OUR FOUNDER
TASHARA PARKER
If you know me, you know I don’t believe in silence. I believe in presence, power, and purpose. I believe in being loud not for the sake of noise, but for the sake of impact. That belief is what led me to create Loud Women Lead.
My journey started in newsrooms across Texas, where I built my career as a journalist, eventually earning five Emmy Awards for my work in storytelling and advocacy. But it wasn’t just the stories I reported that shaped meit was the ones I lived. When my natural hair became a debate instead of my journalism, I realized that the world wasn’t ready for women like me to show up fully. That realization wasn’t a setback; it was a catalyst.
In 2021, I founded Loud Women Lead as a philanthropic initiative, but it quickly grew into something bigger. What started as a movement to empower women who had been silenced transformed into an entire ecosystem—a space where women could not only be heard but be amplified. Over time, that mission expanded into multiple brands, including Loud & Clear Media Co., where we use the power of storytelling to elevate voices, redefine narratives, and create real change.
At the core of Loud Women Lead is community—a family. If you’re here, you’re family, and that means something. I call everyone cousin because that’s how I want this space to feel: warm, welcoming, and built on real connection. We’re not just a network; we’re a movement of dynamic, fearless women who are showing up boldly in their industries and reshaping the way leadership looks. We understand that our power is amplified when we stand together, support one another, and make space for those who come after us.
Through storytelling, advocacy, and media, we’re not just changing the conversation—we’re leading it. Loud Women Lead is here to make sure that no woman ever feels the need to shrink herself to fit into a space that was never meant for her. Because being loud isn’t about volume—it’s about showing up, speaking up, and leading with unapologetic confidence. And we’re just getting started.
LOUD WOMEN LEAD: A TIMELINE OF IMPACT
Scaling Leadership & Influence
2025 & Beyond
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LWL officially launches its in-kind scholarships and mentorship to Black and Brown women in media and leadership.
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The Loud League is introduced, a membership-driven community offering exclusive resources, training, and networking opportunities.
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Loud Women Lead continues to shape media, leadership, and well-being, ensuring that women’s voices are not just heard but amplified on a global scale.
Building a Movement
2024
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Loud Women Lead becomes a full-fledged media and leadership platform, offering membership-based programs, mentorship, and leadership training.
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Tashara partners with the Dallas Mavericks for their voting campaign and civic engagement initiatives, showcasing the power of media-driven advocacy.
Growth & Visibility
2023
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LWL introduces Loud & Clear Live, a signature storytelling event series, equipping women with media training, public speaking skills, and leadership development.
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Partnerships grow, including collaborations with corporate sponsors
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LWL expands into digital education, offering workshops and courses on storytelling, leadership, and media presence.
Expanding the Impact
2022
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LWL hosts its first major live events, bringing women together for leadership, storytelling, and empowerment experiences.
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Tashara received the National CROWN Coalition Award for POWER for her advocacy in amplifying the C.R.O.W.N Act, a law to end race-based hair discrimination.
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Loud & Clear Media Co. is launched as a sister brand, specializing in media training, storytelling, and brand positioning for women leaders.
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Tashara is named one of Black Enterprise’s 40 Under 40 in Media, further cementing her influence.
The Birth of Loud Women Lead
2021
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Loud Women Lead (LWL) is officially founded as a philanthropic initiative dedicated to empowering women to lead boldly, own their narratives, and take up space unapologetically.
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The Bun Ministry event is held with a mission to celebrate, educate and empower individuals on the journey and love for all things natural hair further solidifying Tashara’s platform as a voice for representation and empowerment.
The Moment That Sparked a Movement
2020
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October 2020: Tashara Parker, then a Dallas news anchor, goes viral after wearing a natural bun on-air, sparking national conversations about Black hair discrimination in the workplace.
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This moment leads to the Bun Ministry campaign, a movement celebrating natural hair, authenticity, and self-expression.