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

Hi Tanicia, can you tell us more about your background and the role it’s played in shaping who you are today?
I was born & raised in Virginia Beach, VA. I was raised by my mother, who was a single mom of 4. She struggled to take care of us alone but we never went without because she worked hard. Her work ethic inspired me so much. Whenever I would tell her that I want to be just like her when I grew up, she would respond with “I want you to be better than me.” That was all the push I needed. So, here I am… working towards being better.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
I am a content creator that loves to travel and try new foods/ fun activities. Being a content creator is not easy. It was hard for me to step in front of the camera in the beginning because I was in my head and afraid of judgment. I felt like an imposter. I am a pretty private person so being in the eye of the public is different for me. I am still building up my confidence but with practice, everyday gets easier. Consistency is the key to my success. I am 100% authentic at all times. I enjoy sharing my experiences with others through my content with the hopes of inspiring people to try new things and live life to the fullest.

 

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
It’s so hard to choose! There’s so many fun things to do here in Virginia: we have amusement parks, waterparks, museums, an aquarium, paint & sips, etc. Here’s some of my favorites though:

Breakfast- Pancakes & Things (Chesapeake)
Morning Activity- Apex (Virginia Beach)
Lunch- Benny Cavalloni (Virginia Beach)
Afternoon Activity- Wick & Sip (Norfolk)
Dinner/Drinks- Maggie Mcflys (Virginia Beach)
Dessert- Sundae Scoop (Va Beach)
Night Cap- Waterside District (Norfolk)

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
I would like to dedicate my shoutout to my village, my fiancé, and my daughters. They are all the reason behind my motivation to keep moving forward everyday.

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/phatgirlslove2eat?igsh=MWg1cmw4YmVoenNhMw%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090951609119&mibextid=YMEMSu

Yelp: https://www.yelp.com/user_details?userid=h-Y1JqmUkAZA2vMb_-Im4A&utm_source=ishare

Youtube: https://youtube.com/@TaniciaMarie?si=DEmgXTAH1FqKl2NW

Other: TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@phatgirlslove2eat

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