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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

Give yourself a round of applause.​
​You made it through 2025.

We are officially 25 years into a brand-new century. Twenty-five years. Can you believe that? We’re closer to 2050 than we are to the year 2000, and that alone will make you pause if you let it. But the beauty of aging—of living—is that with time comes freedom. Time to explore. Time to do what you enjoy. Time to love deeply, spend moments with family, fall in love (again and again), and see the world. That’s what makes life worth living.

Not the to-do lists.
Not the bills.
Not the regrets or the “shoulda-coulda-wouldas.”

Living happens when you find gratitude in today. Because the truth is, we can’t change yesterday and we can’t control tomorrow. All we really have is right now—and how we choose to show up in it.

For me, 2025 was monumental. I stayed present. I focused on each day. I accomplished things I set out to do—and some things I didn’t even see coming. I traveled, explored new places, and met people I never would’ve crossed paths with if I hadn’t said yes to getting on a plane and stepping outside my comfort zone. And I’m grateful for every single experience.

As I step into 2026, I’m focused on what’s next—new creative projects, and expanding Black Writers Weekend into other cities. Smaller pop-up experiences, but still rooted in community, storytelling, and connection. It feels like the natural next step as I continue to grow this vision year by year and listen to where it wants to go.

And now, I want you to think about what’s next for you.​
Is it personal? Professional? Family-related? Something just for you? Whatever it is, don’t overwhelm yourself—work on it little by little, day by day. Progress doesn’t need to be loud to be powerful.

It has truly been a beautiful year.
​Here’s to an even more intentional, joy-filled 2026.

Happy New Year, and cheers to you all. 🥂
—Tamika 💛.

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

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What I’m Loving

​ I'm still going strong in my love for Herbal Face Food! Want to see it in action? Check out my promo video Follow my referral link and remember to use code TAMIKA for 30% off 💸

Check it Out

I'm in another promo over on Bookfunnel! Check out this Love, Loss, and What If - Fiction That Breaks Hearts promo that runs through mid January. 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, and I just added something new!
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As we move into this new year, many of us focus on the growth and change we'd like to make in ourselves. This guided journal helps you go deeper and set your intentions during the first few months. Click the image below to get yours today and start the year with intentionality.

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

Ain’t nothing like focusing on today and enjoying what it brings. When you stay present, you give yourself permission to breathe, to grow, and to appreciate life as it’s unfolding — not as you wish it was or fear it might be.

Until Next Time

Today is enough. Do one thing that brings you peace, one thing that moves you forward, and then let the rest wait. Tomorrow will come — but right now, be here.