Influential Woman · Financial Services
Tiffany C. Adams
Tech Founder, Scripted Life Holdings
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Her Story
About Tiffany
Tiffany is a financial services professional, entrepreneur, and former entertainment industry veteran whose career spans more than four decades across acting, experiential marketing, and client engagement. She began her professional journey as a child actor and went on to build a sustained career in the entertainment industry, working alongside established performers and contributing to theater, spokesperson work, and live experiential marketing campaigns. She also co-owned a talent agency for nearly a decade, further expanding her experience in talent development and brand representation.
Following the disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic, Tiffany transitioned into the financial services industry after recognizing the need for greater financial literacy and accessible planning tools for working-class families. Motivated by her own experiences and observations, she pursued formal licensing in life and health insurance across multiple states and began building an independent advisory business under her company, Scripted Life Holdings. Her work focuses on helping individuals who are often underserved by traditional financial institutions, with an emphasis on legacy planning, financial education, and long-term security.
Today, Tiffany is expanding her entrepreneurial efforts into technology and education, with plans to develop a financial literacy app designed to reach the 97% of individuals who lack access to high-net-worth advisory services. She is also pursuing additional credentials, including her Series 66, while developing content and writing a book centered on personal storytelling, financial empowerment, and unfulfilled potential. Operating as a solo founder, she combines her background in storytelling, marketing, and financial services to build a mission-driven platform aimed at increasing access to financial knowledge and opportunity.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Tiffany
01What do you attribute your success to?
I attribute my success to my journey from acting and marketing into financial services after witnessing how COVID-19 affected working-class families who were operating on limited financial information. To be honest, I was one of them at one point. I realized it doesn't matter where you start, it's how you finish, and it's about using the tools and resources you were given, as meager as they may be, to grow. I dug in, started my studies, collected mentors, and started helping people plan for their personal legacies. I've learned that we have to be the puppet masters when it comes to technology and AI. My mission is to reach the 97% of people who don't have the luxury of devoting time to financial literacy because they're constantly on the grind. I'm building Scripted Life Holdings and developing an app to help those families, and I'm also working on becoming a tech founder. I believe in pulling what I need from educational institutions and then getting into the workforce to make it happen, rather than making being a student my career.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
You can have a successful career in any field that you desire and be able to change your journey as life brings new seasons.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
You can have a successful business in the financial services industry, although it is not easy but that is what brings growth.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
The biggest challenge I'm facing right now is that I'm in the growth and development stages of my business and I really need exposure. I'm a one-woman show at this point, trying to get everything in place while still handling clients. The business is changing rapidly due to the influence of technology and AI, and there's a lot of fear around that. I'm struggling because I've got the business up and running, but it's super pricey, and I'm not getting clients fast enough. I need to crack the code on how to reach working-class families who don't have the luxury of time to devote to financial literacy because they're constantly on the grind. The opportunity is in learning to be the puppet masters of AI and technology, and there's a small window of time to do it. I'm working to develop an app that will help the 97% of people who lack the resources for traditional investment services, breaking down information as simply as possible so everyone can take advantage of it.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
The most important values to me are working hard and helping others. I believe we have a purpose here on earth and the gift of breath, and Jesus didn't give his life for nothing, so we're obligated to do the best we can with what we have and help each other. That's a command - we're supposed to love each other as He has shown love toward us, and love shows up in how we care for one another through action, not just words. I'm very interested in Bible education and partake in a Bible education program. When I'm feeling run down or discouraged, I'll write letters of encouragement to neighbors with positive scripture, because we serve a happy God who wants us to be joyous. I believe in being thankful and finding joy even during difficult times. When I do get a chance to step away from work, I love going to the ocean and listening to the waves, and I enjoy treasure hunting at thrift stores and vintage shops - I fancy myself a little thrift store fashionista. I also love dressing other people up and just trying to enjoy the moment.
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