I stopped playing it safe. Here’s what changed.


The Uncaged Edit: June 2025

(Delivered monthly.)


Hey Wild One,
This is the start of a new rhythm.
Edits once a month, when I have something bold, useful, or wildly honest to share.

No fluff. No filler.

🌱 PERSONAL NOTE: Sitting in the Win

Lately, I’ve been learning how to regulate my nervous system—and it’s made me realize something:
I don’t let myself celebrate.
Not really.

I hit the goal, check the box, and move on.
It’s “pragmatic,” sure. But it’s also self-protective.

I’ve been practicing what it feels like to hold joy; without bracing for what comes next.
And here’s what I’m learning:
Joy isn’t fragile. It doesn’t get taken away. It’s something you carry.

So if you’re in a season of growth or becoming, let yourself feel it.
All of it. Fully. Without apology. Without the rush to move on.

It’s something I talk about in my upcoming book, More Than Ravens— a messy, honest memoir about faith, business, and letting go of performance perfection.

If you’ve ever wondered if peace counts as a plan? It does.
(And I promise you’re not alone.)

⚡️ BRAND TRUTH OF THE MONTH:

You don’t need a bigger audience. You need a sharper message.

Most people think their problem is reach.
More followers. More views. More content.

But what’s actually missing? Resonance.
If your brand isn’t connecting—it’s not because it’s invisible.
It’s because it’s forgettable.

A sharper message:

  • Speaks directly to the right people (and repels the wrong ones)
  • Makes your offer unmistakable
  • Positions you as the expert—without needing to “sell” constantly

Don’t just grow louder.
Grow clearer.
Read the full breakdown on the blog →

🖤 BRAND I’M OBSESSED WITH:

54 Thrones – A luxury skincare brand rooted in African culture and rich visuals.
Intentional. Immersive. Beautifully done.
Take a look →

✨ WHAT I’M READING:

How to Make a Few Billion Dollars by Brad Jacobs

→ Insight I loved: Don’t just follow trends—study where the market is going, and evolve your offer before the world catches up.

The Empyrean (Fourth Wing) by Rebecca Yarros

→ Dragons, danger, and a heroine you root for. Partway through and fully obsessed.

Bold Moves Only – The Playlist
A curated soundtrack for showing up louder, bolder, and ready to lead.
Listen now


💼 WANT MY EYES ON YOUR BRAND?

If you’re ready to refine your message, elevate your visuals, or stop second-guessing what your brand is saying—here are two bold ways to get started:

Book your Signature Start — a free consult to help you find the best-fit brand or web design experience

The 1K Drop — One day, one site, $1K. It’s fast, strategic, and built with that magnetic Wild Quirk energy. Just $500 to reserve your spot.

Sometimes it’s not the whole plan that changes everything.
It’s one shift. One win. One bold move.

Welcome to the Wild Side.
—Taja
Wild Quirk Media
You weren’t made to blend in.
Neither was your brand.

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