The Sakita Method
60 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 142 ratingsThe Sakita Method podcast is hosted by Sakita Holley, an award-winning publicist and entrepreneur who gives you direct, unfiltered access to your favorite creatives, entrepreneurs and executives and the methods that have made them successful.
Tune in for business, lifestyle and PR insights designed to help you win at work, in business and everywhere in between.
When talking about this podcast online, use the hashtag #TheSakitaMethod. And follow the host on Instagram/Twitter @MissSuccess.
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Ep. 60: Are You Surviving or Thriving?
November 11, 2021 03:22 - 26 minutes - 48 MBRecently, I realized that even though I no longer have to there were clear ways that I was still operating as if I was in survival mode. In this episode, I unpack what this looks like for me and how being in "survival mode" manifests itself in different areas of my life. I also share some immediate things I plan to do or am already doing so that I can truly thrive. When talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag: Instagram.com/MissSuccess Twitter.com/MissSuccess Ins...
Ep. 59: Cornell McBride Jr. on the Secrets to Brand Longevity
November 05, 2021 19:35 - 1 hour - 114 MBCornell McBride Jr. is the president and CEO of McBride Research Laboratories – a family-owned business best known for creating the legacy haircare brand Design Essentials. After 31 years of creating and bringing innovative brands to the global beauty marketplace, Cornell is on a personal mission to share all of the lessons and best practices he’s learned along the way to help others achieve similar long-term success. On this episode, we discuss longevity and legacy and the tools and mind...
Ep. 58: Samia Gore on Building a Wellness Empire that Centers Black Women
August 02, 2021 01:51 - 57 minutes - 105 MBSamia Gore is the Founder and CEO of Body Complete Rx, a plant-based health and wellness nutritional supplement brand. Samia is one of the few Black women who has been able to influence and impact the male-dominated supplement industry. From a brand that launched focused on weight-management, Body Complete Rx has recently expanded its offerings to include a full range of wellness products with benefits focusing on health and beauty from the inside out. In just under 5 years, the self-funde...
Ep. 57: Turning $100 into Millions with Rochelle Graham-Campbell
June 21, 2021 05:14 - 1 hour - 145 MBRochelle Graham-Campbell is the Co-Founder and CEO of Alikay Naturals. As BlackOnyx77, Rochelle was one of the first SIX women on YouTube talking about natural hair. After big chopping her hair for the second time, she realized that she needed to grow it back quickly and decided to make a growth oil using her Jamaican heritage as a guide. Soon people began asking her if they could purchase her oil, so she took $100 in tips she earned during a shift at Olive Garden and made her first batch a...
Ep. 56: In Business, Don't Be Afraid to Be Annoying
June 06, 2021 21:16 - 18 minutes - 33.5 MBA few weeks ago, I tweeted "when it comes to promoting your business, don't be afraid to be annoying." It went viral, with mixed reactions. On this episode, I breakdown the nuances of the statement and why it isn't actually about being annoying, but about shifting the negative perceptions we all have around self-promotion. I also announce that the first product in The Sakita Method collection: the 'Done is Better Than Perfect' journal is available for pre-order NOW at ItsTheSakitaMethod.com...
Ep. 55: Julian Addo on Launching a Prestige Beauty Brand
December 07, 2020 05:19 - 1 hour - 127 MBJulian R. Addo is the founder of Adwoa Beauty – a clean, gender neutral beauty brand for kinky, curly hair textures. Julian has a long and successful track record in the beauty space which she leveraged when launching the brand three years ago. On this episode, she talks about her journey from launch to Sephora in less than three years and how being told 'no,' is what ultimately led her to create her own brand. You can find Julian on IG @JulianRAddo: Instagram.com/julianraddo and @AdwoaBea...
Ep. 54: Why Passive Income is Active First with Tonya Rapley
October 26, 2020 07:20 - 57 minutes - 104 MBTonya Rapley is a millennial money expert, author and serial entrepreneur best known for her award-winning site My Fab Finance. On this episode, she shares details from her entrepreneurial journey, breaks down her money mindset and reminds us all that "passive income is active at first." You can find Tonya on IG @Tonya.Rapley: Instagram.com/Tonya.Rapley When talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag. Instagram.com/MissSuccess Twitter.com/MissSuccess Instagram.com/TheS...
Ep. 53: Abu Fofanah on Strategically Using Paid Ads to Grow Your Biz
October 04, 2020 08:50 - 1 hour - 114 MBAbu Fofanah is a serial entrepreneur and CEO of a digital marketing agency called House of Fofanah. He runs the 'Power Your Launch' accelerator to help founders learn how to strategically use paid ads to grow their product and service based businesses. Since the launch of the accelerator in 2019, he has helped over 500 founders begin monetizing and growing their brands online and has himself, recently joined the 7-figure earnings club. You can find Abu on IG @AbuFofanah: Instagram.com/abuf...
Ep. 52: The Importance of Betting On Yourself with Krystle Watler
September 21, 2020 22:22 - 1 hour - 126 MBKrystle Watler is the Managing Director for Virtue North America. Virtue is a full-service creative agency born from what many of you know as VICE Media. In her time running business development and now the entire agency for North America, she has helped win business from Urban Decay, Target, Beats by Dre, Indeed, AT&T and more. On this episode, we talk about how she left corporate banking at 25, taking a 55 percent pay cut to start from the bottom in a brand new industry to being named to ...
Ep. 51: Zim Flores on Building Brands While Staying Grounded in Purpose
September 07, 2020 18:52 - 49 minutes - 91.3 MBZim Flores has accomplished a lot of things throughout her career, but the thing she's most known for is creating Travel Noire and forever changing the conversation around how Black people travel. On this episode, we talk about the early days of Travel Noire, what led her to eventually sell the business and how her faith is a guiding force in every move she makes. Zim's first book 'Dare to Bloom' is available for pre-order at DareToBloomBook.com. And you can find her on Instagram.com/Zimis...
Ep. 50: The Work is For You
August 31, 2020 05:43 - 10 minutes - 18.6 MBOn this episode, I talk about the importance of always showing up with excellence at work and for your clients regardless of what the circumstances are. Sometimes people will do a less than stellar job as a way to hurt their boss or place of work, when in actuality what you do and how you show up will always be a reflection of you and end up hurting you the most in the long run. When talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag and tag @MissSuccess and @TheSakitaMethod o...
Ep. 49: Ron Robinson on Creating an Award Winning Beauty Brand
August 24, 2020 04:41 - 53 minutes - 98.4 MBToday’s guest is Ron Robinson, a beauty industry veteran, cosmetic chemist and the founder of BeautyStat Cosmetics. In just over a year, BeautyStat has quickly become a critically acclaimed brand best known for its Universal-C Vitamin C serum. On this episode, Ron shares details from his 20+ years in the beauty industry and why he launched BeautyStat Cosmetics after saying that the world didn’t need another beauty brand. We also talk about how we met and how Ron made one phone call that hel...
Ep. 48: Keeping it Lit with Denequa Williams Clarke
August 16, 2020 20:48 - 59 minutes - 109 MBOn this episode I chat with Denequa Williams Clarke (@DWil), the maker behind luxury candle company @LitBklyn. We talk about why she started the company, what drives her to create and why integrity and authenticity will always be at the forefront of everything she does. When talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag and tag @MissSuccess and @TheSakitaMethod on both Instagram and Twitter. To join the email list, text SAKITAMETHOD to 33777.
Ep. 47: Necole Kane on the Risks and Rewards of Business Pt. 2
August 10, 2020 03:43 - 1 hour - 156 MBWhen I first interviewed Necole Kane in 2016, she was only a few months into her new media venture, xoNecole, and wasn't sure if the business would be as successful as her first. She couldn't have been more wrong. On this episode, we talk about her journey over the last four years, COVID-19's impact on the business, xoNecole being acquired by super producer Will Packer and Necole's insightful and ever evolving views on life, love and business. When talking about this episode online, use #T...
Ep. 46: What is The Sakita Method (and How Does it Work)?
August 06, 2020 04:12 - 45 minutes - 83 MBOn this episode, I reintroduce #TheSakitaMethod mindset with a new intro that includes the most important TSM mantra: Done is Better Than Perfect. When talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag and tag @MissSuccess and @TheSakitaMethod on both Instagram and Twitter. To join the email list, text SAKITAMETHOD to 33777.
Ep. 45: Welcome to The Sakita Method!
August 04, 2020 13:06 - 9 minutes - 17.5 MBWelcome to The Sakita Method podcast! In this episode, I talk about the podcast name changing from Hashtags+Stilettos to The Sakita Method and what you can expect going forward. Thank you so much for listening and for continuing on this journey with me! Social Media: Instagram.com/MissSuccess Instagram.com/TheSakitaMethod Twitter.com/MissSuccess Website: ItsTheSakitaMethod.com Hashtag: #TheSakitaMethod Like this episode? Write a review on Apple Podcasts!
Ep. 44: Remember Who You Are
April 20, 2020 08:35 - 14 minutes - 25.9 MBOn this episode, I talk about how I've been navigating my anxiety and fears during this current moment of uncertainty with the COVID-19 pandemic. For weeks I was having a hard time coming to terms with all of the ways that this has impacted my business and during those dark moments, a common thought kept popping into my mind to "remember who you are." I wanted to share those thoughts with you in case you too needed the reminder. Email [email protected] to submit questions or comments....
Ep. 43: Stop Playing Small
February 19, 2019 03:27 - 22 minutes - 41.9 MBOn this episode, I talk about 5 times or ways that I've caught myself playing small and getting in the way of my own goals. And why I'm no longer going to engage in the same behavior going forward. Play Next: Ep. 12: Stop Talking Yourself Out of Sh*t Email [email protected] to submit questions or comments. Social Media: Instagram.com/MissSuccess Twitter.com/MissSuccess Show Notes: HashtagsandStilettos.com/stop-playing-small Like this episode? Write a review on Apple Podcasts!
Ep. 42: Brand Partnership Q&A Part 1
February 27, 2018 23:32 - 35 minutes - 65.2 MBOn this episode, I answer 10 listener questions about how to navigate the waters of brand partnerships. I draw from my own experience of having been on both sides of the coin, as someone who has successfully pitched for partnerships for my personal ventures and as a PR agency own who facilitates partnerships on behalf of our clients. Questions Answered on This Episode: 1. What Do I Need to Start Doing to Become an Authority in My Industry? 2. How Do You Show a Company Your Value ...
Ep. 41: Write Your Intentions Down
February 12, 2018 08:41 - 18 minutes - 34.7 MBOn this episode, I talk about how writing your intentions down can alter the course of your life. I tell this story using a letter that I wrote to myself at the end of 2016 about what I wanted my 2017 to look like. When I opened the letter at the end of 2017, I realized that most of what I had written down in the letter manifested EXACTLY the way that I had written it, reminding me of just how powerful the words we choose to speak over our lives truly are. At the end of this episode, I inv...
Ep. 40: If You Drop the Ball, Pick It Up
October 01, 2017 15:36 - 20 minutes - 37.1 MBAfter a long Summer hiatus, I’m back with a new episode of the #HashtagsandStilettos podcast! On this episode, I talk about where I’ve been and what I’ve been up to and address a topic that’s been weighing heavily on my mind. It’s about all of the unnecessary pressure and stress that we put on ourselves every single day and how to bounce back after you’ve dropped the ball in your personal or professional life. Email [email protected] to submit questions or comments. Social Media: Instag...
Ep. 39: Chris-Tia Donaldson's 'Crawl, Walk, Run' Philosophy
May 29, 2017 08:27 - 1 hour - 115 MBChris-Tia Donaldson is the founder and CEO of Thank God It’s Natural (TGIN), a company that manufactures all natural hair and skin care products that she launched in 2013. A few years prior to launching the company, Chris-Tia wrote a book about natural hair after struggling with accepting her own while working in corporate America. The book and the product line were well-received, but Chris-Tia decided to keep her job as senior corporate counsel at a Fortune 100 company while she grew the bu...
Ep. 38: Demetria L D'Oyley is Writing Her Way to a Life on Her Own Terms
May 15, 2017 06:36 - 1 hour - 133 MBDemetria Lucas D'Oyley is an award winning journalist and author who at 30, leveraged her 'ABelleinBrooklyn' blog into a dream job as the relationships editor at Essence Magazine, guest starred as a relationships expert on her first reality show and landed a book deal with Simon and Schuster. Safe to say, things were going pretty well. Then, she quit that job she loved so much to pursue a life of entrepreneurship and eventually self-published her second book. On this episode, we talk about ...
Ep. 37: Shea Moisture Problems
May 08, 2017 07:21 - 37 minutes - 67.8 MBAbout a week ago, Shea Moisture, a company that specializes in organic hair, beauty and body products for multicultural consumers released an ad on Facebook focused on “Hair Hate,” that immediately caused a firestorm of controversy and led to a huge PR fail for the brand. In this episode, I talk about what happened in the immediate hours and days after the ad was released, dispel some popular myths about the company for context and provide 10 tips for Shea Moisture and any other brand, beau...
Ep. 36: How Vivian Kaye Troubleshot Her Way to Seven Figure Success
March 17, 2017 09:03 - 1 hour - 119 MBEver wanted to start a business to solve a problem but didn't know where to start and or you don't think you have the prerequisite knowledge to get it done? Vivian Kaye, the founder of Kinky Curly Yaki, found herself in that position TWICE; but she never let it stop her. Kinky Curly Yaki, her second business, was one of the first companies to make hair extensions for textured hair and was born out of her own desire to find blendable extensions that didn't compromise her own style. On thi...
Ep. 35: Adenah Bayoh on Using Real Estate Development and Franchising as a Path to Entrepreneurship
February 07, 2017 19:04 - 1 hour - 112 MBMany people believe that in order to become an entrepreneur they have to get struck by lightening and have an amazing once in a lifetime idea, get funding or find other ways to get it out into the world and then they'll be successful. Adenah Bayoh turns that notion right on its head. Adenah is the founder and CEO of Adenah Bayoh and Companies, which is the parent corporation that owns IHOP franchises in Paterson and Irvington, NJ and a real estate development portfolio with more than $225...
Ep. 34: Dawn Kelly on Her Journey from Executive to Entrepreneur
January 26, 2017 10:25 - 1 hour - 153 MBSix years ago I quit my job in order to focus on building my PR firm House of Success full-time. The person who hired me for that last job and who was one of my last bosses was Dawn Kelly. Dawn Kelly is an OG in the PR world. Over the course of her long and storied career she has worked her communications magic for AARP, served as the director of public relations for York College and spent the last 16 years working in the global communications department at Prudential Financial where she la...
Ep. 33: 5 Things YOU Should Know About Brand Partnerships
January 03, 2017 20:10 - 31 minutes - 58.2 MBThe topics covered on this episode will provide some key insights and hopefully answer any initial questions you may have about securing brand partnerships or extending the brand relationships you already have. My hope is that I can get you to think differently and strategically about how YOU, yes, YOU, can work or collaborate with brands even if you don't have a blog or a huge following on social media. Working with and pitching brands is one of my favorite topics to discuss because of t...
Ep. 32: Be Your Motherf**king Self
December 21, 2016 10:19 - 14 minutes - 26.6 MBRecently, I asked myself a question that changed everything. I asked: Is there a prize that you've received from purposely being less than who you know yourself to be that you still have today? The answer was no. Listen to this episode to learn more about this moment and how I plan to show up in the world, personally and professionally, as my full self from now on. - - Email [email protected] to submit questions. Social Media: Instagram.com/MissSuccess Twitter.com/MissSuccess Show ...
Ep. 31: What if Your Dream is Ugly?
December 12, 2016 07:23 - 11 minutes - 20.3 MBOn this episode, I talk about the realities associated with pursuing your dreams based on an epiphany I had a few months ago at 5am. - - Email [email protected] to submit questions. Social Media: Instagram.com/MissSuccess Twitter.com/MissSuccess Show Notes: hashtagsandstilettos.com/ugly-dreams Like this episode? Rate and review it on iTunes!
Ep. 30: Small Business and Career Q&A
November 24, 2016 11:10 - 28 minutes - 52 MBOn this episode, I answer another round of small business and career questions straight out of my inbox. I tackle how to add online courses to your resume, how to pursue a personal passion such as international volunteerism while also wanting to further your education/career, how and why businesses should be responding to customer complaints on social media, why you shouldn't be so quick to jump on the podcast bandwagon just because it's popular and more. - - Email [email protected] to s...
Ep. 29: Done is STILL Better Than Perfect
September 28, 2016 19:47 - 18 minutes - 33 MB*Anniversary Episode* Yes, that's right. Today, the Hashtags and Stilettos podcast turns one! It all started a year ago with the first episode "Done is Better Than Perfect," so it's only right that I talk about why that mantra still and will always apply to our lives and how we can apply it. Email [email protected] to submit questions. Social Media: Instagram.com/MissSuccess Twitter.com/MissSuccess Show Notes: hashtagsandstilettos.com/done-is-still-better-than-perfect Like this episod...
Ep. 28: I'ma Throw Shade If I Can't Get Paid
September 24, 2016 05:10 - 29 minutes - 54.8 MBOn this episode, my goal is to give you "invoicing 101" tips to create flawless invoices so that you always get paid on time! You will learn the questions you should ask a new client or partner before you create or send an invoice. How you should submit that invoice. The pieces of information that should be included and when it's appropriate to follow-up regarding payment after you've sent your invoice. Email [email protected] to submit questions. Social Media: Instagram.com/MissSucc...
Ep. 27: Small Biz Q&A
August 10, 2016 01:54 - 29 minutes - 53.9 MBOn this episode, I answer your most pressing small business and career questions straight out of my inbox. I tackle the importance of streamlining your business's customer service response system, provide tips on differentiating your online store so that you can attract and retain customers, share alternatives to having interns or employees work out of your home office, talk about the benefits of staying in your own lane in business even when your customers are the ones who want you to branc...
Ep. 26: Myleik Teele on the Lessons Learned While Scaling a Business
July 25, 2016 03:01 - 49 minutes - 89.9 MBMyleik Teele is the founder and Chief Experience Officer at curlBOX, a monthly subscription service that changed the way women buy and discover products for their curly hair needs. She is also the host of the #MyTaughtYou podcast where she provides invaluable career and business advice to thousands of women. On this episode, I caught up with Myleik, whom I first interviewed in 2012 a few months after she launched curlBOX, to talk about some of the things she said during that interview and t...
Ep. 25: The Curvy Fashionista on Growing and Evolving with Your Brand
June 28, 2016 06:40 - 54 minutes - 99.9 MBMarie Denee, better known as 'The Curvy Fashionista' is a fashion blogger, freelance fashion writer and a respected voice and influencer in the plus size fashion arena. With over eleven years of experience, Marie has made it her mission to continuously show women that they can be Curvy, Confident and Chic. In 2008, Marie founded TheCurvyFashionista.com after realizing that when it came to great stylish clothing for plus size women, options were limited. Armed with an MBA in marketing, fashio...
Ep. 24: The Sakita Method to Creating Your Own Luck
June 25, 2016 11:08 - 39 minutes - 72.1 MBOn this episode, I reference a 2012 blog post titled the "Sakita Method," and go deep on the tried and true strategies that I've used over the years to create my own luck in my career and in business. I swear by this method and can wholeheartedly say that if you employ the tips that I outline, you will be successful in getting a new job, client or opportunity. Don't waste another second of your life waiting for things to happen or allowing things to happen to you. You have more power and in...
Ep. 23: Olori Swank on Building a Profitable Personal Brand
June 06, 2016 05:48 - 43 minutes - 79.9 MBOlori Swank is a serial entrepreneur, celebrity stylist, fashion designer and she recently became an author with the release of her first book '101: The Blueprint for a Swank Life,' which she describes as a "fashion and lifestyle advice guide that provides tips on style, dating, finance, entrepreneurship and more. As a celebrity stylist, Olori has worked with notable names such as Keyshia Cole, Tyrese, Teyana Taylor, Lance Gross, Keke Palmer and others. Using the knowledge she gained from s...
Ep. 22: Crosby Noricks on the Power of Niche Markets
May 02, 2016 01:11 - 34 minutes - 62.9 MBCrosby Noricks is the founder of PR Couture, a top editorial destination serving, supporting and celebrating the field of fashion communications. Crosby is also the author of Ready to Launch: The PR Couture Guide to Breaking into Fashion PR as well as an experienced digital marketing strategist and business coach who is currently in the process of establishing the first trade organization for fashion communicators called Fashion Communicators International. On this episode of the Hashtags a...
Ep. 21: Renae Bluitt on Why You Need to Create Your Own Sh*t
April 25, 2016 04:19 - 49 minutes - 90.9 MBRenae Bluitt is the founder of Crush Media, a beauty PR and lifestyle marketing firm she founded in 2008. Although her firm has been behind campaigns for marquee clients such as EDEN Body Works, Elasta QP, Karen's Body Beautiful and many more, she is perhaps better known as the founder and editor of InHerShoesBlog.com, a platform she lovingly refers to as a "one stop shop for women who are the captain of their own ship." On this episode of Hashtags and Stilettos, Renae talks about why she ch...
Ep. 20: How to Build a Killer Network as a Boss Introvert
April 04, 2016 07:25 - 26 minutes - 48 MBNetworking has become somewhat of a dirty word and that's mainly because people are doing it wrong. Most people view the concept of networking as trying to know as many people as possible so that they can use them for some future gain. However, it's much more than that. Are you an introvert? Do you hate going to networking events and happy hours but want to build a killer network? Then the tips provided in this episode of #HashtagsandStilettos are for you. Show Notes: hashtagsandstilettos...
Ep. 19: Tahira Wright on Turning #TheCutLife Community Into a Booming Biz
March 21, 2016 04:41 - 56 minutes - 104 MBTahira Wright (@ItsTahiraJoy) is the co-founder of The Cut Life, a blog and digital platform created in June 2013 to celebrate all things related to short hair. The Cut Life has amassed a large and loyal online fan base that recently crossed the 1 million follower mark on Instagram. On this episode, Tahira talks about that growth, The Cut Life's early beginnings and how her team plans to turn their digital community into a booming business as the authority on short hair. Show Notes: http:/...
Ep. 18: Melissa Kimble on #BlkCreatives and the Creative Process Behind the Movement
March 14, 2016 05:05 - 38 minutes - 70.1 MBMelissa Kimble is a social media expert and the founder of My Creative Connection, a platform for Black creative millennials that provides community, resources, tools and strategies to help them create the lives that they envision for themselves. On this episode, Melissa talks about the evolution of My Creative Connection and how the idea for the #BlkCreatives chat was born. She also discusses her creative process, her unique approach to cultivating ideas and she provides tips for how other...
Ep. 17: Mattie James on Living What You Love and Making it Profitable
March 07, 2016 22:57 - 49 minutes - 91.4 MBMattie James is the editor of the lifestyle blog Mattieologie.com. Last Summer, after being unexpectedly laid off from her 9-5, Mattie decided to pursue her years-long dream of turning her blog into a full-time business. On this episode, we talk about the exact moment she was laid off and how she kicked her blogging business into overdrive and is making it both profitable and sustainable. Show Notes: http://hashtagsandstilettos.com/mattie-james/ Have feedback? Rate and review this ep...
Ep. 16: Necole Kane on the Risks and Rewards of Business
February 29, 2016 05:02 - 51 minutes - 94.3 MBNecole Kane is a digital media maven and the editor of xoNecole(.)com, the premiere online destination for millennial women. xoNecole covers a diverse range of topics such as business, beauty, sex, career and travel and seeks to educate, inspires, entertain and most importantly empower and remind women that not only are you in control of your own life, but you also have the power to rewrite the script at any moment. On this episode, Necole talks about life after shutting down Necole Bitchi...
Ep. 15: Leave the Money on the Table
February 24, 2016 02:26 - 19 minutes - 35.4 MBThis episode tackles a question or conundrum everyone has experienced at one point in their lives: knowing when to walk away from an opportunity. Knowing what she knows now, Sakita shares tips on how to make more informed decisions in these moments instead of operating purely from a place of "need" or "want." Have feedback? Rate and review this episode on iTunes or send Sakita a message on twitter: www.twitter.com/MissSuccess.
Ep. 14: Use the #PowerHour Method to Get More Done
February 19, 2016 10:05 - 19 minutes - 36.5 MBWhenever I get overwhelmed with work or want to make headway on a specific project or task, I deliberately schedule a #PowerHour on my calendar. Designating some time to be fully present and give my undivided attention to one thing has done wonders for my productivity. On this episode, I also introduce a new segment called 'PR Problems,' where I discuss a celebrity or company who is in the news with a PR crisis or problem and I prescribe a solution for how they can navigate their way throug...
Ep. 13: Your Brand is What the Audience Says It Is
January 24, 2016 17:30 - 10 minutes - 19.6 MBI recently joined the Joblogues podcast to discuss how anyone can use branding principles to position themselves for career success. On that episode, I broke branding down to its most basic level: "Your brand is not what you say it is, it is what the audience says it is." However, I didn't get a chance to go deeper and explain that while this is true, you have a great deal of power to influence how your audience views you and/or your business.
Ep. 12: Stop Talking Yourself Out of Sh*t
January 19, 2016 02:07 - 7 minutes - 14.1 MBA great opportunity lands in our lap or a colleague suggests that we throw our name in the ring for a new job or project and instead of preparing a pitch or application, we instantly disqualify ourselves and make a list of all the reasons it won't work out or why we're not good enough. This is called rejection committee thinking and on this episode, I share a few tips on how to do away with this terrible habit. Show Notes: http://hashtagsandstilettos.com/stop-talking-yourself-out-of-shit-p...
Ep. 11: 5 Thoughts After Five Years as a Full-Time Entrepreneur
January 02, 2016 00:10 - 25 minutes - 47.3 MBToday marks the start of my 5th full year as an entrepreneur. I remember the day that I quit my job at the end of 2010 like it was yesterday. It's been an interesting five years full of highs, lows, really tough moments and major triumphs. I'm so grateful to have made it to this important milestone and wanted to share some of my experience and reflections with you. In this episode, I'll be sharing 5 reflections, 5 mistakes and lessons learned and 5 things that I'll be taking into the next...