I’m Tahira, creator of Tall Hungry Girl. Sit down, take a load off and stay awhile. Listen to my podcast Tall Hungry Girl Talks about navigating this thing called life or read some of my articles. A little bit about me: I’m a podcast host, blogger, journalist, world traveler, amateur chef, consultant, avid Oregon Duczk fan and literally always hungry (unless I’ve just finished a huge meal).

I'm based in Washington, D.C., but was born and raised in the spectacularly beautiful and rural coastal town of Tillamook, Oregon - land of cheese, trees, ocean breeze and lots of rain. So much rain that the forest near my childhood home is classified as a rainforest because of the high annual rainfall.

My life in Oregon was spent dodging raindrops, while always being in awe of the lush, green vegetation it helped to create. I learned quickly that growth is a necessity in life. Just like the rainstorms help plants to grow, so too do the rainstorms in our own lives – they shape us, strengthen us, and make us better.

As a child, my parents encouraged constant growth - in life and in writing. Never one to miss a grammatical error, my mother taught me how to write and ask questions, and my dad taught me how to chase my dreams. Tall Hungry Girl is truly a combination of the gifts they bestowed upon me.

As my dad always says, do what you love and the money will follow. Creating impactful content through podcasts and articles is truly what I love, and I’m hoping to make an impact and help you grow in the process.