From a young age, Tally had a deep love for beauty, fashion, makeup, hair, and nails—long before she could even say all the words. A retired pageant queen, she proudly holds titles including Miss Millennium, Miss Indiana Plus America, Mrs. Indiana Plus America, Ms. Majestic Queen, and Miss African American United.
Beyond the crown, Tally is a devoted wife, minister, coach, and mentor who thrives on cultivating, inspiring, and helping others reach their fullest potential.
Fueled by her passion and a commitment to seeing greater diversity in the beauty industry, Tally created Tally Made Beauty—a brand designed to help you feel confident, radiant, and unapologetically you. From business suits to Sunday best, Tally Made Beauty was made to highlight your unique glow, wherever you go!
Stay beautiful. Stay bold. Stay you.
Name: Talisa A. Anderson, my friends call me Tally
Family dynamics: I have been married to my handsome husband Julius for 18 years.
Hobbies/Pastime: Makeup and HGTV (because in my head I can do all of the renovations that they do)
Business/Talent: My business is Tally Made Beauty, a cosmetic line of luscious lashes and bold lip colors. My talent is to inspire and empower women. I do this through my business and through ministry as I also founded a Prophetic Arts Dance Academy. I have been a minister of dance for over 20 years.
Where are you from? Where do you live? We moved around a lot. I was born in Savannah Georgia but raised in the Midwest (Indiana/Chicago). My husband and I reside in Memphis TN.
What are you passionate about? What’s the driving force behind it? I am passionate about seeing women walk into their full personality, potential, and peace. My relationship with God is my driving force, I cannot help but to see myself in many of the ladies that I encounter. I execute in the understanding that we all have a journey, and I just get to be a light at times.
What’s your skill set? I have a knack for the necessary! I am a solutionist, meaning if there is a problem I naturally want to figure out how to get over it, around it, or how to knock it down. I am great at all beautiful things. I love makeup and that’s what I am known for but I also love and appreciate the performing arts.
What set you apart from others of your same field? The beauty industry is heavily saturated; I believe my motive sets me apart. Many focus on the vanity of it but I like to use it as a tool of empowerment. I really enjoy being a beauty resource for
women. I host classes for everything from basic makeup application to classes for ladies who need to find shape wear for their body type and fashions.
What’s your purpose in life? I want to leave the earth empty, in short my purpose is to please God with my life and I plan on doing that through my beauty business, and dance academy.
If you could choose any career in the world, would you still choose the career or
talent you have? I always thought I would be a cosmetologist; I ended up as a Makeup Artist and I wouldn’t change that. I have also worked in higher education for over 20 years as an admin, a job I started doing as a work study. The job has allowed me to have an array of opportunities I would not have had otherwise. I believe that we all have a limited view in life and only God sees the complete
picture and I would not trade that journey for anything!
What would you tell your younger self? I would tell my younger self to be patient and to speak up sooner. I would give her permission to be unique even when people made her feel like she was odd. I would tell her to take more chances.
Knowing what you know now, would you change anything in your past? No, I believe that everything happens for a reason and all things work together for my good. (Romans 8:28)
Who are your rolemodels? Dr. Ruby Cain (RIP), Kim Kimble, Mr. Issac Jamierson and Dr. Taquetta Baker. Each of them carries a strength and wisdom that I admire, and I admire how they lead others.
What would you say to those that are starting out in your field? Do your research and get a mentor.
What is your favorite quote? Explain? “Beauty with purpose, confidence with faith” Its my mantra, it it isn’t bringing joy to people and glory to God then why am I doing it!
What or who has inspired your gift/vision? Dr. Taquetta Baker was the first mentor to teach me to have vision and to write down my vision. She has been a source of wisdom for me for over 20 years.
What is your favorite holiday and why? I love the Christmas season. People are nicer and working in higher education we get a break.
Do you have any regrets? If so what are they and what would you do to rectify those thoughts? I do not believe in living regretfully, I do however believe in learning lessons and even righting wrongs that are in my power to do so. I can only control my response, not the outcome!
What has been your biggest accomplishment? I am a first-generation high school graduate, associate’s degree recipient, bachelor’s degree recipient and master’s degree recipient. We do graduate in this family!
Whats a fun fact about you? I was in a commercial in high school and I published my first song at 21.
If you could be any animal what would you be and why? Lion, I love their majesty. The effortless leadership. Lions do not announce themselves, you know that’s a lion and keep it moving.
Where do you see yourself in 5 years? 10 years? I see myself coast to coast rather that be with my beauty business or ministry I do not plan on being stationary.
If you could leave a legacy, what would that look like? I would want my legacy to be that I loved people well, and that I did right by them; that people feel safe under my care. I’d like people to be both encouraged and inspired by where I am
from and what I was able to accomplish.
Talisa “Tally” Anderson
765-212-4223
http://www.TallyYOURbeautiful.com
