From Welfare to Forbes: Miss Tee’s Unbelievable Path to the California Woman of the Year Award

Join us in this soul-stirring episode of the @vibewithhumanity podcast, where our special guest, Tamaira "Miss Tee" Sandifer, an award-winning entrepreneur, professional dance instructor, and philanthropist, shares her inspiring journey. Known for mentoring youth and helping them succeed through creative and critical life skills, Miss Tee dives deep into the transformative power of dance, entrepreneurship, and the importance of serving.

Tamaira “Miss Tee” Sandifer, the visionary behind the innovative youth arts program, is expanding Studio T Arts & Entertainment nationally. Founded in 2005, this non-profit organization enriches youth with creative and life skills through arts, media, and entrepreneurship. The expansion includes new locations in Tulsa, Philadelphia, Harlem, and Atlanta by 2026 and the launch of a mobile app for worldwide access to its distance learning platform, PasstoClass.com.

In celebration of this milestone and her 50th birthday, Sandifer organized a significant event at the newly acquired $4M+ Studio T Arts & Entertainment Innovation Factory in Sacramento. This event highlighted her entrepreneurial prowess and the transformational impact on the youth. Notable attendees included Assemblymember Kevin McCarty, NBA Producer Guerlain Paul, and RocNation Artist DIXSON.

The Sacramento facility, a collaboration with Architect Kevin Sherrod, spans 36,000 square feet and offers varied creative spaces, including dance, photography, and music production studios. It's designed to nurture both creative and entrepreneurial skills in its students.

Miss Tee’s mentorship has shaped the lives of countless youth, with her proteges performing alongside renowned artists and at prestigious events like the MTV Music Awards. Her accolades include being a 'Forbes Culture 50 Champion' and California Legislative Women's Caucus elected: '2022 California Woman of the Year,' and she plays key roles in arts education and cultural equity initiatives.