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An Inspired Chat with Stephanie Tejada of Inland Empire

We recently had the chance to connect with Stephanie Tejada and have shared our conversation below.

Stephanie, a huge thanks to you for investing the time to share your wisdom with those who are seeking it. We think it’s so important for us to share stories with our neighbors, friends and community because knowledge multiples when we share with each other. Let’s jump in: Have any recent moments made you laugh or feel proud?
Recently a mocumentary I created with my friend Grace Fraga & star in “The Tias” got distribution on a streaming platform Reellee TV . It’s a very proud moment to get recognition for.

Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Stephanie Tejada the self proclaimed “New Queen Of Comedy” was born in Orlando, FL at Orlando Naval Hospital on July 7th from her Puerto Rican mother & Guatemalan father . Her fiery & passionate drive would lead to her love of entertainment and the arts. Raised in the Bronx , she first debuted as an entertainment host for NY based tv series “Signature Hits”. Stephanie relocated to Vegas where she followed her passion for dance and modeling. Stephanie has appeared and is now coined a published model in magazines such as: Low Rider, Black Mens, 86 Blvd, and Show Magazine. Expansion for her work has always been her goal ,with influences such as: Lucille Ball,Jerry Lewis, Jim Carey, Will Ferrell, and Audrey Hepburn comedy has always been her passion.With big aspirations to appear on shows such as NBCs Saturday Night Live, Stephanie relocated to California to pursue a career in comedy . In 2016 Stephanie Tejada was given the opportunity to join the cast of Oxygen Networks’ hit Reality Tv show Bad Girls Club: Social Disruption Season 16. With her infectious personality Stephanie became the highlight in addition to favorite among her peers creating a positive experience broadcast nationally for millions of viewers to fall in love with. Entertainment and Arts are not the only drives for this Latina sweetheart, community outreach plays a pivotal role in her personal life. With the platform Stephanie exudes she has future plans to open a shelter for animals that need love and care, the shelter will provide assistance and relief to properly care for animals of those individuals and families that do not have the available resources which will further catapult unity within the community. Stephanie Tejada has overcome many obstacles and insecurities in the entertainment industry. She wants to continue showing the world that belief and staying true to yourself in this competitive industry is the key to unlocking the door to success.

Amazing, so let’s take a moment to go back in time. What relationship most shaped how you see yourself?
My relationship with God. Getting closer to God really helped me to love myself more & to be more grateful & humble.To accept myself & own who I really am.

What have been the defining wounds of your life—and how have you healed them?
I had a very rough childhood, I grew up in a toxic environment. Drugs, violence, lots of chaos. It forced me to always find peace & joy in myself. I had to learn at a young age how to cope with things alone, I honestly think thats why Im funny lol.

I think our readers would appreciate hearing more about your values and what you think matters in life and career, etc. So our next question is along those lines. What do you believe is true but cannot prove?
I am a jedi, I honestly have the force.Telekensis, psychic abilites whatver you want to call it .

Okay, so before we go, let’s tackle one more area. What is the story you hope people tell about you when you’re gone?
She always made people laugh & encouraged people to be themselves 100%.

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