Think about a Renaissance woman and Tiffany Lardomita comes to mind. Determined to help the people of Cleveland and the world over to live their best lives, Tiffany does it all. From web design, to blogging, to motivational speaking there is nothing this girl can't do! While most girls dance around to songs like "She Got Her Own" and "Miss Independent" knowing full well they need to sit down, Tiffany is one woman who could proudly stand up. Read on but I must warn you: you will absolutely love Tiffany when you're done!
1. It seems that you do it all! What is it that motivates you to take on so much?
I have varied interests and I find that my creativity flourishes when I have many outlets for it. All of my endeavors fall under the umbrella of information services, so like an investor, I diversify.
2. How did you become involved in web design?
Ha! By accident. I paid a web designer to build a site to promote my motivational speaking business. He avoided my phone calls for weeks so I had to track him down and threaten him with litigation. He showed me a 2-page website that was garbage at which point I decided to do it myself…even though I had never designed a site.
My first attempt at a website was really pretty, but it failed because I had no clue how to get traffic and market online. I then learned how to build websites that work FOR your business (so that you don't end up working for your website). In the process, I taught myself HTML, CSS, JavaScript, Flash, SEO, and SEM. I’ve never thought of myself as a “tech” person, but I’ve found that with the right tools (SBICleveland.com), it's easier than you think.
I can teach anyone how to build a web business that generates real cash. My contact info can be found on my website at TiffanyLardomita.com.
3. In addition to web design, you also write. How did you get into writing?
I had always kept a journal or diary until the day that my mom read it when I was a teenager. She ruined it for me. J
In 2006, my online writing started when I committed to blogging every day for 30 days on MySpace. I have quite a few subscribers and their comments are always inspiring. Since then, I’ve never looked back. The currency online is information, and as an Infopreneur with 7 websites, I realized that my writing translated into money. You become a writer real quick when you see dollar signs.
4. And finally, motivational speaking! How did you get into that and where are some of the places you have spoken?
For the last decade, I've worked as a recruiter/presenter for three colleges in Ohio and Michigan. I have spoken about "life after graduation" to seniors at every high school in Cleveland, Akron, and Canton. I enjoy informing and entertaining people, and I wanted to make a career out of it --- without having to promote a college. Now I speak at various events around the city on topics ranging from "finding self-confidence" to "how to market to web-savvy customers". I love performing and enjoy contributing to the success of others.
5. What are some upcoming projects you're working on?
My passion is personal development, which includes health, relationships, career, money, habits, and spirituality. I think that when we focus on these things, they bring us happiness and success.
Instead of preparing all young people for college - which 50% of them are NOT ready/cut out for and which doesn’t guarantee happiness and success - I think we should help people learn how to manage these six areas of their lives. I am raising money to build a brick-and-mortar learning center for that purpose… to help people discover their passions and create rich and fulfilling lives.
In the short-term, I am working on fun relationship seminar parties for single, smart, and sexy people in Cleveland who are tired of the bar scene, but want a way to meet someone(s) special. Details coming soon.
6. With all that you do, how in the world do you make time for yourself?
Luckily, my work is play. It might as well be called "hobbies I get paid to do". If I were to make a list of my hobbies it would include: reading, speaking, thinking, writing, and creating. I've built my Information Consulting business around what I love.
7. What are some of your biggest sources of inspiration?
I guess I'm inspired by the little things that happen in my life. I can find humor in most situations, and since I'm open and real, I have no problem sharing my failures and successes with people.
As a relationship writer (firstloveyou.com) and single woman, I can tell you that my dating life definitely inspires me. I write about the men I meet and how they fail to create any attraction with me. I also write about relationship issues that my friends are going through. (I never share real names.)
8. What does the future hold for Tiffany?
Write a couple of books. Build my own learning center. Live in a cool loft apartment downtown. Take trips to secluded beaches all over the world. Have fun and enjoy life. I’m easy to please. Ha!
9. What is your favorite thing about Cleveland?
The Metroparks! We are surrounded by so much free, natural beauty from the waterfalls at Bedford Reservation to the trails at Rocky River Park. We are very lucky to live here.
10. What advice do you have for other young people trying to make it in Cleveland?
Don't complain that "the city doesn't have this" or "the people here don't do that". This area is ripe for YOUR innovation and creativity. If you notice something missing from the area, don't waste your energy criticizing. Take your cue from the universe and step up and make it happen. It all begins with you.
by Ciara
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