In this heartfelt episode of The Q-Chat, host Shronda Armstrong sits down with model, mother, and Bravo's King’s Court cast member Tari Elegele. From growing up in a large family to facing grief, single motherhood, and reclaiming her voice, Tari opens up about her real-life journey to self-love and healing.
She shares how losing her first love reshaped her world, how she found the strength to open her heart again, and why self-love became her foundation. Vulnerable, raw, and empowering, this episode is a reminder that you are love, and that healing starts within.
00:00 – Welcome & Introduction to Tari Elegele
01:30 – Modeling Beginnings and Her Mother’s Influence
02:35 – Growing Up in a Large Family & Humble Roots
05:15 – Cultural Identity & Dual Heritage
06:20 – Challenges in Modeling as a Woman of Color
10:13 – Career Highlights: From Volkswagen to WhatsApp
12:52 – Letting Go of the 9–5 & Embracing Authenticity
17:30 – Grief, Loss, and the Story of Troy
23:40 – Choosing to Open Her Heart to Love Again
29:15 – Saying Yes to King’s Court
32:33 – Insecurity, Singleness & Self-Worth
38:00 – Building Sisterhood on Reality TV
41:04 – Self-Love, Reflection & Daily Affirmation
45:16 – Tari’s Closing Words: “I Am Love”
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