Meet Tabby

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Elevating women’s voices.
Advancing women’s leadership.

My mission

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I’m on a mission to elevate the voices and leadership of women and girls — leading not from the patriarchal mold, but from a more feminine paradigm rooted in truth, empathy, and justice. Because I believe:

When more women lead, we create the conditions for a more just, equitable, and thriving world.

I’m here to help you rise and lead the change.

But I didn’t always know how to use my voice.

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Early in my career as a journalist, an editor asked me to “put more of your voice into the story.” I remember freezing at this request—not because I didn’t want to do it, but because I realized I wasn’t even sure what my true voice was.

Like many women, I had been taught to be agreeable and avoid being too outspoken. I hesitated to take a stand, unsure how to voice my opinions and afraid of getting something “wrong.” Even after earning a degree in Government and working at organizations such as the Women’s Campaign Fund, CNN, and National Geographic, I hadn’t yet learned how to speak from my own truth. That editor’s question sparked a journey that took me across the world and deep into the feminine, where I began to reclaim my voice and discover its power.

Reclaiming my voice

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I spent nearly two years traveling across Southeast Asia, Nepal, and India. I studied with the Dalai Lama. Sat in silent meditation retreats. Hiked in the Himalayas. Taught yoga to Tibetan refugees. And in that quiet, I found something powerful: the voice of the feminine—wise, grounded, expressive, and free.

Immersing myself in the Hindu and Tibetan traditions during these travels opened me to a whole new world—one where feminine energy was honored, celebrated, and revered. This was unlike anything I had encountered growing up in the Western world, where feminine power was often overlooked, dismissed, or misunderstood.

It was during this time that I first encountered the goddess Tara, known as the Mother of all Buddhas and the most beloved feminine figure in Tibetan Buddhism. Her presence reawakened something within me. Through her, I began to understand that leadership could be rooted not only in authority and achievement, but in wisdom, compassion, intuition, and truth.

I knew I wanted to carry that wisdom forward into my life, my work, and a new way of leading for women everywhere.

How I help women rise

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Today, I help women step into greater visibility, leadership, and influence—using their voice, wisdom, and lived experience to create positive impact in their communities, organizations, and the world.

Rooted in feminine wisdom, my approach blends strategy, presence, and soulful guidance. Whether you're clarifying your message, developing a body of work, or stepping into a new chapter of leadership, I offer both practical tools and compassionate support—meeting you exactly where you are.

Through my private mentorships and group programs, I help women:

• Clarify their message, mission, and unique voice

• Develop their thought leadership and public platform

• Overcome visibility fears and step into confident leadership

• Bring their ideas, projects, and body of work into the world

• Share their expertise through speaking, writing, teaching, and leading

• Expand their influence, impact, and opportunities

Everything I teach is rooted in feminine wisdom and the belief that women’s voices are essential to creating a more just, equitable, and thriving world.

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A Few Highlights

Bestselling Author & Thought Leader
Author of Find Your Voice: A Woman’s Call to Action and a leading advocate for women’s visibility and leadership. Through my writing, speaking, and coaching, I’ve inspired thousands of women to share their message, step into leadership, and create positive social impact.

TEDx Speaker & Mentor
As a TEDx speaker and longtime speaking coach, I've helped women develop TEDx talks, land paid speaking engagements, lead workshops, and grow their influence as thought leaders. I've also served as a TEDx event coach since 2018.

Award-Winning Journalist & Advocate
As a two-time United Nations Foundation Press Fellow, I've written extensively on the human rights of women and girls, with work appearing in The Huffington Post, USA Today, Thrive Global, UN Dispatch, and Maria Shriver's Sunday Paper. I'm also co-founder of 50 Women Can Change the World in Media & Entertainment, a gender equity initiative advancing women's leadership in Hollywood.

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Outside the Work

I live in Santa Monica, California, with my husband, son, and cat. I love playing tennis, practicing early morning yoga, and gathering with bold, thoughtful women who care deeply about creating change in the world. You’ll often find me hiking in the mountains, reading novels with female protagonists, or quietly starting my day with meditation and tea.

Want to work together?

If you're ready to clarify your voice, step into greater leadership, and bring your ideas, message, or vision more fully into the world, I'd love to connect.