Tamisha Anthony is an illustrator working for clients such as Penguin Random House, Macmillan Publishers, Little Brown, and Chronicle Books. She recently finished her 6th ⁠picture book⁠ within 4 years, and is now working on her 7th and 8th.

Tamisha has taught at the New-York Historical Society and the Harlem School of the Arts, and is currently teaching an art history + illustration class called "⁠Redrawing Black History⁠" with Lilla Rogers for ⁠Make Art That Sells⁠. Her new class "⁠Find Your Art Style with Style⁠" on the same platform will be available in 2025. Tamisha also writes and illustrates the article “Spilling the Tea with T” for ⁠Uppercase Magazine⁠. 

In today’s episode, ⁠Tamisha Anthony⁠ discusses her career as an illustrator and children's book author, how her personal style evolved and helps her be seen for who she truly is, & her background in dance and the decision to transition out of it to protect her mental health. She also discusses body image and the pressure to conform to certain standards in the dance industry, & how to identify “good stress” and move through the discomfort.

Learn more about ⁠Tamisha Anthony & ⁠The Story Project⁠.