At the age of 33, Tamilla Mullings was planning events for the city of Miami Gardens, her hometown, which has a population of more and 100,000 residents. In late September 2014, she was given the news that her time with her former employer would come to an end. God allowed that chapter to end, in order for her to move on to something that will allow her fulfill her dreams. The opportunity presented itself, and after much prayer, Tamilla decided to become her own boss and also empower women in and around her community—which is to start her own non-profit organization. She began Beyond the Curves to empower women and encourage them that no matter their size, they should embrace their curves because they are all more than our curves. The organization raises money for scholarships, host fashion shows spotlighting curvy women, and hosts an annual women’s conference that focuses on the empowering women to love their bodies—inside and out. Tamilla is passionate about family, community, helping and empowering others, people who know her best would say she’d give you her last or the shirt right off of her back.