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.
Betrayed by Silence: A Call for Humanity
Jason Arday’s passing has cracked something open for so many: a disorientation born of loving a world that cannot love you back. This is not a neat reflection but a raw lamentation a reckoning with giving yourself to a world that won’t make space for you to thrive, even as it forgets you bleed.
Finding Courage in Struggles: Van Gogh’s Life
Discover the quiet courage behind Vincent van Gogh’s story, a life marked by struggle, creativity and unwavering belief. This reflective blog explores how unseen effort, misunderstood dreams and one person’s support can shape a lasting legacy. May his journey inspire you to keep going, even when recognition feels far away.
The Evolution of the UK’s Equality Act: What You Need to Know
Behind the Equality Act sits a century of people pushing for fairness. It is not about winners and losers. It is about dignity, access and opportunity. In my latest blog, I explore the myths, the misunderstandings and why the Act still matters in a changing world.
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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.
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