Tiya Cunningham-Sumter

Tiya Cunningham-Sumter is a transformative life and relationship coach, author, career trainer and blogger. She is creator of the blog and movement, The Bolder Sister where she inspires women to live beyond fear. Tiya is a powerful motivational speaker who is passionate about helping adults achieve and celebrate life success. She is the author of two books, A Conversation Piece: 32 Bold Relationship Lessons for Discussing Marriage, Sex and Conflict and the newly released Hello BOLD!

Tiya's professional and personal experience with overcoming shyness and living beyond fear is the perfect combination for helping women live fearlessly.

She has been a featured contributor for Essence magazine and writes weekly for the award winning site for African-American marriage and relationships, BMWK. Tiya has also been featured in Ebony magazine, Digital Romance, Bustle, The List and was highlighted by Refinery29 as one of the top blogs to read now. The success of others in life, love and marriage are what drive Tiya the most. She has been happily married for over 18 years and is the happy mommy to two teenage daughters.