White Haven, TN native, Dr. Tavis Wade-Jones, joins me for Ep 200 of the Verbally Effective Podcast. Being number twelve of thirteen siblings, Tavis grew up in very big, loving family. I'm sure it wouldn't surprise you to know that she was voted "Most Popular" and "Wittiest" at White Haven High School. Tavis began her college journey at Fisk University and later finished at THEE LeMoyne-Owen College pledging Delta Sigma Theta, Alpha Upsilon Chapter. As a first-generation college graduate, Tavis made it a priority to excel in academia by attaining her Masters and Doctorate in Education. She's lived in Las Vegas, Austin, Nashville, and Memphis during her career and shares her experiences in each city.
Tavis is also a founding member of Modern Distinctive Ladies, Inc. which began with seven young ladies in 1988. Now in it's 34th year, Tavis has touched over 6,000 girls as the Executive Director. She took her mentorship a step further when she started non-profit Purity P.E.A.R.L.S to guide young ladies with abstinence.
"Never Met a Stranger" is an intriguing relationship book that Tavis wrote during the pandemic at a time where she says that she was being disobedient to God. You can purchase her new book on her website drtaviswadejones.com or on Amazon.
