Tymia “Ty” Ballard | Fashion Creator & Published Model

Thank you for all the love I’ve received today. Today has meant a lot to me and I’m so appreciative of my community💞 25 is going to be a good one #birthday #quartercentury #25 #atlantamodel #birminghammodel

So this was cool lol. This weekend I physically saw a photo of myself I did for a shoot for @citygear and it was a beautiful moment for me despite the rain lol. I’ve had people tell me they’ve seen them but this time I got to go and see it for myself. Shout out to @theplusexperience for letting me know that it was at this location and shoutout to @raphael_baker for shooting with me all these times and for the opportunity! Here’s to more everybody🫶🏽 #atlmodel #birminghammodel #fashionmodel #adidas #athleisure #sportsmodel #commercialmodel #commercialmodelling #explore #fitnessmodel

It does help though! The bar was just already pretty low for me lol #adhd #creatine #gym #gymgirlie

Life is hard, but life’s been good💕

In honor of Mothers Day, join us tomorrow with @marninathequeen and @tymia.db for a discussion on Black Maternal Health & HIV and Queer Women! As Co-Executive Director of @pwn_usa , Marnina Miller has dedicated her work to uplifting women, transgender, and gender-diverse people living with HIV while using her platform to challenge stigma and fight for health equity. Together, we’ll discuss, motherhood and navigating HIV stigma, Black queer maternal health disparities, advocacy, visibility, and healing and, building safer futures for Black women and families Bring your questions and tune in to join the conversation!

I am beyond proud of this woman and her desire to better herself and not give up on herself is a big part of the reason I’m the woman I am today. I can say I ran my first 5k with my mom and I wouldn’t have it any other way. To be able to motivate and push her the whole 3.1 miles (even though she rolled her eyes at me A LOT😭😂) she listened to her body paced herself and surprised herself to be able to do it in under an hour. We did this in honor my grandmama Mel, who also passed from ovarian cancer, but we also did it to show ourselves how strong our bodies came be and the importance to take care of it is. And I know she looks down at us so proud. Y’all are watching me in my own fitness and wellness journey but to be able to motivate my mom to join me on it as well means the most. So we’ll definitely be doing it again and this time being even better, faster, and stronger. I love you Mommy and Happy Mother’s Day🫶🏾 #gymmotivation #gymgirl #mothersday #run #5k

Join us TOMORROW for our next #GLAADHangout featuring host Ty Ballard and special guest Anna DeShawn (@annadeshawn ). The award-winning podcaster behind Queer News Podcast and founder of The Qube (@TheQubeApp ), the largest database and search engine for Black & Brown podcasts, she's joining us for an interactive Ask Me Anything session! What does it mean to create space for stories that truly reflect us? Together, we’ll dive into the power of storytelling, the role of media in shaping identity, and how intentional spaces can foster deeper community and visibility with audiences who crave authenticity and impact. Joining her is host Ty Ballard (@tymia.db ), model, activist, and digital organizer, whose work centers on uplifting marginalized voices and building community, for a conversation grounded in culture, connection, and the stories that shape us. Tune in May 7th at 3PM PST | 6PM EST and be sure to leave questions in the comments and GLAAD's story! See you there!

First gym pics of May😌 the recomp is working I fear

Friday Conditioning Workout 800m Run -> 750m Row 800m Run -> 40 Kettlebell Swings 800m Run -> 50 Wall Balls 800m Run -> Weighted Walking Lunges Cool down Try to keep rest minimal and heart rate relatively up! The goal is to be able to work under fatigue at a pace that you can easily keep up with. As you get faster and stronger in pace, try seeing if you can do two rounds! And as someone who is NOT a runner, I promise you can do it lol. It’s the start of a new month so let’s go!😉 Weight should be moderate but challenging depending on strength level! #gym #gymgirl #conditioningtraining #run

Going to the pool every weekend until further notice…

Yes, folks! The conversation you don't want to miss is BACK! Join us THIS FRIDAY for a special #GLAADHangout in recognition of Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) with host Ty Ballard and special guest Titeänyä Rodríguez. What does it mean to be a survivor, an advocate, and a force for change, all at once? Titeänyä Rodríguez (@titeanyagoldstar ) is joining us for a candid and powerful conversation about survivor justice, sexual health, and what radical care looks like for queer communities and women of color. As the founder of The Gold Star Society and creator of the Gold Star App, a survivor-centered platform providing safety, resources, and economic empowerment for those impacted by domestic and sexual violence, Titeänyä brings lived experience, intersectional insight, and an unwavering commitment to systemic change to everything she does. Joining her is host Ty Ballard (@tymia.db ), model, activist, and community organizer, whose work centers on uplifting marginalized voices and building community. And there is even more to celebrate this Friday! In honor of SAAM, The Gold Star Society is launching a Spring 2026 Fundraiser in partnership with Everybody.World, featuring limited edition T-shirts with original art by Sonya Sombreuil (Come Tees) and custom candles from Earthy Corazon. This is a digital launch centered around community, art, and raising funds for the essential work of The Gold Star Society, for survivors, by survivors. Head to @titeanyagoldstar to learn more and show your support. This is a conversation about healing, resilience, and reclaiming your voice. Tune in Friday, April 24th at 6 PM ET | 3 PM PT. See you there!

Women learning to do pull ups will always get me going lol. Some of you even have been sending me your own pull up videos and you’re killing it! I’m working towards some new skills in calisthenics so I added weight to my pull ups to further challenge myself. Gotta get bette at keeping steady in form to keep the weight from hitting my ankles lol but otherwise I’m proud🙂‍↕️ What new fitness skill are you trying to work towards? #gym #pullups #gymgirl #calisthenics