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Hey #DreamMates!

I am so glad to have you join the #DreamingWithMika community. I have spent my life pioneering the literary space and building my empire from the ground up. I know firsthand the power a dream - and a lot of hard work - can do.

Are you ready to #DreamWithMika?

A Word from Tamika

Happy holidays, dreamers. As 2025 wraps, my heart is full. This year has been beautiful, productive, and deeply transformative—and I pray it’s been the same for you. The joy of reflecting at year’s end hits different when you’ve shown up for yourself, hit your marks, and honored the promises you made to your own growth. And that only happens one way: by moving with intention.

December is a season of giving, but I want you to give to yourself just as generously. Not just in material ways, but emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Pour things into your body and spirit that lift your thoughts, regulate your emotions, and keep you grounded, healed, and aware. Happiness starts in the mind—your belief in what’s possible fuels everything that follows.

So breathe deep. Meditate. Move your body. Take a quiet walk, sit in stillness, sweat out the stress, speak life over yourself. End-of-year reflection is important, but so is renewal. Release the weight of what didn’t get done. Tomorrow is a new day, and a new year is rising with room for better habits, better intentions, and a better you.

I’m stepping into 2026 with excitement. This past year I journeyed to Nigeria and Mexico, and next year, I plan to explore even more. Black Writers Weekend remains my heart’s work, and I’m thrilled to share that we’re releasing Dear Black Writers, our documentary, while also taking the movement to seven cities beyond Atlanta.

Stay close, stay connected, and get ready—there’s so much goodness on the way.

Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year. I’ll see y’all soon.

introducing

Traces of You Curriculum

Don’t miss out! Soon, I will be launching my latest project, a Traces of You curriculum with weekly workshops, workbooks, a personalized #dreambox, and more.

Start the year off right 💪🏾 by joining my Dream Circle. ​Sign up now ​for this 7-week course. For a limited time, snag it for just $75 and get ready to start #dreaming.

Become an Exclusive Member of the #DreamingWithMika Community

Sign up ​here​ to be one of the first people notified for exclusive #DreamingWithMika perks. You’ll be able to join the #DreamingWithMika community at a subscription level that works for your needs - and wallet 💸 You’ll get exclusive access to bonus content, tips & tricks from me, motivation minutes, original short stories, and more.

What I’m Loving

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Check it Out

I'm in another promo over on Bookfunnel! Check out this Naughty List Romance promo that runs through December. While you're there, make sure to browse the other great authors also participating in these promotions.

Did you know I have workbooks over on the product page of my Kit Creator Profile? These are companion workbooks to complement and enhance the reading experience of my published work, and offer you a sneak peak at what to expect. I'm proud of these, y'all.

Make sure to follow me on instagram @TamikaNewhouse and Youtube @TracesofMika.

Also - I'm available for booking for events in 2026! Curious what I could bring to your next engagement? Check out the details below.

New Documentary Coming Soon

Put it on Your #Radar

I've been making some content y'all! Be sure to regularly check out my YouTube for what's new and exciting.

These workshops will keep coming and I'm excited to share them with my #DreamMates so subscribe subscribe subscribe so you don't miss a single one.

This week, I'm featuring a chat with Gina Prince-Blythewood to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Love & Basketball.

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Words to #Dream By

You hold so much of your destiny in your own hands. Think success. Do the work.

Until Next Time

Be you. Do you.

Make sure you’re checking in on yourself daily. This season can challenge our happiness and our mental health—so pause, breathe, and make you a priority.