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Nika Beamon
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TV news writer, motivational speaker, author of the memoir, Misdiagnosed: The Search Fir Dr. House and I Didn’t Work This Hard Just To Get Married: Successful Single Black Women Speak Out and chronic illness and chronic pain blogger
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No matter what is on my list I never consider my age, autoimmune condition or what someone else might think of my goals. I only answer to me if I screw up or fall short.
Happy New Year! #blacksky #booksky
#spoonie #newyearseve #2026 #resolutions
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Don’t Let Intrusive Thoughts Derails You
I’ve always found it  interesting that at this time of year people set resolutions. If that motivates you that’s great. I don’t make New Year’s resolutions but I do update my life list periodi…
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December 31, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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For day 3 of my Christmas countdown, I am saluting my black girl magic. The unique ability to persevere, strive for excellence, and be reliable while preserving my peace and health.

#christmassweatercountdown #autoimmunedisease #blackgirlmagic

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Embrace Your Magic
So for day 3 of my Christmas countdown, I am saluting my black girl magic. The unique ability to persevere, strive for excellence, and be reliable while preserving my peace and health.
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December 3, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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I am a glorious mess. I’m grateful I can shed light on igg4-Rd and people living with other autoimmune diseases. But, it was refreshing to talk something else: my journey as a writer.
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Author Interview w/ Nika C. Beamon
Nika C. Beamon, a professional news writer and author, began her writing journey after an illness pushed her to reflect on life choices. She draws inspiration from real experiences and people. Desp…
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November 13, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Written in the best tradition of women talking to women, and girlfriend to girlfriend, the book delivers tales of lessons learned, hard times and good times, told by women who found ways to achieve their dreams by defying convention. #booksky #blacksky
November 9, 2025 at 1:23 AM
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Misdiagnosed: The Search for Dr. House is the tale of a woman’s quest to find the correct diagnosis. #booksky #blacksky #memoir
November 9, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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@ I’m listening to iHeart ♫ As an #igg4 sufferer I know how difficult it can be to get the correct diagnosis. I shared my long journey for a diagnosis in a new podcast episode #health #ChronicIllness #auotimmunedisease . @iHeartRadio
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Symptomatic: A Medical Mystery Podcast
Documentary Podcast · Updated Weekly · How terrifying would it be to fight an unknown enemy? One you don’t recognize and didn’t see coming? What if that enemy was coming from within; a disease that ev...
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November 4, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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Sometimes I talk to people and am not sure if I have something to offer of much value. Every once in a while, I am told I do. This happened when talking to a podcast host who recorded. #autoimmunedisease#chronicillness#spoonie#igg4#womenshealth #beyourownadvocate
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Coach KJ and Nika Beamon Discuss - Nika's IGG4-RD Diagnosis
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July 19, 2025 at 1:11 AM
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Shortly after I appeared in USA Today, I responded to a podcast request. I share my journey to advocate for my health and to get the correct medical diagnosis. I share tips that could help you! #womenshealth #chronicillness #igg4 #booksky #blacksky
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July 9, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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36 procedures, 26 MDs and a 30-year search to solve a medical mystery with writer, Nika C. Beamon
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July 8, 2025 at 12:05 PM
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HIS EX..AND HIS NEXT….BLENDED FAMILIES
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July 4, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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#chronicillness #blacksky #booksky

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She saw 26 doctors and had 37 procedures with no diagnosis in sight. Then, an answer.
Nika Beamon set out on a journey, and 26 doctors, 37 procedures and more than 17 years later, a rheumatologist finally cracked the code.
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April 25, 2025 at 1:20 PM
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CONGRATULATIONS to our members at ABC News who just ratified a groundbreaking contract that includes language protecting members from being laid-off due to the use of generative AI. ✊ #UnionStrong

Read more details via https://www.wgaeast.org/wga-east-members-at-abc-news-ratify-new-contract/
January 28, 2025 at 8:36 PM