Tabitha Brown, who was born on February 4, 1979, in Eden, North Carolina, has evolved from a struggling performer into a renowned vegan influencer, author, and entrepreneur. With her kind heart and inspirational content, Brown has emerged as a source of positivity and encouragement to millions of fans.
Brown’s early life was grounded in the small town of Eden, where she developed a passion for performing. She studied briefly at the Miami International University of Art & Design for fashion design before relocating to California at age 19 to become an actress. She was driven back to North Carolina by financial difficulties, only to move on once more to Los Angeles with her husband, Chance Brown, in 2004. Years of struggling through auditions and some small-time roles failed to bring substantial success in acting.
In 2007, when her mother died, Brown had suffered chronic pain and fatigue that forced her to miss a year of work. Urged by her daughter, she turned to a vegan diet, which saw an astonishing turn around in her health. This dramatic change inspired her interest in living plant-based and paved the way for what lay ahead.
Brown’s big break occurred in December 2017 when she put up a emotional review of Whole Foods’ vegan BLT sandwich, the TTLA, on Facebook. The video became a hit, going viral and creating widespread interest and a deal with Whole Foods as a brand ambassador.
In March 2020, Brown signed up with TikTok, where her individual combination of vegan cooking, motivational speaking, and humor attracted an enormous following. In a matter of weeks, she gained tens of millions of followers, getting the nickname “America’s Mom.” Leveraging her newfound popularity, Brown set out on many projects:
Television and Web Series: She hosted “All Love” on the Ellen Digital Network and developed the children’s series “Tab Time,” which won her a 2023 Children’s and Family Emmy Award for Outstanding Host.
Writing: Her memoir, “Feeding the Soul (Because It’s My Business),” was a New York Times bestseller. She then wrote a cookbook, “Cooking from the Spirit,” with happy plant-based recipes.
Product Lines: Brown released “Donna’s Recipe,” a hair care brand that takes its name from her iconic afro, and partnered with Target for a line of vegan food and home goods.
Brown’s reach is not limited to entertainment. She leverages her platform to champion veganism, self-acceptance, and realness. Her activism has earned her several awards, such as the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Social Media Personality and PETA Person of the Year in 2020.
Tabitha Brown is married to Chance Brown, a retired LAPD officer. They have two children, Choyce and Queston, and a stepdaughter, Tyleah. The couple lives in Los Angeles, where they co-host “Fridays with Tab & Chance” on IGTV, giving a glimpse into their life and relationship.
Tabitha Brown’s success from hardship is a testament to resilience and originality. By her entertaining content and business undertakings, she continues to encourage millions of people to adopt positivity, healthy living, and self-mastery.
