Tammy Le shared their story and experiences with us recently and you can find our conversation below.
Hi Tammy, thank you so much for taking time out of your busy day to share your story, experiences and insights with our readers. Let’s jump right in with an interesting one: What’s more important to you—intelligence, energy, or integrity?
It’s hard to choose just one, but I’d say integrity and energy.
Integrity means everything to me because it’s something I’ve had to practice and protect through different chapters of my life. To me, it’s about being your word, following through on what you say you’ll do, and standing by your values even when it’s hard or inconvenient. It’s about doing what’s right, not what’s easy, and staying grounded in who you are no matter the situation.
Energy, though, is what brings everything to life. I’ve learned that how you show up – your vibe, your intention, your energy can completely change the space you’re in. When integrity and energy align, everything around you flows better.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
My name is Tammy Le, and I’m the Co-Founder of LoveMade, a marketing, design, consulting, and events agency I launched with my best friend, Linda Nguyen. I also serve as the Director of Communications for will.i.am, a longtime friend and mentor. Since we were young, LoveMade has been something we’ve done on the side, alongside our full-time jobs, simply because we’re passionate about it. We pour into it whenever we have time, driven by our shared love for creativity, connection, and purpose.
LoveMade was born from that passion and a desire to build community and create experiences that bring people together. Everything we do is designed to uplift, empower, and connect people through authentic, meaningful experiences.
I later started LoveMade Events to expand that mission and focus more intentionally on curating gatherings that celebrate self-love, growth, and collaboration. Over the years, we’ve produced events like Self Love Lessons and Love Made Me Do It, each centered on women’s empowerment, self-growth, and creative connection.
At the core of everything I do, whether through LoveMade or my personal projects, is the belief that when you lead with love, integrity, and intention, you create real impact. I’m planning to bring Self Love Lessons back for another event early next year, likely in February at Even House Club in Tustin, to continue building community and creating meaningful experiences centered around self-care, connection, and growth with my friends Joanne and Donna from Ladies First and hopefully my friend Julia from The Mantra Co will be available to collaborate with us as well.
Okay, so here’s a deep one: What’s a moment that really shaped how you see the world?
It’s not just one moment, but several life experiences that have shaped how I see the world. From an early age, I learned about resilience and perspective in ways that deeply influenced who I am today.
When I was a baby until about eight or nine years old, my older brother was battling leukemia. Growing up in a household centered around his treatments and recovery taught me compassion, gratitude, and an appreciation for the strength it takes to stay hopeful through uncertainty.
When my parents divorced when I was nine, it taught me responsibility and independence at a young age. My mom’s discipline and work ethic showed me perseverance, while my dad’s kindness and positivity taught me integrity and strength.
Another defining experience came in 2011, when I had a severe case of meningitis and almost died. That became a wake-up call that forced me to slow down, reflect, and reset my life.
In 2016, my dad passed away after being sick for many years. He was a fighter who stayed positive through it all. Just a few weeks before, my close friend since high school, Chris Garcia, passed away in a tragic motorcycle accident. Losing them both so close together was one of the hardest moments of my life. Watching my dad’s strength, faith, and ability to stay hopeful even in the hardest times, and remembering Chris’s passion for life, taught me so much about resilience, gratitude, and grace.
All of these experiences taught me that challenges are inevitable, but your mindset determines how you move through them. They gave me empathy, strength, and a deep desire to create spaces where others feel supported, seen, and connected.
If you could say one kind thing to your younger self, what would it be?
I’d tell my younger self to trust the process. Everything you’re experiencing is preparing you for something greater. The challenges, the uncertainty, even the moments of doubt are all shaping the person you’re meant to become.
You don’t have to have it all figured out right away. Stay true to who you are, keep following your heart, and know that things will fall into place exactly as they’re meant to. Be proud of your journey, even when it feels hard, because one day, you’ll look back and realize you were stronger than you ever knew.
Alright, so if you are open to it, let’s explore some philosophical questions that touch on your values and worldview. What would your closest friends say really matters to you?
My friends would say that what matters most to me is loyalty, authenticity, and connection.
They’d also say that I’m someone who keeps my word. Integrity, dependability, and responsibility mean a lot to me. I’m not someone who flakes or makes promises I can’t keep.
They’d probably also describe me as giving. I genuinely care about the people in my life and love being someone they can count on for support, encouragement, or just a little extra light when they need it.
Family and relationships are also incredibly important to me. I value the people who’ve stood by me through every chapter of my life, and I always try to show up for them the same way they’ve shown up for me.
I think my friends see that I lead with love and intention, and that fulfillment, to me, comes from showing up fully with honesty, consistency, generosity, and heart.
Thank you so much for all of your openness so far. Maybe we can close with a future oriented question. What will you regret not doing?
I think I’d regret not using my voice and not sharing my story in a way that could inspire or help someone else. I’m not naturally good at public speaking, and I actually don’t share much of my own story at my events, even though I know how powerful it can be.
I’ve been through a lot, from navigating some really tough and wild experiences at a young age to learning how to rebuild and grow into the person I am today. In my early teens, I made some mistakes and got into trouble, but those moments became lessons that shaped my resilience and accountability. They taught me how to take responsibility, redirect my energy, and choose a better path. Those experiences became turning points that taught me resilience, accountability, and the importance of self-love and boundaries.
I’d also regret not being fully present for the moments that matter. It’s easy to get caught up in what’s next, but real impact happens when you slow down, connect, and enjoy the process and the journey along the way.
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