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Hi Reader, If you've ever felt stuck in the loop of "figuring it out," this one's for you. AffirmationSay it with me: I’m not figuring it out. I'm refining it. Because messy repetition is still progress. Story TimeThe Gift of RepetitionRecently, there's this moment that I keep coming back to. Not a breakthrough. Not a big "aha." Just...a quiet pattern I noticed. I’ve been refining the same message for months. And guess what? That repetition is what’s working. In the past, I might’ve called it confusion. But now? I recognize it as mastery in motion. What's my point? 👀 It’s easy to think that if you haven’t nailed something on the first try, you’re behind. Clarity rarely comes fully formed. This is your permission to stop trying to “figure it all out,” and start refining what you already know to be true. Personal Brand ReflectionRepetition Doesn't Mean You're BehindWe live in a world obsessed with newness. New strategy. New content. New bio. But what if the magic isn't in the new...it's in nuance? What if your brand isn't lost? It's just waiting for you to trust your rhythm and repeat what's working. In all of these you've tried and are doing now, some truths are emerging. Don't miss them because they're not new to you! Ask yourself:
TL;DR = Your patterns aren't problems - they're roadmaps! So let's follow them Something to Try This Week:Pick one part of your brand - bio, content, offer, pitch - and repeat it. Say it again. Post it again. Pitch it again. But this time, tweak one small piece. Shift your tone. Add a sentence. Try a new format. Remember, refine. Don't reinvent. This is how refinement works. See you in two Tuesdays, Tamara Sykes |
Caribbean-Born Brand Builder and Mom of Two. I help multi-hyphenate Black and Brown women create unforgettable brands and sustainable lives.
Hi Reader, Have you noticed that when you finally stop running on fumes… your creativity comes back? The ideas flow. The words feel easier. The work even feels lighter. That’s not luck. That’s overflow. Let's talk about it. Affirmation Say it with me: Overflow begins when I honor my limits instead of ignoring them. Story Time A few months ago, I worked with my client, Janelle, to help her organize her personal and business systems so she could feel more effective and efficient. She’s a mom, a...
Hi Reader, Have you ever hit a season where your usual rhythm just.. stopped working? SAME. Plus, we’re in that stretch of the year where life starts speeding up — holidays, family plans, etc. So if you’ve been feeling a little off-beat lately, you’re not alone. This edition is about what it really looks like to find your rhythm again when life gets full. Affirmation Say it with me: My rhythm changes as life changes. And that’s not failure; that’s flexibility. Story Time Every night last...
Hi Reader, Ever hear a small voice in your head that whispers, “You’re slipping” when you feel like you're not being consistent? Today’s edition is for you. Affirmation Say it with me: Missing a moment doesn't erase my momentum. Story Time If I’m honest, skipping last week’s newsletter made me nervous. But another part of me — the one that’s learning sustainability in real time — said, “No, you’re recalibrating.” It wasn’t planned.It was one of those heavy stretches when work deadlines, home...