This is a reflective space where engineering, community, equity and environmental consciousness meet. A home for honest dialogue, for ourselves, for each other and for the world we share.
Welcome, I’m Meshi Taka.
Chartered Civil Engineer, mother, sister, daughter, friend and an advocate for a more inclusive and equitable world.
- Winner: 2023 Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering – Contribution to Gender Equality.
- Recognition in the 2022 Northern Power Women Future List.
- Named one of the Top 100 Influential Women in Engineering in 2019.
Roar Essence is built around themes that shape our lives and our world.
It is where I explore the intersections of identity, purpose, and belonging and where I invite you to explore your own.
Why Roar Essence
Because our stories matter.
Because the world is changing.
Because we are changing with it.
Because reflection is a form of resistance.
Because courage doesn’t always roar sometimes it whispers.
Because we deserve spaces that honour our complexity, our softness and our strength.
The Power of Nature and the Human Cost
What do an exploding lake in Cameroon, groundwater depletion and flood preparedness have in common? More than you might think. In my latest blog, I examine how invisible hazards become human disasters when warning signs are overlooked, and why resilience begins long before crisis arrives.
When the Victim Becomes the Villain
Not all tears tell the same story. Sometimes they reveal pain. Sometimes they change the focus of a room. This week’s blog explores the complex relationship between emotion, accountability and the subtle ways sympathy can shift away from harm and towards discomfort.
Lived Experiences Heard: Real Voices, Real Change
A reflection on World Mental Health Day 2026, lived experience and why real change starts with listening. Because people cannot share their stories until they feel safe enough to tell them.
Join the Conversation
You’re invited to read, reflect and share what resonates.
A Final Note
Wherever you are in your journey ; rising, rebuilding, resting, or simply trying to make sense of the day, I’m glad you’re here.
May this space offer grounding, clarity, and a reminder that your voice matters. Your roar doesn’t have to be loud, it just has to be yours.
