Telishia is a real estate broker and mortgage lender, having achieved the Rookie of Year award as well as the World Changer award. She is an entrepreneur at heart, with experience as a massage therapist, birth doula, and she holds a degree in fine art photography. Telishia has previously served on the board of Children’s Miracle Network.

In 2014, Telishia’s step-daughter, Keana, passed away after battling Muscular Dystrophy. Having experience as a caregiver to a medically complex child, Telishia is committed to educating the community and advocating for families impacted by medical complexities and disabilities.

She and her husband, Scott reside in Arlington, WA with their four sons, Jacob, Schuba, Ethan, and Odin. In her spare time, she can be found working on her hobby farm, which includes goats, sheep, and dogs.