Let me introduce myself!

I’m Tamra Nashman and I’m a lady who’s worn a lot of different pairs of shoes in my life. I was raised in a little town in Illinois. My parents were wonderful, loving people who taught me integrity, tenacity and the importance of faith.

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When I was of age, I moved to St. Louis, Missouri where I studied education and music. I received a Bachelors and Master’s degree at Webster University in St. Louis and went on to teach at the University level.
My long-term marriage recently ended and I have begun the divorce process, which was unforseeable and unavoidable. I have been able to take my experiences in marriage and relationships and help many couples and individuals work through their relationship/marriage issues.
I’ve lost a child in the second trimester of my pregnancy and know the pain associated with this kind of loss. Losing Tessa was my first real experience with loss and grief. We placed a lot of hopes and dreams in this new life and were devastated when she didn’t make it. My parents both passed away recently- within 11 months of each other and I’ve learned a great deal about the pathway through grief. It’s a true blessing for me to teach people how to walk through their devastation to a place of peace.
Having survived a horrific airplane crash- the worst in 500 according the FAA- I know what it means to experience profound trauma and I understand the process in the road to recovery from those types of experiences. My life is dedicated to helping people find hope in overwhelming circumstances and to see the possibilities rather than the misfortune.
The concept for my book ‘Shoes For The Spirit,’ was birthed through the many complications I’ve walked through in my life. I’ve found an excellent path to help me, and many others, come to a place of spiritual wealth and wholeness and these secrets are shared in my book. What makes my work and the book ‘Shoes For The Spirit,’ unique from other available books on the market is my first-hand experience with human trauma and suffering. I’ve experienced the emotions and can honestly say I’ve found the road to recovery. I’m a ‘Go-To Relationship Expert’, who truly empathizes with others struggles because I’ve stepped into their shoes.
I’ve been an inspirational and motivational speaker for the past twenty years and have also been a counselor and life-coach to many in need. I’m a licensed and ordained minister and my greatest joy is to see people find their path in life and come to a place of peace in their journey. I have two wonderful children and my life is filled with the joy of being a parent.

 

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EDUCATION

M.A. in Music – Piano Performance
Webster University

B.A. in Music Education
Webster University, St. Louis, MO

EXPERIENCE

University level educator at Fontbonne College in St. Louis, Mo.
And Webster University in St. Louis, Mo.

Member of the AWSA-Advanced Writers and Speakers Association

Member of the ACR- Association for Conflict Resolution

Licensed and Ordained Minister

Published Author of the book series; Shoes For The Spirit

Contributing Author for Radiant Magazine

Contributing Monthly Author for Christian Women Online

TEACHER

Fontbonne College
St. Louis, MO

Webster University
St. Louis, MO

Instructor – 26 week seminary level courses on:
Knowledge and Nature of God, Creation and Evolution, Prayer,
Forgiveness, Self-Acceptance, Family Structure, Interpersonal
Relationships, Conflict Resolution

Twenty years experience as a life-coach and counselor

SPEAKER

Convention speaker on women’s issues, family relationships,
Marriage and children, conflict resolution, anger management

Motivational and inspirational speaker on the national level for the past twenty years

PUBLISHED AUTHOR

‘Shoes For The Spirit, Encouragements’ published in November of 2003
Is a trademark series of books available at Barnes and Noble stores nationally and Amazon.com
The next book in the series will be published the first of 2009.

MEDIA PERSONALITY

Twenty-five years in the media industry as an on-camera spokesperson
working for world renown clients such as Anheuser Busch, Lincoln Mercury,
Canon Copiers, Jantzen, JC Penney, Famous Barr, Nike, Sprite and many others.

TV personality host and co-host on the local and regional level.