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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

Have your good habits started to slip a little? Did those New Year’s intentions actually get implemented, or are they still living in the idea phase? As we reach the end of January, I think it’s fair to say that 2026 has already been… interesting, to say the least.

Our government looks and feels very different, and with social media amplifying everything, the world can feel loud, heavy, and emotionally overwhelming. It doesn’t always carry the same energy we remember, or the hope we associate with what this country once stood for. And yes—at times, that can feel disheartening. It can feel discouraging.

But real life is what’s directly in front of you. It’s what’s there when you open your eyes each morning. Everything else is secondary.

I want to encourage you to practice tapping into the present—into your actual, physical space—so you don’t lose your balance or sight of what truly matters. You. Your family. Your goals. Your financial stability. Your spiritual, mental, and emotional health.

Recently, I took a trip to South Africa (peep a couple photos below!), and I’m excited to share more of that journey with you soon—so make sure you’re following along on my YouTube channel. Returning to the motherland has given me a deeper understanding of my bloodline and why we are the way we are. There’s something powerful about recognizing shared mannerisms, shared communication—even unspoken understanding. It’s mesmerizing, really. We are a beautiful people, a beautiful community.

Life, at its core, is what you make it. You can explore and take risks, or you can play it safe and prioritize stability. There’s no right or wrong way—but no matter which path you’re on, remember this: most people in this world are chasing the same things. Financial stability. Family time. Peace. Good health. Happiness. Most of the world is not angry, lost, or divided. Most of the world is just like you and me.

As we move into love month and Black History Month, I want you to reflect on the love you’re giving yourself and your family. Sit with the history of where you come from. Honor it. At the end of the day, there is only one you—and that is a beautiful thing.

introducing

"Locked in" Workshop series

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.

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What I’m Loving

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Check it Out

I'm featured in the Jan/Feb edition of The Author's Lens! Peep ya girl on page 48.

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.

Words to #Dream By

The world may be loud, but your real life is right in front of you. When you stay present, rooted, and connected to who you are and where you come from, nothing outside of you gets to steal your peace.

Until Next Time

Check in with your real world. Put the phone down for a moment, sit with yourself or your people, and ask: What actually matters to me right now? Then choose one small way to nurture that—today.