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Business Spotlight: Tanya Associated Business Services, LLC
BY COLIN HEFFINGER
“From homelessness to success.” For Tanya Williamson, founder of Tanya Associated Business Services (TABS), the challenges to start a business were stacked against her— including being an African American woman, a college dropout, a single mother, homeless, and recovering from a divorce. In the face of these adversities, Tanya used determination and a powerful vision to bring a new brand to life, specifically designed to help others struggling through the exact issues she faced on her own.
In 2007 while living in the YWCA Homelife Management Center, a Delaware homeless shelter, Tanya founded TABS to support minority-owned businesses in overcoming challenges encountered in business growth and long-term sustainability. Utilizing her prior experience in corporate America, she consistently empowers entrepreneurs to achieve their dreams.
Today, Tanya’s brand continues to expand in offering a variety of services including relationship counseling, construction strategy, and business planning for the construction trades, retail, nonprofits, law firms, and much more.
One of Tanya’s most recent organizations, Married to the Ring®, was built to help corporations, governmental entities, individuals and couples, faith-based organizations, and international partners foster healthy connections through the power of relationship education. Her strategy uses scientifically tested methods that guide participants to recognize components of a healthy relationship, navigate conflict, and work together in achieving shared goals.
“Married to the Ring® has positively impacted individuals, couples, and organizations across the globe,” says Tanya. “Fueled by my own experiences through divorce and losing my corporate role before becoming homeless, my brand is focused on encouraging productive and healthy relationships across life and in the workplace. My training programs have led to improved communication, stronger bonds, and a greater sense of fulfillment.”
Tanya’s devotion to supporting others extends further into building stronger Delaware communities.
Since 2008, she has been actively involved through her work in construction management and in 2013, Tanya married Gerald Williamson, a general contractor with 24 years of experience. He operates Vision Builders & Associates, a construction company, and TABS operates the construction management real estate development services. Together, they develop both commercial and residential properties that support the growth and prosperity of Delaware communities.
Combining her passion to strengthen relationships and her and her husband’s work experience in construction, Tanya recently unveiled her newest product: the Marriage Blueprint Community. This fullyear program helps couples prepare and implement the tools necessary to succeed in marriage and business, ensuring emotional and financial stability to ultimately tackle the tremendous increase in divorce rates over recent years.
Reflecting on how others with similar challenges and experiences can succeed, Tanya stresses the importance of recognizing equity across all businesses.
“I’ve learned in my journey as an entrepreneur that until we witness equity at the top in all industries, we will continue to experience opposition,” explains Tanya. “This is because ultimately, they both work hand in hand. My story serves as inspiration to all who face adversity, showcasing how hard work, dedication, and a never-give-up attitude can make anything possible.”
Learn more about the full extent of services Tanya offers at www.tanyawilliamson.com.
