What's it all About
Thank you for stopping my site. My name is Tammie Tuley. I am the founder of Coffee, Laughs & Chats, a storytelling platform created to celebrate new voices, creativity, talent, and the people behind the scenes. At its heart, Coffee, Laughs & Chats is all about stories told through honest conversation. Stories that make you laugh, think, and sometimes shed a tear or two.
The idea was simple. I love to talk, write, and meet people. I wanted to create a welcoming space, free of charge, where everyone, including business owners, nonprofit leaders, musicians, artists, writers, hobbyists, creatives, and everyday people could share their stories, be seen and yes, heard. Readers are encouraged to grab a favorite cup of brew, pull up a chair, and join the conversation.
Sip, Laugh, Repeat!
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My experience with writing and storytelling extends far beyond this platform and is grounded in decades of professional practice. Long before founding Coffee, Laughs & Chats, I built a career in grant writing that evolved into consulting and education. As a Certified Grant Consultant (CGC), I host grant writing workshops and provide individualized training to help nonprofit staff, volunteers and board members turn ideas into funded, sustainable outcomes.
In my role as a grant consultant, I provide grant writing education and training focused on grant readiness, strategic alignment, and the development of clear, compelling, mission‑driven proposals. My work is grounded in education, empowerment and helping participants understand the grant process while building confidence and long‑term capacity.
I proudly wear many hats. First and foremost, I am a wife, mom of two grown children and have apparently ceded household authority to my Chihuahua mix, Ms. Tosha. Alongside my consulting work, I serve as a Creative Writing Coach providing education in blogging, book development, and other forms of written expression, a public speaker, and an author with an incurable case of genre gymnastics. My published works include Get Yourself Settled ’Lil Girl, Grant Writing Bootcamp: Back to the Basics, and Before You Were You: A Family Legacy Keepsake.
Coming Soon: I am excited to announce the launch of the Coffee, Laughs & Chats Quarterly Online Magazine, debuting in June. Subscription is free, and members receive bonus content, special features, and more.
