Founder of Mindshift with Tatum | Author | Growth Strategist I’m Tatum Wells, and I believe that no matter where you come from, you have the power to change your life. I didn’t grow up with wealth, privilege, or a roadmap to success. I grew up in a hard-working, lower-middle-class family where we made just enough to get by. College was mentioned, but not planned for. I struggled in school, didn’t have mentors, and failed more times than I care to admit. But deep down, I always believed I was meant for more. After high school, I worked multiple jobs to put myself through community college—but the pressure was too much, and I dropped out. I bounced from job to job until I landed a role in healthcare data entry. That opportunity—though small at the time—sparked the beginning of everything. I said yes to learning. I earned my medical coding license. I climbed the ladder. I chased growth. But I also battled self-doubt every step of the way. I had to unlearn the belief that people like me couldn’t reach the top. I had to teach myself how to think differently, speak to myself differently, and build the confidence I never saw growing up. One day, driving home with my son in the backseat, it hit me: “Why not me?” That question changed my life. I went back to school, finished my degree (after 7 hard years), and landed my dream job with a $50,000 salary increase just months later. And still—I keep growing. Through it all, I’ve learned that a growth mindset isn’t something you’re born with. It’s something you build. And it’s exactly what helped me transform my life from surviving to thriving. Now, I help others do the same. My mission is simple: To help you shift your mindset, reclaim your power, and create a life you’re proud of—no matter where you started. Welcome to the shift. You’re exactly where you need to be.