Tamron Hall Shares A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Her Talk Show

Forbes

27-06-2025

New York City, May 13, 2025 — Tamron Hall, Emmy award winning talk show host, invites Forbes ... More contributor Corein Carter on set for a behind-the-scenes look at the making of her hit daytime show
When I stepped onto the set of The Tamron Hall Show on a rainy New York morning, I was immediately greeted with warmth—and a little humor.
Inside her dressing room, Tamron Hall is seated under a hair dryer, radiating calm. The Emmy-winning host and executive producer of her eponymous daytime show greets me with a warm smile as I enter.
'This is a television exclusive,' she jokes. 'I've never done an interview under the dryer.'
Tamron Hall's director-style chair on set, a signature fixture behind the scenes of her acclaimed ... More daytime talk show.
That's how the day begins: authentically unscripted and with plenty of heart. It's exactly the energy you'd expect from a woman who's built one of the last thriving syndicated talk shows on television — on her own terms.
But that's Tamron Hall—wherever she is, she's fully present. And this day, I was invited to follow her for a full 'Day in the Life' on set.
I settle in next to her, intrigued to pull back the curtain on what it truly takes to balance motherhood, business leadership and the magic that happens on camera.
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As the glam team works their magic, Hall talks about the part of her morning that no audience ever sees.
'When I wake up, the first thing I do is pray before I even step out of bed,' she says. 'Then I get my son ready for school. That's a non-negotiable.'
She laughs, adding: 'Yes, I have a five-year-old and we do six shows a week, two tapings on Wednesdays and Fridays. The show doesn't start until he's on the bus.'
Hall says softly. 'And you don't get to see me getting my son out the door, but that's how I start every day. I'm up around 5:45. Then it's emails, notes, getting him to the bus. The show begins after that.'
The Business Behind the Brand
NYC, May 13, 2025 — Tamron Hall gets camera-ready with longtime hairstylist Johnny Wright and head ... More makeup artist Raul Otero ahead of filming her daytime talk show
As glam continues—no heat on the hair, just healthy molding, her team later tells me—I ask Hall about her mindset as not just a host, but as a business leader.
While the Hall the public sees is effortlessly poised, the Tamron Hall I witnessed that day is also a shrewd businesswoman.
'People don't realize this is a small business,' she explains. 'I get a budget to produce this show. Disney gives us the freedom to build it. But if it's not good? They won't back it. I've stopped apologizing for wanting the best product imaginable. I'm competitive. I want this to be excellent.'
NYC, May 13, 2025 — Tamron Hall celebrates the cookout-themed episode with Ja Rule, Case, and DJ ... More Cassidy after their live performance of 'Livin' It Up' on set.
That business acumen is exactly what has allowed The Tamron Hall Show—one of daytime's few remaining independently-driven syndicated talk shows—to not just survive, but thrive in an increasingly consolidated media landscape.
I nod, taking in her words about the realities of building a lasting career.
'It's a work in progress,' Hall says, her tone both candid and grounded. 'You don't have to lose your soul. But you do have to make sacrifices. There are going to be days when you can't do what you want—but that doesn't mean you can't still have a full life.'
It's a seamless mix of preparation and purpose as the team gets ready to bring an unforgettable episode to life.
Beneath the business drive is a deeper mission.
'There are so many moments that remind me this is bigger than TV,' Hall says. One such moment left a lasting impression.
Mia and Mya Pauldo, identical twin basketball players, appeared on the Tamron Hall Show to showcase ... More their skills and talk about their journey
'We did a show about veterans waiting for living donors. A viewer was watching from home, and God told her to do something. She reached out to the organization we featured and ended up donating an organ. We later reunited her with the man she saved. There wasn't a dry eye in the house.'
It's a throughline in Hall's work—creating space for human connection.
Though many episodes do tackle emotional topics, Hall clarifies that The Tamron Hall Show is never about trauma for trauma's sake.
Cameron Pipkins, who saved his brother's life with a bone marrow transplant, is surprised by Tamron ... More Hall with a family trip to Disney World.
'We talk about life,' she says. 'It's about resilience, joy, and the full human experience. We've done everything from Kirk Franklin discussing the discovery of his biological father, to our 'I Survived My Vacation' episode, where a guest overcame a life-threatening fall. Those stories aren't just about hardship—they're about the human spirit.'
Hall proves her show is anchored by intention—every guest, every story, every surprise being rooted in something real.
She believes people respond because her show doesn't exploit their stories. 'We have over a thousand episodes of proof that we protect what people share with us,' Hall adds.
The show is a testament to how storytelling can serve a greater purpose, with each segment offering more than just a moment—it offers meaning.
As we make our way toward the studio, Hall moves effortlessly between roles—wrapping a quick meeting with station affiliates, fitting in a parent-teacher conference over Zoom, and preparing for an evening dinner celebrating Taraji P. Henson's latest film.
A Day In The Life - On Set with Tamron Hall
The balancing act is relentless—and intentional.
'Sometimes I can't be at every event at my son's school,' she admits. 'But we just spent Mother's Day in New Orleans. We walked to the aquarium, rode the trolley, and had an amazing time. That's what matters. One moment doesn't define our bond.'
And neither does one title define Hall's career.
Backstage, I ask her about another lesson: how she manages to remain multifaceted in an industry that often tries to define women by one role.
'I do it all—because I can,' Hall says firmly. 'As a Black woman, we didn't always have the opportunity to be multifaceted. Now I do. So I'm embracing it.'
A copy of Tamron Hall's new children's picture book Harlem Honey, inspired by her son Moses and ... More celebrating the culture and community of Harlem.
Hall lights up as she talks about her children's book Harlem Honey and a recent 90s-inspired fashion shoot.
'When I got this talk show, it was a dream come true,' she says. 'But I didn't stop dreaming.'
When I asked Tamron what 'success' looks like now, after seven seasons, syndication, and countless accolades, her answer wasn't about ratings or Emmys. It was something much deeper — and more human.
The real legacy of her show isn't just in who watches — it's in who feels recognized. Who feels represented. Who finally sees someone asking the questions they've long held inside. Hall's version of success isn't about visibility. It's about impact.
Of course, no on-camera presence is a solo act.
Behind the scenes, Hall's longtime stylist Johnny Wright and head makeup artist Raul Otero are integral parts of the process.
L to R: Raul Otero (makeup artist) and Johnny Wright (hairstylist) and discuss perfecting her look ... More for The Tamron Hall Show
'She's a pixie queen,' says Wright, who has styled Hall since he was 21. 'We keep her hair chic, healthy, and elevated—no heat, no damage.'
For Otero, the goal is to enhance Hall's natural beauty.
'Tamron has such a regal presence,' he says. 'We create a look that's expensive but effortless. That complements who she is.'
As we move through the halls of the studio, one thing becomes clear: The Tamron Hall Show runs on more than just scripts and cameras. It runs on trust.
Hall doesn't just show up for the show — she shows up for her people. And that's why the people around her show up for her.
'This isn't just about me,' she says as she walks briskly from glam to stage. 'I'm surrounded by a team of people who care deeply about this show. We move fast. We change outfits in 20 minutes. We meet with stations between tapings. And no one's complaining — because they're invested.'
Tamron Hall and Forbes contributor Corein Carter ride the elevator to the stage, moments before ... More showtime begins
Her glam team, Wright and Otero, echo that sentiment. They've worked with Hall for decades combined and have learned how to adapt, innovate, and create on the fly.
'There's no overthinking with Tamron,' Wright tells me. 'She trusts us. That's why we can make quick switches, go from daytime neutral to full fashion glam, and never skip a beat.'
Otero adds, 'We build looks that reflect her personality — clean, sophisticated, powerful. But it's collaborative. She knows what she likes, and she gives us space to bring that vision to life.'
What's rare is how this trust extends beyond just beauty — it's in the scripting, the pacing, even how she preps the audience.
Tamron Hall and her producer review the run of show just moments before cameras roll on the ... More cookout-themed episode.
'We script our shows about a week or two out,' Hall says. 'By the time I walk on stage, I've already revisited what we wrote, refreshed my memory, and worked with the team to tighten it. This show doesn't just happen — we build it.'
There's a rhythm to how Hall leads: present, precise, but full of grace. She'll command a room while complimenting a producer's necklace. She'll jump from affiliate meetings to cookout segments with Ja Rule and Case — without ever seeming rushed.
And maybe that's the secret sauce: the culture she's created feels like family, not just production. In an industry known for turnover and burnout, Tamron's show thrives on mutual respect, shared vision and an unwavering standard of excellence.
The rain has thrown off plans for an outdoor taping, but no one's panicking. If anything, the storm becomes part of the story. The show must go on — just indoors now, with the same signature joy and precision.
Tamron Hall gets mic'd up and ready to roll, just moments before stepping on set for her daytime ... More talk show.
'I've done live television my entire career — MSNBC, the Today Show, breaking news, hurricanes, election nights, you name it,' she tells me, now mic'd up and moments away from stepping into the spotlight. 'So this? A little rain? That's nothing. You pivot. You keep going.'
The controlled chaos of The Tamron Hall Show begins to settle into a rhythm.
Outfits are zipped, notes are finalized, producers shuffle backstage with clipboards and laptops in hand. There's less than five minutes until go-time.
She turns to me one last time before walking on stage.
'The moment I step out there and feel the love—that never gets old,' she says. 'It's like a rocket ship.'
But Tamron? She's calm.
'This is where I thrive,' Hall tells me, 'We treat every episode like it's live. It keeps us sharp."
Tamron Hall just moments before stepping on set for her daytime talk show
She peeks out toward the studio audience and smiles
The band cues up. The audience starts to cheer. The curtains opens. And just like that, Hall is in her element — powerful, poised and completely in command of her stage.
Backstage, I take a quiet second to let it all sink in. The team, the prep, the purpose — it all builds toward this one moment. Not just a talk show, but a world she built with intention.
Hall walks out to applause, welcoming the TamFam, bringing grace and grit to every second of airtime. And what strikes me most? It's not performance. It's presence. Real, rooted, unshakeable.
She isn't just ready for showtime.
She is the show.
Legendary Comedian Bill Bellamy join Tamron Hall Show
As the day winds down, I ask Hall what she's learned on this journey.
And when it comes to defining herself?
'I'm going to consistently find ways to use my voice—to grow this show, to create more, and to show my son that it's okay to dream big. And yes,' she smiles, 'sometimes that means I'll go home and do a terrible job at Lego. But that's life.
Tamron Hall and Forbes contributor Corein Carter share a final laugh while chatting about the day's ... More highlights after wrapping on set
Spending a day with Tamron Hall made one thing abundantly clear: her magic lies not just in what happens in front of the camera, but in the intentionality behind every moment—on set, in business and in life.
And when it comes to defining herself?
'I'm going to consistently find ways to use my voice—to grow this show, to create more, and to show my son it's okay to dream big. And yes,' she laughs, 'sometimes that means I'll go home and do a terrible job at Lego. But that's life.'
In a world that often asks women—especially Black women—to choose, Hall is proof that you can be all of it: the host, the mother, the wife, the executive, the dreamer and the legacy in motion.
Hall doesn't just run a show—she creates space for stories, for truth and for women to see what's possible. She's reshaping what leadership, grace and authenticity look like on and off camera.