Long before Tameka Foster Raymond was known for her high profile marriage, the drama, and subsequent divorce, she lived a vibrant off-screen life of her own, working as a self-made, highly accomplished, fashion coutiere who helped to curate the images of many of today’s award-winning entertainers.

Today we talk to Tameka about all the transitions she has had in her career and her life, and how she has gotten through them gracefully.