ABOUT US
MEET THE FOUNDER
Takirra Winfield Dixon is a Baltimore, Maryland native, writer, activist and communicator with over 15 years of experience in communications, public relations and branding.
Takirra served as a political appointee in President Barack Obama’s administration. She now serves as a strategic communications and branding adviser to Black women visionaries and leaders like LaTosha Brown, Minda Harts, ESPN’s Monica McNutt, and many others. In the short years since its founding, Unapologetic Communications has partnered with over 30 clients and introduced The Reimagined Press Kit® to the world.
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Takirra was a featured speaker at the 2021 ESSENCE Festival. In 2022, she pitched and led a main stage panel at ESSENCE Fest with three clients based on commentary she wrote on ‘The Great Resignation.’ Takirra was also named a 2021 Leading Woman by the Maryland Daily Record.
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For four years, she led a robust national communications team as Vice President of Strategic Communications at The Education Trust – a national nonprofit focused on highlighting and closing opportunity gaps for students of color and students facing financial uncertainty. Takirra also served for six years in Maryland politics as a senior member of Martin O’Malley’s gubernatorial administration.
A proud graduate of Howard University, Takirra obtained an M.A. in Intercultural Communication with a certification in International Affairs. She is also a graduate of the University of Maryland, College Park, where she earned a B.A. in Communications with a concentration in Public Relations and a certification in African American Studies. Takirra also has experience as a communications consultant to change makers, activists and individuals in entertainment including actress Allison Williams; entrepreneur, music mogul and tech investor Monique Mosley; and Academy Award and Grammy Award winning artist John Legend.
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Takirra believes in the power and purpose of authentic storytelling, especially from people directly impacted by issues, and with lived experiences that are too often overlooked. She has dedicated her career to elevating and uplifting the stories and experiences of Black women.
Strategic partnerships
Mapenzi PRoductions
Mapenzi Productions® is dedicated to celebrating the richness, resilience, and history of the African diaspora through film, television and transformative experiences. Founded by Maia Modeste, an award-winning actress, producer, filmmaker, and philanthropist, our mission is rooted in the unwavering commitment to craft narratives that authentically portray the multifaceted experiences, history, and cultural heritage of our communities. In addition to film and television that illuminates untold stories and amplifies underrepresented voices, our biographical multimedia supports high-level brand development for Black women visionaries.
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We are committed to the education and empowerment of underserved youth, with initiatives such as our partnership with WACO Theater Center that extend beyond entertainment. We aim to create positive change across all sectors and actively engage with community leaders like Los Angeles Mayor, Karen Bass, to create lasting impact and inclusivity.
Mccall Business Solutions
McCall Business Solutions is founded by Monnikue Marie McCall., a Napa California native, time management coach, and a Higher Education Executive with 18 years of administrative experience and 6 years of coaching executives, entrepreneurs, and their assistants to take control of their time and be more present at work and with their loved ones. She is also an Honorary Founder of Unapologetic Communications.​
Monnikue started her career as a college student working with world renowned scientists and engineers at the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory in Berkeley, CA. After graduating from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA with a degree in Music Education, she worked for Berklee’s City Music Mentoring Program and taught private violin lessons and music theory. From there, she decided to pivot her career to philanthropy and politics. She had the privilege of working alongside Cambridge, MA philanthropist Barbara Lee as well as the Barbara Lee Family Foundation and the Barbara Lee Political Office. ​
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While working in Higher Education, Monnikue became a Virtual Assistant supporting executives at non-profit organizations such as Bellwether Education Partners, Pahara Institute, Rocketship Public Schools, Oakland REACH, Silicon Schools Fund, and Beyond12. She also supported New York Times Bestselling author, Robin DiAngelo.
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Monnikue is passionate about coaching her clients including their executive assistants to be the best version of themselves and strengthening the partnerships between all parties to prioritize efficiency and work/life balance.