Tamara Sykes

How To Style Professional Print Outfits For Work

So I’m guessing that you’re ready to add print outfits to your professional style… But you have no idea where to start. No worries, I have a few practical outfit ideas that you can copy using what you already have in your closet, or making a few key purchases that will make your wardrobe more […]

How To Set Up Google Analytics Immediately On Your Blog!

ALWAYS have the ability to track the data generated by what you create. It’s an important lesson I learned early on in my career, and it’s one that I’ve applied consistently to blogging. Why? Well, it’s cute to have great photos and an awesome website but when your goal is to monetize your brand, you […]

30 Free & Useful WordPress Plugins Bloggers Can Download Today

One of the great benefits of using WordPress for your blog is enhancements with plugins. Especially because there are so many FREE options! If you don’t have any idea where to start, I’ve got a list of my favorite free WordPress plugins that you can review.

An Interesting Take On Stranger Danger That I Just Discovered

I’m in a different stage of motherhood now. I’m not sure what it’s called but it involves hearing the word ‘No‘  and my daughter getting into everything. It makes me miss the simpler infant stage when my biggest worry was my daughter rolling off of the bed. Nevertheless, I love the moments when my husband […]

15 Compliments You Can Tell Yourself Every Once In A While

confident black woman

Sometimes the self-care you need is a sticky note that says, “I’m that bitch.” That’s what a friend told me. Because an important part of investing in yourself is to compliment yourself! And what better time to start the positive self-talk than a new decade?

My 10 Useful Tips For Starting A New Blog

I was asked recently: What tips/best practices can you share with me as someone who is just starting out? At first, I gave a one-sentence answer but, now that I’ve had time to think about it, there are 10 tips I’d share with anyone who is starting a new blog. Here they are.

How You Can Style Your Ripped Jeans In Each Season

Ripped jeans are always a good idea, right? I think so! In fact, apparently, the average woman owns 10 pairs of jeans. However, we tend to only wear 4 pairs frequently so there’s no doubt that we definitely need to discover different ways to wear our denim. Here’s a simple breakdown of ripped jeans style […]

How To Start A Successful Blog Today!

Now that you’ve toyed with the idea of starting a blog, are you ready to take the plunge? If your answer is ‘Yes’ then this step-by-step guide will walk you through the steps you need to start a successful blog today!

I’m Tamara

I empower ambitious women of color and women-run businesses with the support and media strategies they need to thrive.