Woman of the Week – Tanya Comedy

Here at Executive Elements, we like to feature fantastic women we think you should know. Some of these women are clients, some are friends, some are women we’ve only just met. But they all have this in common: they are dynamic, interesting women who have agreed to share with us their insights and secrets to success.

My Name:
Tanya Comedy

My Current Job/Company:
Sales and Operations Director/Nationwide Insurance

My Work:
I collaboratively problem solve with leaders to take ideas apart to put them back together in a more effective way.

My Passion:
My faith, my family, my community.

My Family:
Darren (my husband, #1 cheerleader and supporter), Durell (son and dancer/choreographer) and wife Hannah (she’s a new mommy to our granddaughter Harlow), Jasmine (daughter and interior designer), Joelle (daughter and sound engineer), Alexis (daughter and 2nd year student at Drexel University, studying architecture) and Maurice (aka Mo) (son and a senior in high school who runs track and is interested in engineering).

My Hero or Heroes:
My parents. (David and Marsha Salmon who have been married 48 years and counting.) They are simply the BEST.

My Escape:
My feet in the sand in a tropical destination. The water and sun rejuvenate and refocus my spirit.

My Pet Peeve:
Negative people.

My Indulgence:
Interior designing my home.

My Roots:
Simple. Joyful. Humble. Surrounded by loving family and friends.

My Future:
Bright and very optimistic.

My Favorite Quote:
“Growth and comfort don’t coexist.” ~ Ginni Rometty

My Accessory:
Cute shoes. Warm hug. A Smile.

My advice to Young Women:
Be specific about the destination, but flexible in your path.

How I Balance it All:
With either an energetic yes or graceful and thoughtful no, prioritization on a daily basis is needed. And a lot of great support from an outstanding team!