A Designer at Heart, A Creative in Every Way

Before we dive into my story, I want to share something with you. When I was in fashion, I always dreamed of standing before an audience, proudly presenting my collection while sharing the story behind each piece. Although I may not be showcasing my designs today, this is my second chance. I’m presenting something even more meaningful—the journey that led me here.

Just like a designer carefully crafts every detail of a collection, I’ve woven my experiences, struggles, and growth into this new beginning. These pivotal moments tell the story of how I found my way to helping entrepreneurs build brands, businesses, and lives they love and desire, all while embracing who they truly are.

I hope these stories inspire you as much as they’ve shaped me. Enjoy this collection of my journey.

— Tamika Marie

A leap of faith

I poured my heart and soul into designing gowns, and following my dreams—even when others didn’t understand it. I had a vision and was determined to see it through, no matter what.

While I believed I would become a successful, self-taught fashion designer, things didn’t go as planned. But once I let go of the fear of "What if this doesn't work out for me?", I realized that what felt like a failure was actually a guide—like a GPS pointing me toward something greater.

Learning to Value Myself

As a shy, introverted, and recovering people pleaser, I used to rely on the validation and feedback from others' and their expectations of me, sacrificing my own thoughts and well-being to keep them happy.

Eventually, I learned to set boundaries and embrace the power of saying "no"—and meaning it.

Now, it feels so freeing to just be me. I've realized that the people who accept and appreciate the real me are the ones worth keeping close.

The Turning Point

Branding shifted my perspective, it gave me a bigger picture of entrepreneurship— of what I wanted it to be not what I thought it had to be. Everything made sense—it felt more aligned, intentional, and genuine.

I feel more confident. I stopped holding myself back, stopped doubting myself, and I finally put myself out there. I wanted to use my voice to share what I had learned about branding and personal growth with other entrepreneurs who are just starting out.

And that's how Gallery 713 was born, and I couldn’t be more excited about what's to come— I hope you are too.

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The values that shaped my journey

  • Creativity

    You already have everything you need inside to create the life you desire, no matter where you're starting from or what you're working with.

  • Hope

    Hope was my anchor when I had nothing else. It kept me going. If you ever feel like giving up, hold onto hope—it can take you further than you think.

  • Well-being

    Entrepreneurship isn’t just about the hustle—it’s about enjoying the journey. Take care of yourself, have fun, and don’t forget to prioritize your self-care and well-being.

  • Balance

    True balance comes when you get clear on your values and desires—when you understand what's most important to you.

  • Alignment

    When you stay aligned with who you truly are and focus on intentionally reaching your goals, authenticity will naturally follow—and that’s where the real masterpiece begins.

  • Genuine

    Being genuine in your approach is key. People can feel your energy, and energy is everything.

What my audience is saying

  • domondleadershipinstitute

    That's powerful Tamika. To be able to transform someone's life by using the knowledge and skills they already have.

  • bennyblanko807

    Thanks Tamika! You made my day of confusion as I want to start again on looking for the a good system to organize your content ideas and guess what?!? I found your video. I love it! 👑👑♥️♥️👑👑

  • shawnreyb

    I really enjoyed this video! I love the breakdown of how you use trello and can see myself using it in this way, too. It's so organized! Thank you for the video! I'm definitely rewatching this again. Keep going!!

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Hey friend, I see you.

This is your moment to step into who you were made to be and who you've always been. You’re not crazy for wanting more—you were made for more. It’s time to take those hopes and dreams and turn them into something real, something you're proud of.

I’m here to help you build your brand and business with clarity, consistency, and direction so you can confidently implement these tools and techniques on your own.

You’ve always known you were capable of great things—now’s the time to make it happen.

Let’s build your masterpiece, together.

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