Meet Tawanda

Tawanda is a social media sensation, proud Gen Xer, and the face of Petty Television News—PTN for those of you who don’t read the whole email.

Armed with a microphone, a coffee mug, and an expression that makes people reconsider their explanation, she covers the foolishness the rest of us are expected to tolerate. Workplace nonsense. Family audacity. Unsolicited advice. Meetings that should have been emails—and emails that should have stayed in somebody’s drafts.

She’ll hear you out. Please don’t confuse that with agreeing.

Gen X. Please act accordingly.

Tawanda comes from the school of figure it out, be home before the streetlights come on, and don’t make me repeat myself. She believes in complete sentences, personal responsibility, and trying at least one thing before asking for help.

Her patience is limited. Her memory is excellent. And “per my last email” is her version of a wellness check.

Underneath the side-eye is the satisfaction of finally hearing somebody say what you were thinking—before you remembered you need your job.

Every digital menace has a human.

Tawanda is an AI-created character and the alter ego of her human, Jasmyne Cannick, whose humor and perspective give her life.

Think of Tawanda as Jasmyne’s digital employee: the one who gets to say what her human might wisely leave unsaid. Jasmyne has work, relationships, and a reputation to consider. Tawanda has a microphone and apparently no scheduled meeting with HR.

The character is digital. The observations are personal. And somebody absolutely inspired that look.

From your feed to your favorite mug.

Petty by Tawanda brings that same energy into everyday life, with goods for people who have mastered the art of being professional while thinking something entirely different.

Consider it merchandise for your inside voice.

Shop your mood, then follow Tawanda on social media--if you're not already--for PTN reports, workplace foolishness, and the occasional look directly into the camera when words would only make the situation worse.

Welcome to the Petty Delegation. You don’t have to explain yourself. We saw the group chat.