S3:E3: The Business Doctor Is In: Dr. Tammira Lucas on Wealth, Freedom & Impact
June 24, 2025
About Dr. Tammira Lucas
Dr. Tammira Lucas is a force in entrepreneurship, education, and community impact. A Baltimore native, she’s the Founder and CEO of The Cube Cowork, the largest Black woman-owned coworking space in the U.S., uniquely offering on-site childcare for working parents. She’s also the Co-Founder of Moms As Entrepreneurs, a national nonprofit that supports mompreneurs in starting, sustaining, and scaling businesses in underserved communities.
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Tammira opens up about what it really means to be a mom and an entrepreneur—and why perfect is a lie. She talks about the moment she woke up with a wild vision for The Cube, pitched it to her sister, and bet their savings to make it real. She shares how she turned her classroom into a lab for real-world problem solving, and why she's teaching her daughter that legacy isn't just wealth—it's confidence, courage, and choice.
You’ll hear about building a business during a pandemic, balancing family with impact, and why her brand works because it’s rooted in authenticity—not aesthetics. And yes, she talks about her viral Couch Talk series, her favorite Missy Elliott outfit, and what a reality show might look like in the Lucas household.
From the classrooms to the co-working floors, from nonprofit boardrooms to neighborhood zoning meetings—this episode is a crash course in how to build boldly, stay grounded, and leave the door open for others to walk through. Let’s dive in.