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.
Women Who Inspire: Lessons in Courage and Leadership
As March ends, the blog reflects on influential women who embody courage and leadership. Highlighting figures like Millie Odhiambo, Michelle Obama, and Maya Angelou, it emphasizes their lessons on authenticity, emotional intelligence, and reclaiming one’s voice. The piece encourages readers to acknowledge women’s impact and mirror their resilience in personal journeys.
The Power of Intuition in Communication
Active listening encompasses visible cues and subtle, invisible cues like tone and discomfort. Intuition, grounded in past experiences, detects risks quickly, while bias distorts perceptions through cultural influences. Effective communication, especially for neurodivergent individuals, warrants careful interpretation to avoid misreading intent. Trusting intuition fosters safety and insight, enhancing team dynamics and personal connections.
Power, Outrage and the Silence That Sustains Injustice
Like many, I have followed the release of the first tranche of the Epstein files, documents that, years after his death, offer a clearer view into the world of a man whose predatory behaviour was enabled by wealth, influence and a network of powerful acquaintances. A brief timeline serves as a reminder of how slowly…
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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.
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