Today we’d like to introduce you to Dr. Tiffany Payne
Hi Dr. Tiffany, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
From the pains of life to the Payne of love, my God knows just how to turn heartache into joy!
You just never know what God is up to when you are weathering the storm. You question what is happening all around you, but somehow seem to pick up the pieces. I guess that means I am one of the most resilient people I have ever met. Resilient because I have overcome heartache, molestation, divorce, forgiveness and have forgiven the person I look at in the mirror. I am a domestic violence survivor who rallies for all those who have been in my shoes.
How could I dare not give my whole heart to women who have been wounded in such an intense capacity. If I went through it, it was my mission to help the next young girl, lady, survivor of domestic violence, divorcee or all those who suffer from “my value is depleted” syndrome.
Yes, I am she and she is me.
I moved to Dallas, TX in 2019 and was truly on a mission to do life differently. I moved from Ohio and had hit rock bottom mentally, If I had stayed there things in my life and my children’s life would not have gone as now, I know God had planned. I knew there was something here for me, but I didn’t quite know what. Despite being a tad bit scared, I stepped out on faith because at that point faith is all that I had; the unknown would be better than what I had known life to be. From being a broken child, to teenager and to a broken adult I always knew there was something different about me. After intense years of therapy and bouts of isolation, God challenged me to take my life story and to heal others, while yoking with him. I remember vividly, the Holy Spirit telling me in Church, Psalms 147:3 is your scripture, “he heals the broken hearted and binds their wounds!” I found so much instant gratification in that, so I began blogging. I was given a challenge later to write my own book in 2021 after a compilation book deal fell thru. So, I began to write and in 2022 my first book was published, “I Finally Found Myself; from Pain to Payne.” Since coming out with my book I have been speaking, ministering and counseling women.
I am a child of God, wife and mother. I have many hats as the Proverbs 31 woman does multiple things, while keeping her house in order. I am an HR Recruiter, Real Estate Agent and owner of Avoir La Foi (which means have faith) t-shirt line. I also have a ministry called Her Faith Prayer and Bible Study. I find so much joy in my ministry works because it allows me to see women grow into their full potential for which God has created us. It allows women to see just how much God loves them. It allows them to see what their true father, Abba really desires for them and what life looks like when you trust Jesus.
I was recently asked what was my mission and why for what I do? With so much passion it was simply; I want to see all Gods daughters win and I don’t want anyone to ever go through what I went through. But I need Gods daughters to know who Jesus is and without him there is no other way. I want all of my sisters in Christ to own a home and to flourish. I want them to wait on the right man that God has designed for them.
The joy of the Lord is my strength, and I stand firm in that. The Gospel of Jesus saved my life and for that I am grateful.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
I have had some obstacles since going into ministry. I would say being separated from those you love or thought loved you. It’s not an easy road trying to walk the right path and not believing the way others do. It’s difficult sometimes laying low. It takes strength to endure ridicule, especially when others see you from the past.
As far as my Christian apparel line goes, I think it’s just the obstacles of getting people to know your brand. But, when people get to know me they will buy into what I stand for, which is my faith; Avoir la foi!
Being a Real Estate Agent with a full-time career is tough. It is probably the toughest job I ever tried and put my mind into. But, I will say that when I hear “you are amazing and do this with the love of the Lord” I keep going.
God has me to I take the obstacles and use them as lessons.
My biggest obstacle is not being from Dallas, TX and knowing many people here.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I have worked at AT&T for over 23 years and I am an HR Recruiter. I am a ministry leader, Life Coach, Real Estate Agent and the owner of Avoir la foi, which is a Christian clothing line.
My passion is my ministry and my apparel as I get to show the world who Jesus is! I am passionate about my faith and want women to feel the same way.
I life coach/minister/counsel as well.
Do you have recommendations for books, apps, blogs, etc?
Holy Bible
The Awe of God by John Bevere
The Case or Christ by Lee Strobel
Battlefield of the mind by Joyce Meyers
Pigs in the Parlor by Frank and Ida Mae Hammond
The Four Agreements by Don Miquel Ruiz
and of course my book is the best…. I Finally Found Myself from pain to Payne
I’m not a big podcaster more so than I am on Youtube
My favorite app is the Bible App and the Blue Letter Bible App
Pricing:
- $75.00/hr session
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.tiffanyyvonnebrand.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drtiffanypayne/
