Jay Casale
Jay Casale
Tamika Bickham. - Newswoman. Creator.
Tamika Bickham. - Newswoman. Creator.
Tamika Bickham. - Newswoman. Creator.
Saturday 27th June 2020
Tamika Bickham discusses her shift from TV journalism to entrepreneurship, touching on mental health, storytelling, and the importance of community support.
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Jay Casale
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Body & Mind
Sobriety Toolkit
Financial Health in Recovery
Comedic Journeys
Relationships & Community
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Get the buttons here!Tamika Bickham: From Newsroom to Boardroom - A Journey of Grit and Growth
I really feel like the reason I'm bringing that up is like right now we're at that same, like it just feels like everything was ready to boil over.
Have you ever wondered what it's like to transition from the fast-paced world of TV journalism to the unpredictable terrain of entrepreneurship? Tamika Bickham knows this journey all too well. An award-winning journalist, Tamika has interviewed everyone from presidential candidates to everyday heroes. But she left it all behind to chase her dream of starting her own business.
Now, she's the founder and CEO of TB Media Group, helping nonprofits, government agencies, and businesses tell their stories and connect with their audiences. In this episode of 'The Lighter Side with Jay', Tamika sits down with host Jay Casale to talk about her career shift, the challenges of freelancing, and the importance of storytelling in marketing. They dive into how the pandemic has impacted mental health and why local news outlets are crucial during such times.
Tamika also shares her personal experiences with anxiety and the calming power of meditation. Listeners will get a peek into Tamika's life as a reporter in Miami and Alabama, where she gained a unique perspective on current events. She talks about the risks she took to leave a stable job and start her own company, and how those risks have paid off.
This conversation is packed with insights on the value of community support and the role of storytelling in business. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur or someone looking for inspiration, Tamika's story is a testament to resilience and the power of taking bold steps. Tune in to hear how she navigated her career change and what she's learned along the way.