Tanika Ray is a pop culture & lifestyle specialist with a holistic view on the cross sections of culture. Her mission is to illuminate connection thru entertainment.

Over the last 20 years, she’s navigated a career hosting numerous network shows and events, deftly managing a variety of TV like

Ready To Love– OWN
Ladies Who List- OWN
Extra– Host/Entertainment Magazine: 7 seasons NBC
HGTV’d and HGTV Design Star HGTV
Head2Toe– Lifetime makeover show: 3 seasons LIFETIME
OhSit– Gameshow: 2 seasons CW

She’s hosted & moderated multiple reunion shows for Lifetime, VH1 & OWN. She’s covered the most prestigious events in the world including the Oscars, Emmys, Golden Globes, Met Gala, The Image Awards, MTV Music Awards, BET Awards. As well as countless movie premieres, representing companies like TVGuideNetwork, NBC, Colgate, Essence Magazine, Home Depot, Cadillac and The NAACP.

Due to her unapologetic and unique take on Hollywood and life, she’s been on over 100 episodes as a guest panelist on shows like GMA, The Today Show, THE View, CNN, Showbiz Tonight, The Daily Take, Chelsea Handler, Hollywood Today Live and Larry King.

Though her journey has been rich, she currently works to uplift, inspire & bring the diverse global community together thru positive & shared experiences. This passion has led to her directing projects that illuminate ideas and spotlight people changing the world

Tanika launched her Podcast Mamaste with Tanika Ray Fall 2021 dedicated to the beautiful and complicated journey of Mommying AF and getting it all done like a Boss!!