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for creatives, by creatives

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

It’s two weeks out from Black Writers Weekend (BWW), and y’all—my office looks like a scene from controlled chaos. I’ve got lists everywhere, sticky notes covering every surface, and I’m checking everything twice. Overcommunicating with my team like my life depends on it, just to make sure nothing slips through the cracks. I want this to run as smoothly as possible.

But if I’m being honest, it’s also a little bittersweet.

Because once BWW wraps, I’m stepping into a brand-new chapter—I’m moving abroad. Yep, I’m taking this journey to another country. And while it might seem sudden, this ain’t new. This isn’t some random idea I came up with overnight. This is something I’ve always wanted to do.

What’s interesting about this moment in my life is that I’ve never really had the chance to be selfish. I’ve always been holding space for everyone else. But now? I’m 39. And I love shouting that out because I’ve earned every single day of these 39 years. I’ve cried, I’ve fought, I’ve sweat, I’ve bled. And now, I’m finally giving myself permission to step into my selfish season.

I’m doing the things I used to dream about—things that little girl me would daydream about while lying in bed, headphones on, cassette or CD playing, making up whole movie scenes in my mind. Back then, I didn’t know how, but I knew I wanted to explore the world, feel new things, meet new people.

And when I got the chance to be an author, a producer, a mom, a dreamer—I took those same daydreams and said, “Why not?” Some turned out amazing. Some… eh, I could’ve done ‘em differently. But I did them. I tried. And that’s what matters.

So whether you’re in your selfish season or buried under obligations and to-do lists, I want you to remember: carve out something just for you. Even if it’s small. That’s where life and love starts—with you.

I can’t wait to share this next chapter with y’all. New country, new energy. It’s about to get real.

— Mika 💛
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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.

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What I’m Loving

I’m loving Love Island—not just because it’s juicy, dramatic, and spicy—but because (and if you’ve been following me for years, you already know this) I love love. That’s why most of my novels are romance novels. But of course, my stories come with their fair share of drama too—just like Love Island. So if you want a glimpse of how messy my characters can get, tune in. It’s giving the same kind of chaos

On the #Move

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I'm going on tour, y'all!

Check out the tour locations to see if I'll be in your city - and remember to always follow me on social media so you never miss an update.

Put it on Your #Radar

Our biggest event of the year is rapidly approaching! Want to attend? Check out the deets.​

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.

Today I'm featuring my video on how to leverage your setbacks.

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On the #Socials

Since this newsletter is all about carving out space for yourself, here are some words to encourage creative self-care. .

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Words to #Dream By

There was a time when you weren’t as strong, as wise, or as easy to be around. But every single day, you’ve shown up and put in the work to become a better version of yourself. And yet, there will always be people who remember the old you—the version you’ve outgrown—and try to approach you like nothing’s changed. Don’t let them pull you back into that old space. Let them know: that was the past, it’s been addressed, and we’re not living there anymore. If they can’t move forward with you, then it’s okay to move on without them.

Until Next Time

So here’s your reminder: you don’t have to shrink to fit back into old versions of yourself just to make other people comfortable. You’ve done too much growing for that.

Take inventory of your circle. Who’s celebrating your growth—and who’s still holding you to the person you used to be? If someone’s not willing to see who you are now, give yourself permission to walk away with grace.

Protect your peace. Choose your present. And most of all, keep becoming.