Tina Knowles is a mother, businesswoman, and philanthropist. Since April 2025, she is now a New York Times best-selling author for her #1 book, Matriarch.

She raised superstar daughters, Beyoncé, Solange, and bonus daughter Kelly Rowland.  Matriarch is her own celebrated story that begins with a precocious girl from Galveston, Texas. Her philanthropic work includes the non-profit performing arts organization WACO Theater, Tina’s Angels, to mentor at-risk youth in Los Angeles, and her role as Chairwoman of BeyGOOD, a non-profit dedicated to economic equity. She also servs as Vice Chairwoman at Cécred, the haircare line she co-founded with Beyoncé.