Hey, I'm Tamika Marie, but you can call me Mika!
I’m a 36-year-old small business owner and creative who’s basically starting over again… for what feels like the hundredth time. I’m rebuilding my business, brand, and dream life in a way that finally feels aligned, fulfilling, and true to who I am, all while on my self-care and well-being journey.
I’ve worn a lot of hats over the years, from running my own small business to offering strategy and mentoring sessions for early-stage women entrepreneurs who need a little inspiration, clarity, or guidance to bring their vision to life.
Outside of all that, I’m honestly just a homebody at heart. I love a quiet cozy day, watching my favorite shows, and movies or getting lost in something creative. I’ve always loved art, even back when I dreamed of becoming a doctor and ended up working as a medical assistant. But nothing ever felt as right or as aligned as entrepreneurship.
My hope is that by sharing my own journey, the start, the restarts, the growth, and everything in between, you feel inspired to follow what you genuinely love, trust your own timing and journey, and create a life and brand that feels like you.
Little Facts About Me
I’ve been with my significant other for 17 long, long, long years LOL! And we met on Facebook. (Before Facebook dating was a thing.)
I’m the true definition of a homebody. My cozy blankets, movies, drinks, and snacks = my happy place.
I’m a super picky eater, and honestly… I’m okay with that. I'll take chicken nuggies over a fancy feast any day…(Unless it's soul food.)
I’m an introvert who prefers calm energy and small groups over anything loud or chaotic. (Especially as I get older, I appreciate quiet time so much more.)
Creativity has always been my comfort zone, I love to draw, design, strategize and build brands from scratch. (it's kinda my thing!)
Who we are
Gallery 713 is a creative home, self-care, and lifestyle accessories brand designed for early-stage women entrepreneurs and small business owners.
We understand what it feels like to be building your dream brand and business while trying to stay focused, creative, and balanced, because we’ve been there too. As women on the entrepreneurial journey, we often pour so much energy into growing our dreams that we forget to care for ourselves along the way.
Gallery 713 was created as a reminder to slow down, take care of yourself, and find beauty and joy in the mondaine, not just the end goal.
After years of chasing perfection in my first fashion business, I realized I was losing touch with my health, happiness, and creativity. When I discovered personal growth and brand building, everything changed. I learned I could combine both business and self-care to create something meaningful, memorable, and truly authentic.
That’s how Gallery 713 came to be as a curation of my self-care journey, my love for self-expression, and my passion for entrepreneurship.
Today, Gallery 713 is more than a brand, it’s a creative space where women and entrepreneurs can find thoughtfully designed pieces that inspire and support a more aligned, intentional lifestyle.
Our hope is that when you bring a Gallery 713 piece into your home or studio office space, it serves as a genuine reminder that you are the greatest masterpiece in progress.
