The Sakita Method

Julian 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 @AdwoaBeauty Instagram.com/AdwoaBeauty When talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag. Instagram.com/MissSuccess Twitter.com/MissSuccess Instagram.com/TheSakitaMethod Twitter.com/TheSakitaMethod To join #TheSakitaMethod community, text SAKITAMETHOD to 33777.

Tonya 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/TheSakitaMethod Twitter.com/TheSakitaMethod To join #TheSakitaMethod community, text SAKITAMETHOD to 33777.

Abu 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/abufofanah When talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag. Instagram.com/MissSuccess Twitter.com/MissSuccess Instagram.com/TheSakitaMethod Twitter.com/TheSakitaMethod To join #TheSakitaMethod community, text SAKITAMETHOD to 33777.

Krystle 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 Ad Age’s 2019 Women to Watch list. She also shares tips and best practices for how creative service-based businesses can continue to pitch and win business during today’s uncertain business environment. You can find Krystle on IG @Krystle_Watler: Instagram.com/krystle_watler When talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag. Instagram.com/MissSuccess Twitter.com/MissSuccess Instagram.com/TheSakitaMethod Twitter.com/TheSakitaMethod To join #TheSakitaMethod community, text SAKITAMETHOD to 33777.

Zim 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/Zimism. When talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag. Instagram.com/MissSuccess Twitter.com/MissSuccess Instagram.com/TheSakitaMethod Twitter.com/TheSakitaMethod To join #TheSakitaMethod community, text SAKITAMETHOD to 33777.

On 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 on both Instagram and Twitter. To join #TheSakitaMethod community, text SAKITAMETHOD to 33777.

Today’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 helped change the trajectory of my business. When talking about this episode online, use #TheSakitaMethod hashtag and tag @MissSuccess and @TheSakitaMethod on both Instagram and Twitter. You can follow Ron @RonRobinsonCosmeticChemist and @BeautyStat. To join #TheSakitaMethod community, text SAKITAMETHOD to 33777.

On 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.

When 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 #TheSakitaMethod hashtag and tag @MissSuccess and @TheSakitaMethod on both Instagram and Twitter. To join the email list, text SAKITAMETHOD to 33777.

On 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.

Welcome 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!

On 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 hashtags@hos-pr.com to submit questions or comments. Social Media: Instagram.com/MissSuccess Twitter.com/MissSuccess Show Notes: HashtagsandStilettos.com/​remember Like this episode? Write a review on Apple Podcasts!

On 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 hashtags@hos-pr.com 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!

On 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 With Low Social Media or Website Engagement? 3. Is Having a Media Kit Necessary? 4. Do You Recommend Seeking Out Local Brands or National Brands for Partnerships? 5. A Brand Turned Me Down for a Project, When Should I Reach Back Out to Them? 6. How Do I Introduce Myself to a Brand? 7. What Can I Do to Establish Myself as an Influencer to Brands? 8. Do I Need to Pitch My Full Ideas in the Introductory Pitch Email? 9. At What Point During the Pitch Process Should I Bring Up Money? 10. When Starting a New Podcast or Project, When Should You Seek Out Sponsorship? Play Next: Ep. 33: 5 Things You Should Know About Brand Partnerships Email hashtags@hos-pr.com to submit questions or comments. Social Media: Instagram.com/MissSuccess Twitter.com/MissSuccess Show Notes: HashtagsandStilettos.com/​brand-partnership-qa-part-one Like this episode? Write a review on Apple Podcasts!

On 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 invite you to write your own letter and lean into the work that must be done going forward so that you too can begin to realize your wildest dreams. Email hashtags@hos-pr.com to submit questions or comments. Social Media: Instagram.com/MissSuccess Twitter.com/MissSuccess Show Notes: HashtagsandStilettos.com/write-your-intentions-down Like this episode? Write a review on Apple Podcasts!