{"id":1832,"date":"2018-05-31T09:00:43","date_gmt":"2018-05-31T13:00:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.syracusewomanmag.com\/?p=1832"},"modified":"2018-05-30T16:39:27","modified_gmt":"2018-05-30T20:39:27","slug":"tamela-fabiano","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.syracusewomanmag.com\/?p=1832","title":{"rendered":"Tamela Fabiano"},"content":{"rendered":"

Creating Your Own Path<\/em><\/h1>\n

By Lorna Oppedisano | Photography by Alice G. Patterson\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

When Tamela Fabiano entered the workforce as a teacher at age 23, she never imagined her career would eventually lead her to the world of finance years later.<\/p>\n

Despite the differences between the sectors she\u2019s worked in, some similarities have run through Tammi\u2019s three careers and her life, as well.<\/p>\n

\u201cI create my own way,\u201d she said, her voice calm, confident and thoughtful. \u201cAnd you do what it takes, right?\u201d<\/p>\n

After moving to the Central New York area from California, Tammi began her career as a resource teacher in the West Genesee Central School District. Each day, she\u2019d help her students find their talents and arrive where they needed to be, she remembered.<\/p>\n

After 12 years of teaching, Tammi had her first child and went on maternity leave. She was substitute teaching when her second career manifested.<\/p>\n

Her husband, an attorney, decided to build his own practice, Fabiano & Associates. Tammi initially got involved by setting up the office. Eventually, she ran it \u2014 \u201clike a classroom,\u201d Tammi added with a chuckle.<\/p>\n

Working with her husband in the office setting was an adjustment from leading a resource classroom, but the duo worked well together.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt wouldn\u2019t have grown, of course, without him, but it wouldn\u2019t have grown without me, either,\u201d she said. \u201cWe had a healthy respect.\u201d<\/p>\n

Tammi was first introduced to local women\u2019s networking groups during her time at Fabiano & Associates. She accompanied a friend to a Women TIES breakfast and loved the experience. However, she didn\u2019t see how it would fit into the firm. So, she tucked away the idea and continued on with her career.<\/p>\n

About 12 years later, Fabiano & Associates had grown to such a size that they decided to change direction and merge with another firm.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt worked me right out of a position,\u201d Tammi said.<\/p>\n

She returned to Women TIES, hoping to gain some insight on the next step in her career. She shared her past work experience with the group, explaining she wanted to explore a new path. A number of financial professionals connected with her, including her future colleague, Allison Haslam.<\/p>\n

Allison works for Primerica, a financial services firm. The company\u2019s people- and solutions-oriented approach turned out to be a great match for Tammi.<\/p>\n

\u201cI fit in,\u201d she said. \u201cIt matched my philosophy of living and life.\u201d<\/p>\n

As a Primerica representative, Tammi creates her own schedule, often meeting with clients in their homes or via telephone conferences.<\/p>\n

Having regular commitments on her calendar \u2014 such as volunteer positions with organizations like Women Business Opportunities Connection or Father Champlin\u2019s Guardian Angel Society \u2014 helps keep her grounded, Tammi said.<\/p>\n

Allison introduced Tammi to WBOC about five years ago. Tammi appreciated the regular monthly meetings and hyperlocal aspect of the networking group.<\/p>\n

Not long after becoming a member, she volunteered on committees and then eventually joined the organization\u2019s board as membership director. Currently, she serves as the board\u2019s vice president.<\/p>\n

With a plethora of different networking groups available for professional women in the area \u2014 including the WISE Women\u2019s Business Center, WBOC, Women TIES and FemCity Syracuse,\u00a0to name a few \u2014 Tammi\u2019s proud to be a part of that community. Women can feel comfortable in and learn something from each group, she said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere\u2019s so much need and there are enough professionals who can make an impact on other people,\u201d Tammi said. \u201cI just see that continuing to happen \u2014 that we\u2019re becoming stronger, streamlined, efficient. We\u2019re making an impact.\u201d SWM <\/em><\/p>\n

For more information on Primerica, visit primerica.com\/tfabiano. Women Business Opportunities Connection (WBOC) is a non-profit organization that has been supporting the Syracuse and CNY area for more than 20 years. To become a member, visit wboconnection.org or follow the organization on Twitter at @WBOConnection. Syracuse Woman Magazine is a signature sponsor of the WBOC.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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