Tanisha Robinson – Photo: fastcompany.com

Today I would like to introduce a new series I’ve been itching to start for some time, called “Woman of Impact”. This series is to showcase women, especially minority women, who are making a difference in the corporate and business world, and inspiring the rest of us. This week, it’s my pleasure to discover, and write about, Tanisha Robinson, female, black and gay CEO of Print Syndicate.

A self-proclaimed introvert and entrepreneur extraordinaire, Ms. Robinson is as authentic as it comes. And for a 5’11” black woman sporting a fro and openly declaring her sexual orientation, authenticity, especially in business, is no easy feat.

After being dismissed from the Army because of her sexual orientation, Tanisha Robinson went on to find a warmer welcome in the more diverse world of tech. Successfully experImenting with affiliate marketing at first, and creating a deals site she later sold, Ms. Robinson started making her mark in e-commerce, and enjoying it too. Her latest startup, Print Syndicate, launched with longtime business partner Michael Limes, helps people express their identity through customized apparel.

What struck me about Tanisha Robinson as I scoured articles about her, is her categorical refusal to compromise her identity for the sake of business success. And as it turns out, her authenticity and honesty about who she is and what she represents may just be behind her massive, and growing success.

It gives me hope to see Black and minority women striving without compromising, keeping their soul intact and baring it for the world to see that, in diversity, authenticity and truth, we all end up winning…

Thank you Tanisha Robinson!

The Corporate Sis.