Talking Tea with Tika

About Talking Tea with Tika

It all started on a cold wintery night… blah, blah, blah. The Talking Tea with Tika talk show started with an idea birthed in Latika’s head. Initially, her idea was to interview a close friend about an upcoming event he was hosting. From that interview, the show was born. Since its birth, she has interviewed celebrities, top Chicago steppers, personal trainers, educators, and fashion gurus! Talking Tea with Tika focuses on the mind, the body, and the soul.

About the Host – Latika MaShon Billups aka Tika, The Tea Lady

Tika, The Tea Lady, is a radio and talk show host known for her quick-witted comments. The Tea Lady’s thought-provoking questions have the masses at the edge of their electronic device screens. “Her face said it all” facial expressions spill all the tea, and the thirst-quenching “I will sip to that” topics are all served on her hit show Talking Tea with Tika.  

Life Before The Tea

Former Executive Record Producer for Face 2 Face Entertainment, Latika MaShon Billups (Hall) was born on February 17, 1972 in Atlanta, Georgia.  As an only child for 13 years, Tika was shy and stayed to herself most of her childhood. But even in her shyness, she stood out. She would often sit back and watch the other children run and play. She knew there was something different about her. She ventured into many different talents and excelled at them all. Tika took on Jazz dance, marching and concert band, academics, and let’s not forget, the girl can sing! She was a Jill of all trades. Shortly after the rollercoaster we call high school, Tika had two beautiful daughters, Terahlea and Kristain.

Ground Breaker – FaceBook Live Talk Show Host for Steppers

At this stage of her life, Tika was ok with an occasional night out enjoying life as an “empty nester” with her husband, Myron “Candyman” Billups.  On a Wednesday evening, Tika went “Live” to talk about her not-so-pleasant experience during an outdoor summer concert in Atlanta.  To her surprise, the video gained several viewers and comments from viewers asking her to go Live again.  The audience’s engagement was intense, exciting, and definitely, something she felt should not be ignored.  This is where the idea of a “show” was born.  

Now, how do we get from a concert to “Stepper’s Media”? Her true passion, at this stage of her life, is about stepping, so why not make the “Lives” about stepping? Since Tika is from the South, the Tea is derived based on the fact that all topics can be discussed amicably over iced tea. The show’s concept was initially built around discussing topics that concern the dance we love called stepping only.  

Talking Tea with Tika has now expanded the brand to include The Tea Tribe.  The Tea Tribe is for grown folks only.  The tribe talks about things such as finances, sex, religion, politics, relationships, and health. You name it; we will talk about it.  Of course, we talk about it over tea!  

QUICK FACTS

  • NAME: Latika MaShon Billups
  • OCCUPATION: Radio and Talk Show Host
  • BIRTH DATE: February 17, 1972(age 46)
  • EDUCATION: Georgia State University 
  • PLACE OF BIRTH: Atlanta, Georgia 
  • ORIGINALLY: Latika MaShon Hall
  • ZODIAC SIGN: Aquarius