Takiema is a multi-talented professional who signed her first ever modeling contract-with BICOASTAL- at the age of 48. Born into a family with 100+ year roots in Brooklyn, Takiema has spent much of her life working towards equity and joy for young children and their families. Takiema integrates self care into her daily life through dancing, tending to her plants in her Brooklyn backyard, and cooking delicious meals for her friends and family.