Today we’d like to introduce you to Tomika Jackson.
Hi Tomika, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I graduated with a degree in Broadcast Communications and immediately started a career in Broadcast Television as a Morning Show Producer in 2001. Since then I have worked for all 4 Top Networks NBC, ABC, CBS, and Fox as a Morning Show producer & Noon Reporter. In 2007 I moved to Atlanta, GA and started my own Media Company & Outlet. Starting my own company has created many opportunities for me to utilize my experience and expertise in Media & Entertainment as a Freelance Producer, Creative Director, On-Air Host, Correspondent, and Media Professional.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
Stepping out on my own wasn’t the smoothest transition because I had to do a lot of “pro bono” work to get my business off of the ground. I learned how to wisely choose what projects to offer my skills and services to at “no cost” in order to first build my portfolio. Though I wasn’t making much money, those opportunities were great for development and polishing my skills as a budding entrepreneur in the industry. It was great preparation for the type of contracts that I fulfill now. I am reaping the harvest of the seeds that I sowed starting out so the “pro bono” work was worth it for me.
As you know, we’re big fans of Go Girl Go Media. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about the brand?
The name of my business is “Go Girl Go” and I have a companion tv series “Go Girls Rock”. My business is a Creative Media, Events, and Brand Agency that was created to help “Faith-filled” women complete tasks that will help bring “life” to their businesses, creative projects, and personal brands. My business is a Faith-based business, meaning I integrate my faith into my business practices. I encounter a lot of women who have great visions, ideas, and dreams but they have no idea how to “make it happen”. That’s where the word “Go” comes into play. One of the last instructions that Jesus gave to the disciples was simply “Go”. A “Go Girl” is one who understands her assignment to put action to her Faith, and if she does not know how to do that, that’s where I step in. I help her “make it happen”. I wanted to create a “safe space” for women who have a value system derived from a biblical worldview to incorporate their faith on their journey to seeing their dreams manifest. I wanted them to be able to trust me with their visions and dreams as it relates to helping them build brands and businesses that reflect their faith. In other words, it’s ok to freely talk about God in a “Go Girl” business meeting. Meaning, nobody is being judged when they say “No weapon formed against my business will prosper” or if they want to “pray” about how we should move forward concerning a project. Yes, sis! We can pray right now. This is what makes my business stand out. My Faith has played a BIG part in my successes in life and there were many times that people who I worked with didn’t understand why I didn’t want to go in a certain direction with my project or vision because they could not relate to my reasoning. Because of that, I had to do a lot of my work alone to protect the integrity of my brand.
We all have a different way of looking at and defining success. How do you define success?
Success has everything to do with how you personally see it which entails you taking inventory of what you believe you were created to accomplish in life. Successful people have taken the time to discover who they are, what they are good at and passionate about as well. They know their unique gift or gifts that they offer to the world and are not shy about investing in and developing those gifts. They are very intentional about their choices and living life from their” lane”. Unfortunately, not everyone understands this concept of being in their “lane.” Too many are trying to be something they are not or to live out a script that is not their own, and life to them is ONE GRAND EXPERIMENT that leads to a life filled with nothing but detours. From this day forward, start majoring in majors and you set the standard for success.
Pricing:
- Live Events Production: $7500 and up
- TV Commercial Production: $1500 and up
- Video Course Production: $3500 and up
- Creative Direction: $1500 and up
- Personal/Business Branding: $2500 and up
Contact Info:
- Website: www.gogirlnow.com
- Instagram: @iamjusttomika
- Facebook: Tomika Jackson
- Twitter: Tomika Jackson
- Youtube: Go Girls Rock
Image Credits
Antoinne Duane Jones Braynard Stevenson
