Tammy Morgan
Tammy Morgan is a compassionate and driven life coach based in Miami-Dade County, Florida. She is the Founder and CEO of Resilience of Hope, a coaching practice she established in 2015 following the devastating loss of her only daughter, Shontrice, to sickle cell disease. That personal tragedy inspired Tammy to transform her own grief into a mission to support others through loss, adversity, and life transitions. She combines lived experience with professional training to create a safe, empathetic, and empowering space for her clients. Tammy holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a concentration in Mental Health and associates degree in Anthropology from Southern New Hampshire University, graduating summa cum laude. She is a Certified Grief Coach and Positive Psychology Coach, with additional certifications in life coaching. Her approach blends evidence-based psychological principles with real-world understanding, allowing her to guide clients through grief, build emotional resilience, and foster personal growth. She works closely with funeral homes, hospitals, and hospice facilities to provide support when it is most needed, and offers complimentary first sessions to ensure accessibility. Beyond her professional practice, Tammy is deeply committed to community service and advocacy. She volunteers mentoring and coaching women at correctional facilities and supports causes including mental health, poverty alleviation, racial justice, and civic engagement. Driven by her belief that hope and resilience can be cultivated even in the darkest moments, Tammy continues to expand Resilience of Hope while dedicating herself to breaking down barriers to mental health support and helping individuals create meaningful, empowered lives.
• Certified Grief Coach
• Southern New Hampshire University - B.A.
What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my daughter, Shontrice. When she passed away from sickle cell disease, I went to a very dark place. I was in bed, depressed, and couldn't get the help I needed because I had no money or insurance. But God allowed my daughter to come to me in her form and tell me to get up, that she needed me here for her kids. That's what got me out of that state of depression. She is the reason I started Resilience of Hope and why I'm so passionate about helping others. I don't want anyone to go through what I went through. Resilience was built out of a place of pain and hurt, and my daughter is the driving force behind everything I do. Even though it took me almost 8 years to be able to say her name without crying, she continues to inspire me every single day.
What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
The best career advice I've ever received is don't give up on your dreams, don't give up on you and don't give up on your goals. My mom used to say, if it's worth having, it's worth working for. You have to put in the work. That advice has stayed with me throughout my entire journey, from going back to school to get my GED, to earning an associates degree in anthropology and my bachelor's degree graduating summa cum laude, to building Resilience of Hope from the ground up. There were so many times I could have given up, but I kept pushing forward because I knew that if something is truly worth having, you have to be willing to work for it. Believe in yourself, you are your biggest supporter.
What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
If I were advising young women entering my industry, I’d say: trust yourself. Life coaching isn’t easy—it’s competitive, and many will try to sell you a dream. Listen to advice, do your research, and follow your gut. When I started Resilience of Hope, I had to figure things out on my own, and learning to trust myself made all the difference. Don’t wait for others to guide you—take initiative, stay true to your values, and keep learning. Yes, building a practice is about trial and error but if you stay focused you can do it.
What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
My biggest challenge is getting people in the Black community to seek help. Many have been conditioned to believe that if they are going through something, they should only talk to a pastor, their parent, or a friend. A lot of people do not want to talk to a coach or therapist because they are afraid of being judged or labeled as crazy. I do not see it that way. I believe that needing help is a part of life, and it is okay not to be okay. Everyone needs support at some point. For me, the real challenge is gaining the trust of the Black community and helping people understand that asking for help is not a weakness. It is a sign of strength. I know this personally because I have been in a dark place myself. I held a lot inside and did not talk to anyone. That experience is why I am so passionate about breaking down these barriers and letting people know they do not have to suffer in silence. It does not have to be me, but I want people to know that talking to someone can make a difference, and once they let it out, they can begin to feel better.
What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Honesty is the most important value to me. That is just really the only one that really is key. Be honest with me, you'll get more from me if you're honest. Don't tell me something just to get something, because 9 times out of 10, I'm gonna help you if you need it. If I have it to give, I'm gonna help you. But honesty and trust, being trustworthy, all of those, it's key. I'm not gonna build Resilience of Hope on a lie. I want people to, when they hear Resilience of Hope, say, oh, that's Coach Tammy. She is straightforward, she's going to keep it 100. My grandkids always say that. They have to keep it 100, Grandma. I said, oh yeah, okay, I got it. Integrity matters to me in everything I do.