Tanya T Morris

Founder/Mentor/ TEDx Speaker courageously committed to helping Black/Brown female founders achieve exponential business growth!

Tanya T. Morris, also known as "The Mentor Mogul," is a prominent entrepreneur, mentor, and advocate for Black and Brown female founders.1 As the Managing Partner at Phirst Market Ventures, she plays a crucial role in delivering early-stage capital to women of color-run startup companies.1 2

Professional Background

Tanya T. Morris has an extensive career spanning various roles:

Founder and CEO of Mom Your Business: Since March 2017, she has been supporting mompreneurs by connecting them to resources and opportunities for success in business and life.1
Managing Partner at Phirst Market Ventures: Since August 2022, she has been working to build a business equity fund for women of color entrepreneurs, addressing gaps in accessing venture capital and other necessary resources.1
Project Coordinator: She worked at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania's Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Supportive Services Center from February 2017 to September 2019.1

Education and Expertise

Morris holds several academic qualifications:

B.A. in Journalism from Temple University
M.A. in Professional Communications from La Salle University
MBA in Executive Leadership from Jack Welch Management Institute1

Advocacy and Impact

Tanya T. Morris is known for:

Being a fierce advocate for minority-owned businesses
Lobbying government entities to level the playing field in access to opportunities and capital
Supporting and growing small businesses through mentoring and coaching1

Recognition

She has received several awards, including:

Public Utility Commission's Be Utility Wise Community Service Award
IRS Community Service Award
Recognition from the National Speakers Association1

Tanya T. Morris's LinkedIn username, "thementormogul," reflects her dedication to mentoring and her influential role in supporting and empowering entrepreneurs, particularly women of color in the business world.1 3