Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Tamika Hall. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Hi Tamika , really happy you were able to join us today and we’re looking forward to sharing your story and insights with our readers. Let’s start with the heart of it all – purpose. How did you find your purpose?
I feel like my purpose hit me like a tractor-trailer because it was born out of pain! Matters of the heart have always been an area of weakness and pain for me because I did not know how to be alone. And so my purpose found me after a devastating breakup, where I finally surrendered to the Lord and asked him to help me. I was tired of being in and out of toxic relationships, essentially dating the same type of man, and I was finally ready for a change. Over the last three years my life has drastically changed as I have gone through a process of great discovery and healing. and my true purpose of empowering other women was born.
Let’s take a small detour – maybe you can share a bit about yourself before we dive back into some of the other questions we had for you?
One of the most important roles of my life is that of being a mother. I have two daughters, and I helped raise two bonus sons who are now adults – as you can imagine, our home was extremely loud, which completely matches my personality and brand!
As a full-time entrepreneur, I am the CEO of Tamika INK, a book publishing and PR agency. I publish and promote faith-based authors from around the globe. I am also the creator of the world’s first plant-based deodorant gummy brand, Smell Pretty, and the designer of the faith-based fashion brand, House of Mikatoure.
From a ministry side, I am a preacher and prophetic voice and have the most amazing mandate of traveling the world preaching the Gospel, hosting retreats and conferences for women, and I’m affectionately known as “The Purpose Bully,” and mentor women worldwide in the areas of leadership, business, and personal development.
I recently released my internationally bestselling book, “The Man Fast,” which details my year of being committed to the Lord, no dating at all. Though many have assumed it was “just a celibacy journey,” this was a time of being set apart to God. Within the pages of the book, readers learn how to love themselves through God’s eyes, heal and repair their broken hearts, break soul ties, and prepare for the man of their prayers! The book also includes: Prayers of Healing and Deliverance, Devotion Scriptures and Prayer Journal, and Reflection questions and healing activities.
What started as a book has evolved into a movement. I currently host a weekly podcast, Bible study, and Facebook group, and I’m preparing for a retreat in the near future. It has been incredible that both women and men are part of this movement for righteousness.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
Wow, this journey has taught me to love myself enough to let go, intentionally walk in forgiveness, and trust God in this process. Allow me to explain. Oftentimes, we enter relationships, and we completely lose ourselves in loving the other person. As God showed me my value through His eyes, I began to love myself enough to let go of the insecurities that had held me hostage most of my life, let go of what I thought was best for me, and trust God with my heart.
I learned that while forgiveness is a process and can take time, I can intentionally walk in forgiveness by laying my anger and hurt at God’s feet. Something as simple as praying, “Lord, I am upset and hurt, but I choose to forgive; please help me to release thoughts of revenge and hate; help me to move forward.” Forgiveness is not a feeling. It is a choice, a faith choice, one where we may not “feel” the forgiveness, but if we give it to God, He will work on our hearts. So, whenever I feel a prick in my heart toward a person(s) who has mishandled me, I pray and choose to forgive again.
And finally, I had to learn how to trust God with this process. Before God told me to give Him a year with no distractions, I was a very needy woman. I tried my best to manage it, but I was needy. I wasn’t used to being single. Let’s get this straight, just because you aren’t in an official relationship doesn’t mean a person is alone. So, while I wasn’t in a physical relationship with anyone, phone conversations and words of validation were what I needed. I had to trust God that He would truly be enough for me until He released me into the arms of the man whom He has chosen for me who has the full capacity to love me as He does.
Before we go, any advice you can share with people who are feeling overwhelmed?
The Man Fast process can be overwhelming in that you are being stripped of the way you’ve always thought and operated. My advice would be to tell only a very small number of people that you have chosen to embark on this journey. They need to be people you can trust to pray for you and hold you accountable. Join a community of like-minded women. I host a Facebook community, and we meet weekly: The Man Fast Book Club and Bible Study. Be honest with yourself about your strengths and weaknesses. For example, if you know you have a hard time controlling your flesh, you absolutely can’t allow yourself to be alone with someone you are attracted to. Having a support system will be great because you can talk to them without risk of judgment. Finally, much prayer and much Bible – developing a closer relationship with the Lord is key.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.tamikahall.com
- Instagram: @iamtamikahall1
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamtamikahall1
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@tamikahall
- Other: Book: www.themanfastbook.com Podcast: www.themanfast.net Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/themanfast
Image Credits
Feature Photo: Bring the Noise Photography (Terrance Neal) 3 Ministry Photos: Michelle Phillips
