wasn’t sustainable, and it definitely wasn’t purposeful.

That realization led me to create Loud Women Lead and launch my own media agency. I wanted to build a space where women, especially Black women, could show up fully and unapologetically. A space where we can own our stories, our voices, and our power without editing ourselves to make others comfortable.

My thought process was simple. If I felt silenced in rooms I worked hard to get into, I knew other women did too. So I created something that says you don’t have to shrink here. You can be loud, and still be heard.

Can you give our readers an introduction to your business? Maybe you can share a bit about what you do and what sets you apart from others?
Loud Women Lead Media is more than a business. It’s a calling. We exist to help women own their voices and amplify their stories on their own terms. Whether it’s through strategic storytelling, media coaching, content creation, or community-building, our mission is to create space where we can show up fully and unapologetically.

What sets us apart is our commitment to authenticity. We don’t believe in shrinking, softening, or filtering who we are to fit into someone else’s idea of professional or polished. We’re loud in purpose, clear in voice, and intentional in impact.

Getting here was not easy. Leaving the stability of corporate news to build something from the ground up came with real challenges. I left a world that was comfortable and familiar to step into one where I had to rebuild everything, including my confidence. I faced fear, uncertainty, and moments of isolation. There were times I questioned whether I made the right decision.

But what kept me grounded was the community and the clarity of my why. I knew there were women who needed to see someone like them bet on themselves. I knew there were stories being overlooked or mishandled in traditional media spaces. So I stayed the course.

The biggest lesson I’ve learned is that clarity follows movement. You don’t have to have all the answers to take the first step. You just need to be willing to walk, even when the path isn’t clear. That’s how I built this business — with faith, consistency, and a whole lot of heart.

What I want the world to know is that this brand is for women who are tired of being quieted. Loud Women Lead is a platform, a voice, and a mirror reminding women that their voice is powerful and their story is enough. Every part of my journey led me here, and I wouldn’t change a thing.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
If my best friend was visiting Dallas for a week, I’d have to give them the full experience—equal parts chill, culture, and turn up. Here’s how we’d do it, the Tashara way.

Monday: We’re easing into the week with moving our bodies, so we’d start with a morning walk or jog on The Katy Trail. It’s a beautiful way to take in the city and get grounded. After that, we’re grabbing a mid-morning coffee at the Starbucks in Red Bird. It’s important to support the revitalization of the area and pour into spaces that are transforming the community.

Tuesday: We’re checking out some art at the Daisha Board Gallery. I love how she showcases work by BIPOC artists and creatives, and that space is always so inspiring. Afterward, we’d have dinner at Kitchen + Kocktails—because the food, the vibe, the music will always give you what you came for.

Wednesday: Midweek means it’s time to reset and reflect, so we’d work from Soirée Coffee Bar. It’s the perfect spot to get a little work done while still soaking in the culture and creativity around us. Later, we’d swing through Bishop Arts District to explore the shops and really have a good time with no agenda.

Thursday: We’re taking it a little slower with breakfast at Breakfast Brothers (also in Red Bird), they never miss. Then we’re heading to Klyde Warren Park. I love how that space brings people together right in the heart of downtown. It’s such a cool concept.

Friday: We’d make our way out to Fort Worth to visit Hustle Blendz, a dope Black-owned coffee shop doing amazing things in the community. Then it’s back to Dallas to freshen up before hitting either Sandaga or Whiskey Bar. Friday night deserves music, laughter, and a little two stepping!

Saturday: We’re starting with a slower morning and grabbing coffee at La La Land on Preston—super cute spot with a mission I respect. After that, we’d hang out on the Catbird Rooftop. It’s a whole vibe up there and perfect for catching a sunset and great convo.

Sunday: We’re wrapping the week with intention and joy, starting with a visit to my home church, Concord the headed to a chill brunch back at Kitchen + Kocktails. Because yes—it’s good enough to hit twice. This day is all about reflecting, recharging, and soaking up the final moments before the week ahead.

Dallas has so much to offer, but what makes it really shine are the people and the spaces that feel like home even if you’re just visiting.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
There’s no way I would be where I am without community. My shoutout goes to every person who saw me clearly, even when I was still figuring it out for myself.

To the mentors and industry leaders who poured into me, sometimes with nothing more than a few words of encouragement or an open door, I see you. I’m especially grateful for the Black women in media who led with truth and tenacity. Watching them navigate spaces that were not built for us gave me permission to find my own way.

I also want to shout out the Loud Women Lead community. This movement is rooted in the power of being seen and heard, and so many of the women who show up for this work have shown up for me in real life. Your courage to be bold, to be loud, and to be fully yourselves pushes me to keep building something bigger than myself.

And of course, the cousins, my online and offline community, you are a constant reminder that our voices matter. I carry y’all with me in every room I step into.

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