Say Yes to the Journey: Motherhood, Advocacy & Leadership with Tiara Mays-Sims
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Say Yes to the Journey: Motherhood, Advocacy & Leadership with Tiara Mays-Sims
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About this listen
In this powerful conversation, Emili sits down with Tiara Mays-Sims — mother of twins, civic leader, community advocate, and a proud Detroit-raised Black woman building change in Iowa.
Tiara shares how her journey into advocacy was shaped by motherhood, including raising a child with autism, and how saying yes — to education, service, storytelling, and political leadership — transformed her life.
Together, they discuss:
Growing up Black in Iowa after moving from Detroit
Motherhood, navigating disabilities, and building community support
Her leap into public service — from education advocacy to running for the Iowa House
Black women in leadership, authenticity, and refusing to ask for permission
How she’s fighting for families, equity, and representation across the state
Plus — a fun lightning round that reveals her hype songs, bucket-list travels, and what’s bringing her joy right now!
🎧 Tune in for a story of resilience, confidence, and being exactly who you are — loudly and proudly.
📚 Books on Amazon — The Adventures of Prince & Tiana + When a Prince Speaks
Connect with Tiara:Instagram: @tiaraforiowa
TikTok: @tiaramays_iowa
Facebook: Tiara L. Mays-Sims for Iowa