Amour Propre®

Hi, I’m Tahera Rene Christy and I'm a passionate cook, clean beauty expert, and serial entrepreneur with over 30 years of culinary experience and over 6 years as the founder of Amour Propre, my wellness and beauty brand centered on clean, science-backed skincare and self-love.My love for cooking started as a little girl in my grandmother’s soul food restaurant in Oakland, California. Watching her infuse every dish with intention and heart taught me that food is nourishment and connection. That same passion for crafting healing experiences evolved into skincare when I began making natural products in my kitchen for friends and family who struggled with sensitive skin. What began as a hobby turned into Amour Propre, which is a movement rooted in wellness, ritual, and reclaiming our time for self-care.I’m wildly passionate about teaching because I believe knowledge is meant to be shared, not hoarded. Whether I’m showing you how to blend herbs into an effective toner or how to make Cajun chicken and seafood gumbo with love and precision, my goal is always to empower you to feel capable, creative, and confident.Something fun about me? I’ve worn many hats! I’m a published author, motivational speaker, wife, mother of 4 amazing people, and a dinner & entertainer with television credits under my belt. I bring that same energy and storytelling into every class. When you learn with me, you're getting encouragement, a bit of laughter, and a whole lot of soul!I’ve taught hundreds of students, hosted corporate wellness and cooking workshops, and provided team-building sessions for local organizations and national brands alike. I’ve been honored with awards, including a nomination for the Better Business Bureau Torch Award for Ethics through Amour Propre, and have been featured in regional press for my advocacy work around wellness in underserved communities.Whether you’re blending your first skincare oil or sautéing your first pan of collard greens, I promise to make the process fun, accessible, and empowering. Let’s connect, create, and celebrate your inner alchemist, in the kitchen or at the apothecary table.